How to Turn Your Blog Into a Money-Making Machine

I get it. You want to make money from your blog, but you don't want to be obnoxious about it.

I’ve been there. The internet is filled with people who are all too eager to shove ads in your face or try to sell you something they know nothing about.

And I’m here today to tell you that advertising isn't the only way: There are plenty of ways for any blogger, even one who's just starting out, to start making money without being pushy or annoying their readership.

Give your blog a makeover to reach a wider audience.

If you want to attract new readers, the first thing you need to do is give your blog a makeover.

In order for visitors to enjoy your blog and return often, there are some basic features that every website should have:

• It needs to be mobile-friendly. Most people access the internet through their phones these days, so if your site isn't optimized for mobile users (and doesn't look good), they'll bounce like an underinflated balloon at a birthday party.

• Your theme shouldn’t be too distracting. The last thing I want when I visit someone's website is for their theme to take over my screen and force me into some kind of dizzying spiral where everything gets blurry and all sounds turn into high-pitched, ringing noises because I’m so overwhelmed by all the colors!

• Make sure your design isn’t too busy. Keep things simple by sticking with one or two main colors in addition to black text on white background (this makes it easier on everyone).

Instead of trying something completely out there like neon green text against fluorescent pink background graphics shaped like unicorns riding motorcycles through outer space while aliens invade Earth, try using different shades within the theme and design colors as accents instead. After just a sentence, readers might get a headache if they don't know what's going on!

Get the right plugins.

You can find a ton of plugins that will help you with all kinds of things, from making your site secure to adding a contact form. Plugins can also be used for other things, like creating an email list and/or adding social media buttons.

It's important to do some research before you add a plugin to your site. Not every plugin is useful for all sites! You want to make sure that the tool you're considering actually does what it claims it will do—especially if it costs money!

Write consistently and on a regular schedule.

Consistency is key when it comes to blogging success. The more you post, the more people will come back for more. If you're anything like me, though (and I hope you aren't), this can be difficult.

The first step to being consistent is making sure that your blog posts are always scheduled in advance so that they have a designated time and date at which they'll go live.

Once you've done that, sign up for an editorial calendar app such as Planoly or Airtable. These apps help keep track of all your scheduled posts so that nothing falls through the cracks—which would happen if you were just trying to wing it!

Finally, make sure that when it's time for your blog post to go live on its designated day and hour, get it out there! Don't let anything stop this post from getting published: not even if there's an earthquake or zombie apocalypse happening right as it goes live!

Create content that people want to read again and again.

You have to give people what they want.

This may sound simple, but it's not always easy to know what your audience wants. So how do you know? Well, there are several different ways:

• Ask them! You can do this in a variety of ways—through surveys or polls, through comments on blog posts or via social media channels such as Twitter or Facebook. If these aren't working for you then consider getting some help from an expert like us at P3 Business Solutions. We'll help you figure out exactly what kind of content is going to resonate with your readership and make sure that it's well-written too (because let’s face it: no one likes bad writing).

• Think about what other bloggers in your niche write about and see if there are any common themes that pop up repeatedly. If so then focus on writing about those topics yourself instead—it will mean more targeted traffic from search engines like Google which means more ad revenue in the long run!

Write long-form content to be more searchable.

Longer content is more likely to be shared, linked to and read than short content.

This might seem obvious, but it's worth repeating. Longer content is far more likely to be shared on social media than shorter pieces. Even though people have less time these days to read posts on their newsfeeds or Twitter timelines, they're still inclined to share longer articles because they feel like they've gotten their money's worth.

Longer articles also tend to show up higher in search results than shorter ones do—and when you include all sorts of useful keywords, it'll make your site more findable from a search engine perspective too!

Finally, if your readers are reading blogs on mobile devices (and most of them are), then having long-form text will help them get through it without having to zoom in often which can make for some frustrating reading experiences (trust me).

Create lots of backlinks to bring in new readers.

In order to get more traffic, you need to create a lot of backlinks.

The more backlinks you have, the more people will be exposed to your content and the easier it will be for them to find you. But don't just stop at one or two—you need as many backlinks as possible! Here are some tips for how to do this:

• Link to other blogs in your niche by writing about them on yours, mentioning them in blog posts and social media updates, sharing their content on social media (or even better if it's relevant), and cross-linking with them using anchor text like "Check out this article from [insert website]." You can also submit guest posts if they're relevant.

• Linking is good for both parties because they may reciprocate your efforts when they see that they're getting traffic from one of your links. This means that not only will they link back but also send new readers over there too!

