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Earning Money From Your Blog or Lens?
Blog marketing is something that all blog owners do. They market their blog so that they can get readers, and make a profit from their blogs.
Marketing their blog means to get it out there so that others that are interested in it can find it and read it. It is also a great way to sell things by using affiliate links and programs.
Blog marketing can very well become a home business if that is something that you are interested in.
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A blog home business...?
Having a home business by blog marketing would definitely entail that you have more than one blog.If this is something that you are considering, you will want to make a list of markets that your blogs can cover. You will find that your blogs will do best when you only have one market per blog.
For example, if you have a blog about cats, you will not want to include anything on the blog about kitchen appliances. This is because the readers that read your blog and visit your blog to learn more about cats and what you have to say about them will not be interested in learning anything about kitchen appliances. Once you have overcome the relevancy issue, you will be ok.
You can however, have a blog about pets, and then blog about all of the many pets that you want to include.
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Blog Marketing and SEO
In order to make a living by blog marketing, you need to know every aspect of it. You need to know what needs to be done to get readers to your blog, how to write about the things that you are promoting and how to get it up in search engine rankings.Doing so will lead to successful blog marketing and making a home business income with it.
One big aspect of blog marketing is SEO. SEO is search engine optimization and it consists of optimizing your blog so that the search engines will find it and rank it as high as possible. Which also leads to more traffic and leads from your blog. If you do not have time to learn SEO, and apply it to all of your blogs, hiring someone to do this for you might be something that you want to consider. Especially if time is an issue.
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Outsourcing
Outsourcing much of your work is something that you will need to get used to if you plan on making a substantial amount of money with your blogs.You may want to hire bloggers or writers who can write the content for your blogs, and someone else that can leave comments on other blogs with a link back to yours. Spread out all of the duties on a spread sheet and decide how often each thing needs to be done for each blog. Doing so will help you to be more organized and know what you need to do when, as well as prioritize.
Using a spread sheet will also help you to keep track of who is doing what, and keep you from asking more than one person to get one job done.
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This book is about how blogging is changing the way customers think about businesses. If you're not looking for this kind of read, but instead blog just for fun, this book may not be the one for you. But I promise you, it IS a good read!
Naked Conversations: How Blogs are Changing the Way Businesses Talk with Customers
If the title of this book sounds interesting to you then you should read this. If not, then don't. I recommend it!
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Your Own Business
Blog marketing for a home business is not much different from any other home business.You are going to get out of it what you put into it.
If you only put in a couple of hours a week into your blogs, you can not expect to make a full time income with them. However, being consistent and working on your blogs every chance that you get will pay off in the long run. You will also discover that there is no better feeling in the world than owning your own home business, and working for yourself.
Just remember to start small, and work hard. That is all you need to become successful at blog marketing and make the income that you are dreaming of. All of your hard work will pay off if you are persistent and keep it up.
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Nochipra wrote...
Thanks for the information. I'm a newbie here and I created a lens to promote my blog and your lens is very helpful and informative. Thank you. Nora
Posted April 11, 2009
Tien wrote...
great information!! i've been thinking about starting a blog and this helps. excellent lens, 5 stars for sure.
Posted March 26, 2009
Jeff Knight wrote
Excellent ,with a lot of good relevant information!!!!
Posted March 17, 2009
nlwest21 wrote...
thanks for the great information. This has been very helpful.
Posted November 28, 2008
mistyblue75605 wrote
Cool deal! I will of coarse take any info I can get!! Thanks! Great squidooing!
Posted November 18, 2008
sandyspider wrote...
Great source of information. I'm still trying to figure out how to attach WP to my site http://ebooktreesaver.com It is probably so simple, I should kick myself.
Posted November 17, 2008
beachbum_gabby wrote...
Making money through blogs is possible, 'coz I did it!
Posted November 09, 2008
EditorDave wrote...
