Blogging for a living is not easy work, and anyone who tries to tell you otherwise is a liar.
I have been at this for a couple of years and I do make a living, but here it is, a Sunday, 11pm and I am writing this article. I have been in front of my computer since 10am this morning (slept in because I was on my computer until 3am the night before).
If you are in this to make a quick buck, you have just as good a chance to win the lottery, and it would be a cheaper investment.
Are You Serious About Making Money?
If you are really serious about making money, then you MUST look at your blogging as a business. I see many bloggers say that they are not in it for the money, but I know that if they could figure out how to make money they might think differently.
If you think about your blogging as a business instead of a hobby, then you will most likely begin to make decisions based on a return on your investment (remember, your time is an investment).
So, ask yourself right now, do you really want to make money from blogging?
Multiple Ways To Make Money:
Something many don’t realize is that are many ways to make money online. I know people that make money off Twitter (I don’t really like that way because it seems deceptive), I know people that make money just building niche sites for AdSense or affiliates, and I know people that make money mainly from their own products and services.
You MUST find what your talent is to do this. If you have a unique product to offer, or are good at keyword research and can build niche sites, or maybe you have experience in something that can help someone in that industry and you can coach/teach others, no matter the niche you have to have a plan.
It Is Still Hard Work:
Just because you don’t have a shovel in your hand doesn’t mean it isn’t hard work. I probably work 80+ hours a week right now, and I am not saying that everyone has to do that, but you have to work hard just like any business to rise to the top.
Do you think that Darren Rouse, Guy Kawasaki, Tim Ferris (well, we all know he only works 4 hours a week), or David Risley sit around goofing off all day? I highly doubt it.
Look To Successful People As Role Models:
Those that are successful in business are role models for the rest of us. If you watch them you will see, they are working their butts off, and they continue to work their butts off to make money.
If You Fall Down, Get Back Up:
You will fail, it is almost inevitable. The real question is, how you handle that failure. Will you learn from it? Will you give up? Or will you pick yourself up and continue on. If you look at failures as learning experiences instead of failures, it just might help you achieve your goals faster.
Conclusion:
No matter what your goals are, be determined to succeed and be willing to accept that some goals will not be obtained.
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(9 comments) February 9, 2010 at 5:28 am
Well its been 1 week. What no millions in the bank yet…this blogging thing bites!!!
Just kidding folks. I am working hard and have my ear to the ground listening, learning and taking action. Thanks everyone for your awesome support!
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10+hrs per day for me depending, but I only got “serious” within the past couple yrs…health issues slow me down some, but I’ll/It’ll get there.
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(151 comments) February 4, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Yes, but its good for blogging for money education, we must realize that no easy cash from blogging and we must spread this to the blogoshpere
So no one will get hurt Keith.
Latief@AnotherBlogger´s last blog ..Effective Blogging With Anchor Text
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(151 comments) February 4, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Like this article! I hate when I saw advertisement about easy money from blogging and article telling me how to get thousand dollars a day, that is definitely liar. That’s why I never taking serious about article telling about success on money blogging and they sale their product or service.
No one can be rich in one night from blogging.
That’s why I love an article like this, telling me the true story, NO EASY MONEY form blogging. Everything has it processed and we all must follow the nature
Another thing, you must have offline income and then you can make money online with fun!
Thanks keith for the article, love this so much!
Latief@AnotherBlogger´s last blog ..How To Import Your Blogger Blog To WordPress?
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Keith Bloemendaal
@kbloemendaal
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February 4th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Thanks for the great compliment Latief!
Sometimes the truth hurts, but I believe it helps in the long run.
Keith Bloemendaal´s last blog ..The Part Of SEO You Are Missing
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(34 comments) February 4, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Keith, great article.
When I first started out, I knew there would be some work to having a blog. But after two and half months, its hard work. But a month in, I found I spend almost 2 -6 hours a day working on blog content, marketing, and commenting on blogs. I have to work around my work, school, family, social time. Of course, blogging comes in last. On the weekends, I almost never get to work on my blogs unless I have to go into the office on the weekends or I am sick. I still treat as a buisness, only a part time job. Once the site takes off and it starts making money, I will be able add more importance to my blog.
element321 @ evolutionary designs´s last blog ..Tips to Help With Time Management
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Keith Bloemendaal
@kbloemendaal
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February 4th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
A lot of times my “blogging” is seasonal, I blog more in the winters than I do in the summer because my fence products site takes over from spring to fall, and that is my main source of income so….
