How to Make Money Blogging?

So you have decided to make a living by blogging? That’s nice. Not only is blogging a great way to make extra income, but it is also a great way to express yourself and help others overcome challenges you may have experienced yourself.

If you’re new to blogging, do not worry. I’ll help you to get off on the right foot. That said, here is my easy and step by step guide for blogging to make money.

1. Start a blog :

To make money blogging, you’ll need to create your own blog. This may sound pretty straightforward, but if you have no technical expertise, it may prove to be a daunting task. To help you out, I’ll break this section into three segments.

• Choose your preferred blogging platform

There are lots of blogging platforms you can choose from, including Blogger, Tumblr, Blog Smith, Gawker, WordPress and more. Nonetheless, you’ll need to make sure that you select the best blogging platform, and in light of the fact that WordPress boasts more than 52% of the total internet blog sites, I think it’s the best choice. Especially if you are just starting out.

• Register your Domain Name and Web Hosting

This is the most exciting part! To set up your self-hosted blog site on your domain, you will need two things: A domain name and web hosting. The domain name is your Blog’s unique address where readers can find you.

For instance, Google’s blog address is www.google.com. You Blog’s address will be www.yourblogname.com, except you’ll be at liberty to replace the “yourblogname” part with any name that you like (you can even use your own names.) Domains usually cost $10 per year.

Web hosting, on the other hand, refers to the home of your domain and every content you plan on posting on the blog site. You won’t be able to use your domain without web hosting. Think of it this way: web hosting is your computer hard drive that you will use to store your files (in this case, blog posts, images, and videos)

Web hosting will cost you $2 to $5 a month so do not worry, that’s not going to break the bank.

• Add WordPress and Design your blog

Once you have registered your account with your preferred web hosting service (such as Bluehost or HostGator), it is time to install WordPress and design your website. To accomplish this, log in to your control panel and find the Icon labeled “Get Started with WordPress Today.”

The position of this icon depends on the web hosting service you chose. HostGator, for instance, usually places this icon above the fold. In case you cannot find the Icon, ask for help from a friend or contact your web host.

After successfully installing WordPress, you’ll be ready to start customizing your blog. You can change your blog’s design, make the site SEO friendly or install plugins and features.

2. Post Relevant Content :

A blog site is not a blog site without content, so now that your blog is ready, it’s time to focus on posting useful, relevant content. Most successful bloggers center their blog sites around specific niches. This allows them to establish themselves as an authority within the particular area.

Note though; you do not need to be an expert in the niche or create the content yourself. You can hire freelancers from different Content Brokers such as Textbroker or Upwork to do the work for you.

3. How to make money :

Now here comes the answer to your million dollar question. How will I make money as a blogger?

It is important to treat your blog like a business from the very beginning, being careful to avoid major setbacks. To start making a decent part-time or full-time income, choose and implement income streams on your blog. There are four main streams you can avail, and these include;

• Advertising

This is whereby companies use your blog site to advertise their products and services if your readers are their ideal customers. You can incorporate advertisements into your blog in different ways, including podcast sponsorship, underwritten and sponsored posts, Reviews, and Giveaways, or Display Ads.

• Affiliate Marketing

In affiliate marketing, you advertise someone’s products to your readers by creating links to that specific product on your blog posts. When someone makes a purchase through one of your links, you receive a small commission in return.

• Digital Products

As a blogger, you can opt to craft and sell your own digital products. This is an excellent option because digital products do not require inventory and can be quickly and easily distributed. Examples of digital products include E-courses, workshops, online classes, EBooks, and more.

• Physical products

Also feel free to sell off physical products such as Retail arbitrage, Manufactured Products, Handmade Products and books on your blog site.

Conclusion :

Now that you know how to make money blogging, there is one thing you ought to remember, maintaining a quality blog and attracting a new audience to your site should be your priorities. Employ every tip on this blog post, and you’ll attain success in the Blogging industry.

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