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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How to effectively use affiliate links
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. ...
The cycle of money with blogging – what to expect & when
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 ...
How to make a SALE using your blog or newsletter
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. ...
Getting real: If you want to start a blog to make money
I feel compelled to write this post because of the amount of my real-life acquaintances that want to start blogging. While I never discourage anyone from starting one, because it is amazing, I do want to be real about it. I blog at yourmodernfamily.com and I love it, but it wasn't easy to start. Its a job where you get out what you put in. Put love, time and dedication into it… get readers, shares and income out of it. (& yes, I do 90% ...
How to make money blogging
Here is how to make a full-time income blogging, with a break-down: ******* CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER & NEVER MISS A POST LIKE THIS ******** I have 2 million- 3 million page views a month on yourmodernfamily.com I have been blogging for about four years. This income does not include what I make on my other websites or from teaching other people how to blog, it's strictly from my parenting site! I work from ...
YMF Blog Income November 2015
Total income for November 2015: My page views in November: Page views: 2,479,451 Number of posts published this month: 39 Average time on page: under a minute. What I changed this month: This month I changed a few things. I feel like I am working a lot, but not MORE. I have actually cut back on my work time because the kids were home from school. This meant that I had to cut back on ...
Can you afford to quit your job to blog full time?
Blogging can be truly amazing! You can actually quit your job to blog full time. I had no idea that this was even a possibility when I decided to start a blog, let alone the thought that my husband would quit his job to blog with me! Seriously? Working from home with four kids and actually having the time to spend with them? Yep- it was as surprising to me then as it still is today. Just this week I said to my mom "I still can't believe ...
November Income – Your Modern Family
November Pageviews: 1, 917, 455 Blogging time: almost 2 years. Hi! I share my income each month, so that you can see how it is possible to earn a living with your blog. This is only for yourmodernfamily.com and not for bloggingontheside.com. I simply share it here for three reasons: 1- My personal family and friends aren't interested in blogging, so I don't share my blog with many people in my 'real' life. 2- I don't want to ...
4 new ways to make money blogging (& how to use them)
This post contains affiliate links that help us & hopefully help you, too!! :) There are new ways to make money blogging popping up every day and I wanted to share three of them them with you today. Well they are all new to me- I've known about #3 for a while, but I"m finally putting it into play on my blog. 1. Izea They have finally made the "switch". We had been hearing about it for MONTHS, but it has arrived! Are you signed ...