10 Tips for Making Money Online With Your Blog
There are several ways you can make money with your blog. Keep in mind that if you're in business the main purpose of your blog is to attract prospects and ultimately sell them something. Here are 10 tips that will help:
1. Don't flood your blog with ads. It's ok to have a few ads here and there, but remember: Most people who visit your blog are looking for information, not ads... which leads to #2.
2. Pack your blog with informational articles and posts, making sure every article "gently" points your reader to your product or service. Articles are more believable than ads because they are filled with the information they are seeking -- not hype and sales talk.
3. Send Twitterers (or Tweeters)...to your blog instead of your affiliate site. That way they'll learn more about you instead of having to "opt in" to your offer. Twitter is all about building relationships... and relationships lead to sales.
4. Keep your blog focused on your particular niche. Don't wander in the wilderness talking about subjects that are not related to your product, or the "back" button will end up being the most popular item on your site.
5. Encourage readers to subscribe to your blog, either with RSS feed or by email. That way you can email them every time you make a new post.
6. If you see an article on a hot subject that is related to your niche in one of the article directories, publish it on your blog. (Be sure to leave the article intact and post the author's credits and signature box.)
7. Have fun with your blog. State your opinions. Make short posts. Tell a joke every once in a while. Encourage replies and opinions. Don't try to be a "Mr. Know-it-all."
8. Blog about special occasions and holidays and tie them in with your product or service.
9. Host your own blog. That way you're not restricted as to what you can put on your blog and what you can't.
10. Have a great day and enjoy life to the fullest!
|
