Writing Blogs for Pay

Blogs are written for the Internet.

Blogs can be a useful way to share your opinion and help people at the same time. You can write your blog about virtually any subject, and odds are, someone on the Internet will be interested in the information you provide. Some people also write blogs just for their family and friends with no intention of gaining a wide audience. On the other end of the spectrum, some people have found practical ways to make money from blog writing.

Instructions

1. Sell ad space on your blog. Many companies are looking to place advertisements on frequently visited websites, including blogs. If you have a popular blog or one with many followers, you can make quite a bit of money selling ad space.

2. Use Google AdSense or BlogAds to establish an ad program on your blog. This works well for blogs that don't have enough followers to attract companies to advertise on the blog. These services allow you to choose ads that are related to what you write about in your blog, ensuring some of your readers will be interested in the ads. You're then paid per click.

3. Get involved with affiliate programs. These programs allow you to link things mentioned in your site to websites of various companies, such as Amazon.com. If your blog reader clicks through to the site and buys something, you receive a percentage of the profit.

4. Advertise other services you provide. For example, if you're a marketing professional, add a link to your website to your blog, and when you blog about marketing topics, give yourself a little plug. This can be a great way to connect with potential customers.

5. Search for full-time work as a professional blogger. Many newspapers and magazines have moved partially online, and some of them, such as the Washington Post and the New York Times, employ bloggers on their websites. However, you probably need a journalism degree or prior success as a blogger to get hired. Contact these companies directly and provide examples of your work.

References

• Microsoft Business: How to Make Money From Your Blog