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How to START Monetizing Your Blog

March 14, 2017 By Paula 5 Comments

You have a blog, but now you are wondering how to start monetizing it, right? How to turn those posts into paychecks for yourself, or at the very least cover the cost of running the blog. We are firm believers in the ability that bloggers have to make fulltime incomes from their blogs. Becky and I are both doing it and we know so many other bloggers who are doing that and more as well. We're so excited to get you started on your journey ...

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Filed Under: Blogging 101, Monetization

How to find free things to give away on my blog – 5 tips to help!

November 30, 2016 By Becky Mansfield 25 Comments

Today I am sharing my tips on how to find free things to give away on my blog. When I first started blogging, I decided to host a few giveaways to help readers find my page.  It worked, but I was paying for my own items… until I realized that I didn't need to do this because there were businesses that WANTED me to give away THEIR items at no cost to me! Here are a few tips to find items to give away for free.  1- Contact someone that ...

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Filed Under: Blog Tips, Monetization Tagged With: free, gifts

blogger income report 2016

October 12, 2016 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

BLOGGER INCOME REPORT AUGUST 2016 – YOURMODERNFAMILY   Blogger Income Report August 2016 (with affiliate links to the things I love right now). The breakdown into percentages: SPONSORED POSTS: 45% of my income. (PS- here is an amazing course on how to make more by reaching out to brands.  You can make 3-4 times more by going for brands yourself, without a "middle man" company.  (I do both). :) Book & Course Sales: ...

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Filed Under: Income Reports, Monetization

Should I write an ebook – All of your ebook questions answered.

September 28, 2016 By Becky Mansfield 16 Comments

So - you are thinking of writing an ebook and not sure where to start or what to do?  I want to help you!  We have collectively written over ten books and we have the tips that can help you.  Let me give you a short & sweet post about why I am saying yes to writing a book.  (#3 is my favorite!) 1- They are easy because you already love to write (if not, you can always just talk and have it made into a book by someone else!) 2- They ...

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Filed Under: Books, Monetization, Writing Tagged With: book, e-book, ebook, make money blogging, write book

How to write a sponsored post that is NOT a review

September 5, 2016 By Becky Mansfield 4 Comments

One thing that I don't like to do is to write a review, but you can write a sponsored post that is not a review.     I make a lot of money on sponsored posts, so I want them to be great to keep the sponsor coming back again and again.  I feel like if it is so "sales-like", it would seem un-genuine, because I normally don't write that way. Let me give you a few examples of how I work sponsored posts into my blog… Lets take my blog, Your ...

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Filed Under: Monetization, Sponsored Posts Tagged With: money, sponsored posts

How to effectively use affiliate links

August 23, 2016 By Paula 13 Comments

Affiliate marketing is a huge opportunity for bloggers to earn money.  I earn a big percentage from using affiliate links in my posts (and I kick myself for not starting it from day 1).   Even today's post has affiliate links in it (as almost all of my posts do!) Here are some ways that you can earn money with affiliate links.  1- Add them to social media! Every single day I am sure to share my affiliate links on Facebook and Pinterest. ...

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Filed Under: Affiliate Marketing, Monetization Tagged With: affiliates, amazon, money

The cycle of money with blogging – what to expect & when

July 13, 2016 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

My husband, Mickey, is my finance manager of Your Modern Family.  Before he took this position, he was a finance manager.  He knew his market trends almost month to month, consistently.   He knew when purchases were up and when they would be down.  He knew when consumers would buy & when they wouldn't. Like most businesses, the first quarter is usually down.  Companies don't want to spend a lot of money in the first quarter, because ...

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Filed Under: Monetization Tagged With: money, sponsored posts

How to make a SALE using your blog or newsletter

July 6, 2016 By Becky Mansfield Leave a Comment

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Most of us what to make an income with our blogs.   We devote our time and energy into this blog to turn it from a hobby blog to a full time income.   While we go through the full list in Blogpreneur, I wanted to give you a few ideas here. There are three main components that will entice your reader to buy what you are selling, so you can make a sale. 1). Connect with people.   Be authentic, kind & helpful! 2). Capture emails. ...

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Filed Under: Monetization, Uncategorized Tagged With: money, sale

Where to find Sponsored Posts {Master List}

May 10, 2016 By Paula 24 Comments

Many of you have asked where you can find sponsored post opportunities. We've compiled a master list, sharing the places we know offer great opps for bloggers of various sizes. Some of these are referral links.  Our strategy is to be a member of many sponsored post sites such as these. You won't get something from each of these sites every month. Either for lack of offers or simply not being offered posts that fit your niche. This makes ...

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Filed Under: Monetization, Sponsored Posts

How to be a Part Time Blogger with a Full Time Income

May 6, 2016 By Paula Leave a Comment

Do you ever find yourself looking at all of the great blogger income reports and seeing the success other bloggers are having, but frustrated that you don't seem to have the time to make it happen for you? We get that! Maybe you have a job outside the home. Perhaps you're homeschooling and can't carve out as much blog time as you'd like or have young kids keeping your hands full. Maybe you have other commitments that keep you from giving your ...

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Filed Under: BLOG CONFERENCES, Monetization, Uncategorized

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