tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post8908673696687863734..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Blogging Myth #2: Blogging is an Easy Money MakerAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-40101396177314687642013-06-28T06:03:48.393-04:002013-06-28T06:03:48.393-04:00This is wonderful Amanda! I have been blogging in ...This is wonderful Amanda! I have been blogging in blogspot for merely three months now and whenever I see blogs offering services like blog design and sponsorship, I want to do it as well. But I guess I'll have to wait then :)Secret Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109789424489000341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-84227965603340536402013-06-04T11:42:56.396-04:002013-06-04T11:42:56.396-04:00I just found your blog via Pintrest, and it's ...I just found your blog via Pintrest, and it's very helpful. Thanks for the tips!One of Many Jenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919743700757379056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-37004906932212149922011-08-25T21:11:01.323-04:002011-08-25T21:11:01.323-04:00Hello Amanda,
I had to laugh a few days ago. I ...Hello Amanda,<br /><br /> I had to laugh a few days ago. I stumbled onto this new blog that had 12 followers and not much organized content...and she was asking for sponsors!!!!<br /><br />what she was charging was also out of the ball park...she won't last long I thought to myself.<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />Janet xox<br />http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/Janet Metzger, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004040279820041203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-66032532709117250132011-08-11T11:32:01.352-04:002011-08-11T11:32:01.352-04:00Amanda, thank you so much for posting this. I'...Amanda, thank you so much for posting this. I've recently been experiencing all of these things with my own blog and all of your tips are so helpful! I'm really enjoying this series, I have never read your blog before but I will definitely be following along from now on!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634442410950396522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-33547733001970960122011-08-09T13:54:51.975-04:002011-08-09T13:54:51.975-04:00Hi Amanda,
Thanks again for another well written ...Hi Amanda,<br /><br />Thanks again for another well written and very informative post on blogging myths. So far the most difficult thing for me when writing a post is to know what to say and what pictures to post. I'm new at this so, in time, I'm thinking it will get a lot easier and I'll be more comfortable with it. I read somewhere that on the average a good post will take, at least, an hour but more than likely up to two hours or more depending on the topic. When writing my posts I always try and keep that in mind. Then I'm not so hung up on how much time I'm taking. It keeps me better focused and affords me the attitude of enjoying by blog. :)<br /><br />ChristineTestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358819960292378064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-51209516539725193392011-07-13T13:43:03.555-04:002011-07-13T13:43:03.555-04:00Awesome post! I've been blogging for over 3 y...Awesome post! I've been blogging for over 3 years and did start just to share with friends and family. I added affiliate links, but haven't pushed them and hence don't see much from it.<br /><br />But, I made the decision to GROW my blog this past year and will say that I can easily spend HOURS of my day on just that task. It's paying off..but it is a real investment of time.Laura O in AKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553515030417720783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-73695232213902980712011-07-07T12:52:12.131-04:002011-07-07T12:52:12.131-04:00I love your series Amanda! My blog took off REALL...I love your series Amanda! My blog took off REALLY quickly but it happened organically and so I don't stress over it, I just blog to keep my sanity as a new stay at home mommy. I think when you stay true to your original purpose it helps keep it fun. Seems like just yesterday you were teaching me the basics =) xoox shela' la modehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16114828079330251881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-18275397424533937572011-07-02T02:37:43.898-04:002011-07-02T02:37:43.898-04:00Hi Amanda!
