Is Blogging for Profit Still an Option?

At one point or another, every aspiring internet entrepreneur is going to hear something about ‘blogging for profit’. Basically all that means is that your make money from your blog. Generally speaking bloggers make money from ad programs like Google Adsense and/or by promoting affiliate products for a commission. Of course, the more seasoned bloggers maximize the profit of their blogs by also using them as spaces to sell their own products (like ebooks, membership subscription websites, coaching, etc.).

Blogging for profit is a big thing online, so for as many experts as you’ll find to tell you that you should blog , you will also find bloggers who tell you that it’s no longer an option because there so much competition. Many of those bloggers either think there is no longer any money to be made as a blogger or they never knew how to make money blogging to begin with. I personally think that blogging for profit will always be a viable option for entrepreneurs trying to make money online.

Yes there will always be competition out there (especially if you are trying to blog about a popular topic like ‘making money online’ or ‘celebrity gossip’ or something along those lines). But I believe one thing will never change, no matter what entrepreneurial venture you choose. Regardless of the competition, if you focus on consistently blogging your opinions and developing a loyal group of readers, you’ll always have an opportunity to profit because your loyal readers want to follow you, click your links, and buy the things that you promote.

I believe that profit means different things to different people. Would you be happy generating a few hundred dollars from your blog? Or are you aiming to become a six figure blogger? I honestly think that you can make as much money as you want blogging if you understand that the success of your blog is solely dependent on you. If you can write well enough to attract a unique group of people who find the content in your blog consistently valuable they will follow you, invest in the products or services you recommend, and ultimately help to create your own personal ‘blogging for profit success story’.

I use my blog mainly as a space to promote my products and build my authority as a web expert. I freely sharing what I know about making money online and that helps me make more money online. In the process I make extra money blogging via Adsense, affiliate links, and direct sales from my products. Blogging for profit will always be an option for me, but do you think it can work for you?

Finding Black Businesses Online

Believe it or not, I’ve spent a good portion of the last ten years searching for Black Businesses Online. I like convenience as much as the next shopper, but it’s almost impossible to shop conveniently when trying to support other black owned businesses. I’m sure you know what I mean. It’s ten times easier to simply go to your local Walmart or Target for just about everything, than it is to find local black products and black business owners to support.

Finding Black Businesses isn’t always easy, but it’s a challenge worth undertaking. Being a black entrepreneur, I feel it’s important to support other black businesses as much as I expect others to support me. Long story short, among the many things that I do online, I maintain the Search Urban Directory, which is in my opinion one of the biggest and most comprehensive online directories of black businesses and black websites.

I’m always impressed by the new and exciting minority owned businesses that are submitted to the Search Urban Directory on a weekly basis. Contrary to popular belief, we do have an ever growing number of black inventors and innovators creating products and services designed to make our lives better. If I can support them simply by maintaining this directory, I know that I’m making it a little easier and a little more convenient for other black consumers to commit to buying black online and in their local communities.
The Search Urban Directory: http://searchurban.msoyonline.com
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What’s your side hustle and why?

I’m still in vacation mode so I decided to strike up some fun conversation.

My question to you: What’s your side hustle and why?

When I first started searching for new ways to make extra money, I started designing websites on the side because I was doing it for myself and people liked my designs. I still design websites, but not as much as I used to. These days I publish ebooks and marketing videos more than anything else, but I still enjoy tapping into new profit streams. I recently started to promote my favorite web host and that seems to be going well as far as bringing in new revenue.

I see that alot on women on my social network, BBWO are promoting a new product that helps you loose weight or look thinner without dieting. You heard about that one? Does it work? Just curious….

Well I shared my side hustle story. Now it’s your turn. Who knows, we just might find new ventures to join. – LaShanda

p.s. I just wrote a new eBook in which I share my startup secrets. It’s called ‘The Easiest Way to Make Your first $1000 Online‘ and I wrote it for internet entrepreneurs in startup mode. If you want it, here is a coupon code for being a reader of my blog: 5OFF. Anyhoo, leave a comment and share your story. I am looking forward to hearing it!