For my new readers I would like to offer my Money 4 Mom series roundup again. Next week I’ll get started with answering more of your questions about blogging.
Penny by Penny – The kick-off to the Money 4 Mom series and discussion about how blogging is a slow way to earn money, so you better be passionate about what you write about.
Free Blogging – The biggest freebie in my life is Blogger because it enabled me to have this blog hosted for free.
Google Ads – A few tips based on what I’ve learned about Google Ads, also I share a blogging tip with you; how to get your hyperlinks to open in a new window.
Be an Affiliate for Freebies – Did you know you can earn money by showing affiliate ads on your blog for free samples and free offers?
BlogHer – Why I love my ad network, and how you can utilize BlogHer’s resources even if you don’t belong to their ad network. Speaking of BlogHer, I want to hear from my blogging readers who have recently been accepted! Let me know and I’ll email you a few tips based on what I’ve learned.
Referrals – An excellent guest post by Northern Cheapskate about yet another way you can make money on your blog.
Your Blog is Your Small Business – Resources to help you treat your blog as your business, because that’s what it is if you are making any money!
Invest in Yourself – Your blog is you and you are your blog, why investing in yourself should be a top priority.
Google Alerts – The easiest way for bloggers to stay on top of who is blogging about them, and who may be copying them.
Feel free to ask me a question, or suggest a future topic by leaving a comment for me here.
I’ve got a winner to announce for Sashwhy’s Studio Blog Header Giveaway, I got a big response from bloggers and received 217 entries. The winner is in for a real treat to get to work with Ashlyn, owner of Sashwhy’s Studio. The randomly selected winner, compliments of Random.org is listed below.
#73 Idawon a custom blog header for her blog: Momma’s Blog
How do you know if you won? I just share the winner’s first name here, but I sent the winner an email. So if you got an email from me you need to respond within 48 hours. If I don’t hear from the winner within that time frame, I will draw a new winner.
Didn’t win but you still want a chance to win a custom blog header for free? Coming up later this morning I’ll be announcing a new giveaway just for bloggers.
The Money 4 Mom weekly series focuses on blogging as a potential source of income. It’s where I share tips and resources with bloggers every Monday.
Hey yall I was looking for free samples and came across these and wanted to share if you go to marykay.com they are giving away free samples of mascara also pixustudio.com they are giving away free picture frame. Hope you enjoy ~ashley~
I have also been accepted into the BlogHer network and would love to hear what you think about it. Thanks :)
I am thankful for you setting up this site, I am a mother of 5, 3 teens are still at home ages 16 & 15. Since my husband got sick I have been struggling to cut corners wherever possible, your site is now making it easier for me. Sorry this is anonymous I don't understand a lot about the computer and I couldn't figure how to send it with my name.
I’d love to hear some ways that you promoted your blog as you were getting started to drive traffic to it. Thanks!
I’m new to Blogher and would love to hear your tips!
Oh wow! YAY! I can’t wait to start working with Ashlyn on my new header. Thanks so much.
I got got accepted the Blogher ads. I would love to hear your tips!
Great idea to do a round-up of these ideas. I know people will really appreciate that! Right now, every penny counts!!
I’m so glad that you’ve posted this. I was just going to ask you about the post you did on your blog being your small business. This post is a very valuable resource for those who are making money off of their blogs.Kristie