• It's best if these sites are high domain authority (DA) websites so people will trust what you say about them since there's no reason why anyone would link out unless they think highly enough of those sites already — otherwise why would anyone care what we thought? But since these sites might take weeks or months before giving us any kind of response (if ever), we need another option: social media! There are plenty of ways we can promote ourselves online nowadays without having real contact with anyone else.

Include a disclosure about affiliate links when you use them so you're compliant with FTC regulations.

• Make sure you are compliant with FTC regulations.

• Mention that you use affiliate links.

• Don't mislead your readers about the content of your blog.

Use visuals to break up text and make your posts more appealing.

Images are fun to look at, and they don't take up a lot of space on your blog. To make them work for you, all you have to do is figure out a way to use them that adds value to the reader's experience.

You can also use images to break up text, making it easier for readers' eyes to skim through your post instead of reading every word from beginning to end.

Here are some ways in which images can be used:

• Illustrating points - If you're trying to explain something complex, an image might help break down the topic into smaller pieces that readers will be able to understand more easily. The best part? No one has any idea how much time went into researching those diagrams!

• Adding humor - If people want laughs while they read their blogs, then adding humorous illustrations or memes can go a long way toward making sure they get what they came for (and stay around). Note: Be careful not everyone will appreciate your sense of humor—you may want someone else proofreading before posting!

• Adding credibility (or lack thereof) - Some people enjoy having visual evidence when learning about controversial topics such as politics or religion--especially if these things impact their lives directly.

Give your readers something they can download, like a checklist or an eBook.

You can also monetize your blog by offering readers something they can download, like a checklist or an eBook.

This strategy is especially effective for building an email list because once people subscribe to your list, you can market to them directly with more products and services.

Plus, if you sell your eBook on Amazon, Apple iBooks or Google Play (or all three), it has the potential to earn passive income as well.

Build an email list and stay in touch with it on the regular.

Email marketing is a great way to build an audience and stay in touch with your existing one. It's also an incredibly powerful tool for promoting your products and services, all for free using MailChimp.

Let's say you want to promote your new book, How to Make Money Writing Blog Posts: A Guide For Beginners. You can send out an email blast letting everyone who purchased the book know that they'll get access to exclusive content like interviews with famous writers, deleted scenes from the book (this will make them feel special), or even a video where you teach them how to write their own novel!

Start a podcast if you can afford the equipment and have time for all those episodes.

Starting a podcast is easier than you think! You can get started with a free or low-cost recording app like Anchor. This particular platform allows you to publish your podcast for free, distribute it, and monetize it.

Once you have all this in place, create a website that hosts your podcast episodes. You can use Squarespace or WordPress to make it look professional and easy for people to find and subscribe to your show.

The best thing about podcasts is that there are no limits on what kind of niche topic you can choose for yours. It could be anything from fashion advice to cooking shows—the possibilities are endless!

There are lots of ways to monetize your blog without getting annoying about it.

You don't have to be annoying about it, though! You can make money by letting your readers know that you have a way for them to support you, but not being too pushy about it. Some people get annoyed when they see ads on a blog, they enjoy reading.

They may even stop visiting the site as often or even unsubscribe from the email list. You also want to avoid using pop-ups and other similar tactics because they're annoying and don't really work well anyway—unless of course you're talking about pop-under ads that nobody will ever see unless they're looking for them.

Here are some ideas for how you can turn your blog into a money-making machine without being annoying:

• Don't spam people with ads everywhere in the sidebar and footer (or anywhere else)

• Don't force people who visit your site to subscribe before reading any content

• Make sure that whatever monetization methods you use don't interfere with the user experience

• Make sure that your blog is actually useful, and that the information you're sharing is relevant to your readers. If people find it helpful, they'll come back.

• Offer a freebie—a PDF or an email course—to give people a taste of what's in store if they become subscribers. This way they'll know what they're getting themselves into before they have to pay anything.

• Write about things that really matter to your audience, not just fluffy stuff that will get clicks but doesn't solve any problems for anyone. People want substance!

• Include links back to your site in every blog post so that readers can easily find more of your content when they're done reading the post that caught their attention today!

Conclusion

In the end, you can make money as a blogger. It’s not easy, but it is possible. The key is to find your strengths and play to them. If you love writing about interior design, then focus on that. If you’re looking to learn how to create blogs (or even vlogs) that convert to $$$, click here to learn more about a class that will help you do just that.

And remember! Don’t let anyone tell you what kind of content is “better” because there really isn’t a right or wrong way—the most important thing is finding what works best for your audience, so they keep coming back again and again.