January 2017 Blogging Income Report - $478.43
"How can I make money blogging?" That's the question I kept asking myself. Over the last few months I finally started earning an income as a blogger & digital influencer. Nope, it's not enough to quit my social media coordinator position, but it's enough to help pay the bills, buy plane tickets to Paris, save money, & truly enjoy life.
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Related reading: How I Earned $15,000 from Blogging in 2017
You might be wondering how you can make money from blogging, so here's my January 2017 Blogging Income Report. This is my first income report, but I earned over $800 in December 2016.
More income reports:
Income
Linqia Sponsored Posts - $140
Social Native Sponsored Posts - $70
Miscellaneous Sponsored Posts - $175
Reimbursements - $43
Blog Sponsors - $10
Consulting/Coaching - $25
ShopStyle Collective - $15.43
Total - $478.43
Expenses
Product Purchases - $24.50
PayPal Fees - $1.75
Total - $26.25
Net
Net Total - $452.18
Note: I base my income report on earnings that were deposited into my bank account during that month. I did several projects in January that have yet to be paid out, therefore I will take that into account for my February Income Report.
The only exception to this rule is the $15.43 from ShopStyle Collective. I only get paid once I make the $100 threshold but thought it'd be misleading to post that I earned $100 from ShopStyle when in fact that was many, many months in the making.
Most of my blog earnings were from sponsored blog posts & sponsored social media posts. I'm working on growing my following & engagement, so it's nice to be rewarded by getting paid opportunities. I worked with brands like Truvia & Lays. I even was a part of the promotional team for a new show on FX called Taboo.
Most of my blog earnings were from sponsored blog posts & sponsored social media posts. I'm working on growing my following & engagement, so it's nice to be rewarded by getting paid opportunities. I worked with brands like Truvia & Lays. I even was a part of the promotional team for a new show on FX called Taboo.
Do you want to start making your first dollars as a blogger? I can help! I'm a social media professional & a blogger with over 3 years of experience. I offer consulting & coaching for bloggers & influencers who want to step up their game, grow their brand, & starting making some money. Please contact me for price quotes or if you have questions.
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* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are 100% mine aka Carmen's. Learn more about my disclosure. :]
Thank you for being open about your blogging income. It's nice to get a realistic scope. I'm starting blogging more frequently this year and hope to be blogging more "full-time" once my little one is born, since I'll be home.
ReplyDeleteMorning Lux
Great post Carmen, very interesting. Especially to me. I don't make a dime with my blog and do it only out of love of writing. It can be frustrating sometimes though...
ReplyDeleteAlina
www.eclecticalu.blogspot.com
So cool! that is a nice blogging income. Inspired me to work harder to do sponsored posts.
ReplyDeletex from Copenhagen, Caroline
www.silverstories.dk
It's so cool to see the breakdown, this post was very interesting and quite informative! :) x
ReplyDeleteAriadna || RAWR BOWS
I love seeing the breakdown and where the income is coming from. i definitely will need to look into sponsored posts and how to even get sponsors!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That's an awesome amount. I made $50 and was pretty excited. haha
ReplyDeleteReally awesome to see the breakdown of how you are generating income via blogging. Super inspiring and insightful! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo neat to see how your income from blogging is broken down. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteP.s. I love Taboo!
I love linqia.. they are so easy to work with. Wishing you more blogging success in Feb! :)
ReplyDeleteI love blogger's income reports. They're so interesting. You did so well! Yay!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read your other post on this subject! Your post has inspired me . Thanks.
ReplyDeletePretty brave to reveal your income. I go back and forth about revealing mine but you've pushed me a little closer to doing it. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteIt really is so rewarding to make money on the hard work behind the blog! You are killing it!
ReplyDeleteWAy to go girl! I love making money blogging. I don't make as much as you though. :) You're killing it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this. As a new blogger having this broken down for me is great !
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! I love seeing other bloggers income reports, it's so motivating and interesting! :)
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! I love that you're so transparent in your earnings and I know this will motivate other bloggers to turn their hobby into a business!
ReplyDeleteTina
www.justatinabit.com
You go girl! Reading income reports is my jam.
ReplyDeleteit is great you're transparent about this.
ReplyDeleteLoved this, and as a new blogger I loved yours '5 Things I Did Wrong When I First Started Blogging'! thanks for the advice! :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Chloe. Glad to provide some good insight for other bloggers out there. :]
ReplyDeleteMine too! Wish there were more!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :]
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina! I hope to shed some light on blogger incomes! :]
ReplyDeleteMe too! :]
ReplyDeleteHope it helps Natalie! There's a new Income Report every month. :]
ReplyDeleteWell, we all have to work our way up. You got this! :]
ReplyDeleteIt truly is. Thank you! :]
ReplyDeleteI'm not ashamed of it, so why not share it? It's the best I've done so I am proud! You got this! :]
ReplyDeleteI have a new Income Report up right now! :]
ReplyDeleteMe too. They're so fun! :]
ReplyDeleteThey really are & it's nice if you increase your click threshold too. :]
ReplyDeleteI need to catch up on Taboo. It's been a few weeks. :]
ReplyDeleteThank you! :]
ReplyDeleteThat's AWESOME! $50 is gas money, some food, etc. Anything helps! :]
ReplyDeleteI understand the struggle. It's definitely a process to build the blog & get sponsors. You can do it! :]
ReplyDeleteThanks Ariadna! :]
ReplyDeleteThank you! :]
ReplyDeleteI completely understand the struggle. It took a long time before I finally figured out best blogging practices & how to earn some income! :]
ReplyDeleteDefinitely. This is a realistic figure for sure. I've seen income reports of $10,000 per month but that's not very helpful to me. Haha. :]
ReplyDeletemessaged you on fb. looking forward to hearing back :) I'm always interested in helpful advice
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