I love this series and to be honest wit...Hi Amanda!<br />I love this series and to be honest with you, I'm so new to blogging that making money off my blog has not crossed my mind! Yes, I visit many blogs and I see how they have these tabs that say, "Thank you to my sponsors". I never really knew what it was until today :0) tells you how much I know, hahaha! Love your blog and thank you for the link party :)Christina Herrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966585098416215551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-1802701434372603002011-07-02T01:01:39.055-04:002011-07-02T01:01:39.055-04:00You are right on. I really think the key is not st...You are right on. I really think the key is not starting for money, but simply doing something you love and the money will eventually come.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998834833645862095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-22459039795363648252011-07-02T00:13:27.850-04:002011-07-02T00:13:27.850-04:00Thanks for the great posts about blogging. I think...Thanks for the great posts about blogging. I think your tips are very relevant. I'm a fairly newbie to the blogosphere and still feel like a small fish in a big pond. But, I'm having fun and I like it!Amy @MoMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037461565431602837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-87174829128117962992011-06-30T20:19:46.157-04:002011-06-30T20:19:46.157-04:00Thanks for the advice! The biggest difficulty for...Thanks for the advice! The biggest difficulty for me is finding the time. I work full time so extra hours in the day are very few. It would be great to make some money blogging but I've decided to blog because it is something I enjoy. Maybe someday I'll have the time to create more! :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437678598557518020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-64866061809948478152011-06-29T08:41:09.524-04:002011-06-29T08:41:09.524-04:00Great advice! My biggest struggle with blogging i...Great advice! My biggest struggle with blogging is time. It is hard to write for my own blog plus do all of the visiting that I like to do plus work full time plus have a life outside of work. There just aren't enough hours in the day! I would love to make a little money from my blog since I spend so much time working on it but I never follow through to do so. Perhaps I should consider Google Ads. I'm enjoying this series!Paula@SweetPeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159609759110718249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-57637316755346097972011-06-28T22:52:23.829-04:002011-06-28T22:52:23.829-04:00I got my first sponsor not too long ago and it was...I got my first sponsor not too long ago and it was just before my blog hit the 1 year old mark too. Definitely agree with you, you HAVE to get out there before you can even consider advertising or it just won't work and will only cheapen your site if you're not well established already.Kirsty Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099070132486640339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-1385007296244344402011-06-28T22:06:42.953-04:002011-06-28T22:06:42.953-04:00You are so right on target, Amanda.
I never inte...You are so right on target, Amanda. <br /><br />I never intend to make money from my site, which did start out as a way to promote the arts and my art. <br /><br />Now it is more about giving back/paying it forward.<br /><br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by Karena<br /><br />I have a New Giveaway from the Shabby Apple on my site! Come and enter!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-87883566116170966982011-06-28T21:25:37.116-04:002011-06-28T21:25:37.116-04:00Great post Amanda! I really love these, so thought...Great post Amanda! I really love these, so thought out and very well written! I just started accepting paying sponsors after 4 years of blogging and it's a whole new ball game! There is so much more pressure but it's worth it. I am enjoying building my blog lately and have been trying to build a network and find my niche. It's not easy!<br />I couldn't agree more with your statement about spending money to make money. I just signed up to sponsor a big blog within my niche to hopefully get my name out there.<br /><br />Looking forward to niche #3<br /><br />KarenKaren At Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130760203772746374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-39165259079022248222011-06-28T20:39:12.217-04:002011-06-28T20:39:12.217-04:00I absolutely agree about waiting for link parties ...I absolutely agree about waiting for link parties and sponsors...I see so many blog that are so small trying to do that and are just getting started. They have posts that are unscheduled or just rushed. I have been approached {now after a year of blogging} to consider advertising but I just don't have the desire. I am enjoying blogging and do it as a hobby. I'm not ready to start making a business/job out of it :) Not even ready to think about doing a link party - that looks like too much work too. So, I'm so happy just to motivate, inspire, and help others organize their spaces and lives!! Thanks, Amanda, for such insightfulness! You're doing such great things with YOUR blog!<br /><br />Becky B.