How do bloggers earn money? Where do they earn their income? Larger influencers tend to make their money when brands come to them directly, but what do you do when you're starting out? What happens if you don't have huge brands reaching out to you via email or social media platforms? How can you earn money when you don't have an enormous following or crazy page views?
I earned $15,000 just from my blog in 2017 & these are some of the networks I used. Each has their own requirements, so be sure to check each one & sign-up if something suits your fancy. Here's to a profitable 2018!
* Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.
How I Earned $15,000 from my Blog in 2017
Social Fabric
Social Native
Amazon Affiliates
Clever
IZEA
Heartbeat
Blogging is just one of my income streams. It's important to have multiple income streams. You never know how one month is going to fare compared to the next. Find multiple ways to earn money.
Related reading: My Blogging & Entrepreneurial Strategy for 2018
Take Reese Witherspoon for example. You may have seen her in Big Little Lies, Sing, or Hot Pursuit. She gets paid to act, we know that. But she also has a lifestyle brand Draper James that sells clothing, handbags, jewelry, & home accents. She established the production company, Pacific Standard. She was a global ambassador for Avon. I mean, she has a lot going on. That's business. She doesn't rely on just one income stream.
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Love this! Some of those links I haven't even heard of so thank you! 😊
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ReplyDeleteIncome streams is something I have seriously been thinking about over the last few months! I love the Reese Witherspoon example. Something I realised since becoming self-employed is that it is possible to have lots of different projects. Unlike in a regular job where you simply just to go that workplace.
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Good info. I have a lot to learn!
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I love that you share where your income comes from in an effort to help other bloggers! I think that's super generous sharing your sources!
ReplyDeleteYes! I also believe in multiple income sources, so much fun too to work with your different passions. One for the future! Xx
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Thank you for sharing this great information. Multiple income streams are necessary in this day and age.
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Thank you, Emily! Hope you're having a wonderful 2018! How have your blog goals been so far?
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ReplyDeleteI'm still in the beginning stages but all has gone up and I made my first USD 2 with affiliate marketing LOL. Turning my web site around to become an income generating one is an eye opener that I was never really aware of or thought I could do it and now I'm getting there slowly!
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