Saturday, May 9, 2009

How To Make Money Blogging - 5 Steps Towards Blogging Success

By Wade Lowrey

The rate of new technologies continue to grow and along with those opportunities are new ways to make an income online. But to be honest many of the latest technologies will be gone in the blink of an eye. The most solid and proven way to make a solid income online continues to be blogging. Blogging is not going anywhere anytime soon. People are still looking for information but what all bloggers know is that people are seeking answers. Bloggers have the gift of providing both information and answers and soon a relationship is formed. I'm going to share five proven steps that encourage your towards how to make money blogging.

Blog About What You Already Know.

Readers online are not looking for only facts. They want serious answers that come from somebody they trust and enjoy reading. It is important as a blogger to blog about what you already know and open yourself up about your own experiences with the given topic. People want answers not information. I know when I read something online I am bored very quickly if it is just a presentation of facts. I need a story and someone with experience to keep me reading or else I go somewhere else fast. Each blog post is an opportunity to create a relationship even if for only ten seconds. Make your voice heard through your own experience.

Choose a Niche And Stick With It.

Lots of money can be made online through blogging but if your blog is all over the place you will never grow a solid base which is where the true money is to be made. If you aim an nothing you will hit it every time. It is key to keep your blog focused on a very precise niche. If you know lots of information about a variety of subjects well you need a variety of different blogs with unique domains. Keep your blog focused and on track. This is how you grow your loyal readers. Loyal readers in turn will purchase things that you recommend. Always write a blog post with your current readers in mind and write for them.

Socialize With Other Bloggers In Your Niche.

Even though you have selected a particular area of interest to blog about online does not mean you are the first or last person to start blogging about that topic. I would encourage you not to be afraid of competition. Interact with other blogs in your Niche. The most proven way to do practice this is by commenting on other posts you read on other blogs. Use the comment post for encouragement and validity. You represent your blog and future income every time you hit the send button anywhere online!

Remove Blog Junk.

You say you want to make money blogging but many websites display anything but that. Too many ads and I'm leaving your website before it is all the way loaded. You make your money blogging through returning visitors and loyal readers. Get rid of the junk. Only display ads that are niche related and do not make it obvious that you are trying to make money on your blog. Visitors will decide within eight seconds if they are coming back to your blog. Don't waste those eight seconds with junk loading!

Only Blog What Google Loves.

The truest statement I can make is to learn to love what Google loves. The best traffic is organic traffic. That simply means traffic from a search engine. It is important to learn exactly what people are typing into Google and use this to your advantage. Use the Google keyword tool to get ideas on how to title and write your blog. Find a keyword phrase through the tool to include in your post title and make sure you use that phrase two or three times in your blog post. Within a few days your blog post will be showing up in Google's search results. Learn to love what Google loves. I can not say that enough!

The truth is everyone wants to learn how to make money blogging but often they forget the most important part of blogging. Blogging! They get caught up with all the latest technologies that will help promote their blog post but those are only short term solutions. Using the above five steps are proven advice that will lead your blog to the right individuals and in turn you will begin making money blogging. I look forward to your success.

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