Question: Can I make lots of money blogging if I don’t have any hits?
Lots of money? No. I’ll be honest. The very few bloggers that make “lots of money” are professional bloggers who have been doing it for years.
Making money blogging takes time, and effort. There is no quick fix. You need to build a readership over time through high-quality content, while being very consistent in your delivery of your posts and topics.
But here’s the very best piece of advice I can give you. Solve problems for your readers. Give them answers to problems (like I’m doing here, right)? Think about what you know that can help people and write a blog like that.
Now, on to your second question.
Can I make money without any “hits”?
Yes, but it’s hard to do. Without tons of “hits”, or better known as traffic/visitors/readers, you’ll never be able to sell enough advertising to make bank. But… there is hope.
You CAN make indirect income from your blogging efforts by building your brand name and becoming a thought-leader or expert or guru in your niche industry. When that happens, it doesn’t matter how many people read you, it’s all about how many of the “right” people read you.
Advertisers want focused eyeballs from their direct target markets. So if you can provide them with a small readership of their exact target market, you can get them to value your blog, and then pay you to reach those readers.
Is the Reviewme.com Affiliate Program a good program to join to make money with on my blog?
Yes! As a matter of fact it is, and especially right now because it’s very new and fresh, so if you sign up now you have a better chance at referring new signups.
What Does ReviewMe Pay?
That’s the beauty of it, ReviewMe pays you $25.00 for every new advertiser you refer to ReviewMe who purchases a blog review. So if you can generate enough referrals, you can rack up quite a bit of commissions pretty fast.
Here’s a tip, also signup for Text Link Ads because they pay on both publishers and advertisers. Promote them both.
Should I Start Paying For Reviews?
Heck yes. AsktheBlogger has bought many reviews and it’s worth the time, effort and little money you have to spend. The trick is to simply buy what you can afford, on the right blog.
You don’t have to spend a ton. Just sign up for free, and look for blogs that match your audience.
Sign Up Today, Before It’s Too Late!
Like I said, this program is new, so there is lots of opportunity to get some signups before it hits the mainstream blogs. It’s free to sign up, give it a go.
What’s the best way to find quality products and services to resell as an affiliate on my blog or website?
That’s a great question, and one that EVERY new affiliate faces when they start their career in affiliate marketing. AsktheBlogger has been involved in the affiliate business since 2001, as an affiliate, a merchant and has worked on the agency side of the business. So I should know a little bit about this topic. :)
Where Do I Start?
The very first place to start finding programs is by joining the Affiliate Networks. Now, here’s where it gets scary for new people. There are tons of affiliate networks to choose from, and joining them all can take a lot of time.
Don’t get scared away, start with one of the best.
Once you join ShareaSale, you simply need to search for programs that match your website or blog. For example.
If you have a blog about debt consolidation, you would find an advertiser inside ShareaSale that offers free debt consolidation help. All you do then is apply to join the program, get approved, then grab either banner or text links and put those ads on your blog.
AsktheBlogger suggests you look at the following affiliate network resource lists, written by long-time and respected affiliate guru Allan Gardyne. Associate Programs Affiliate Network List.
I have signed up for a Google Adsense account and got a number, but can I use it on my blog?
Absolutely! Google Adsense is an amazing tool that can help your blog earn either just a few bucks or millions! It depends on your blog’s traffic levels of course. But everyone who has a blog should at least try to use Adsense and see if they can make some money from their blogging efforts.
Once you’ve signed up and have an account, you need to create a piece of code to fit within your blog. You’ll then need to copy that code and paste it into your blog’s theme or template. You can find an explanation on how to edit your Wordpress blog themes here.
If you’re not using Wordpress, please consult the help files from your blog software provider. Look for “how to edit blog templates” or “how to put ads in my blog”. They should provide some level of documentation that can help you along.
I’ve got a free blog with wordpress. Am I allowed to put ads on my Wordpress blog, and if so how do I do it?
Answer: Yes, if you are using the free blog software from Wordpress.org, you can put anything you want on your blog, including ads. If you’re using Wordpress.com, which is the hosted version, you are limited to what you can put on your blog.
To put ads on your wordpress blog, you need to be able to edit your themes. A theme is the design of your blog, and they are located in the “wp-content” folder, then inside “themes”. Locate the theme you are using and login to your blog via FTP (file transfer protocol).
You will need to locate the files in your theme that you want to edit and change permissions on them to 755, which means they are now editable. To do this, right click on them (on a PC) and choose “permissions”, make change and hit ok.
Now, you can edit your theme files directly through your Wordpress login in your browser. Login, go to “presentation”, choose “theme editor” and you’ll see a list of the files your blog uses. You can now edit those files.
AsktheBlogger Short Video Explanation!
Now comes the tricky part. Where do I place the ads?
This can be a tad scary for people who aren’t Internet geeks. If you’re placing an ad in your sidebar, you locate the theme file probably called “sidebar”, then place the ad code (for example Google Adsense) in that file, wherever you wish it to appear. You may have to place it and save the page and then view it to see how it looks, then come back and move it around till you get it where you want it to appear.
It’s gets even more tricky when you want to put ads in or around your blog content. AskTheBlogger suggests looking into the Wordpress support community for answers. Here is a link to get you started.
This is probably the #1 question I get these days. How do I make money blogging, or how do I become a professional blogger, can it be done, really? It’s true, there are many professional bloggers earn lots of money from blogging. In fact, I’ve seen people build entire new lives around blogging success and income. Anyone can do it, and that’s no bull.
I can help if you’ll listen! Here’s a short video of me talking about Six Figure Blogging!
You Can Become A Professional Blogger Too!
There’s a lot of lame information out there about ‘how to be a professional blogger’. The key is figuring out who’s got the real information and who’s trying to b.s. you.
It’s called Six Figure Blogging. (That is my personal affiliate link, if you sign up I will get a commission)
What Is Six Figure Blogging?
It’s a 6 part course with Andy Wibbels and Darren Rowse from Problogger.net and the b5media Network. Included is about six 1-hour audio recordings + extensive, annotated transcripts in PDF format.
How Exactly Will This Course Help Me Become A Professional Blogger?
It’ll teach you how blogs make money – sometimes thousands of dollars. It’ll teach you how to drive and convert blog traffic. It will show you how to blog as an occupation (not just a marketing activity).
That’s how this works! You’re making a lifestyle change for your own good!
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