Nice lens! You've inspired me. I have tried a few blogs... but never thought anyone would be interested in the babbling I'd put in it. But on your encouragement, I've tried again to start up a blog--and this time I'm more committed to keeping it going (and it's something folks are now particularly concerned about! -- Solar and Alternate Energy. So far, it's too early to tell if this thing will take off and not only be helpful and inspirational for folks (and if it might help me replace my "day job")--but at least it's something that I'm passionate about. I'm linking TO it from many of my Squidoo lenses on alternate energy and I'm linking FROM it to my Squidoo lenses. To sort of get some cross-traffic going, I guess.
Again, thanks for the inspiring lens! A definite 5-stars. (I'm favoriting you and lensrolling you as well!)
Posted November 04, 2008
silverbar27 wrote
good stuff ...Thanks for the read !
Posted October 29, 2008
EditorDave wrote...
Wow. Nice Lens! I'm not sure whether or not Squidoo lenses count as separate blogs (but I'm *working them*)... however, based on your lens I've started a blog, too:
( http://solar-max-advantage.blogspot.com )
Actually, I've got a bunch of them.. but then again, I've got a bunch of Squidoo lenses. They keep me really busy... It's unfortunate that many of the things I'm interested in don't have much potential for "monetizing" or generating any kind of income (or getting folks to buy the stuff that's presented there). *sigh*...
Again.. thanks for the encouragement...
Posted October 29, 2008
sbaokay wrote...
I really like how you have set out your lens. And lots of great info here. 5 stars from me!
Posted September 25, 2008
S-Ahsan wrote...
beautiful lessons to learn ;) rated 5, favorited! Awesome!
Posted September 22, 2008
fredo3303 wrote...
love the info just building m first blog network, ou gave mesome things to think about. Thanks
Posted September 17, 2008
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Posted September 16, 2008
Tally wrote
Great lens!!!! A lot of useful information on how to make money blogging. I am loving it!!!!
Posted September 08, 2008
SemperFidelis wrote...
I've blessed this one before, but here goes again! I emailed this one as well.
Blessed by a Squid Angel today! :)
Colleen ~ www.squidoo.com/squid-angel
Posted September 01, 2008
MiaBellezza wrote...
Very informative lens!*****
I'm offering a free Virus Removal or Speed Up Your PC (value $45 or $30 respectively) as the prize for Best Blog Competition on SquidooMasters, (Squidoo lensmaster competition) which ends August 20, 2008.
This is your opportunity to do 'article marketing'. See my blog on Article Marketing that explains how this can help drive traffic to your lens, store, or business.
Consider, that you can initiate another Blog Competition, offer a Winning Prize, perhaps something you sell in your store, or as an affiliate, and provide the links, of course, to your site. Think of what a great way this is to promote your product or service!
If you want to join Squidoo Masters and participate in the Blog Competition, then you will need to be a Squidoo lensmaster, or join Squidoo and put one (lens) up pretty quick.
Posted August 13, 2008
Bad-credit-home-loan wrote...
Thanks for the informative lens. I will use some of these things outlined here.
Posted August 02, 2008
Dan tanner wrote
Thank you for this informative article.
Posted August 02, 2008
Thanasig wrote...
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Posted August 02, 2008
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Posted August 01, 2008
abrow
i live in cairo egypt in africa i like to earn money from home
Posted July 29, 2008
ItsYourturn wrote...
You have a great lens, and good information. People Can make a good living blogging well.
And honestly, a key is traffic. No traffic, no income. No exceptions.
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Posted July 16, 2008
youhavegottobekidding wrote...
I totally agree with this I know a lot of people who makes a living in their blogs and they really enjoy it and with out the hassle of being late and stuffs.
Posted July 14, 2008
Shane wrote
Great Information !!!
Posted June 30, 2008
tipzu wrote...
Thanks for lens... especially the book recommendation for Naked Conversations. It looks like a good pick. I've just started a business that helps bloggers turn their ideas into profitable businesses... so this lens is really interesting to me!
Thanks!
