Wednesday, June 5, 2013
How to Build Online Success ... by Going Offline
Doug Idugboe shares 7 ways to use your offline presence to build your online business.
How to Make Money with Ads on Your Blog
Ok, this may seem straightforward. Start a blog and then get some ads through adsense or some other source.
But it's more involved than that.
And, here are some great tips on how to make money with ads on your blog.
Plus, some very useful information on terms you simply must know if you are going to be using ads as a revenue source.
Quite simply, hosting ads on your blog is the easiest and most reliable way to make money blogging. But, you've got to be smart about it.
But it's more involved than that.
And, here are some great tips on how to make money with ads on your blog.
Plus, some very useful information on terms you simply must know if you are going to be using ads as a revenue source.
Quite simply, hosting ads on your blog is the easiest and most reliable way to make money blogging. But, you've got to be smart about it.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
How to Build a Blog Business
Can you make blogging your business and primary source of income? Absolutely!
However, anyone who tells you it is an easy path to lots of money is lying.
It takes work. And patience. LOTS of patience.
Here is some sound advice from an experienced blogger who makes a living from her writing.
And here are the key takeaways:
1) Get a blog! Get a blog and start writing. Write about YOUR passion. Not what you think people want to read or what you think search engines want. What YOU love. This is the BEST way to generate quality content that gets read, talked about, AND shared. Sharing is key!
2) Experiment, explore, and enjoy. Have fun. Blogging should be fun, even though it is also work!
3) Monetize. Use Google AdSense or some other means of advertising and start generating income.
4) WAIT.
5) Wait.
6) Wait some more.
7) It may take a while (IT WILL) for you to start making money. But any small business takes time to grow into a profit-making enterprise. Be patient. Work hard. And wait. If you are generating solid, quality content that readers find valuable, you'll get MORE readers. And you'll eventually MAKE money.
However, anyone who tells you it is an easy path to lots of money is lying.
It takes work. And patience. LOTS of patience.
Here is some sound advice from an experienced blogger who makes a living from her writing.
And here are the key takeaways:
1) Get a blog! Get a blog and start writing. Write about YOUR passion. Not what you think people want to read or what you think search engines want. What YOU love. This is the BEST way to generate quality content that gets read, talked about, AND shared. Sharing is key!
2) Experiment, explore, and enjoy. Have fun. Blogging should be fun, even though it is also work!
3) Monetize. Use Google AdSense or some other means of advertising and start generating income.
4) WAIT.
5) Wait.
6) Wait some more.
7) It may take a while (IT WILL) for you to start making money. But any small business takes time to grow into a profit-making enterprise. Be patient. Work hard. And wait. If you are generating solid, quality content that readers find valuable, you'll get MORE readers. And you'll eventually MAKE money.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
How to make money with news
Can you make money blogging about the news?
Yes, you can!
Hyper-local blogging is a great way to write about what's going on in your community AND earn money.
Most newspapers are going away and have significantly LESS staff.
That's where you (and your hyper-local blog) come in.
You write about a portion of your community, your neighborhood, what's going on around the block. You send that news out and about to friends, neighbors, those in the community.
People love credible news that's covered in a credible way.
Don't make stuff up, do write the news. And discover your writing voice. And get it out there.
Here's just one example of a quality, hyper-local site.
Yes, you can!
Hyper-local blogging is a great way to write about what's going on in your community AND earn money.
Most newspapers are going away and have significantly LESS staff.
That's where you (and your hyper-local blog) come in.
You write about a portion of your community, your neighborhood, what's going on around the block. You send that news out and about to friends, neighbors, those in the community.
People love credible news that's covered in a credible way.
Don't make stuff up, do write the news. And discover your writing voice. And get it out there.
Here's just one example of a quality, hyper-local site.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Does (Blog) Size Matter?
Here's some insight on your blog and its size.
It's not JUST about chasing page views. Yes, that's important. Traffic is key to clicks, to advertising, to sponsors. But, CONTENT is key, too. It's key to getting traffic.
Another key: engagement. A blog that gets tons of views but fails to convert them to clicks or to sales of product or to successful affiliate interaction -- well, that's just not helpful.
