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I have to ask after finding that I am clueless on this - I hear ALOT about people who make good salaries/money having websites and/or blogs. I am no internet genius but I do use it daily and I have NO idea how someone makes money just having a site (i.e., not a site that is per se selling goods) or blog. I frequent blogs who's owners say they support themselves solely from writing their blog. I am confounded. It is the advertising banners on their sites that draws the money? Anyone wise or into this action who can fill me in? thanks!
Google and Kontera are the 2 biggies in terms of advertising.
But pro bloggers usually are supported by direct or specific advertisers or sponsors.
Pro bloggers usually write well to begin with and usually have a large share of a niche market.
So they tend to write about a very specific subject that actually has a broader appeal.
Well, not too long ago I did a little research on this very topic. The main thing I learned is that while there are many great blogs out there, not too many make more than a few hundred dollars doing it.
The gentleman who started this site, Darren Rowse, had been blogging for years and has made a six figure income blogging, but he says that is not the norm. However, check out his site and do a search on his name to see what you find out.
It is very hard to make a lot of money from advertising. You'll literally need to get hundreds of thousands of viewers each month to make any decent money.
There is better money developing a solid product and selling it online for a profit.
Don't quit your day job to do online ventures. It is definitely hard to make a buck online.
I know a consultant who blogs as a way to market her books and services. The blogging brings in a little extra cash, but she'd blog even if it wasn't making her money directly because it's a means to an end. She is a well known and respected subject matter expert with tens of thousands of people who want to read what she has to say. She blogs a few times a week, and offers value to her readers as opposed to "Should I answer the phone or let it go to voicemail" in her blogs.
What would you blog about? Who would want to read your blog? Who would want to pay to advertise on your website/blog? What would you blog about? Is it relevant? Will it last? Ask yourself these questions, then ask yourself how you will differentiate yourself from the other hundreds of thousands of people blogging? Do it as a hobby and hope it pans out but don't rest your future on it.
I know a blogger for a local publication and he gets paid $50/week for a once a week submission.
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