Blogs??

Cami · #1 06-12-2009, 04:54 PM

Anyone utilize a blog for income?
I know nothing about blogging but am in the process of reading everything that I can get my hands/eyes on.
I have a wonderful idea (at least I think so) and want to try my hand at it. I don't plan on getting RICH by any means but would like to see some sort of profit.
I am not computer savvy but was able to create my own business website by actually reading and following directions!
The domain name I want for the blog is available too so I took that as a good sign.

Any experiences to share?

LOUDOGBOXER · #2 06-16-2009, 10:12 AM

Sorry no experience here, but let me know when it's up, because I love blogs. If you are only doing it as a business then make sure it has a great novelty/hip idea to it. You can always do the opinion/news, but that doesn't pull as much revenue as the previous metioned. I hate to say it, but probaly the most profitbale blogs(lol network, cakewrecks,passive agressivenotes,post secret, stuff white people like, etc) were started out of fun and the revenue came later. Good Luck and by the way Cami is really cute.

boxmom · #3 06-16-2009, 07:12 PM

I recently started a blog, but really know nothing about it as far as making income. I just do it to promote my husband's racing. It has been a lot of fun and after just two months I am up to 300 subscribers. I use Go Daddy blog product and post video and pictures about his racing. Pretty easy. How do you make revenue? Advertising, I assume? I thought about trying to get a sponser for my blog if I can build a good following. Good luck with your blog, hope you pass along any good tips!

Cami · #4 06-17-2009, 09:16 AM

The topic is one that is sure to bring on viewers/subscribers and is timeless. It won't EVER go out of style.
My research has shown that in order to profit (by advertising) with a blog, is to actually own the domain name and utilize a platform that offers the additional option of space for advertisers. Still researching......learning as I go!

**Maniago** · #5 06-17-2009, 02:01 PM

Good luck. Remember anysite used for business would need to go thru Olly before listing here

Cami · #6 06-17-2009, 04:17 PM

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Remember anysite used for business would need to go thru Olly before listing here

I'm a LONG WAY from start-up. Just learning about the ins and outs right now. As far as profit.....that is even farther away! But I would certainly ask permission before posting.

boxmom · #7 06-18-2009, 05:55 AM

Just wondering if you have secured your domain name yet? Even if you are a ways away it only costs about 10 bucks a year to register the name, and you will be sure not to lose it. If you've come up with a nice "snappy" one you don't want to lose it to one of those people that buy up names and sell them for a huge profit.

Cami · #8 06-18-2009, 07:33 AM

I have not purchased the domain name yet. It isn't a common name...more of a phrase. I like it and think it is catchy but DH keeps making me 2nd guess my decision!
So I continue to go back and forth!