Any Bloggers Earning 10K+ pm?`

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Are any bloggers on the warrior forum making 10K per month?

If so, what are you blogging about? Is it something general or waaay micro niche? What platform do you use? Haw many visitors do you get per month and how do you monetize...? How many hours would you say you spend online working per day?

I ask because I dont see much from the bloggers on here its mainly info sales, seo and when I do see the blogger come out of the wood works they are usually talking about the same stuff we all are.

-Andrei
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  • Profile picture of the author bemorphy
    Nope, I have made 7 dollars in 6 months.Working on it though.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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    Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

    Are any bloggers on the warrior forum making 10K per month?
    It's a curious question, Andrei.

    You're apparently classifying people by the type of software they use to build their sites. Someone who has a Wordpress blog on something-or-other which has plenty of affiliate links and an opt-in, and builds a list from their blog and promotes ClickBank products, earning $10k per month from it, is qualified and their answer is "yes". Clearly they're "blogging"? Someone doing exactly the same thing with a static site which they update three times a week, rather than one made from blogging software, has to answer "no" and they're not "qualified" for this thread?

    What's the difference between a "blogger" and a "non-blogger", in internet marketing terms?

    Reading your question, I honestly don't know which you'd regard me as.

    I'm "just saying" ...

    Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

    I dont see much from the bloggers on here its mainly info sales
    And to you "info sales" and "blogging" are somehow mutually exclusive? Why's that? :confused:
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    • Profile picture of the author sal64
      lol...

      something that has been on my mind Lexy.

      The lines are blurred and so has the definition of blogging.

      These days - well at least around here - the term blogging seems to relate to posting articles and reviews along with a bunch of ads and affiliate links.

      But because these affiliate sites are built on wp then people are bloggers.

      In my book, a blogger is someone who is an authority in their niche and writes about it... like John Chow and Seth Godin.

      Massive difference.

      Sal

      Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

      It's a curious question, Andrei.

      You're apparently classifying people by the type of software they use to build their sites. Someone who has a Wordpress blog on something-or-other which has plenty of affiliate links and an opt-in, and builds a list from their blog and promotes ClickBank products, earning $10k per month from it, is qualified and their answer is "yes". Clearly they're "blogging"? Someone doing exactly the same thing with a static site which they update three times a week, rather than one made from blogging software, has to answer "no" and they're not "qualified" for this thread?

      What's the difference between a "blogger" and a "non-blogger", in internet marketing terms?

      Reading your question, I honestly don't know which you'd regard me as.

      I'm "just saying" ...



      And to you "info sales" and "blogging" are somehow mutually exclusive? Why's that? :confused:
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  • Profile picture of the author Eddie Titan
    I know I'm going to get bit by the wordsmith for this but here goes

    Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

    Hi

    Are any bloggers on the warrior forum making 10K per month?

    If so, what are you blogging about? Is it something general or waaay micro niche? What platform do you use?
    Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

    You're apparently classifying people by the type of software they use to build their sites.
    It sounds like he is classifying people as bloggers and asking them what platforms they use. Not software, but platform, and isn't a static site a platform?

    Wordpress and other platforms are definitely much fancier with all the php and databases built on top of the html code. But still, I can see myself replying to the OP explaining I use a static website.

    Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

    What's the difference between a "blogger" and a "non-blogger", in internet marketing terms?

    Reading your question, I honestly don't know which you'd regard me as.

    I'm "just saying" ...
    In order to be a blogger, you must own a blog. A blog is a website containing a writers or group of writers own experiences, observations, and opinions... continued

    It sounds like you are a blogger
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  • Profile picture of the author Eddie Titan
    Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

    I ask because I dont see much from the bloggers on here its mainly info sales, seo and when I do see the blogger come out of the wood works they are usually talking about the same stuff we all are.

    -Andrei
    I think there are a lot of bloggers on this forum. But, I guess people are more interested in what they do with their blogs. Info sales (a way to make money) and SEO (a way to drive traffic) are just some of the topics discussed on this forum.

    To answer your questions,

    Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

    what are you blogging about? Is it something general or waaay micro niche? What platform do you use? Haw many visitors do you get per month and how do you monetize...? How many hours would you say you spend online working per day?
    -Andrei
    I am a blogger. I have made $10,000 in a given month before and I hope to do it again. My 2012 Challenge is to make a net profit of $120,000.

    I own both microniche websites and larger websites. There is potential to make money using both types of websites.