Keith Bloemendaal´s last blog ..The Part Of SEO You Are Missing
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(20 comments) February 4, 2010 at 10:55 am
Nah, not about to work my ass off (unless you promise me it’s actually going to get some of my ass off me :p).
I have a life, I have two kids, a wonderful husband, friends… I am happy to be able to do something I love for a living while balancing it out with other things.
Anne @ b6s.net´s last blog ..Five Ways I Make Money from My Blogs and Sites
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Keith Bloemendaal
@kbloemendaal
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February 4th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Couldn’t agree more, my point was more about those that fall into the “get rich quick” schemes out there, it takes time…
Keith Bloemendaal´s last blog ..The Part Of SEO You Are Missing
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(18 comments) February 3, 2010 at 11:52 pm
I believe, I am not taking blogging as a business. But i think i should, because in that way i would be able to have a return of investment rather than just spending time writing posts.
Good post btw
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Hesham
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February 4th, 2010 at 3:54 am
I think you have done a great investment on your blog, you should start!
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Keith
@kbloemendaal
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February 4th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Thanks for the compliment. You have to make decisions based on you needs, if you do decide to make blogging a business then every decision you make should be as a business owner.
Keith´s last blog ..The Part Of SEO You Are Missing
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(57 comments) February 3, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Sometimes it’s a hard choice because you can make more money at the expense of your integrity to your readers. I visited great blogs last time until the blogger started to throw every single thing in his posts to squeeze some money
I stopped visiting it afterwards
Michael Aulia´s last blog ..Ricoh CX3
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Keith
@kbloemendaal
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February 4th, 2010 at 7:05 am
It’s funny you say that, I just wrote over on HotBlogTips about the “human” factor, you can’t always write just for money, but if you are not in it for the money, then what is the purpose?
Keith´s last blog ..The Part Of SEO You Are Missing
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(4 comments) February 3, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Truly successful people tend to be quite driven. They don’t sit around waiting for money and/or opportunity to fall in their lap. They get out there and work for it: consistency, knowledge, trust, and giving people what they want.
Anne´s last blog ..Amazon Groove – 30 Free Songs
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Keith
@kbloemendaal
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February 4th, 2010 at 7:16 am
That is true Anne, you have to work hard, and be driven. Thanks for the comment.
Keith´s last blog ..Does Your Blog Stand Out?
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(28 comments) February 3, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I am so glad you wrote this post. I am tired of people claiming that blogging is easy. The ones who have succeeded have mostly been consistently blogging for years and while they seem like overnight successes – really it’s just because no one saw all the hard work they put in before they started getting noticed!
Tom@Free Squeeze Pages´s last blog ..Do I Need My Own Product Before I Start List Building?
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Keith
@kbloemendaal
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February 4th, 2010 at 7:17 am
So true Tom!
Keith´s last blog ..The Part Of SEO You Are Missing
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(23 comments) February 3, 2010 at 5:46 pm
I’m in it to win it from this day forward, as I just lost my job yesterday I am going to take a serious stab at this blogging for dollar avenue. My sleeves are rolled up and I am ready to take one on the chin.
Hard work and determination that is what this girl is made of.
Ms. Freeman´s last blog ..You Are Only As Great As Your Community
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Hesham
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February 4th, 2010 at 4:02 am
I am so sorry to hear that MS. Freeman, plz tell us if you need any help with your blog!
the comments are open for any question, and also our contact page
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(2 comments) February 3, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Blogging should be treated just like any other job. You must work to succeed!
Barbara´s last blog ..Creating Usable Websites
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Hesham
@FamousBloggers
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February 4th, 2010 at 3:58 am
Barbra, I visited your blog but I was not able to comment on some posts I like! what’s your strategy of closing comments?!
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Barbara
@acfconsulting
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February 4th, 2010 at 9:07 am
It was a decision made by my boss. This is a corporate blog for the business and he wanted it to just get it going before adding commenting.
Barbara´s last blog ..Creating Usable Websites
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