Blogging for Dollars Blog

Blogs are online properties, so when you need a little extra cash, you can always sell them.

Selling a blog doesn’t need to be complex.

How I Sold My Niche Blog for Big Bucks | John Chow dot Com reports:

“I sent them an email mentioning the fact that I wanted to sell the site. I figured it wouldn’t hurt. They responded, once again immediately, with interest. I was blown away at how simple that was. We then began talks about traffic, revenue, etc. I sent them over all the details. They responded with an offer. I countered, they countered. I accepted. Simple as that!”

I own dozens of blogs. I tend to get ideas, and then start a blog. I look on all my blogs as an investment. The longer a blog is online, the more sales it makes, and the more traffic it gets, the more valuable it becomes.

If you love blogging, start more blogs.

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Are you a creative? Writers, designers, photographers, film makers and other creative workers can quickly develop a paying audience for their work, and can get jobs too, using a blog. Your blog is a hub for all your marketing activities.

Before you start blogging however, you need to plan to ensure that your audience finds you. Let’s look at four steps to creating a high-traffic blog which will get you all the creative jobs you want.

1. Targeting: Who’s Your Audience?

Start by defining your audience. Who will hire you? Think about your audience’s needs.

If you’re new to this kind of thinking, visit the outsourcing sites. Buyers post projects on these sites, looking for bidders. Which projects could you complete? Assessing the projects will help you to target an audience.

For example, if you’re a designer, you may decide that your audience is online advertising companies, or graphics design agencies. You could even decide to target small businesses directly.

Take your time thinking about your audience. Make notes. The more you know about your buyers, the more jobs you’ll get.

2. Keywords: Use the Words Buyers Would Use to Find You

Now you know who your audience is, it’s time to find a list of keywords that they would use, when they’re searching for someone to provide the services they need.

For example, if you’re a writer, and you’re targeting buyers of Web content, go to a keyword tool, and enter “Web writer” into the query field. Think like a buyer, and copy all the words which apply — “website writer, freelance writer”, etc.

Use these words on your blog’s posts.

3. What’s in It for Me? Create Your Blog from the Point of View of Your Buyers

Again, remembering your buyers, and the information they need to hire you, create a list of items you could blog about.

4. Choose a Blog Platform

There are dozens of blogging applications you could use. However, choose one which lets you get up and running quickly. Don’t dither. Choose. You can always switch to another platform later, just pick one.

If you’re completely new to blogging, choose Blogger. Google’s tool is simple to use, and efficient.

5. Create Your Blog’s Content

Finally, it’s time to create your blog’s content. Keep step #3 in mind — write your content from the point of view of your buyers. Include the information they want and need to hire you.

So, you now have five steps to creating a creative portfolio blog which will help you to get jobs now, and for years to come.

Step by step to blogging success

Blogging for Dollars is a comprehensive blogging package which helps you to make money blogging.

Pro bloggers can make serious money, whether you choose to blog for a company as a freelance blogger, or build your own entrepreneurial blog. Many bloggers make six figures annually, and blogging networks have been sold for millions of dollars.

Make money blogging today – you’re sure of success with Blogging for Dollars to guide you.

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Are you disappointed with blogging? Many people start a blog, and then when they don’t make money within a month or two, they let the blog die. A blog takes commitment, which comes from passion.

Nine times out of ten, your blog fails because you failed to plan at the beginning made mistakes without realizing. For example, a common mistake is choose too wide a topic for your blog.

Here’s a blogging secret: the more tightly focused your blog’s topic is, the faster it will succeed. This means that when you choose to blog about something you really love — your passions — you have a better than average chance of success.

Let’s see how you can blog your passions.

1. Make a List of Your Passions

Start by making a list of your passions.

What could you list? Perhaps you’re passionate about Abbot and Costello movies, green living, finding the perfect homemade vanilla ice cream recipe, your marine aquarium and your car.

2. Can You Make Money Blogging About Marine Aquariums?

You could make money blogging about any of the topics we mentioned above. For example, if you type “marine aquariums” into Google, you’ll see that there are many advertisements for fish tanks and other products listed on the right hand side of the search results page. This shows you that people are spending money on the topic, and when they’re spending money, there’s money to be made.

3. Decide Who Your Audience Is

So, let’s say you’ve decided to blog about marine aquariums, specifically your own — what fish you’ve added, how the fish are growing, your local enthusiasts’ group, and so on. Next, you must decide on your audience — this is vital.

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