Posted June 28, 2008
Julian wrote
I just started blogging a couple months ago and i find it very addictive. I hope to be able to make a nice passive income within the next couple years.
Posted June 06, 2008
megmodels wrote...
Great Information. I just started my blog.
www.modelingsecrets.blogspot.com - I'm working on it. Keep up the good info.
Posted May 29, 2008
Recession-Proof wrote...
Hey Skills, Great lens. I'm not quite living off my blog income, not totally yet, but I'm close. Thanks for this great primer. ~Jesse
Posted May 19, 2008
Cptindy wrote...
Nice lens very informative ! I love squidoo and you should too!
Posted May 18, 2008
zoezuniga wrote...
Hey great lens! I like the way you think.
I have a free ebook of resources for blogging at www.marketholistic.com, how to make your site/blog look great with wordpress magazine templates, affiliate ideas converting your blog to an ebook etc.
Posted May 16, 2008
josievera wrote...
I really blogging so much..and this lens helped me a lot. Thanks
Posted May 15, 2008
gmarlett wrote...
Thanks for some very helpful info, I joined your blogging group to get even more. Cheers!
Posted May 14, 2008
Dav1d0 wrote...
Good cocept, nice and and extrao rdinary information ;) Really good lens. 5 stars ;)
Posted May 13, 2008
Solar-Powered wrote...
Great info thank you. I love writing blogs and lenses and I hope that I can one day make a living from doing this.
Posted May 10, 2008
Me wrote
Great info for someone wanting to get started. Thanks so much!
Posted April 23, 2008
MillionaireBoyzClub wrote...
Awesome lens! I wish I can find out more about BANS through you earlier! Stay up! :D
Posted April 21, 2008
CherylK wrote...
A really good resource. I'll be spending a great deal of time reading your other related lenses. I certainly appreciate the work you've put into these "learning" lenses. There's SO MUCH to learn!
Posted April 20, 2008
ShawnsBidness wrote...
I can't stop blogging! I'd love to see the links to your blogs.
Posted April 19, 2008
LauraMarie wrote...
Hi nice lens!! Blogging can be very stressful, so I shall just stick to the writing
Posted April 14, 2008
Hello -
You've got a well constructed lens and have made some excellient points on your topic.
I'm looking to combine blogging in conjunction with my internet marketing of my first book. Adding this item to ebay.com has certainly helped my Squidoo.com ranking; hopefully, increased visibility will lead to increased sales.
Joe Breunig
Author, Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory
http://www.squidoo.com/book-isbn-1419650513
Posted April 09, 2008
Adelaide wrote...
Great lens, I've only just started my blog but I'm definitely going to use your tips to make money from it!
Posted April 09, 2008
courtsantos wrote...
I just so happen to stumble on your lens, good info. I'm new to squidoo and was hoping to learn some tips . Thanks
Posted April 01, 2008
pcastillo wrote...
The information found here is not only informative but useful. There is much to learn about blogs I couldn't possibly take all in one bite.
Posted April 01, 2008
buckza wrote...
Great post. Much more informative information than most of the stuff on the Web today
Posted March 24, 2008
mulberry wrote...
So much work and so little time! Excellent information, thank you for putting this together.
Posted March 20, 2008
StephenC wrote...
Good stuff I can use!
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Posted March 20, 2008
ITeachYouHowToMakeMoney wrote...
Nice lens, you really can make money from blogging. Most people just don't want to put the effort in. I gave you 5 stars. Please check out my lens Step By Step Money Making Strategies And Guides. Thanks.
PS:Good luck with your goal of 1 million lenses;)
Posted March 19, 2008
waynekat wrote...
Great lens. Thanks for putting it together. :-)
Happy Trails
Kat
Posted March 18, 2008
natdg wrote...
Good information on making a living out of blogs or blogging. Most successful bloggers are good content writers and also, SEO.
Posted March 16, 2008
SemperFidelis wrote...
Excellent treatise on blogging!
