Written on August 1st, 2008 at 12:08 am by Darren Rowse

8 Useful Tips for Building Your Mommy Blog Into a Business

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Today Vered DeLeeuw from MomGrind suggests ways for turning a mommy blog into a business. These tips are not limited to mommy blogs: they can be applied to personal blogs in general. Image by KellyandApril.

MomGrind is a personal blog. It chronicles my thoughts and struggles. It is where I share a laugh with my readers, ask for their advice, post an occasional feminist rant, and wonder about the meaning of it all.

MomGrind is also a business.

Unlike marketing and business blogs, or even self-improvement and productivity blogs, mommy blogs are highly personal. They tell the story of an individual, the story of a family. “Making your blog more personal” is typically not an issue for mommy bloggers. It happens naturally.

When you talk with mommy bloggers, many of them will tell you that they are not blogging for money. Blogging is an outlet for their daily struggles and frustrations. They blog to document the joys and the frustrations that come with raising children. But mommy bloggers are powerful. They have the power to help big corporations reach an important audience. The big companies know it. Do the moms know it?

If you author a mom blog – or any other personal blog – and would like to turn your blog into a business and earn money doing something that you love, these tips will help you get started:

1. Acknowledge that your blog is a business

This is a crucial first step. Start taking yourself seriously and others will take you seriously too. If you have an opportunity to use direct advertising on your blog, go for it, and sell it for what it’s really worth: don’t leave money on the table. If a company emails you with questions, charge a consulting fee for answering them. Queen of Spain received a consulting fee of $6000 from Disney “for what essentially amounted to a few emails, a survey, and a meeting”. Needless to say, you should set up a Paypal account.

2. Decide how much you are willing to share with your readers

It’s impossible to write a post about mommy blogs without mentioning the queen of mommy blogging, Heather Armstrong. Ms. Armstrong has a very particular style that includes great writing, frequent use of profanity, lots of personal charm, and the ability to make fun of herself and her husband. Her definition of privacy is lax – she readily shares highly private family moments with her readers.

But does one have to use profanity or expose her family affairs on the Internet in order to turn her blog into a lucrative business? I don’t have the answer to this question, although I will venture a guess that if you want to REALLY make it as a mommy blogger, you must be willing to share A LOT. This is a very personal choice, of course. Define your limits, and once you have – be ready to defend them, to others and to yourself.

3. Subscribe to ProBlogger

I am a subscriber and a regular reader. Sure, the posts here are geared toward professional bloggers. But many of them are very relevant to me. For example, Darren’s recent post on 21 Ways To Make Your Blog Sticky was very helpful in improving MomGrind. I implemented several of Darren’s suggestions, including highlighting my best content and creating an engaging “About” page.

4. Educate yourself about advertising

You need to determine when to start using ads on your blog; where to place them to optimize revenue; how many ads to display; and how to handle direct advertising.

5. Start networking

If you want to earn decent money from your blog, you need to have enough daily unique visitors and page views to attract direct advertisers. Even if your content is great, this kind of traffic to your blog will not happen without networking.

A good place to start is visiting other blogs and making comments on them. You should also approach bloggers who run blogs that are approximately the size of your blog or bigger, and offer to write guest posts for them. This will expose you to new readers, and some of them will end up as new subscribers.

Perhaps one of the most important things you can do to build a community around your blog, is to participate in social media sites. Many prominent mommy bloggers, including Dooce, Sweetney and Her Bad Mother, use Twitter.

6. Keep writing about things that are interesting to you

While you should keep your growing audience in mind to some extent, it’s important that you stay true to yourself. Writing content that evokes emotions in your readers (Her Bad Mother excels at that), or content that has a high entertainment value (Dooce is highly entertaining), is fine. In fact, it’s more than fine. Don’t worry about other blogs providing information and advice. You are giving your readers something that is just as valuable: you are making other moms feel like they’re not alone, and in many cases, you are making them laugh.

