You may have a blog that isn’t making money right now. Or you’re about to launch one and you’re wondering how you can make money blogging. Whatever it is, it never hurts to understand the ins and outs of blogging for passive income.
After reading this article, I promise you that you’ll have a better understanding of how you can make money off blogging.
Also, you will more be closer to making blogging work for you since you will know what’s the best way for you. Doing what clicks for you is what will propel you to success…
Let’s start from a very simple but yet crucial question the unfaithful often ask…
Can you Really Make Passive Income from Blogging?
In short, yes. You can make passive income from blogging. Many have achieved this before, many generate cash through their blogs passively every single day, and many will continue doing so.
But here’s something that many won’t tell you: you will need to work very hard before you reach the level where you can sit back and let the cash flow in.
Seriously, I see people glamorize blogging all the time, yet it’s hard work. To build a blog, create content that gets people’s attention consistently, and turn that attention to income is hard work.
In many instances, it’s not very different than running any other business. You need to have the discipline to keep going despite setbacks and overcome issues that any ordinary businessman faces.
So, before you take the leap and decide to blog for a living, make sure you have the passion and stomach of an entrepreneur. Blogging isn’t just another job. It’s a business…
Where Do You Start?
Now, where do you start if you haven’t even built a blog before (if you have, skip this section)?
Below are 4 basic steps to get you started:
1. Decide how you will name your blog
Easier than it sounds, naming your blog can actually cost you hours of brainstorming (and a headache).
But if you know what will work and what probably won’t, it’s easier. Just keep in mind that you will have to keep a good balance between making it catchy, easy to remember, and relevant to what you will be blogging about.
Remember that it’s a good idea to pick and name and stick to it for the rest of your blog’s life; changing it in the future can create confusion. So, pick a name carefully…
Here’s a more detailed guide to help you.
2. Buy a domain name and a hosting service
This is the part in which the money goes out (don’t worry, if you’re passionate about this, you will make it back faster than you think).
A domain name will basically be the address of your blog with an extension such as .com, .org, .net, etc. They usually cost $10 to $20 and are valid for a year.
When it comes to picking a domain extension, better go with .com if you can; most people who don’t remember the address will most likely assume you have this extension. If you can’t, however, find an available domain name with that extension, .org and .net are credible too.
As for hosting, you basically need this service to help your blog being “live” 24/7. This service usually costs around $100 – $150 per year.
3. Design your blog
When you have your blog named and hosted, you will need to design it.
Many prefer to go with high-quality (and pricy) options here. Well, if you got the budget, go for it. Good premade templates can cost $30 to $100. But if you don’t have much money to invest here, there are countless free templates to help your blog look pretty, so don’t fret over it.
Besides, what mostly matters once your blog is live is to fill it with content. Details like design can be taken care of later.
Speaking of content…
4. Create Content
Once you have designed your blog, the only thing that remains is to start… blogging. Consistency is key when it comes to writing posts so you can keep your audience engaged and get some Google love.
But don’t forget to also create some basic pages like an “About Me” and a “Contact Me” page for people who want to learn more about you and get in touch.
Now, let’s see how you can actually earn money with blogging…
Income from Ads
The first most no-brainer way to earn money by blogging is through ads. This method is called pay-per-click advertising and the name actually describes how you get paid.
You place ads on your blog pages and every time someone clicks one, you get a prespecified amount of money.
Here is a list of pay-per-click ads program that you can choose from:
Though ads can be a great way to make passive income you start getting visitors to your blog, there is arguably a more lucrative one…
Income from Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing is basically a business model that allows you to direct website visitors to other people’s products and receive a commission for each sale made.
For example, if you have a blog that talks about golf and there’s an available affiliate program that sells golf equipment, you can sign up for it and generate money. Every time you refer a visitor to a piece of equipment that might interest him and he ends up buying it, the product’s vendor will give you a small cut as compensation.
Most successful bloggers make most of their revenues through affiliate marketing. It’s really one of the best ways to make passive income because you will not have to manage things like customer support, advertising, and marketing. Your only job is to keep your blog running (and keep making content if you want to increase your income).
Conclusion
As you can see for yourself, blogging for passive income is perfectly doable if you put in the work and passion required.
The rest are details, but it’s perfectly fine to know your options. It’s actually a great way to keep yourself motivated!
I honestly hope this article was helpful. If it was, please consider sharing it with more people!
Also, don’t hesitate to ask me anything down in the comments. I’ll be glad to help!
Talk to you the next time…
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