Make Money with a Blog: Our Unbiased Review
It is SO easy to make money with a blog. Unfortunately, few people are actually successful in doing so. Although all the information to make money blogging is freely distributed on the web, it is hard to piece it all together. That's where we come in.
So easy, a beginner can do it
We have searched high and low to find a product that is specifically geared towards those individuals who want to make money with a website, without having to learn all the necessities of actually building a website. We also wanted to find a product that required no investment on your part. Additionally, we wanted to find a product that made it very easy for you to understand and impliment. In all honesty, such a product does not exist. They either lack a lot of important initial steps or they cost a small fortune in monthly membership fees.All the tools you need to make money
However...we do know of a product that gives you the easy to follow, step-by-step knowledge to create multiple blogs and earn some money: Blogging to the Bank. A blog, or "weblog" is basically a website that allows you to write out your thoughts and share your knowledge on whatever topic you choose. It does not have to be in a diary or journal format. In fact, many blogs look like actual websites.
The down side: this product recommends you purchase a domain name (example: www.mydomainname.com) and a hosting account (where your domain (aka website or blog) will be "stored" so it is viewable on the internet). The cost of a domain name (website name) runs about $10.00 per year; the cost of a website host account, about $100.00 per year. There is a way around this, though - you can get a free blog via Blogger.com. The domain name won't be ideal (it will be something like www.myblog.blogspot.com), but it is free - so is the hosting. In fact, Blogger.com is very easy to use.
So...ready to learn a bit more?
You will learn everything you need to know
In general, This e-book teaches how to create many blogs and the avenues to earn money with each one. His main strategy: create a blog on any topic, monetize it, get internet traffic to the blog, repeat the process. He does not promote the "blog what you know, blog what interests you, blog what you are passionate about" concept. Instead, his teaching is based around the "blog about whatever you think will make you money" technique. And, aparently, this technique earns him a lot of money.
The Blogging to the Bank e-book teaches the basics to setting up a blog, how to get articles and content, how to get people to find your blog on the web, and some revenue streams. It suggests the use of Yahoo Small Business to host and create your blog, rather than the free blog companies (the Web Hosting link is the one you want - it includes hosting, blog creation, and domain name for $9-$12 per month). Why? Well, this ebook tells us that the free companies tend to delete blogs that they think are solely created to promote porducts. I agree that this is may be true, and the Blogging to the Bank manual explains how to go about setting up everything. Don't worry...the cost to host your blog will be paid-off in the income you generate...at least Rob Benwell guarantees it. BUT, as a free alternative, I recommend using blogger.com. You can create many free blogs, and it is very easy to use.
NOTE: Monetizing techniques are mentioned: Adsense and Affiliate Programs, however, the manual does not go into detail as to how these techniques work and what is required. If you are a true beginner, then it is important that you know how to use Adsense and Affiliate Programs. Read this article to learn what they are.
What else will you get out of it ?
Not only will you learn how to start and run a blog, you will learn market research and how to select an appropriate niche, which is very important to earning money with your blog. You will learn how to optimize your blog so people - and search engines - find it. Additionally, You will learn tested blog promotion strategies, which in turn generates more visitors...and more income. You will learn how the money making techniques for your blog - which programs to use and how to use them. You will learn how to utilize MSN and Yahoo to generate traffic to your blog - not just Google. Remember...the more traffic your blog receives, the more money you will make.
You don't have to be a good writer to create an income with a blog.
In fact, Blogging to the Bank teaches you how to utilize other resources to obtain material for your blog. Feel free to write your own content, but if time is not on your side, then utilize the tips and techniques you will learn withim this EBook.