7. Never apologize for those ad checks

Making money or wanting to make money from your blog is your prerogative. Get over the “good girl” mentality and be proud of your talent, of your networking abilities, of the wonderful, thriving business that you have started from scratch and are building with your own hands. I enjoyed reading another prominent mommy blogger - Don Mills Diva’s - recent post “Show Me The Money”. Don Mills Diva does NOT apologize for aspiring to make money from her blog. I couldn’t agree with her more.

8. Pace yourself

Creating a successful blog takes a lot of work. If you want to do this for the long haul and avoid burnout, it’s important to slow down. Darren recently said that it’s very easy to work 12 hours per day on a blog, if you don’t set limits. My advice: don’t. This is true for every blogger, and it’s especially true for you, because you have children to take care of and to enjoy. Don’t allow the Internet to rob you of enjoying the fleeting moments of your kids’ childhood.

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73 Responses to “8 Useful Tips for Building Your Mommy Blog Into a Business”

  • Web Success Diva

    August 1st, 2008 12:05 am

    Awesome tips for the home-based mommy blogger! The part about “pace yourself” is absolute truth. Thanks! — Maria Reyes-McDavis

  • Scott McIntyre

    August 1st, 2008 12:11 am

    Excellent tips, Vered, and you know what you are talking about!

    I know that there are many bloggers in the same position as you who are finding a niche within which to carve out a profitable business.

    The medium of the blog can be very conducive to being run as a home-based business and which can be juggled by moms- and dads - alike.

    I wish you every success with your continuing endeavors.

  • A Cowboy's Wife

    August 1st, 2008 12:13 am

    Love number 7. I see it all the time and I always tell them. Get over it! It’s your blog, own it and work it how you want.

    Great post.

  • H.E.Eigler

    August 1st, 2008 12:15 am

    I came into my blog with every intention of turning it into a business. I started with ads right away, focused on networking and traffic. I put a lot of time into it - sure it is still new and needs some improvement but yesterday I got a $200 sponsor. Whee! So it can be done, and it can bring some money into your family while you are at home with your kids.

    I highly recommend joining the Mom Bloggers Club for networking with some incredible bloggers. Find me there and “add me” just search members for Maternal Spark.

  • Todd

    August 1st, 2008 12:15 am

    My wife has been writing a couple of mom blogs for over a year now. She enjoys the community but hasn’t really been able to make much money from it. I think it’s just a lack of steady traffic.

  • Tech blog: Futurebells.com

    August 1st, 2008 12:23 am

    I think the first step is most important, unless you acknowledge that your are blogging for money you cant achieve your Goals.

  • writer dad

    August 1st, 2008 12:33 am

    Great tips Vered,

    There is nothing wrong with making money from your blog any more than this something wrong with making money from writing a book. There is only something wrong if you are not giving your audience your best. If you give something your best time and energy, then there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t expect a return.

  • Sara at On Simplicity

    August 1st, 2008 12:36 am

    These definitely go way beyond mommy blogging! Vered makes a great point that community building and promoting yourself (and earning from your work) are not mutually exclusive. Love it.

  • Brian

    August 1st, 2008 12:48 am

    Nice article and can be used for any blog where you are looking to turn it into a business :o)

  • Misty (honeydo)

    August 1st, 2008 12:54 am

    Thank you very much for this. I have just started my Mommy Blog and it launched yesterday…still with work to do, but I’m getting there. Your timing could not be better!

  • Marc Beharry

    August 1st, 2008 12:56 am

    Nice tips Vered, this article is perfect for many of the mommy bloggers i work with, and the many people i know who want to take the plunge. In addition, it has tips that are useful to all bloggers.

  • Alli ~Mrs. Fussypants

    August 1st, 2008 12:56 am

    This is a great post! Mommy bloggers sometimes feel guilty for wanting a busines from the blog, but why? We pour or hearts into our work, just like any other field.

    A mommyblog is an excellent way to both work and stay home with your children. I am in Darren’s Problogger room on Friendfeed & because of his inspiration, started a mommy blogger friendfeed room to share tips, tweets and links.

