Damien Riley

For the past year I have grown into what I finally consider a professional blogger.  I started almost 2 years ago just writing newsletters out to my extended family but then Technorati got a hold of my inspiration and I began to see what an established blog was.  I wanted my blog to be that.  With my evolution has come pay.  I use PayPerPost and some other services to make money off all three of my blogs.  I’ve been able to teach and mentor 3 people and help hundreds others through email and messenger.  One thing I have learned is that not everybody can blog.  In the same way, not everybody can make money blogging.

I’ve always been an “everybody can do it” kind of teacher/mentor but I think I am officially becoming closed minded on this issue.  It is hard earned money and doesn’t equal much more than $3-4 an hour when you put in all the hours you are online working.  Most days in the first year are $5 a day to $30 a day.  I’m putting this out there just to get the point across.  I am done trying to help people living in a fantasy land. Some will blame me for not being able to get their blog experience to make money.  Hey, it’s an art.  I can only point the way.

Pro blogging takes more creativity and vigor than most people online have.

Newbies have to learn so much about code and blogging, it is probably impossible to expect any money until 6 months have passed.  Up to that point you are working morning to night to get your blog ready and your posts relevant to entertain an audience and serve the needs of your advertisers.

This post is meant to keep the riff raff out.  The posts on money that follow will share the tricks I have come up with and the way I make a small income through blogging.  If you are serious about what you are doing, hope to see you around.