<br />www.organizingmadefun.com<br />Organizing Made FunBecky@Organizing Made Funhttp://www.organizingmadefun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-59082748384570591372011-06-28T20:25:43.765-04:002011-06-28T20:25:43.765-04:00Great advice! I know from experience that it is no...Great advice! I know from experience that it is not easy to earn money blogging - I made a {very little} bit from my old blog, but used it more as part of my etsy business. I think I spent as much time blogging as on the rest of the business.Leahhttp://www.michondesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-78366168225173499992011-06-28T20:24:25.397-04:002011-06-28T20:24:25.397-04:00Thanks for sharing and working so hard to teach us...Thanks for sharing and working so hard to teach us this invaluable information!Jennifer S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08045707126341829231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-51562116410454269302011-06-28T17:21:17.184-04:002011-06-28T17:21:17.184-04:00You know what's funny? Making money takes har...You know what's funny? Making money takes hard work. That's true whether you're flipping burgers at a fast-food place or working as an executive in a big corporation. No one pays you just to exist; you have to work hard to get paid.<br /><br />So I wonder how blogging got the reputation of being an easy way to make money? Perhaps it has been easy for a few people. And of course blogging at its best is fun--but it's still not easy.<br /><br />My biggest challenge is finding balance between doing things at home and interacting in the blogging world. I've relaxed some with posting--there was no way I could post often this spring, and I just couldn't deal with the stress of feeling like I HAD to get a post up. I know I could have arranged for some guest posts, but I didn't have the energy to do that, either! But I've been blogging for a long time, now, so my blog has continued to grow a little bit even as I've been less active. I'm grateful that I "paid it forward" for many months so that I wasn't too stressed when things were uber-busy in my home life. Now to figure out a good balance for going forward! Maybe four posts per week?? I guess I'll have to learn by trial and error!<br /><br />Mercy! What a long comment! I think I need to have a chance to chat with you! I'm so proud of everything you've done here in the past year--it's been great to watch! :) I know you've worked really hard, and I'm so glad to see it paying off for you!Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-12033657030692128892011-06-28T17:01:30.600-04:002011-06-28T17:01:30.600-04:00The most difficult thing as far as blogging goes i...The most difficult thing as far as blogging goes is keeping up with everything. Like you said if you want to really network there's a lot of ways to do that. And once you start something you can't just stop and drop those followers/fans/friends!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139674170899501598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-41009851788273625372011-06-28T15:31:36.803-04:002011-06-28T15:31:36.803-04:00Thanks Amanda! This is so true, thank you for shar...Thanks Amanda! This is so true, thank you for sharing! My blog's a baby and I'm not focused on making money, I'm just trying to stay afloat and grow a loyal readership. <br />The most difficult thing for me is time - I have a million ideas in my head and want to do and write about all of them but 'real life' gets in the way. My problem is that I try to fit it all in and don't sleep very much, then I get cranky and my husband doesn't like that. :)Katie @ Newcomb Homehttp://www.newcombhome.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-42392471243658614402011-06-28T14:17:32.291-04:002011-06-28T14:17:32.291-04:00I love the advice on this one. I was just toying ...I love the advice on this one. I was just toying with the idea of how to make some money or search for advertisers. Blogging takes some time, it would be nice to make money doing what I love to do on my own terms. I just want to make sure it doesn't become me blogging because of advertisers or money, but still keep it fun and in my voice.<br /><br />Thanks! Rachel<br />http://www.holy-craft.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453791558601335940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-6674578533172869922011-06-28T14:14:19.722-04:002011-06-28T14:14:19.722-04:00Starting to blog more and more has definitely been...Starting to blog more and more has definitely been a lot more work than I thought it would be. Your post was filled with truth about trying to think of quality content, make genuine connections, etc. <br /><br />It all takes time and energy.<br /><br />I recently was accepted in to BlogHer's network and I feel like it is a good step, but now I feel extra pressure to write well and often. <br /><br />I love these series you are doing. Thanks for taking the time!The Mommy Therapyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497632312075770712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-56542539578978785922011-06-28T12:22:42.835-04:002011-06-28T12:22:42.835-04:00At first it really bugged me I was getting more fo...At first it really bugged me I was getting more followers. But, I figured out why....I wasnt gearing myself towards one audience. My blog isn't all about one thing Fashion, decorating, DIY projects, or photography! I thought about doing that...but, I just can't! My life is so much more and I wanted to share it. I guess have a "lifestyle" blog. I love sharing about kids, recipes, trips, DIY projects..ect. Oh, and I really love looking at everyone elses blogs!! I just love hearing from other women whom I've never met (like you) ...it makes my day!!! Btw..I won't invest into blog until I hit a 100 followers, that's my personal challenge ( which might never happen and that's ok)<br />www.moddybee.blogspot.comModdy Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620218121319465705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-67583292093108829432011-06-28T12:21:59.876-04:002011-06-28T12:21:59.876-04:00Great post!! Easy money maker -- pfft!! What a m...Great post!! Easy money maker -- pfft!! What a myth!!Angie Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806527124228256769noreply@blogger.com