April 2017 Blogging Income Report - $793.20 / Carmen Varner // Lifestyle Blogger & Social Media + Blogging Coach

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April 2017 Blogging Income Report - $793.20

  • Friday, May 19, 2017

I might as well just say it: April was my best month yet! If you've been following along, I've been doing my blogging income reports since January. I've seen a steady increase each month & look forward to what May has in store. For reference, my January income total was $478.43 — I made $300+ more than that in April. Okay, let's get to it!


 *This post contains affiliate links. 

Income

Coaching - $255
Linqia Sponsored Posts - $383.20
Miscellaneous Sponsored Posts - $155
Total - $793.20

Expenses

PayPal Fees - $5.27
Product Purchases - $15.09
Total - $20.36

Net

Net Total - $772.84


Note: I base my income report on earnings that were deposited into my bank account during that month. I did a couple projects in April that have yet to be paid out, therefore I will take that into account for my May Income Report.
Want to see more income reports?
January 2017 Blogging Income Report

Coaching

This month I continued focusing on coaching. As a coach, I work with people one-on-one to better their blogs, their social media presence, & their brands. I'm thrilled to see growth in this part of my business. I'm even more excited since I have repeat clients. It's fantastic to see them reach their goals & surpass them. Learn more about my coaching!

Linqia Sponsored Posts

I got paid for a couple of Linqia campaigns from March. I did a post with KAABOO, a music festival held in Del Mar, California. I also wrote 5 Steps to the Perfect Date Night, which was a sponsored post for Grocery Outlet. Linqia is becoming a regular part of my monthly income.

Miscellaneous Sponsored Posts

Miscellaneous Sponsored Posts were paid campaigns with brands that reached out to me directly via email versus through a blogger influencer network like Linqia. One such example is my Mother's Day post. These come in randomly, but I'm able to negotiate them more than if it were through an influencer network.


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42 comments

  1. Tiffany TwistedMay 19, 2017 at 8:20 AM

    You give me hope! LOL I have had an advertiser reach out to work with me but for no $. It would be for exposure though, and since my blog is only a month old, I'll take it!

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  2. Sarah JeanMay 19, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    Congrats - especially on the coaching business! I might need your help in getting traffic higher so might be reaching out. ;)

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  3. Keri HMay 19, 2017 at 2:04 PM

    Dang, girl!! You're killing it <3

    Enclothed Cognition

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  4. Lindsey @ sustainablysavvyMay 19, 2017 at 2:14 PM

    Wow! Congratulations, you're doing an amazing job! :)

    www.sustainablysavvy.ca

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  5. ChloeMay 19, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this :) It was really interesting to read and has given me some good ideas for the future as I'm just starting out. It was very motivating. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your blog, keep up the good work!

    Have a lovely weekend :)

    Chloe @ https://girllgonerogue.blogspot.co.uk/

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  6. Audrey KnizekMay 19, 2017 at 2:26 PM

    Nice work! I'm still trying to figure out how to monetize my blog; nothing I do seems to work.

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  7. CourtneyMay 20, 2017 at 11:57 AM

    Thank you for sharing this report! As someone trying to grow her blog, this is so helpful!
    xx
    Courtney

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  8. Kaitlynn CharalambopoulosMay 20, 2017 at 2:48 PM

    wow! those are great numbers...I love looking at these reports so I can see what works for others. thanks for sharing!

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  9. LaurenMay 20, 2017 at 2:49 PM

    Congrats of the coaching, sounds like a great opportunity!

    Lauren x Huggled

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  10. Out on CatwalkMay 20, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    Thanks for sharing Carmen! You are doing a great job! I need to learn how to monetize my blog though! :/ Have a great weekend! :)
    xx
    Shivangi
    http://www.outoncatwalk.com/a-colorful-day-at-wynwood/

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  11. charlotte carterMay 20, 2017 at 4:21 PM

    This is amazing, congrats on this month! Great insight for a fellow blogger!
    a life of a charlotte
    x

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  12. TuyetMay 20, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    Sounds like you had a great month! kimballandkedzie.com

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  13. Tina PhanMay 20, 2017 at 9:08 PM

    That's so exciting that this is your best month. You are obviously doing an awesome job! Thanks for being so transparent!

    Tina
    www.justatinabit.com

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  14. VioletteMay 21, 2017 at 12:43 AM

    Congrats! That was a great month, you did a great job!

    http://violettedaily.com

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  15. Andrea WarrenMay 21, 2017 at 6:19 AM

    Congratulations on a great month! I am also stoked when I see other bloggers making some real money in this space

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  16. Courtney LivingstonMay 21, 2017 at 6:04 PM

    That is so cool that you are open and real with your followers! How many followers did you have when you started getting sponsored posts?

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  17. Liz TarranMay 21, 2017 at 10:38 PM

    oh wow I've never seen anyone do a post like this! so honest!
    congratulations on it being your best month yet x

    Liz | LotsofLoveLiz ♥

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  18. IzzyMay 22, 2017 at 2:31 AM

    wow, that's an amazing effort! So happy for your success, and thanks for your honesty as well. Keep up the great work!

    www.metallicpaws.com

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  19. Katherine TranMay 22, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    Sounds like a great month for you, thanks for sharing this!

    http://www.myclusterofthoughts.com/

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  20. CameronMay 22, 2017 at 3:33 PM

    I love seeing how other bloggers make their money! It's super helpful for a newbie like myself to see what networks other bloggers are with. Congrats on your coaching business growth!

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  21. Briana TrevinoMay 22, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    Sounds amazing! I wish I could make even half that!

    Briana
    http://beyoutifulbrunette.blogspot.com/

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  22. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:51 PM

    Thanks for reading, Briana! :]

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  23. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:51 PM

    Thanks Cameron! Glad this was helpful for you! :]

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  24. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:52 PM

    Thanks Katherine! :]

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  25. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:52 PM

    Thanks Izzy! Definitely trying to be honest & open about the process. :]

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  26. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:53 PM

    Thank you, Liz! :]

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  27. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:54 PM

    Thanks Courtney. I had around 20,000 monthly views & perhaps 10,000 followers across social media when I had my first sponsored (paid) post. :]

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  28. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:54 PM

    Thank you, Andrea! :]

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  29. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:54 PM

    Thanks Violette! :]

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  30. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:55 PM

    Thanks Tina! I think it's important to be open, so people can know the reality of blogging. :]

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  31. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:55 PM

    A good month indeed. Thanks Tuyet!

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  32. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:56 PM

    Thanks for stopping by, Charlotte. :]

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  33. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:56 PM

    There are a range of ways, so it's good to experiment. :]

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  34. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:56 PM

    Thanks Lauren! I love coaching. It's fulfilling to help others achieve their goals. :]

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  35. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:57 PM

    Me too! I love reading income reports. :]

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  36. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 2:58 PM

    Thanks Courtney! Glad to be of some help. :]

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  37. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    There are a range of ways, but it definitely takes experimentation to see what works for you/your readers. I know how difficult it can be!

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  38. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 3:02 PM

    Thanks Chloe! That means a lot. :]

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  39. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 3:02 PM

    Thank you, Lindsey. :]

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  40. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 3:02 PM

    Thanks Keriiii. :]

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  41. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 3:02 PM

    I'll be here. :]

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  42. ≈ CARMEN ≈June 24, 2017 at 3:03 PM

    Sometimes it doesn't hurt to ask. Once I was paid $25 for a post & I was like "woohooo!" :]

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