Making Money
The Secret To Making Money Online
Ever seen the movie National Treasure? Nicholas Cage is chasing down a series of clues to find this notorious treasure. They go through all kinds of adventures. Everything is very mysterious. The clues cryptic. Almost as if the people who hid the treasure were actively TRYING to make it hard to find. It was a big conspiracy to hide the golden ticket.
Is making money online the same way?
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Quick Start Guide To Making Money Online
If you’re reading this blog, chances are the idea of making money on the Internet is one of your goals. We all want speed, too. So, let me give you a reality check for a moment and then a way forward. You ready?
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Is Blogging Doomed? Why A-Lister’s Are Quitting and Dan Lyons Is Just Plain Wrong
We are most definitely in the midst of an evolution of the blogosphere. The recession is causing reality to hit home. Some of the A-List bloggers are leaving the business. What’s going on here?
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What Twitter Can Teach Bloggers About Monetization [In a Bad Way]
We all love Twitter. I do. I use it all day and I’ve built up connections with people using it. But, one thing is for sure: Twitter is STUPID when it comes to how to make any money. Bloggers, pay attention!
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January 2009 Blogging Income Report
OK, it’s that time again. Time to check in and see how I did last month as a problogger. So, let’s head over to Quickbooks and check it out.
In the month of January, I generated $21,129.30. I actually collected $15,297.41, with the difference being collected during the month of February (which is typical for a bulk of my advertising revenue).
The breakdown is as follows:
- Advertising: $6,122.40
- Affiliate Programs: $1,575.76
- Membership Fees & Book/CD Sales: $13,398.98
Revenue from the membership program was much higher than usual this month due to the promotion I did at the beginning of the month (full story in my report The Future of Blogging Income).
Almost all revenue was generated by PCMech.com, however even this site is beginning to generate a little bit of revenue by way of affiliate commissions.
And as I state every month, this is GROSS income. Expenses come out of this, so this is not my “take home pay”.
I’m also not looking forward to my income taxes this year. 
Stay tuned to David Risley dot com where I will continue to lay out how I do what I do and give my take on the world of problogging. I thank you all for being a reader!
Top 10 Blog Monetization Strategies, Ranked In Order
You want to make money with your blogging efforts. But, how? Which method is the best one?
In this article, I outline what I believe are the top 10 ways to monetize a blog site. And I’m also going to do my best to rank them in order of workability. Click Here To Continue Reading »
When Is The Right Time To Monetize Your Blog?
A question that many beginning bloggers will ask themselves is: When should I monetize? Will I cheapen myself to try to make any money now? Should I wait until I’m larger and have a big audience? Click Here To Continue Reading »
The Future of Making Money As a Blogger Is…
It is the dream of almost every blogger out there to be in a position of making enough money to be able to make that your job. Many bloggers, though, find themselves struggling to get to that point. And 2009 isn’t going to make it any easier.
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50% Off Ninja Affiliate – Expires Tomorrow
Last week, I talked about the Ninja Affiliate plug-in for Wordpress. In my eyes, this plug-in is an absolute must-have if you intend to do any affiliate marketing with your Wordpress blog.
I just got word from the folks at MaxBlogPress that they’re doing a 50% off special. The special will expire at the end of tomorrow (Tuesday).
The plug-in is usually $97. I paid the full price of $97 when I bought it and I’m still happy with it. But, for a short time, you can grab a copy for only $47.
You should do it, but that’s your call. If you decide to check it out, click here to save.
Ninja Plug-in for Affiliate Marketing on Your Blog
One of the popular ways to generate revenue with your blog is through affiliate marketing. By linking to relevant products in your blog content, you can potentially made very good money if people buy those products via your link. But, affiliate links can be long and ugly. How can you best deal with this on your blog?
I'm David Risley. I've been making my living as a blogger for over a decade. Blogging is my business and how I support my family. With this blog, I'm just gettin' REAL and telling you how this business works. 