    I feel it is important to support other mommy bloggers.The internet is big enough for us all!

    Again, great post.

    Cheers,
    Allison Worthington
    @fussypants

  • Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach

    August 1st, 2008 12:58 am

    Best part:

    Get over the “good girl” mentality and be proud of your talent, of your networking abilities, of the wonderful, thriving business that you have started from scratch and are building with your own hands.

    So true!

  • Jumblespot

    August 1st, 2008 12:58 am

    Very Useful tips… Thanks Vered and Darren…

  • Jeremy (Discovering Dad)

    August 1st, 2008 12:59 am

    Great post! In talking to many mom and dad bloggers, I find that treating your blog like a business is one way that these bloggers feel a sense of purpose and accomplishment. It also helps them feel more well-rounded, and if they make some money, then they feel a sense of pride for contributing financially to the family above and beyond their current income or savings provided. Blogging for personal satisfaction is great too, but I don’t anyone should apologize for trying to turn their blog into a business. Thanks for sharing this!

  • Green & Clean Mom Sommer

    August 1st, 2008 12:59 am

    I agree with number 7 and struggle with number 8. I disagree with number 2. I don’t believe a sucessful mommy blogger has to share A LOT to be successful. I share but I don’t share a lot. I draw a line b/c frankly, the internet can freak me out. My business is online and I’m still honest that not everyone online is good or honest.

    Great post and good references to some excellent blogs that have really helped mommy blogger come further.

  • Big G Killer

    August 1st, 2008 1:01 am

    Number one is so important. When you stop treating your blog as a hobby and start to treat it as a proper business, you free up so many opportunities that weren’t there before.

  • Monica

    August 1st, 2008 1:02 am

    Great post!
    I’m working on launching my first blog, which I hope I can also turn into a sucessful mini-business…and although it is not a “mommy blog” this post was still super inspirational!
    Thanks!

  • Ultimate Blogging Experiment

    August 1st, 2008 1:05 am

    You always have to realize that your blog is a business. You have to ask him like a business person when talking to others on the Internet. Many people would not like to read a blog coming from a person that acts unprofessional. I know I like the feeling that when I come to a blog that it is a business giving me a wealth of information.

  • Dominique

    August 1st, 2008 1:13 am

    Great post and tips on how to help mommy bloggers. Will try to apply the tips you have stated to my blog.

  • Carrie at Natural Moms Talk Radio

    August 1st, 2008 1:28 am

    Wow, this is a wonderfully written post. Great tips! I think it’s just awesome the opportunity blogging provides for stay at home moms. And I am all about showing me the money. :)

  • Dee Stewart

    August 1st, 2008 1:43 am

    Great post, Vered!

    I subscribed to Darren’s Problogger a few years ago and this blog has changed my family’s life. I have a book niche blog and with souring gas prices people have been buying more books on line. I know for a fact had i not used the tools i have learned here I wouldn’t have the traffic I have. I wouldn’t have sustained when my other blog buddies shut their blogs down. I, too have guest blogged here and believe in point # 1. Mom Bloggers this is a business. It is a fun, creative, smart business and not be ashamed of it. Social networking expands your brand. It really does. I earned $1600 this month. Could not believe it. I have spent it all on back to school. doctor appointments and a new Blackberry, but I am so thankful. You and all the other guest bloggers being kind enough to share is priceless.

  • Andrea >> Become a consultant

    August 1st, 2008 2:06 am

    Excellent tips — especially about being a good girl. So many women feel ashamed for asking for fees that recognize their skills and experience.

    Coincidentally, my post from today is about working from home with a baby. By this, I mean how you can set up your home and structure your time: http://www.consultantjournal.com/blog/working-at-home-with-a-baby

  • Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map

    August 1st, 2008 2:13 am

    Hey Vered, great post! I’ve not been visiting many mommy blogs so I must thank you for introducing me some. It’s interesting that they are achieving a lot of success, just blogging about everyday stuff.

