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Many people are skeptical about the potential of blogging to be a money making endeavor. But the truth is, tens of thousands the world over have already proven that it is not only possible to make money blogging, you can actually make a small fortune out of it. Darren Rowse (Problogger), Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr. ( Perez Hilton) and Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist) are three individuals who have proven that you can really make a living out of blogging. If you feel that you have what it takes to launch the next big blog, then take note of the following tips for blogging. Master the fundamentals Before you actually start a blog and let the whole world know about it, it would be a good idea if you would study the basics of blogging first. You are at a fortunate time in history as far as blogging is concerned because there are now many guides available on how to start a blog and many of them are free. One of the best ways to learn about the fundamentals of blogging is to learn from a successful blogger. Problogger by Darren Rowse is still one of the most definitive guides on blogging ever written even though it was written several years ago. Keep it simple If you are new to blogging then it is advisable that you keep your blog as simple as possible. The simplest way to start blogging is to use Blogger or other free resources. Worry about getting your own domain name and hosting later on. The fashion blog The Sartorialist started out on Blogger, without its own domain name. The idea is to familiarize yourself first on how to use a blogging platform. Whether you're using a free or a paid platform there is one thing that you need to keep in mind though and that is to use an interesting title that will catch the attention of your target market. The name of the showbiz blog Perez Hilton works because it plays on the name of Paris Hilton who is a popular and controversial celebrity. Quality first Maybe one of the primary reasons why you want to start a blog is to make money from it. There is really nothing wrong about that. But like all other businesses, the amount of money that you can expect from blogging would depend greatly on the value that you will offer. You can't expect to get money for nothing. This is the reason why before you even start thinking of monetizing, most professional bloggers would advise that you create quality posts first. Quality in this case means posts that are actually useful to your target market. It is also a good idea that you promote your blog first before you start monetizing it. The best way to drive traffic to your blog is by using social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Final note One of the things that you should know about blogging is that it is not a get-rich-quick scheme. But if you will follow the blogging tips above, there is no doubt that you will start making money from your blog soon. Looking for more Tips for Blogging? Then don't hesitate to contact us at bloggingtips.com.
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