Blogging is one of those side hustles ubiquitous with a mega earning potential and ease of getting started. In fact, every month there are approximately 70 million blog posts being published. But is it as simple as buying some low-cost hosting and writing some content? Or have the days of writing thin content and not…
Blogging is often recommended as one of the best ways to make money online or one of the best side hustle opportunities. But despite the popularity of blogging as a way to make money, there’s still a lot of confusion and uncertainty around the ways that bloggers actually earn income. Simply having a blog isn’t…
Probably the most challenging and frustrating part of starting a blog is choosing the name. I’ve been blogging since 2007 and I’ve started a number of blogs over the years, and picking a blog name is always my least favorite part of the process. I’m not very creative and I really struggle with blog names…
Starting a blog can be an intimidating process if you’ve never done it before. It’s not hard, but there are a number of things that need to be considered and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. I’ve created this blog launch checklist in order to provide a detailed list of steps that should be taken when…
Are you new to blogging and wondering how you can actually go about making money from a blog? Are you looking for a way to make money online and considering starting a blog as one option? Blogging can be a great way to make money and grow your own online business. I started blogging back…
One of the most important aspects of growing a blog through search engine optimization (SEO) is keyword selection. The right keywords, matched with quality content, can provide a source of consistent traffic that allows a blog to thrive. But the flip side of that is that an inconsistent approach to keyword selection can make it…
Is it possible to make real money as a blogger? If you’re looking to make some extra money aside from your full-time job, or if you’re interested in making a full-time income working online working from home, blogging may seem like a dream come true. Or… it could seem like a hyped-up fantasy that’s not…
My goal with VitalDollar.com is to help people who want to improve their own financial situation by saving more money, making more money, or (ideally) both. My own financial situation changed drastically after I discovered the power of blogging and how a blog can be used to generate income while working from home. When I…
“Start a blog and make passive income.” You’ve probably seen that message a lot, right? While I agree that blogging can be a great way to make money online (it’s been my primary source of income for more than 10 years), in general, I don’t consider blogging to be passive income. The main reasons are:…