    Also, it’s nice that you are encouraging mommies not to be apologizing for wanting to monetize their sites. I may be biased but I’m also of the opinion: why not?

    Thanks for sharing,
    Evelyn

  • Vered

    August 1st, 2008 2:25 am

    I’m glad you like these tips.

    I usually stay away from giving advice, but I feel very strongly about this issue.

    As I said in my post, even if you are not a mommy blogger, many of these tips still apply to you, especially if you have a personal blog.

    We work hard on our blogs. They ARE a business and we should be proud of that.

    Vered

  • Hunter Nuttall

    August 1st, 2008 2:47 am

    Vered, I was just thinking “But you just said in your last post that you’re not going to give advice!” Then I read your comment above. I hope you don’t feel that you’re not qualified to give advice, because you’ve just disproved that with this post.

  • chris

    August 1st, 2008 2:52 am

    I just ask you to give me some advice on how you managed your blog on your last post and here you go with this stuff here are problogger…This is why your blog is exploding. You are always relevant!

    Thanks for the tips!

  • Frugal Dad

    August 1st, 2008 3:06 am

    I’ve heard some recent criticism around daily blog reads from commenters unhappy their favorite bloggers made a living (or at least a PT living) from blogging. Since when was it taboo to make money from publishing original content? Magazines, newspapers, and authors have been doing it for decades.

    Blogging is still a relatively new media model, and making money from blogging even more fresh. It will take some time for others to realize the full potential of blogging as a source of income, and fully appreciate it. Vered, I enjoyed your post, and you perspective as a “mommy blogger.” Congratulations on your success.

  • Stephanie

    August 1st, 2008 3:12 am

    It’s true that it’s easy for mom bloggers to feel bad about trying to act like a business. I’ve even had people scold me for it. Apparently I’m supposed to do it all for the love of it.

    Sorry folks, it’s a business. If I don’t make money I can’t do it. Worse, I’d have to work outside the home, which is something I really don’t want to do!

  • ElegantCelebBlogger

    August 1st, 2008 3:18 am

    Thanks, Vered and Darren, for reiterating that the blog is a business. Sometimes it can be hard for writers and artists to think in those terms, because we are so focused on creating the work and not thinking in terms of using it to sustain themselves (i.e., selling) so that they can create more.

    And of course, some writers, like me, are a little shy about selling ourselves and our writing.

  • Vered

    August 1st, 2008 3:43 am

    @ Stephanie: you’re making a good point. For many moms, the income that they make online means that they don’t need to work outside their home. So if this is something that you want to do (stay home), an online business or a blog can support this choice.

  • Frances Palaschuk

    August 1st, 2008 4:08 am

    I love this post! I am delighted to run out and share this with all of my many Mommy friends and others for that matter both online and off!

    For Moms who want to stay at home and raise their kids and make a living, and love what they do this is a MUST read!!!!

    Thanks again,
    Frances

  • Ann - One Bag Nation

    August 1st, 2008 4:22 am

    Way to go, Vered!

    Your post is so timely for me. While One Bag Nation is not - at least at the moment - a business enterprise, I’m working on a new blog (a mommy blog in fact) that I’m very much approaching as a business.

    One Bag Nation is a personal blog, but my new blog will be even more so, and I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about how much to share. Still working that out.

    I think the tip I’ll need to repeat to myself most often is getting over the “good girl” mentality . . . there’s no place for that kind of thinking in a successful business!

  • Wendy

    August 1st, 2008 4:25 am

    I just lived out your suggestions. I heard of your guest spot from MomAdvice on twitter. Now I’m going to subscribe to Problogger and do a little work on my blog. Of course, only after I change a diaper, wipe the dog’s muddy paws, pick out the cheese stick smeared into the living room rug, and finally grab myself some lunch!

