how to make money blogging
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Yes, you can make money blogging and we show you some simple ways to get started.TRANSCRIPT
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How to Make Money Blogging:INTROAndrew DiMino @adiminoBillie Hillier @BillieHillierDanielle Liss @danielleliss
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Money Making Components
Followers, fan, readers, etc.
Trust
Quality content
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Content is KingEstablish yourself as an authority in
your niche
Create interesting & relevant content
Build an audience
Develop your brand
Content from a trusted source can be monetized
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ToolsGoogle AnalyticsGet ClickyHeat MapsHash TrackingPolicy & disclosure generatorGoogle Adwords/Keyword ToolsSEO Reporting
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Contextual AdsContextual advertising is a form of targeted advertising for advertisements appearing on websites or other media, such as content displayed in mobile browsers.
Readers are NUMB to most ads if blended well within site.
The advertisements themselves are selected and served by automated systems based on the content displayed to the user.
Google AdSenseYahoo! Bing Contextual Ad (formerly Media.net)Microsoft adCenterAdvertising.com (AOL)Chitika
Source: Wikipedia
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TerminologyCTR: Click thru rate
Impressions
PV: Page views
RPM: Revenue per mille
UV: Unique visitors
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Affiliate MarketingThere are MANY programs
available
Research the brands you want to work with & join their network
Streamline accounts due to $ threshold
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Affiliate Marketing
Billie’s favorites:
Amazon {easy to work with}https://affiliate-program.amazon.com
Commission Junction (CJ)http://www.cj.com/
Skimlinkshttp://skimlinks.com/
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Affiliate Marketing
Keys to successYour application wording is VERY
important
Don’t “clutter” your sidebars with affiliate banners
Text Links NORMALLY work better than banners and “shops” (remember, it’s about trust)
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Blogger NetworksA blogger network is a type of
social media agency that works directly with brands to obtain sponsored opportunities for bloggers.
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Blogger Networks
The application process: Membership requirements varyTraffic, niche, past performance,
tone and content – They all matter!
CampaignsBlogger must fit with the brand,
not the oppositeEnsure you can meet deliverables 12
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Blogger Networks
Keys to successPerformanceCommunicationPricing
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Examples of Blogger Networks
Just a small sample
Clever Girls Collective Massive Sway (fka SITS) TapInfluence (fka Blog Frog) Pollinate Media Group FitFluential Glam BlogHer Business 2 Blogger SoFab (part of Collective Bias) Global Influence Amplified Collective
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Sponsored PostsSponsored posts contain branded content specifically created for a brand in return for compensation.
Know your deliverables◦ If they are ambiguous, ask!
Keep track of deadlines
Tell a story – Include talking points, but don’t copy/paste if you aren’t told to.
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Sponsored PostsKeys to successInclude great photos
◦ Personal photos or brand supplied assets only.
◦ Don’t steal photos.
Dress to impress- post appearance matters◦ Add a pinnable image
Don’t forget the appropriate FTC disclosures
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Virtual Products
Virtual Products are complementary content that you can sell from your blog that add value to your offerings.
eBooksDigital MagazinesVideoAudiobooks
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eBook Market ShareeBooks are the first type of Virtual Products you should consider offering2012 30%2013 Projected to be 45%2014 Projected to be 50%+
Self-Publishers2011 Estimated at 37%-43%2013 Projected to be >50% 2014 Still growing
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eBook Top Marketplaces
Amazon is the top outlet for your eBooksAmazon.com KindleDownloadable PDF Apple iTunes iBookstoreBarnes & Noble NookGoogle PlayKobo, etc.
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CarbSmart’s First eBook
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http://bit.ly/Fat-Fast-Cookbook-From-CarbSmart
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Amazon.com Kindle
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92 Customer Reviews, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Barnes & Noble Nook
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Downloadable PDF
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Higher profit per book but some customer service issues
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Apple iTunes iBookstore
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We should have had this version ready from day 1.
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Digital Magazines
Declining physical sales leads to increased sales for Digital MagazinesMore platforms mean better ways
of connecting people with their passions:◦iTunes Newsstand◦Amazon Kindle Fire Newsstand◦Google Play Newsstand
No physical distribution costsFocus on passionate niches &
community
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Digital Magazines
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Digital Magazines
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http://bit.ly/CarbSmart-iPad
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Affiliate Marketing
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Affiliate Marketing foreBooks & Magazines
Andrew’s favorites:Amazon {easy to work with}
https://affiliate-program.amazon.com
LinkShare (iTunes & Barnes & Noble)http://www.linkshare.com/
E-Junkie (for selling PDFs)https://www.e-junkie.com
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Physical Products
If you are an authority in your niche, your readers will purchase real related products from youPrinted Books or Print-on-Demand
◦ Lightning Sourcehttps://www.lightningsource.com
◦ Create Spacehttps://www.createspace.com
DVDsRelated Merchandise
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ServicesIf you are an authority in your niche, your readers will purchase real related services from you or you can help them with their blogs
Consulting / coachingGraphic DesignGhost writing / guest postingPhoto editingTechnical Support
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ServicesFacebook groups
Craigslist
ProBlogger Job Board
Network with similar or favorite blogs
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Blog FlippingUsed to be “lucrative”Harder to be successful –
oversaturated marketIt might be better for you to
develop and grow your blog into a successful income-generating source
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Tools & Tips
Creating an opt-in email list of readers is VERY important
aWeberConstant ContactInfusionsoftMad MimiMail ChimpSalesForce.com
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Meetup Web Sitewww.LasVegasBloggers.org
◦Calendar◦Events◦Educational Articles◦Presentations from Meetups
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