Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Monetize Your Blog as a Merchandiser

For Chloe + Isabel or for another entity.

Here are some tips on how to get started.

If you're already writing about fashion and you like to earn free stuff and you like earning solid commissions with the support of an established brand, merchandising and sales can be just right for you.

Blogs are fun.  Making money is fun.  Combining the two is an added bonus!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

How to maximize a giveaway

Jeff Bullas has some great advice in 15 steps   Notice I did not say 15 EASY steps. 

But, the advice is sound, it is thorough, it is easy to read. 

Jeff lays it out there - why would you want to do a giveaway (brand awarenesss, social media presence).  How to get started (Rafflecopter). 

How to maximize the effort to bring traffic to your site.

So, give it away in order to bring it home...

It's that (not) simple!

Friday, December 7, 2012

Secret Weapon for Making Money Online

It's not much of a secret, but here's a few tips about Guest Blogging.

If you do it ... and do it well .. you can gain real, repeat traffic.  And that's money.  In the damn bank.

So, find the right blogs.  Send a pitch.  Guest Blog for cash. 

It's that simple.

I mean, of course it is not THAT simple or else everyone would have a blog and be making tons of money from each other.

But, do some work.  Find the right places.  And Blog your heart out.  Traffic (and cash) will come.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Use Keywords to Drive Traffic

Yes, this seems like common sense.

But, you can use keywords to drive traffic to your blog content and that will help you earn MONEY.

Yes, you want to blog because you love it.

You enjoy writing and are passionate about your topic.

But, making it a profession means you have to find a way to get paid.

And getting paid means getting traffic.

If your blog has 10 readers who come back everyday and love your content, that's great.  But, they're probably NOT going to support you financially.

And, if they are not sharing, you're not gaining readers.

So, using keywords and using them wisely is a great way to expand your reach, gain traffic, and earn money blogging.

Here are some key ways to make that happen.