Blessed by a Squid Angel today! :)
Colleen ~ http://www.squidoo.com/squid-angel
Posted March 12, 2008
Tassie_Tiger wrote...
Yes thank you its a very informative lens and i have learnt to start blogging from what you have shared thank you and keep up the good work.
Posted March 10, 2008
kiwisoutback wrote...
Excellent lens! If you can Squidoo, you can blog. It's all about good content!
Posted March 10, 2008
ellaben wrote...
YES YES YES What more can I say.How do you say your name again, is it G O D ? Seriously though its great to find some info that you can actually follow.Thanks.
Posted March 10, 2008
BurkinaMom wrote...
I was curious, so I checked out this lens. I was so surprised to find ideas that I will be able to use, even from over here in Africa! Thanks!
Posted March 10, 2008
Tom_Kane wrote...
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All the best,
Tom
Posted March 07, 2008
Graceonline wrote...
I didn't realize people actually earned a living blogging. I'm interested and will dig deeper. Thank you for this thoughtfully constructed lens. Congratulations, too, for being one of several money-themed lenses of the day today.
Posted March 07, 2008
texasshutterbug wrote...
Making money with blogs is possible. If you have good content and good marketing skills. Thanks for the article 5 stars
Posted March 07, 2008
Barryfromtexas wrote...
Some great ideas, and I liked the cool add-ins you had in it too.
Posted March 06, 2008
Barryfromtexas wrote...
Some great ideas, and I liked the cool add-ins you had in it too.
Posted March 06, 2008
The_Book_Garden wrote...
Some great tips here! One thing I would reccomend bloggers do is use an RSS feed to provide links to ebay. Affiliate links of course! :)
I created a simple tutorial for those unsure of how to do this, you can find it here - http://www.squidoo.com/ebay-RSS-feeds
Posted March 05, 2008
BlogdesignGuy wrote...
I think more than ever, blogs are establishing itself as a great way to make income for those who wish to. I created a lens on designing blogs that I believe would interest you.
Posted February 27, 2008
poddys wrote...
Lots of great information, I'm still trying to make money after years of trying though. Just got to find my niche... and time! Good job, 5 *****
Posted February 08, 2008
welldec wrote
I still have so much to learn. I'll be back when I get a handle on all this blogging & lensing.
Posted January 31, 2008
Aika wrote...
Cool lens.. I agree that could earn money from a blog.. Thanks for sharing your lens with us.. :) Keep it up!
Posted January 30, 2008
Music-Resource wrote...
Hi Skills, Great blog tips. I like how you've added links to the second poll module. I agree that you get out of it what ever you put into it. ~Music Resource~
Posted January 28, 2008
Aika wrote...
Thanks for sharing. This is really informative and useful. Keep it up! :)
Posted January 25, 2008
Aika wrote...
totally agree! make money through blogging...
very helpful lens.
Posted January 24, 2008
sparky8
Naked conversations is good. You might also likethe New Influencers...
Posted January 23, 2008
StudioJudy wrote
Fab info ready to take my ideas and run!
Posted January 15, 2008
davewashere wrote...
Great info. I'm just learning how to use blogs to make money online. You should build a lens on using BANS
Posted January 11, 2008
mChelle wrote...
I didn't know there was such a thing as an e-bay niche store...that is pretty cool!
I will have to check it out...i keep putting off my blogging...i really want to do it, but don't know how to focus on just one thing that anyone would actually want to read about!
thanks!
Posted January 08, 2008
highfive wrote...
Very informative. I think I will start a blogg and let you know how I am doing in a while, ok. Thanks for the great info.
Posted December 02, 2007
Starving_Artist wrote...
good information...thank you, I will check out links 5*'s
Posted November 25, 2007
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Posted November 25, 2007
feb4 wrote...
thanks for the info; I'll have to come back and follow some links
Posted November 13, 2007
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Posted August 10, 2007
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Posted July 24, 2007
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Posted May 20, 2007
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Posted May 09, 2007
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