Nov
19

Where to Find Blogging Jobs that Pay

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More businesses are embracing the power of blogging more than ever.  Now companies are scurrying like mice trying fill the need. They are in desperate need of writers, social media strategists and bloggers who are willing to build an influential web presence. Things are changing.  Every day there are more and more blogging jobs opening…
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Nov
12

4 Tips for Writing an Awesome Sponsored Review

Writing sponsored reviews is a great way to generate some extra income with your blog. Sponsored reviews are not ads, but instead should provide an insider glimpse into a product, service, or website.

Nov
01

Tips for Increasing Your Amazon Associates Earnings

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Earning revenue from a blog is tough. It’s tougher than most make it seem to be, especially when you’re talking about on-page revenue. It’s one thing to earn money by performing services on the side such as writing, design, or consulting. It’s quite another to persuade the general public to click the right links and…
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Oct
06

2 Ways to Make your WebHosting Pay for itself (and then some)

Last year when I decided to make the switch from Blogger and self-host my blog, I discovered the power of unlimited hosting with Justhost. At first, I was unsure because I’d never heard of that company before and being the skeptic that I am, it took me quite some time to make a decision –…
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Sep
23

Quit your Day Job!

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Some people aspire to one day walk up to their boss, look them straight in the eye and proclaim “I quit!” Ok, you might not do it exactly as such but the point is that you hope to do it in you own special way when the time is right. You want the ability to…
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Aug
29

The Insects Guide to Blogging and Monetization

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Never in my life have I seen more bugs than I have since I’ve relocated.  It could be my attempt to adjust that has inspired a few guest posts that I’ve written recently, or I could just be plain crazy – who knows which it is really.  :) 

Aug
19

3 Ways to Keep Readers on Your Site by Using Apture

Would you like to increase the time that readers spend on your site?  Well, there is an application that I use on my blog, that has improved the time readers spend on my site.  The application is the Apture Bar.

Aug
07

How to Get Paid Advertising on Your Blog

Guest post by Eric Rea Once your blog has built up some traffic, you’ve probably considered accepting paid advertising. I’m all for paid advertising – as long as it helps both you and your readers out.

Jul
28

3 Ways to Turn Recommended Reading Lists into Cash

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One of the common pages found on business blogs is a Recommended Reading page. In theory, it’s a great idea, and many consultants and business owners are on the right path when they ask for advice on how to monetize those lists. My advice is to think beyond Amazon affiliate links. Creating a huge list…
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Jun
03

How I Earn more with Twitter via Sponsored Tweets

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I recently logged into my Sponsored Tweets account, and for the first time, I saw a long list of open opportunities, all of which would be paid by the click. I really didn’t get all that excited at first until I submitted a few offers. Some of the offers were from previous advertisers I’ve written…
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May
26

100% Adsense Revenue Sharing – another reason to join Blog Engage

Last week Brian announced the re-opening of the community’s ad sharing program. Bloggers who add their Google Adsense publisher ID to their profile and then submit their stories have a 50% chance of having their ads viewed and clicked.

May
12

You’re Not Charging Your Readers Enough

In The Experience Economy, Joseph Pine and James Gilmore argued that in an era when consumers were more sophisticated than ever before, it was no longer enough to meet their needs with commodities, goods, or services.  They argued that to compete in the modern era, you had to make their interaction with your business an…
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