    I monetize my blogs using Adsense, ads from Affiliate Networks, and sales from information products. I also profit from my blogs when I sell/flip them.
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  • Profile picture of the author baseball_card
    By definition of what a blog is here, I am confused as to whether my site would be counted as a blog. It is by rss submit places so I would figure so. In any event, I am not earning 10K a month but I wish I were because then I could quit my regular job if I wanted to lol.
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  • Profile picture of the author topgold
    I started blogging a few months ago and I get ~1K visitors per day on one of my blogs. The money I make is only ~$100 from it if not less sometimes... and it's most likely because of my choice of micro-niche. But I guess I don't care about the money on that particular blog - it's more of a stress reliever than anything else.

    I have been working on a new way to monetize that traffic though, so maybe it will be more than just a blog? Who knows!
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve Faber
    I'd define blogging not so much by the platform, but by the activity, community, and interaction. The platforms such as WP merely facilitate everything.

    Blogging is foremost a relationship building exercise. You strive to build a relationship with as many people in your niche as possible, using the blog content and interaction to do it.

    Once you build the relationship, monetization is much easier.
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    • Profile picture of the author sal64
      And a purist like myself will agree with this description.

      Many blogs - sites that look like blogs - don't have the community and relationship aspect to them.

      They are merely seo-centric websites stuffed with kw articles in order to drive organic traffic... in the hope that visitors will click on an ad.

      Not exactly what I'd call real blogging... but it's not for me to judge.

      To me, a blog is my hub site where I invite my friends over to hear what I have to say. And then build trust and a relationship.

      This means that I create pretty much all my own content... because it's me. SEO whilst important is a lesser consideration.

      Submission, rss etc is more important because I am looking for relationships.

      Sal

      @Alexa. I don't blame you for non disclosure. I often wonder when people ask what basically amounts to seriously personal questions. It's a ballsy move if nothing else.

      Originally Posted by Steve Faber View Post

      I'd define blogging not so much by the platform, but by the activity, community, and interaction. The platforms such as WP merely facilitate everything.

      Blogging is foremost a relationship building exercise. You strive to build a relationship with as many people in your niche as possible, using the blog content and interaction to do it.

      Once you build the relationship, monetization is much easier.
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  • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
    There are bloggers making that kind of money. They typically
    are micro-niched.

    I sent you a link via PM showing how :-)

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    • Profile picture of the author sal64
      Hi Willie,

      I'd be interested in that link, please.

      Sal

      Originally Posted by Willie Crawford View Post

      There are bloggers making that kind of money. They typically
      are micro-niched.

      I sent you a link via PM showing how :-)

      Willie
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      • Profile picture of the author nuwav
        Originally Posted by sal64 View Post

        Hi Willie,

        I'd be interested in that link, please.

        Sal

        I am interested in the link, also please
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        • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
          Originally Posted by nuwav View Post

          I am interested in the link, also please
          I've sent you both the link via PM.

          Willie
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          • Profile picture of the author yesacpow
            From my understanding a blog is basically an online journal that gets updated regularly. So does it really matter if it is built on wordpress, a static html site or any other form of platform?

            I think what makes a blog a blog is how often it is updated if ever since its really a journal.

            Now based on the definition of a blog, I know there are tons of people making a whole lot more than 10K per month from their blogs. But the reality is, they are not going to come out and say that.. especially how saying that doesn't add a cent more to their income.

            But yes, there are lots of persons right here on this forum making that kind of cash from blogging.
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          • Profile picture of the author Alex Barboza
            Originally Posted by Willie Crawford View Post

            I've sent you both the link via PM.

            Willie
            Well, now I am interested too
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            • Profile picture of the author goindeep
              OK - Bit of a different spin.

              So those who consider themselves to be "Bloggers" how many of you are using curation services or software? and what are your thoughts on it?
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              • Profile picture of the author jeskola
                I have hit 10k several times on my blog - it's a micro niche within a micro niche!

                Maybe 1 post a day, quite a small yet targeted list and using FB and Twitter also.
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              • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
                Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

                OK - Bit of a different spin.

                So those who consider themselves to be "Bloggers" how many of you are using curation services or software? and what are your thoughts on it?

                I use it on 2 separate sites and love it

                It lets you share expert information without you having
                to be the expert, driving up the authority of you site and
                making it fairly easy for you to provide real value to your
                visitors.