  • Ellen Wilson

    August 1st, 2008 4:31 am

    Vered,
    Man, and just when I thought you were going to slow down you jump on over to Problogger. Ha!
    @Frugal Dad - Here, here. Why shouldn’t we make money off of our great content? You’re right, magazines do it, and there is no shame in paying yourself.
    @Vered - Yes, I also agree with Darren about the ABOUT page. I’ve got to polish mine a little more. I really like the fact that we can learn from eachother. It is like a big community school. Unfortunately, what you mentioned about blogging taking up a great deal of your time is also true. You have to find balance or you’ll suffer burnout.

  • Bamboo Forest

    August 1st, 2008 4:33 am

    Excellent advice across the board. I found the consulting fee particularly interesting.

    You know your stuff.

  • Marelisa

    August 1st, 2008 4:34 am

    I think of blogs as magazines, so whatever topic you write about, including mommy blogs of course, advertisements (including affiliate links to products you know would help your target audience) are not only a source of income but also a service to your readers. When I read a magazine on a topic I enjoy I always look through the advertisements to see if there’s anything there to improve my quality of life. Great article Vered!

  • Jim Legington

    August 1st, 2008 4:37 am

    That’s so Important to tell the truth and shame the enemy.
    Thanks Darren, once again this is great content. Why some
    want to pretend being marketers of something that they
    have understanding about is beyond me. From what fills the
    heart the mouth speaks. Therefore the question is, what
    saturates our hearts. Be Blessed always…Peace!

  • Terry A Hull

    August 1st, 2008 4:45 am

    Vered…Excellent suggestions!

  • Trisha

    August 1st, 2008 5:08 am

    In number 5 you suggested “offer to write guest posts” - I could use some guest posts about parenting from some mommy bloggers - how do I find them? (Still waiting to be a mom here so I’m not so familiar with the mommy blogger community)

  • Vered

    August 1st, 2008 5:13 am

    @ Trisha: I find that Twitter is a great place to communicate with bloggers - you could try sending out a tweet and asking mommy bloggers if they would be interested in writing a guest post for you. You will need to be ready to explain why appearing on your blog would be useful to them.

  • Jillian

    August 1st, 2008 5:40 am

    I’ve been hesitant to monetize my mommy blog for fear of being viewed as unauthentic.

    That being said, you speak the truth, Vered. We should not undervalue our good writing, top-notch networking skills, and hours devoted to building our blogs (okay, those kudos belong to my husband).

    Before having my son, I constantly contemplated what it was I was supposed to do with life. I was distraught at not having a “thing” I was good at. When I became a mom, that changed. Mothering is my “thing.” I’m not perfect at it by any means, but I thrive on being with my son. I love teaching him and watching him grow. Blogging about my life as a mom is an extension of that “thing.” It’s hard work (yes, work!), but the end result is, well, something to write home about.

    Cheers!

  • Sandy Naidu

    August 1st, 2008 5:43 am

    Like you said, treating it like a ‘proper business’ is the key. Many women treat it like a hobby…But when you are putting in so many hours, you should be adequately compensated…

  • Christina

    August 1st, 2008 5:47 am

    Vered-
    Congrats on another great guest post! I definitely agree with tip #8. Pacing ourselves helps us be more realistic in terms of our goals. And successful blogs aren’t created overnight. Can’t wait to see more amazing posts from you! :-)

  • Joy Fillman

    August 1st, 2008 5:54 am

    I do not yet have a blog or website, but am doing the necessary research. I appreciate all the information I can get. I am currently sorting through my role as a mother now that my children are just off to college, realizing the learning curve as a mother is never over, but understanding that somehow I gained wisdom and an increased sense of humor through pain, elation, trial and error that I would like to share. I also would like to generate an income to pay college tuitions and really hadn’t realized that was possible. So…thank you all of you mommy bloggers!

  • Urbane Lion

    August 1st, 2008 6:24 am

    Excellent post! This advice is also true for any type of business. Although hard work is a must and that you will occasionaly go over your limits, don’t let it happen too often. Take a moment to reflect on your priorities. Also, like you said, don’t sell yourself short. If people are coming to you it is because they know your worth. Do not prostitute yourself.

