Not quite. Not yet. Not even with a generous profit from the Facebook IPO.
Here's a bit of an explanation.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
What do billionaires wear?
Well, probably whatever they want. But some may want the $148 Executive Hoodie:
Yep...it's real. It's here. And you can learn more...
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Can you turn $100 into $1 billion?
Well, I'm not sure about that. All told, I've spent just over $100 to get more serious about blogging.
But, Daniel Pink interviews Chris Guillebeau who wrote: The $100 Startup.
It's about innovative ways to start a business...perhaps with a hobby or interest.
You might (probably should) start your side project while you are working and getting a steady check OR after you have accumulated some money to keep you going while your startup is starting up.
Anyway, you can get the book and read all about it.
But, Daniel Pink interviews Chris Guillebeau who wrote: The $100 Startup.
It's about innovative ways to start a business...perhaps with a hobby or interest.
You might (probably should) start your side project while you are working and getting a steady check OR after you have accumulated some money to keep you going while your startup is starting up.
Anyway, you can get the book and read all about it.
Monday, May 7, 2012
The Power of Images
Well, they're pretty powerful, no doubt.
But here's some evidence. And ways to use images to inrease your blog traffic.
Try it. It might even work.
But here's some evidence. And ways to use images to inrease your blog traffic.
Try it. It might even work.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Should you blog every day?
Yes!
That's it. I really don't need to post anymore.
If you are trying to make an income from blogging, you need to blog every day.
Period.
Sure, every post is not going to be some amazing revelation that brings you tons of traffic.
But, if you are going to make a living by writing, you have to write.
Yes, blogging means you are making a living as a writer.
And if you write every day, you'll get better at it. And from time to time, you'll hit gold mines. Mostly, you'll just write good, solid stuff. And that's absolutely fine.
But don't expect to write one magic post every week. Write every day.
Every single day.
In my own case, it is sometimes a struggle. But, I maintain blogs on topics about which I'm interested. So, there's always 500+ words somewhere in my head waiting to get out.
I need to get them out. Sometimes, I start with a sentence. Or two words. And then, an entire post comes forth. That's what I mean. Write every day.
Fresh content yields traffic. Fresh content keeps readers coming back. Fresh content makes you relevant.
Since I've committed to writing every day, I'm getting tons more hits/page views than before. Which means more revenue. Which means I will soon be making a living as a writer. Which means it will be even MORE important that I write every single day.
That's it. I really don't need to post anymore.
If you are trying to make an income from blogging, you need to blog every day.
Period.
Sure, every post is not going to be some amazing revelation that brings you tons of traffic.
But, if you are going to make a living by writing, you have to write.
Yes, blogging means you are making a living as a writer.
And if you write every day, you'll get better at it. And from time to time, you'll hit gold mines. Mostly, you'll just write good, solid stuff. And that's absolutely fine.
But don't expect to write one magic post every week. Write every day.
Every single day.
In my own case, it is sometimes a struggle. But, I maintain blogs on topics about which I'm interested. So, there's always 500+ words somewhere in my head waiting to get out.
I need to get them out. Sometimes, I start with a sentence. Or two words. And then, an entire post comes forth. That's what I mean. Write every day.
Fresh content yields traffic. Fresh content keeps readers coming back. Fresh content makes you relevant.
Since I've committed to writing every day, I'm getting tons more hits/page views than before. Which means more revenue. Which means I will soon be making a living as a writer. Which means it will be even MORE important that I write every single day.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Why you should set blogging goals
Because if you do, you'll meet them. Or exceed them.
That's what I've done so far.
Of course, it's only day 2 of May.
But my goal for this month is 75 page views a day across my platforms.
I hit 115 yesterday.
How'd I do it?
1) Fresh content. I posted three new articles on my most trafficked blog. That means that when people visit, they are finding not just one new story, but 3. It also means there's activity. It looks like I've been working because I have.
2) I tweeted. I tweeted out links in the morning, in the afternoon, and just before bed. I had already surpassed my page view goal by bedtime...but, I tweeted anyway and then blew it out of the water. Plus, the later tweets gave me carry over page views into today.
3) I didn't just tweet links ... I was there. I was on twitter. I engaged other people. Conversations help generate interest in your topic...which can lead to ReTweets, links, sharing...and just plain fun.
That's what I've done so far.
Of course, it's only day 2 of May.
But my goal for this month is 75 page views a day across my platforms.
I hit 115 yesterday.
How'd I do it?
1) Fresh content. I posted three new articles on my most trafficked blog. That means that when people visit, they are finding not just one new story, but 3. It also means there's activity. It looks like I've been working because I have.
2) I tweeted. I tweeted out links in the morning, in the afternoon, and just before bed. I had already surpassed my page view goal by bedtime...but, I tweeted anyway and then blew it out of the water. Plus, the later tweets gave me carry over page views into today.
3) I didn't just tweet links ... I was there. I was on twitter. I engaged other people. Conversations help generate interest in your topic...which can lead to ReTweets, links, sharing...and just plain fun.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Toward Blogging Profits
That's where I'm headed in May. One step closer to REAL profits from blogging.
I hit my goal of 50 page views a day in April and increased my earnings 7 times over what I made in March. If I can hit 1000 page views a day (yes, I know...it's a bit far off), I can earn real money online and become a full-time blogger. Just focusing and analyzing stats tells me that.
My goal for may is 75 page views a day. Which would be well over 2000 page views in the month.
Here's what that means: More posts, more often. More engagement on social media. And a continued focus on strong, solid content.
I hit my goal of 50 page views a day in April and increased my earnings 7 times over what I made in March. If I can hit 1000 page views a day (yes, I know...it's a bit far off), I can earn real money online and become a full-time blogger. Just focusing and analyzing stats tells me that.
My goal for may is 75 page views a day. Which would be well over 2000 page views in the month.
Here's what that means: More posts, more often. More engagement on social media. And a continued focus on strong, solid content.
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