                Willie
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            Originally Posted by Willie Crawford View Post

            I've sent you both the link via PM.

            Willie
            Hi,

            Im interested too..Thanks
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            • Profile picture of the author goindeep
              I think this thread just got a cup full of hijacking.
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              • Profile picture of the author Mike Hlatky
                Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

                I think this thread just got a cup full of hijacking.
                I'm interested in hijacking the thread too.

                Thanks
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              • Profile picture of the author sal64
                Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

                I think this thread just got a cup full of hijacking.
                Yeah, sorry about that. I didn't expect Willie to post THAT sort of link. Had I realized, I wouldn't have asked.

                Sorry mate.
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              • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
                Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

                I think this thread just got a cup full of hijacking.
                Yeah. I been blogging since 2004. I started out on Movable Type,
                but also had a blog on Type Pad. Now, everything that I do is on
                WordPress.

                Anyone wanting the link that I shared with a few other, just PM me
                rather than posting to the thread. I CAN show you blogs making in
                excess of $100k per month

                Willie
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                • Profile picture of the author iwmminc
                  Originally Posted by Willie Crawford View Post

                  Yeah. I been blogging since 2004. I started out on Movable Type,
                  but also had a blog on Type Pad. Now, everything that I do is on
                  WordPress.

                  Anyone wanting the link that I shared with a few other, just PM me
                  rather than posting to the thread. I CAN show you blogs making in
                  excess of $100k per month

                  Willie
                  I can't PM yet, I don't have enough post, can you please send me the link
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                • Profile picture of the author goindeep
                  Originally Posted by Willie Crawford View Post

                  Yeah. I been blogging since 2004. I started out on Movable Type,
                  but also had a blog on Type Pad. Now, everything that I do is on
                  WordPress.

                  Anyone wanting the link that I shared with a few other, just PM me
                  rather than posting to the thread. I CAN show you blogs making in
                  excess of $100k per month

                  Willie

                  Damn! Thanks Willie!
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    • Profile picture of the author feliciayapsl
      Hi Willie,

      Interested in the link too. Pls PM me. Thanks a lot.


      Originally Posted by Willie Crawford View Post

      There are bloggers making that kind of money. They typically
      are micro-niched.

      I sent you a link via PM showing how :-)

      Willie
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  • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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    Originally Posted by sal64 View Post

    something that has been on my mind Lexy.

    The lines are blurred and so has the definition of blogging.
    Yes, I agree.

    I didn't know whether how I make a living would be considered "blogging". I never do. The distinction between a "blog" and a "non-blog website" seems to me to be more or less arbitrary, these days. You can use the most well-known brand of blogging software just as a CMS and make websites with it that look nothing like blogs at all. Equally, you can have a (technically) "static site" and update the content every day. Who knows which is really a "blog", and what does it matter?

    Originally Posted by sal64 View Post

    These days - well at least around here - the term blogging seems to relate to posting articles and reviews along with a bunch of ads and affiliate links.
    I was thinking this, but then Andrei apparently differentiated between "people selling info products" and "bloggers", whereas I associate the two together, myself. So I wasn't sure.

    Originally Posted by Eddie Titan View Post

    It sounds like he is classifying people as bloggers and asking them what platforms they use. Not software, but platform, and isn't a static site a platform?
    I don't know.

    Originally Posted by Eddie Titan View Post

    In order to be a blogger, you must own a blog. A blog is a website containing a writers or group of writers own experiences, observations, and opinions... continued

    It sounds like you are a blogger
    Probably. My sites are, technically, blogs. They just don't look like blogs. Well, having (perhaps unwisely) come this far, I'll answer some bits, then ...

    Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

    If so, what are you blogging about?
    Sorry, I don't disclose my niches. I suspect that few in non-IM niches here who are earning over $10k monthly are disclosing their niches, really? :confused:

    Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

    Is it something general or waaay micro niche?
    Neither - they're just "niches".

    Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

    What platform do you use?
    Mostly TypePad.

    Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

    Haw many visitors do you get per month and how do you monetize...?
    Sorry, I've learned not to disclose traffic figures (it leads to arguments), but I monetize by building lists and selling (mostly) ClickBank products by (mostly) email marketing.

    Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

    How many hours would you say you spend online working per day?
    It varies a lot, for me. Much of my work is writing (I'm an article marketer) but I don't have to be online to do the writing, of course, only to publish/submit it, which is much quicker. I do tend to be online for many hours, though, because I'm at the computer anyway, so I'm "online" and I'm "working" but for much of the time I'm not actually "working online".