  • GeekMommy

    August 1st, 2008 8:18 am

    Thanks - the timing is fabulous on this. I just got an emailed request for data that I didn’t feel comfortable giving out for free to someone who isn’t paying me a dime for it. This let me know that I have every right to say “thanks, but that’s not information I give out for free.” :)

  • Vered

    August 1st, 2008 8:29 am

    @GeekMommy: that’s a fabulous example of being asked to give something for free that you can charge for.

  • TechSlice

    August 1st, 2008 9:17 am

    Nice post. I think everyone can make a business out of a blog. It’s just a matter of taking action.

  • AnnieRob

    August 1st, 2008 9:19 am

    This is a really useful post, may I quote you in my next post?

    Good stuff!

  • Don Mills Diva

    August 1st, 2008 10:30 am

    There is some really good and solid advice here - nice job Vered!

  • amirulcyber

    August 1st, 2008 10:59 am

    thanks darren for such a useful info.Thanks again.

  • Jess

    August 1st, 2008 11:15 am

    thanks for the post…
    Wow..I’m always in awe of mummy bloggers…how do they find the time…
    I am thinking about starting a personal blog soon, so I found this really useful
    It’s so true what you say, about mummy (and women) bloggers being very powerful for big corporations. For example, I did studies about women in the media, and much research suggests that women are in control of household expenditure, yet it has taken advertisers and marketers so long to recognise this fact, as for so long they make sexist ads that don’t appeal to women at all.
    For example, I have a beading site, and one ad came on recently advertising jewellery. The picture was of a woman in a bikini, but you only really saw her bottom half. The ad said, “want to see more”. Seriously, I was fuming…my site targets predominantly women, and these marketers were obviously ignorant males (or silly females) with no idea about their target female audience. I have seen some very clever ads that appeal to women- the women’s secret marketing caimpaign is a good one. Glamour is fine, but out right, objectification is just passe.
    Anyway I’m off the point…
    Thanks Vered…for the inspiration too

    jess

  • blogversary

    August 1st, 2008 12:36 pm

    I wholeheartedly agree that even mommy bloggers can benefit from Problogger and honing their blog for their audience.

  • Kim

    August 1st, 2008 12:37 pm

    Great advice! It seems like I could easily work 12 hours/day, mostly because it’s so much fun and there’s always something new to try, but you’re right about still having a life to live and a family to take care of! It does seem like it’s always a balance between keeping the site’s quality up and focusing on what generates income!

  • Genlisae

    August 1st, 2008 1:33 pm

    Ouch!

    This bit just hit home for me: “This is true for every blogger, and it’s especially true for you, because you have children to take care of and to enjoy. Don’t allow the Internet to rob you of enjoying the fleeting moments of your kids’ childhood.”

    I have just realized that I have spent the past week obsessing over layout and colours and content for a new blog I am starting and most conversations with my daughter have been of the “Mom can I …” “Uh huh, Mom is working kiddo” variety. (banging head on keyboard)

    Thank you for the wonderful, informative post and thank you also for the reality check! You have a new subscriber, right after I go read my daughter a bed time story, set up movie night for this weekend and generally get caught back up with her again!

  • Linda Abbit

    August 1st, 2008 4:18 pm

    So happy to see you here, Vered!

    Even though I’m not a Mommyblogger in the strict sense (perhaps a family blogger?), proudly saying your blog is a business, does apply to me as well. I realize from your post that I’ve been wimpy about this in real life as I’ve recently unveiled my blog to my offline friends. Will have to work on this point inside my head first and then direct it outwards to the real world. Thanks for the awakening.

  • Barbara Swafford

    August 1st, 2008 4:53 pm

    Way to go, Vered!

    What a great place to do a guest post about mommy blogs since Darren has a new son. Like many individuals with small children, it’s finding the balance between blogging and home life that’s so crucial. You nailed it because you do it so well.

