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Next Blog Project: The Jonas Brothers
May 10th
My next blog project is on the uber popular teen boy band The Jonas Brothers. This trio of music awesomeness is a force in the music industry and their reach only grows bigger everyday.
I had been meaning to create one on the JoBros and finally got around to it, see blog details below.
Name: Jonas Weblog
WordPress Theme: Fresh News
Monetization Model: Adsesne, Ebay, CJ, Ticketmaster and Amazon
This blog is an Adsense and affiliate blog, which means you will want to drive traffic to the blog, via one of the three methods below:
1. Article Marketing – create an account on eZines and direct (about 10 articles) to the blog via the author resource box.
2. Links – build links with press releases, dofollow blog comments, guest posts, or directories.
3. Additional Fresh Content – hire someone on Digital Point Forums to write two or three articles a week on the blog.
This blog is perfect for the (marketing savvy webmaster) who wishes to have a side income from Adsense and affiliate marketing. Drive targeted traffic to the blog, then wait for the commission checks to roll in.
If you have any questions on this blog project, do not hesitate to contact me.
11 Blogs You Should Be Reading If You’re A Blogger
Nov 19th
How do you stay abreast of the various changes and ideas in the world of blogging? By reading blogs that deliver the goods. But which blogs? Below i share with you, the core group of bloggers i follow, who keep on top of changes within the industry and know the myriad of details that make up a good blog.
11 Blogs You Should Be Reading If You’re A Blogger
1. Problogger
Some say this is the quintessential resource for blogging, and i would have to agree. The sheer volume of information on this blog makes for a worthy addition to your RSS feed. Here you will find information and tips on any and every aspect of blogging. If you’re looking for a blog job, this one has a job board as well. The blogger behind this blog (Darren Rowse) wrote the book on blogging literally.
This is a multi-author blog and is loaded with industry information and guides on how to become a better blogger. Industry leading, a must read.
Daniel Scocco runs this blog and as the name implies it covers daily blog tips. He updates every day with about 2 to 3 posts and covers a wide gamut within the blogging field. Excellent tips can be found here.
This blog is part of the About.com network and is also a fantastic resource. The site is part portal part blog, and contains lots of useful tips and information. This one is run by Susan and she does a fine job of keeping tabs on the industry. A good place to start if you’re a new blogger.
Another multi-author blog run by a neat guy named Kevin who dishes on all things that have to do with blogging. There is also a forum here that you might be interested in. Post a question, answer some, gain some tips. Get to know the community there, it’s a small but steady one.
What would a blog be without SEO? Yes, the blogs mentioned above do delve into the topic and cover search engine optimization tips, but this one focuses on it. Run by Matt McGee, this is a must add to your feed reader as well.
All hail to WordPress. Woot Woot. Did you know that Wordress was founded by a 23 year old? Well now you know. That was just abit of trivia thrown in for the hack of it. WordPress is so robust and feature rich, thousands of blogs exist solely to cover this vast dimension of bloggery tech. Hack WordPress is a newer entry (having been around since 2007) in the blogosphere, but it contains a plethora of really useful tips on how to transform your basic WordPress install into so much more.
I guarantee if you visit this blog, you will fall in love with it. 100% guaranteed. (no i dont know the owner)
I am abit biased here on this, as the genius behind this blog is also technically my boss. But if the blog wasn’t valuable to bloggers, i would not include it in this round up. Max specializes in Adsense tips and Adsense optimization, and he delivers the goods. If you use Google Adsense on your blog, this one is a must read for you.
WBT has been around for some time now, and it focuses on tools for bloggers. You will particularly enjoy the fantastic (and ongoing) collection of wordpress theme and wordpress plugin reviews. Plus it provides detailed information on what’s new with the latest versions of WordPress. This blog is always an interesting read. Great addition to your feed reader.
WordPress isn’t the only game in town? There is also the Google owned Blogger and the many who choose to go this route, have their top resources as well. I found this one which is shock full of hacks, tweaks, and tips for those on blogger. Lots of good stuff here.
11. Gear Fuse
Let’s face it. If you’re a blogger you’re most likely a geek too. I am the exception. LoL. Just kidding, i am a geek, and if not, i so want to be. The mavericks behind this blog are Steve, Vincent, and Ryan. Wow, did i really just say mavericks? Anyway, the talented nerdherd behind this blog is always fun to read. Ryan (along with the other authors) feature lots of tech goodness for us bloggers. Everything from eco friendly laptops to the latest cell phones and accessories. A fun blog.
Which Do You Read?
