I am so excited to share my May blog income report. This is my thirdblog income report! Even though it’s not much, it’s still a littleshockingI am actually making money from Believe In A Budget.
My income is still very small, but it doesn’t matter to me.
This blog started as an outlet and a way to connect to other bloggers, and I am happy it is slowly transitioning to an extra source of income.
I started blogging in thefall of 2014.
If you are thinking about starting a blog, this tutorial will help you start a blog today. You’ll also get a FREE domain name for a year! I was able to quit my job and blog full time, all within my first year of blogging. I am really glad I took a chance and started a blog! I invested around $140 to start my blog using Bluehost, and I made $13,000 in 6 months of blogging. That’s the best return of investment ever!
At the start of2015, I decided to get serious about my blog and treat it more like a business.
I started commentingon other bloggers’posts, joined Twitter and signed up with Pinterest.
At the start of 2015, I committed to writing two to threetimes a week, improved my photos and made my website more user-friendly.
In April, I even earned income from my blog.
Last month was a success too! This month was my highest income yet, but I have a long ways to go before I can quit my day job.
Related Posts: April Blog Income Report, March Blog Income Report
Online Blog Income
- Affiliate Income – $61.40
- Google Adsense – $0 (even though I continue to earn money through this avenue, I still haven’t reached the $100 threshold)
I really like affiliate earnings, mainly because I don’t have to rely on crazy high traffic togenerate income.
My affiliates sources are pretty diversified.My income from Maycame from threedifferent sources.
Rakuten (hello, free cash back when you shop online!)
Ibotta(another free cell phone app). You use it after you go grocery shopping and use your receipt. It’s basically a rebate app, so you can earn anywhere from 50 cents to $5 off everything you buy.
My favorite part about this app is that it’s not always brand specific, like a lot of coupons are. So you’ll be able to scan “any brand of bread” for 50 cents off, etc. If you do coupon – you can STILL use Ibotta and get a rebate. For the diehard couponers out there, this will often result in getting an item for FREE. Crazy, right?
If you want to grab the Ibotta app and start making money off your grocery receipts, clickhereto get started. You will receive a cash bonus of $10 when you scan your first item!
Studiopress(the Genesistheme you need to start a WordPress blog)
Restored 316 Designs(the pretty theme I use for this blog)
If you are thinking about starting a blog, this tutorial will help you start a blog today. You’ll also get a FREE domain name for a year! I was able to quit my job and blog full time, all within my first year of blogging. I am really glad I took a chance and started a blog! I invested a small amount of money tostart my blog using Bluehost, and I made $13,000 in 6 months of blogging. That’s the best return of investment ever!
It can be a little hectic having several different sources of revenue and keeping track of each one. Right now I have a simple spreadsheet I made that listseach affiliate, how much I have made and the threshold limit if there is one.
I have been working on expanding my affiliate networks. Last month I joined two more great networks to remain diversified. I also signed up with IZEAand Cooperatize, so I am excited to see where these new outlets take me!
Blog Expenses
- Google Apps – $5
Blog Goals
In general, I’m a bit at a crossroads on where I see myself in the blogging world. I actually have a separate post on this and am hoping to get a bit of advice on the subject later on in the week.
I need to blog more. I have been only publishing two posts a week lately due to a hectic, real-life work schedule. I need to get back to posting three times a week.
I would like to venture out more into the blogging world and ask a couple of bloggers if I can write a guest post. I think I just worry about rejection.
I am happy with how my blog is growing. Each month I am increasing my page views and users, so that means I am doing something right. I just need to keep it up and work harder!
{Resource: 10 Ways Your Blog and Business Can Benefit from Pinterest}
If you are thinking about starting a blog, this tutorial will help you start a blog today. You’ll also get a FREE domain name for a year! I was able to quit my job and blog full time, all within my first year of blogging. I am really glad I took a chance and started a blog! I invested around $140 to start my blog using Bluehost, and I made $13,000 in 6 months of blogging. That’s the best return of investment ever!
How do you keep track of all your blog income?If you are a VA, have you everexperienced any rejection?
