Why do people start blogging? There are many reasons out there. Some of them are good reasons. Others are a little bit silly.
When I first started blogging we had gone from a 2 person 2 income family to a 3 person 1 income family. I thought maybe I could make a little money blogging. I can be entertaining. I am a decent writer. Braden was a great subject. Surely he would provide me all kinds of material. So I decided to give it a whirl and see if I could develop some kind of following.
It didn't take very long for me to realize that my reason for blogging was a silly one. It is very difficult to make any money at this. It takes much more work and time than I can put into it.
Of course I found the same benefits from blogging that everyone else finds. It's a great way to meet new people, share ideas, and have a good time. There is something to this social networking craze.
Now it has all changed.
In the past month I have actually made some money blogging. I now consider myself a professional blogger, but please don't tell the IRS.
I don't want any of my blog friends and readers to be intimidated by my new professional status. I am still the same bewildered dad that I was over 15 months ago when I started this thing. I promise to still be approachable and down to earth because it is still all about my fans. Thank you all for your support in helping make this possible. I hope to continue seeing you all here every day.
Please check with my personal assistant or my agent to make an appointment.
10 comments:
I'm in the same ship as you. At first I did it as a way to make money. I found out that I was being fake and insincere. When I started being real and blogging my heart and life, that's when I got a little more noticed. I too have actually been paid for my blog. It's not a lot but it's going towards my son's New York trip next year. That's money I wouldn't have had if there wasn't a blog.
And I don't have to do anything. I just have to have the links sit on my site.
Easy Peasy.
Congrats on your upgrade.
I won't tell about you if you don't tell about me!
Also, here is a link to a post that lists most of the sites that I use to make money from my blog. I actually started writing my money down because I was so proud!
http://mamasmoneysavers.com/2010/02/making-money-from-your-blog.html
Congrats on making money - I'm still blogging in hopes of making someone's day a little better or a to help someone out just a little.
one day the money will come...
Good for you man. I hope you can super size your happy meal with the new revenue.
ha. congrats~!
So does that make you a social media guru or expert? I can never figure out the order :)
Congrats.
After many years of running websites and blogs, I finally received an Adwords check. I almost threw it away because it came in a non-descript envelop.
That's great!
Yeah, I looked into the money thing...then decided it would be too much work. I'd over think it.
I hope it goes well, and I have a feeling your posts will continue to be great!
Don't forget us little guys when you are filthy rich from blogging.
Good for you.
Congrats! :) Or should I call your agent so he can tell you? :D
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