There are tons of blogs that i did not mention, as i plan to write a follow up post and include smaller blogs. But do share your personal faves below.
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10 Ways To Generate Blog Income, Part I
Oct 7th
So you started a blog on a topic you like, you’ve added content, promoted the heck out of the blog and are NOW wanting to generate income.
Maybe you waited till you had a certain number of articles, or reached a certain number of subscribers before you decided to monetize. Regardless of the reason, you NOW want to know how to make money with your beloved blog.
Let’s take a look at the various ways to generate some cash NOW.
1.) Private Ads
These are direct ads you get from readers or subscribers to your blog. Usually these ads are in the form of 125 x 125 ad blocks found on the sidebar. But this needent be the case. You can rent out space on your blog anywhere. A 486x 60 on the homepage should fetch a pretty penny.
TIP: Try different formats and rates, to see which works best for your niche and your blog.
2.) Google Adsense
If you’re a new blogger try this money maker first. Why? Because it is dirt easy. It is easy to install, easy to manage, easy to make money with. My favorite thing about Google Adsense is that the ads served to your readers are RELEVANT. The ads are matched to the content on the page. This is wht it is called ad sense. Because the ads make sense.
TIP: Use the 336×380 ad format, and place (above and below) each post. It may not look ideal, but it makes money. If you are blogging for money (and who isn’t) you need to do this. Need help? Shoot me an email, i run an Adsense install and configuration service. Each ad block runs $3. Just let me know.
3.) Performancing Ads
This is a new ad network created by the guys from the performancing blog. This is similar to private ads, the big difference is that you benefit from the traffic built by the network. They also charge a small commission per each ad booked.
TIP: Try pricing your ad spots low, and place above the fold.
4.) ShareaSale
If you write about products, then take a look at ad network Shareasale. In a nutshell you sign up and browse the advertisers available, then choose a few that relate to your niche. For example, if you write a finance blog, look for credit report products, etc. Once you have found something relevant, place the Shareasale link on an article.
TIP: Write an awesome article, stumble it, digg it, email it to your friends, build backlinks to it, etc. Point is that after you write a groovy piece, don’t forget to promote it. Example: On my vegetarian blog, i recently wrote a top 10 list 10 Reasons You Should Subscribe To Ideal Bite, i slapped my affiliate link on the article, and so far i’ve raked in OVER $96. Need any more proof? Let me know.
5.) Amazon Store
Amazon makes it (easy breezy) to create and add a basic store to your blog. The super cool thing about Amazon is that because it is so massively huge, they carry everything. So it doesn’t matter what type of blog niche you’re in, Amazon (most likely) will have something for you. My fave type of store to create with Amazon is a bookstore. Run an automotive blog? Hello, create a book store full of the hottest and awesomest books out there. The only drawback about Amazon if you can call it that, is that their commission is pretty low. They pay 4% on whatever you sell. But like Adsense, those pennies do add up.
TIP: Make your Amazon bookstore stand out, maybe have someone design a sweet logo, or have a contest wherein people promote the bookstore for you. It’s all about promotion. (blogger style, you know social media)
In Conclusion
The 5 methods discussed above will net you blog cash right away. Remember the important thing is 1.) relevancy 2.) promotion 3.) and foundation (the foundation is your blogs content) Your blog CAN be a money maker if you like what you write about. People will pick up on that.
If you’re a geek, start a gadget blog. Your knowledge is money. Your personality is money. Your uniqueness is money. How much you make (of course) is up to you.
Stay tuned for Part II of 10 Ways To Generate Blog Income. I will discuss 5 more money makers which you can use NOW to make money with your blog. Subscribe to my RSS feed via email or your fave feed reader, so you don’t miss part deux.
READER QUESTION
Of the 5 money makers discussed above, which are YOU NOT using and WHY? Share below.
PR2 Large Image Host Website For Sale
Sep 17th
My PR2 large image host site is up for sale at Sitepoint, to view the auction details go to the listing page.
The image host is a year old, received 1,800 page views last month, has page rank of 2, is monetized via Adsense and has a custom made header banner.
If you know how to market an image host, this is the perfect opportunity for you. I’ve already laid the foundation for you (backlinks, pagerank, traffic, nice design, indexed in Google, established domain) all that is needed is for you to promote it. I’m selling it as i have moved on to other projects and my time is limited.
Starting bid is $100.
UPDATE: The site did not reach its reserve, so i’m holding onto it for now. If you’re interested in the site, let me know. I’m sure we can work something out. Send me an email via my contact form.
