Say No to Poverty for Writers - Make Money Writing a Blog
There is a fine line that writers walk - those who make it big can have a fruitful career, those who don't often end up poor. The problematic path of finding a magazine to print your column or a publisher to promote your book is particular to this profession. Recent changes and progress in technology is making this a thing of the past however!
Once upon a time there was only one way to earn money as a writer, and that was by convincing someone to publish your work. Where writers in the past were dependent upon others, writers today can generate income for themselves by turning their interests and love of writing into an income from a blog. There is nothing to stop you from creating your own successful blog and creating a great source of income into the bargain.
It doesn't matter if you have never blogged before or if you have been doing things on the internet for ages, you could be well on your way to making money far more easily than you imagined. The following tips can help you get thing going:
1. Make money from Google - Whilst Google is most well known as a search engine, it is also one of the most powerful enterprises in the world. The reach and income generated by this engine is tremendous, and through AdSense you can be a part of this. What is AdSense? AdSense is a way that you can allow advertising on your blog page, and be paid for doing so! The ad boxes will then be placed on your page and be relevant to what your blog is about. If you placed a blog about a sweater you had knitted for example, then the ad unit that may be displayed on your page could be about knitting or sweaters. Each time a visitor on your page clicks a link to one of the ads on your page then you're paid for this. Once you earnings reach the hundred dollar mark then you can receive a check from Google.
2. Be a Promoter for Other Profitable Sites - Many sites that are profitable provide affiliate programs. To be a part of this you would post an ad for their site on your blog and you would receive a commission when someone makes a purchase from the company you have linked to. Many of the big sites such as Amazon.com, LinkShare and Lands' End offer this service, as do a number of other organisations. The amount that you can potentially earn is really dependent upon the policy of the company you are dealing with.
3. Sell Advertising Space on Your Blog - Whilst you can get started easily with Google AdSense and affiliate programs, if you are more serious about profiting from your blog space, then selling your advertising through BlogAds' may be the ideal option for you. This free database allows you to connect with companies whose products match your blog. Effectively they will rent the space in the same way they would rent space on a billboard. Once you are agreed the space is then leased for a given period and you would simply pay a fee of 20% to BlogAds.
4. Pass the Hat - Whilst you may be averse to the idea of begging, if you do it stylishly - via your blog - you may find that it is quite a profitable money spinner. There is no reason why you shouldn't ask your fellow enthusiasts to contribute to your blog if they find it worthwhile.
A great number of blogs have a donation button incorporated for just this purpose. A great number of those who appreciate quality content on the subjects they love are happy to show their appreciation via a donation to a compelling and well written blog. PayPal, the well recognised escrow service provides donation buttons for just such a purpose, in return for a little of the money you receive from those who choose to donate. You can also find similar services provided by BitPass and Amazon (Honour System).
5. Start a Gift Shop - If you succeed in creating a truly successful blog you will find that you get visitors from the world over. One option you may then have is to make some extra profit from selling items with you logo on them. If you are prepared to work with a group such as CafePress then they will produce a range of t-shirts, coffee mugs or any other items you think your blog visitors would like. CafePress sells everything from thongs to buttons and you can choose the price, you simply cover the cost of the production of the product.
Making your blog into a money earner is easier than you would imagine. Like any enterprise you must do a great job of what you are focussed upon. If you are persistent your days of being a struggling writer will soon be over!
