Comments on: How Hard Do Bloggers Work?

By: Mitch T

Mitch T — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:24:28 +0000

I've been running websites for years but just recently have focused on blogging, and specifically blogging for money. I consider myself a part time blogger for now. I have made just over 100 bucks in 6 months of blogging and have collected 710 RSS subscribers in that time.

Not too shabby for a newbie. I am looking forward to quitting my J.O.B. and becoming a ProBlogger so that I too can work full time.

By: Mitch T

Mitch T — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:23:29 +0000

Not too shabby for a newbie. I am looking forward to quitting my J.O.B. and becoming a ProBlogger so that I too can work full time.

By: GrowMap

GrowMap — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:45:24 +0000

I can certainly relate. There is a HUGE difference between accomplishing tasks that convert to income and what most Internet users are doing much of the time. Perhaps you could show her various things you are doing – especially the less fun tasks. Then she would have a better idea that you are indeed working and not playing.

The concept of working for someone else is fairly recent and the belief in “job security” is a myth. Job security – especially with the current economy and the sliding dollar – is only an illusion. I like what one young entreprenuer I knew who has never had one and doesn't want one called it: a J.O.B. (Just Over Broke). How accurate.

I applaud you for your success – and it is indeed a major accomplishment to earn over six figures in any ethical manner. For those seeking to emulate you I strongly encourage them to collaborate with others and select one mentor's program and do EVERYTHING they recommend you do that is morally acceptable to you. (If your mentor recommends something you find unethical you have chosen the wrong mentor.)

To that end I have compiled major resources on making money blogging and my entire blog is about proven methods to grow blogs and businesses. That is the reason for the name GrowMap: MAP Your Path to GROW Your Business. Now that I've found you I will definitely add links to relevant posts.

By: GrowMap

GrowMap — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:45:24 +0000

By: YinTeing

YinTeing — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:20:33 +0000

It's not easy especially for most people who are part time bloggers. But I left the corporate scene and took a less demanding job that provides me with enough creative energy at the end of the day to blog. The job pays my bills and the rest is blogging- plus personal and family time to balance as well. Still, it's worth it- I've been blogging for years and only recently had seriously thought of monetizing the site. Thanks for your guide and tips- they've been very useful.

By: Ronblogger

Ronblogger — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:12:09 +0000

it is indeed actuaaly one of the problems when you handle a growing business,so as for me i always try to balance the time for my wife and my business

by the way we have no kids yet so im preparing for another time adjustment when we have kids already

By: Deborah Bravandt

Deborah Bravandt — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:29:51 +0000

As a business owner, I can control my time. I’m a bit of a workaholic so it is easy me to focus for long hours. My blog is new so I’ve been spending 12 hours per day. I do all my Photoshop work, writing, hosting,and Wordpress configuration. It has been a LOT of work, to say the least, but a LOT of fun. Thanks for the great article, David.

By: Gene

Gene — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:29:36 +0000

Well, I started blogging when it wasn’t even called so. Forums, BBs, you name it. My wife never ever understood or even try to comprehend where was this heading to. She end divorcing me and I stay out of that for a while thinking it was evil. But discovered that was alrady in the blood…once a blogger, always a blogger !! Is just a passion for conversationalism, can’t help it. This time I am marrying somebody that I know in advance understands the bloggers mind. She is a former programmer so she knows the involvement and what it takes to be in front of many screens at once. Maybe know I will start a blogger dating site, why not. It would be fun, instead of asking to rate my picture, will ask to rate my blog !

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:53:40 +0000

I am trying my best at making money blogging. It consumes a TON of my time. Doesn’t sit well with the girlfriend!

By: Linda McFadden

Linda McFadden — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:32:20 +0000

Well, I am not a professional blogger. I have just started blogging. I also have been working at several other projects online in order to make money. But I can relate to what you are saying about how it can be difficult to make your spouse/partner/family understand that all those hours really are productive, necessary and serve a purpose. My husband has become more understanding with time…I always thought that if I started making money like someone such as you, that this would solve the problem….maybe not?