How many posts does it take to make money?

How many posts do you have to write before you make money blogging?

That's a tough question.  Some people post 4-5 times daily or more.  Some people post every day.  If you don't post at least once a week, you will LOSE followers.  If your blog lies dormant for a period of time, you will LOSE lots of followers.

I've tried this week to track the total number of articles I've written for my blogs.  So far, it's 25.  That's five per day.  That doesn't mean every blog gets a new article every day.  It does mean that at least 5 times a day, I've logged in and written something I consider blogworthy. 

I've seen a slow and steady uptick in my traffic this week.  And I'm on pace to have my best month ever in terms of pageviews and possibly revenue. 

Now, I make money every day blogging.  But sometimes, it's 5 cents.  I'm in it for the long haul.  I'm convinced that if you offer good content consistently, you can make a living blogging.  A big part of offering good content is writing every day.  Getting in the habit of writing just makes your brain focus on writing.  If you write more, you will write more.  And better.  The more you do it and interact with your readers, the better you'll get at honing a message that draws readers.  And more readers equals more money.

Again, you shouldn't just "blog for money."  But, blogging can certainly be a source of income, if not your primary income source. 

Can you make money using a blogspot blog?

The short answer is yes!

You can make money using a blogspot blog.

Now, I've read articles and blogs that recommend getting your own domain. And, that's certainly helpful.  For my primary business blog, I have my own domain name for ease of use and recognition.

But, if you are properly optimized and write about topics of interest, your blogspot blog can generate sufficient traffic to earn money.

Here's the deal, though.  Don't blog just because you want to make money.  This blog catalogues my general experiences with blogging as a money-making endeavor.  But, I didn't start blogging to make a living.  And, officially, I'm not making a living with my blog earnings yet. 

I started blogging because I like to write and I like to help people.  Plus, blogging allows for constant feedback and that facilitates learning.  Then, a couple months ago, I decided to make a living mostly from blogging.  I still have my primary business and a blog attached to that business.  I've monetized that blog (I take ads now) and I've started a couple other blogs.  This one, in particular, is my "diary" of how I'm moving toward making income solely from blogging.

Now, here's the deal.  When I say making income "solely" from blogging, I expect that I will always crave the human interaction of presenting at a conference or the satisfaction of helping a client solve a problem. But, I also enjoy the flexibility of blogging.  And, I realize there is true earnings potential.  I could replace most if not all of my income with blogging.  Then, I will be more able to choose the consulting projects and presentations I take on.

So, don't just blog to make money.  Blog because it is fun, and the dollar may follow.  And YES, you can make money with a simple blogspot blog. 

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