Many people who write blogs today simply want to share their opinion on something. But then there are the business-minded folks, who have found a way to use blogs, or Web logs, to bring in a little extra cash too.
If you're interested in taking it further then here are few strategies that could turn your blog into a moneymaker.
1. Sell advertising : This is likely the most common means of leveraging a blog to generate income. If yours happens to become a well-known blog, or one that is well-received in a particular niche, it's always possible to sell ad space on your own. For Bing Blogs and services such as Google Adsense or BlogAds, bloggers can establish ad programs. AdSense which lets you select several ads that are consistent with the content of your blog & pays you based on how many readers click on the ads for further information or your amount of page impressions. Even better, it's free. BlogAds, on the other hand, hooks bloggers up with would be advertisers and levies a commission in return for any ad placements that result.
2. Help Sell others Products : Here is another click-through opportunity. Affiliate programs enable your blog to serve as a conduit between readers and online sites offering various goods and services. One popular choice is Amazon.com. If, for instance, you offer book reviews or even just mention a book in passing in your blog, an affiliate program provides a means for your readers to click directly from your blog to Amazon to obtain further information about the book.
If they break out the checkbook or charge card, you get paid as well.
3. Solicit Contributions : Not every blog-related income opportunity involves hawking goods or services. But also consider relying on the kindness of strangers. Ask for contributions. If, for instance, your small-business blog supports a cause or issue in some fashion or say you repeatedly mention tax reform, health care or some other topic then you can always ask for reader support. Even if you've attracted a group of regular followers who simply enjoy reading what you have to say, they may be willing to underwrite their loyalty with a little financial help. Programs such as PayPal make it easy to establish a simple onsite contribution collection button.
4. Market your services in your Blog : Many people associate blogs exclusively with a cyberspace based soapbox or a place to shout your opinions and little more than that. Granted, blogs are an ideal venue to share your thoughts with others, but don't overlook their capacity to generate new business as well. When appropriate, work in references to what you do and, in turn, what you may be able to offer any would be client or customer who may be reading your blog. That can spread your opinion and your business at the same time.
5. Use a blog to deepen your existing customer relations : Nor does any marketing material inserted in blog content have to be limited to bringing in completely new business. By using a blog to regularly communicate with existing clients as well as other readers, you can take advantage of the opportunity to fully inform them about everything your business does. That may expand your readers' understanding of the full scope of your products or services. One client who had only used me for training in the past was surprised at my range of expertise and is now using me for a consulting. Another who only used me on technical guidance is now considering me for a more business oriented Guidance.
Posted By: Doc CN
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