So we are talking about making money online now? make sure to follow the 123 steps on my getting started guide so you can now think on how to monetize your work.
Here are 5 steps to follow to start making a living online:
1. Be Knowledgeable
You have to be knowledgeable in the particular niche that you blog about. Don't talk about dog training if you own no dogs. Your subscribers are smarter than you think. So if you lack knowledge, go acquire the necessary before you put up any blog post. Learn more every day so you can keep your subscribers hooked to your blog posts and recommendations.
2. Keep it Personal
Large corporations maintain a professional look and feel on their websites because of the corporate image and branding. Your blog, however, need to be engaging and personal. Speak from your personal experience and share your pain and gain freely so that your readers can relate to you.
3. Have a Goal in Mind
To monetize your blog, you need to have a goal in mind. As the saying goes "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail". Have a strategy. Line up the products you want to promote to your subscribers and develop your blog towards that goal. Perform keywords research and use those keywords effectively when you write your blog posts. Trust me, it will go a long way in generating effective traffic and sales.
4. Blog Often and Consistently
This is a challenge for many, even the professional bloggers because they usually own a couple of blogs. However, blogging frequently and consistently is crucial to getting good traffic to your blog. Your ranking with the Search Engines will fall when you slack, so don't destroy the efforts that you put in. Be faithful.
5. Publicize Your Blog
Publicity is crucial if you want your blog to be viral, where people recommend and promote your blog to others. There are many ways to publicize your blog, including writing frequently at related forums and using Social BookMarking sites. Share your blog with your friends and loved ones too.
The key to successful blogging is to stay active and passionate. There are many tools and plugins out there to help you succeed in blogging effectively.
Educate Yourself. Market Smart. Think of new ideas you do not find online. Explore markets. Be an entrepreneur. Use Social websites. Be passionate about what you are blogging.
Follow my guide and tips and write about a topic you are PASSIONATE about, something you just enjoy blogging about, and you will see results out of your work in no time!