    Originally Posted by Andrei Rotariu View Post

    I ask because I dont see much from the bloggers on here its mainly info sales
    Well, I think you'd call all of mine "info sales", really.

    If ClickBank affiliate sales isn't "info sales" I'm not sure what is?

    I think Steve Faber's post just above summarised my opinion, anyway. But at least we established that I'm a blogger.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steve Faber
      Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post



      Mostly TypePad.


      Alexa, just curious as to why you use TP instead of WordPress? One of my most successful blogs ever was on MoveableType, but everything since has been on WP.
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      • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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        Originally Posted by Steve Faber View Post

        Alexa, just curious as to why you use TP instead of WordPress?
        No great "technical" reason, Steve ... just a combination of "historical reasons" and "personal preference", really. On the advice of a friend who had started with TypePad, I read both "Blogging For Dummies" (recommended TypePad) and "Wordpress For Dummies" (horribly complicated) before I started, and at the time their comments made TypePad seem almost a no-brainer. It seemed to me to have (almost) all the facilities and flexibility of Wordpress with (almost) the ease of use of Blogger. The technical support is supremely helpful (to incompetent people like me, that really matters ). They look "less like blogs", too - which I like (I know Wordpress can also be made to look that way with non-bloggy themes and so on).

        I must say, if the forum's eminent Wordpress aficionadi will excuse me, that every time there's a "Wordpress help thread" here, asking what "ought" to be the most simple of questions, when I see the answers to "how to do it" and realise every time that to do whatever-it-is in Wordpress you need to understand stuff that I've never even heard of, it makes me very glad I've chosen TypePad.

        (It's much more expensive, though, I admit).

        Apologies for the interruption, Andrei.
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  • Profile picture of the author HarrisonJ
    Blogging is hard, you've gotta really like writing, or at least be able to write a lot of words fast every day. Easier to create products and promote them through blogs/websites in my experience.
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  • Profile picture of the author clever7
    My blog is far from getting this amount of traffic, even though I have it since the beginning of 2009 (a Wordpress blog, while before I had 4 blogger blogs for one year or so). This blog is basically helping me become famous, send traffic to my sites, and sell my ebooks and services. My blog is about mental health, one of the most difficult niches online and offline. There are many complications in this field. Everything is based on trust.

    I try to attract traffic thanks to the quality of the content I post. My readership is growing slowly but it is growing everyday.

    I think that I waste a lot of time writing my daily articles, but my content is my best tool.

    I don’t think you can maintain a blog if you are not a real expert and a real writer. It’s hard to write an excellent post per day and be original, say something new and interesting, etc… I don’t know how marketers manage to get traffic to their blogs. I'm merely a business owner.









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  • Profile picture of the author Brendan Vraibel
    You should check out Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income blog.

    He discloses how he makes his money blogging and it's a lot more than 10k/mo. Pretty inspiring to me.

    Most do seem to be through affiliate links on his blog.
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    • Profile picture of the author sal64
      Awesome share... thanks.

      Sal

      Originally Posted by B and B View Post

      You should check out Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income blog.

      He discloses how he makes his money blogging and it's a lot more than 10k/mo. Pretty inspiring to me.

      Most do seem to be through affiliate links on his blog.
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  • Profile picture of the author itrepreneur
    Hi Willie,

    Any chance of that link also?

    I've been learning IM and blogging for a good few months now and have made about $17!!!

    Just starting to ramp things up a bit now though.
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  • Profile picture of the author giseo
    Yes. One big blog or a network of micro blogs or both.
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  • Profile picture of the author Will Edwards
    I guess I have about a dozen or so blogs, but at present, only one blog gets my proper attention - the Inspiration Blog at my main site.

    I don't earn $10K from it yet, but, as I have already published my income stats at my site, I don't mind telling you that I earned >$3K last month and my revenue continues to grow. That is my total online income and it is difficult to quantify how much of that really is the product of my blogging activity, but blogging is my current focus and so I think you might now call me a blogger.

    I don't go in for keyword research very much. I can, and do, land good rankings when I try, but they don't seem to impact my traffic too much so I just concentrate on writing good quality content for my readers and they promote it for me mainly via Twitter and Facebook.

    As you asked about platform, I am in love with Wordpress. If I had discovered it sooner, I would have been much further forward in my IM journey I think.

    Will
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