  • Al at 7P

    August 1st, 2008 4:56 pm

    Hi Vered - this is a great post, and definitely not restricted to mommy bloggers.

  • gout

    August 1st, 2008 11:37 pm

    thanks for 8 useful tips…

  • Suzie

    August 1st, 2008 11:41 pm

    Great tips. It gives me lots of stuff to think about

  • MizFit

    August 2nd, 2008 2:18 am

    reads.
    nods.
    realizes it all is kinda applicable to her healthfitness blog as well.

    THANKS!

  • bizztra

    August 2nd, 2008 3:26 am

    Very informative tips…

  • Urban Panther

    August 2nd, 2008 5:58 am

    Very timely advice. The Urbane Lion had a great discussion last night over where we want to take our business..yes, we are developing a business, and what we need to do to get there. The conversation that lasted the longest, was on how to put balance into our lives. We both work full time outside of the house, we have the daily household chores to attend to, we are doing home renovations, I am training for a half marathon, and the Lion has the Little Lion par time. Whew! AND we LOVE to blog. It has meant some very late nights, which are okay occassionally, but not as a habit. We are slowly figuring out how to make it all work, and not drain ourselves.

  • Elaine Bloch

    August 2nd, 2008 6:44 am

    This is a very nice post for blogging mommas like us, Vered. Thanks for the tips.

  • Vered

    August 2nd, 2008 7:00 am

    Thank you everyone for your comments. I’m glad you found my article useful. We all need to find our balance, since we all know very well how addictive blogging can be.

  • Amy

    August 2nd, 2008 7:06 am

    Great advice. I have been blogging inconsistently for the last 3 years but I am ready to do it for real now. This is very helpful!

  • Dot H. | Deeper Issues

    August 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm

    Wouldn’t you know it — just when I wished I had advice from you on how you made your blog so great, you’ve already written an article about it. Thanks, Vered!

  • Atniz

    August 2nd, 2008 10:47 pm

    It is trend of earning money online for mummy’s way through paid post networks line payperpost, sponsoredreview, etc. The only problem is they can’t really make huge money from these network unless wait for at least 3 months to get the page rank update.

    Once we gained the page rank, the limit of paid posts is almost impossible and earning more than $300 each week just from paid posts. But, it will all go back to zero as soon as google penalty the site with page rank 0.

    So, personally I think all bloggers network like payperpost, sponsoredreview, etc need to allow their bloggers to do nofollow post for paid posts because if they get paid for doing the paid post with dofollow backlink to the advertiser, this is exactly against pagerank policy.

    Another important note is that all blogger that want to monetize their site, need to study well on page rank TOS, when to use dofollow and when to use nofollow. The awareness of this three issues is very important to continuously make money from doing paid posts and enjoy the benefits of earning more than $300/week without losing page rank.

    Also, we need to create this awareness to the advertisers who should know the buying and selling page rank juices is illegal.

  • nicole

    August 6th, 2008 4:39 pm

    Thanks for such an informative post. I have just begun my blogging journey, and actually never even knew much about it, but I am definitely hooked…and making money at it wouldn’t be bad, not at all! Thanks again.

  • Laura

    August 13th, 2008 10:23 am

    Thank you for sincerely wanting to help other bloggers. I was definitely helped by your article. I struggle with the second on your list. When doling out parenting advice or complaints, I tend to be rather offensive and have therefore kept my blog anonymous just to have the freedom to write what I want.

    Thank you for your tip about problogger. I immediately subscribed.

  • Mike and Peggy Linton

    August 15th, 2008 5:31 am

    This was a very insightful post. We are really trying to monetize our blog as well as using it as a business tool. We just change over from a completely static site to a combination static and blog sight and it seems to be working but it is easy to work 12 hr days on your blog ….

    Mike and Peggy Linton
    http://www.mikelinton.com
    http://www.talktopeggy.com

  • Ellen Ashcraft

    September 24th, 2008 7:52 am

    This is the best source I have found for a newer mommblogger like me. Thanks so much! Ellen

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