Man, the months fly by so quickly these days. Don't they? I'm always shocked. February was particularly short with its 28 days, so that makes be feel partially better. Even with the miniature month, I earned more than last January! Woohoo! This is my second income report. Check out January 2017 Blogging Income Report if you want to catch up. Let's take a look at February.
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Income
Linqia Sponsored Posts - $141.60Social Fabric Sponsored Posts - $175
Social Native Sponsored Posts - $25
Miscellaneous Sponsored Posts - $128.20
Reimbursements - $75
Blog Sponsors - $10
ShopStyle Collective - $2
Total - $556.80
Expenses
Product Purchases - $46.45itsCarmen.com Influencers - $15.03
Total - $61.48
Net
Net Total - $495.32
Note: I base my income report on earnings that were deposited into my bank account during that month. I did a couple projects in February that have yet to be paid out, therefore I will take that into account for my March Income Report.
The only exception to this rule is the $2 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.
Miscellaneous Sponsored Posts were paid campaigns with brands that reached out to me directly versus via a blogger influencer network. Compared to six months ago, I've seen a slow increase in the amount of brands that reach out directly.
This month I had a great mix of sponsored posts & sponsored post payouts from January. I worked with brands like Lean Cuisine & Truvia to create some fun content. I've started to do sponsored posts on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter, which helps alleviate some of the sponsored posts on my blog. I like having things spread out!
This month I earned more than January, but not by much. I look forward to March's report as I've started doing more coaching. Stay tuned for next month!
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Awesome!!! Congrats on the great month.
ReplyDeleteI love when people honestly share stuff like this. One of these days I will fully embrace trying to make an income off my blog.
ReplyDeleteWow you did awesome with sponsored posts! I just started making money so hoping to see it climb
ReplyDeleteThis is serious work you put into blogging! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI love it when these are realistic! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you have been putting some work into your sponsored posts! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I love seeing these from other bloggers because I love seeing us all getting paid to do what we love:)
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing how people make their money through blogging!
ReplyDeleteYay congrats! I love income report posts, so so much. :) you're doing great!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the good month. That's my only frustration with making money from a my blog, I'll do the work on some projects and you have to wait 2 months to get paid lol But I know it's all apart of the process and I'm just grateful to be making progress. I hope you have an amazing March.
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration! I hope to make money off my blog eventually
ReplyDeleteAwesome this is so inspiring! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI love reading income reports! I am always learning new ways to make money with my blog :)
ReplyDeleteWow, good for you this is amazing! I'm only just starting to understand and learn how to make money from blogging, so it's really inspiring to see how well you're doing. I hope you have a lovely weekend Carmen!
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I enjoy reading income reports. You're doing great. Keep going!
ReplyDeleteHow cool seeing this babe! I should start keeping track of my collaborations like this too!
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Rina Samantha
http://www.andshedressed.com
Great work in Feb! I haven't done a Linqia campaign in years, I totally need to go update my account.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy reading these posts. I always get some great ideas from them:) Thanks
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a great month! Income reports are so helpful. Please keep sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Awesome job girl :) Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Carmen! :)
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Alexia P. Bullard
www.alexiapbullard.com
Thanks for sharing I income reports they're helpful and it inspires me! Xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Sponsored posts really help a lot!
ReplyDelete-Kirsten // pork & cookies
Good stuff! I'm sure in no time at all you'll be making Pat Flynn money.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Now onto $1000! :)
ReplyDeletewow thanks for the inspiration, money isnt everything though it would be nice to earn doing the thing i love... u may be getting an email from me soon! thanks doll!
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Thanks Ajia! It's been a work in progress. :]
ReplyDeleteYes, hopefully soon! :]
ReplyDeleteThat's the goal. ;)
ReplyDeleteYes they do! And I also started coaching which has helped as well. :]
ReplyDeleteGlad to help, Sara!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alexia!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :]
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that! :]
ReplyDeleteNice, that's good to know! :]
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, Linqia is giving me a bulk of my sponsored income! :]
ReplyDeleteDefinitely helps keep me organized, especially for tax season! :]
ReplyDeleteI love reading them too! :]
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana! It's certainly a work in progress. But progress is always welcome. :]
ReplyDeleteMe too! There are so many ways, it's just a matter of finding a way that works for you. :]
ReplyDeleteI understand that frustration. I just got paid from a 90-day pay out. It was a brutal wait! :]
ReplyDeleteYay us! :]
ReplyDeletePutting work everywhere, that's for sure! :]
ReplyDeleteYes, it's my life, my dream. :]
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Sarah! I recommend doing income reports because they're a great source of traffic - even if you make $50 per month. :]
ReplyDeleteIt's not for everyone & there's nothing wrong with that. :]
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