And if you are going to make money blogging you have to engage your audience.
How do you do it?
Interesting, relevant content: YES.
But also interaction. Don't just post "thanks for the comment" or set up an auto-welcome tweet on twitter. Legitimately engage your audience. Ask them relevant questions. Let them know you are paying attention.
Of course, as your size grows, this may become more difficult. BUT -- you need to interact to attract and maintain audience. Having a loyal audience means having blog followers who will share your content. Shared content is HUGE in terms of generating interested traffic. Not just passersby, but people who have a reason (their friends) to stay awhile on your page.
Keep them there by genuinely welcoming them and engaging. Then, they will share with their friends and the traffic build will continue.
It's not JUST about chasing page views. Yes, that's important. Traffic is key to clicks, to advertising, to sponsors. But, CONTENT is key, too. It's key to getting traffic.
Another key: engagement. A blog that gets tons of views but fails to convert them to clicks or to sales of product or to successful affiliate interaction -- well, that's just not helpful.
And if you are going to make money blogging you have to engage your audience.
How do you do it?
Interesting, relevant content: YES.
But also interaction. Don't just post "thanks for the comment" or set up an auto-welcome tweet on twitter. Legitimately engage your audience. Ask them relevant questions. Let them know you are paying attention.
Of course, as your size grows, this may become more difficult. BUT -- you need to interact to attract and maintain audience. Having a loyal audience means having blog followers who will share your content. Shared content is HUGE in terms of generating interested traffic. Not just passersby, but people who have a reason (their friends) to stay awhile on your page.
Keep them there by genuinely welcoming them and engaging. Then, they will share with their friends and the traffic build will continue.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Billion Dollar Ketchup?
Yes, this site is all about a billion dollars in any form. Even Ketchup.
It seems Heinz will be purchased in part by Warren Buffett and his Berkshire Hathaway company.
We're always interested in how to make a billion dollars -- and it seems that if we had a killer ketchup formula, we'd be in the money today.
Nevertheless, the lives and purchases of billionaires (and their companies) make for fascinating reading.
The real key for us is: Can a blogger become a billionaire? We think so -- and we're working toward that goal every single day.
It seems Heinz will be purchased in part by Warren Buffett and his Berkshire Hathaway company.
We're always interested in how to make a billion dollars -- and it seems that if we had a killer ketchup formula, we'd be in the money today.
Nevertheless, the lives and purchases of billionaires (and their companies) make for fascinating reading.
The real key for us is: Can a blogger become a billionaire? We think so -- and we're working toward that goal every single day.
Carnival Triumph Movie
Is there a movie in the works related to the Carnival Triumph ordeal recently ended in Mobile, Alabama?
No word yet on a movie deal -- but it figures to make someone millions at the box office if it ever gets made.
Watching passengers disembark it was clear that they were stressed at the experience but relieved to be home with family and friends.
Seizing ideas immediately is a great way to become a billionaire - which is what this site is all about.
Someone ... or several someones -- who rode aboard the Carnival Triumph will likely write a book or ink a movie deal. When they do, there will be money made, no doubt.
Not quite the Titanic. No one died. No one seemed to be seriously hurt beyond just getting tired while waiting in line for a hamburger. But, at least on CNN, this event captivated Americans for nearly a full week.
So, a summer blockbuster from the Carnival Triumph? A youtube movie perhaps? Stay tuned!
No word yet on a movie deal -- but it figures to make someone millions at the box office if it ever gets made.
Watching passengers disembark it was clear that they were stressed at the experience but relieved to be home with family and friends.
Seizing ideas immediately is a great way to become a billionaire - which is what this site is all about.
Someone ... or several someones -- who rode aboard the Carnival Triumph will likely write a book or ink a movie deal. When they do, there will be money made, no doubt.
Not quite the Titanic. No one died. No one seemed to be seriously hurt beyond just getting tired while waiting in line for a hamburger. But, at least on CNN, this event captivated Americans for nearly a full week.
So, a summer blockbuster from the Carnival Triumph? A youtube movie perhaps? Stay tuned!
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