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How to Make Money Blogging

Filed in: Affiliate Marketing by Emmanuel Mba on 12-11-09

Blogging has become insanely popular in recent years, and all indications are that it is here to stay. But most blogs do not generate much income for their owners. In this article I will discuss how to make money blogging.

Here are some quick tips:

First and foremost, in order to make money blogging you must get traffic to your site. This is indeed the hardest step, and familiarty with Internet marketing is essential for success. If you are not a veteran marketer, it might do well for you to get some of the top tools on Internet marketing to get you on your way. Chances are, there are a ton of marketing activities you could be doing that you are not even aware of. Some quick basic tips for getting more traffic to your blog are a) rewriting your posts and posting them on article directories, b) posting on forums with your blog in your signature, and c) submitting to blog directories and rss feeds.
Once you are getting decent traffic, the easiest way to monetize your blog is through Google Adsense ads. These types of ads are low maintenance, since all you do is paste the code, and the system will automatically post the most relevant ads for your site. Resist the urge to place Adsense ads all over the place, as this could have a negative impact on the average payout for the clicks you get. I would recommend putting them in 2 or 3 prominent spots, but no more.
Along with your Adsense ads, you will want to join some affiliate marketing programs and put up some ads to some products. If you like, you can even review your affiliate products and provide recommendations, however, in order to do this you need to disclose on your site that you recommendations link to affiliate sites (do a search on FTC rules on affiliate marketing for more).
Finally, once your blog is somewhat popular, many people will actually pay you to write reviews of their products. To find such people, visit websites such as reviewme.com.

Treat your blog seriously, like you would with any income-generating business. It will help a lot to buy a guide or two, and fortunately many bloggers who have had success sell their tips online. We recommend the following site for people looking for more resources on how to make money blogging.

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