The Blog Book is a 70 page e-book that I’ve written answering all of the questions I get asked frequently about blogging.
In it I cover topics such as branding your blog, growing your readership, getting press, creating content and the most frequently asked question: how to make money from blogging.
When I first started thinking about adding advertising to my blog, I found it incredibly difficult to find information on how to make an income from blogging. So when I sat down to write this e-book I wanted to be very in-depth on that particular subject. The chapter on monetizing your blog is the longest in the book with over twenty pages addressing how to add advertising, find affiliate links and get started doing paid product reviews.
I’ve linked all of the resources you will need to get you directly connected to several advertising networks, affiliate programs and brands that offer blogger review programs. In addition, I’ve added in a breakdown of the blogging income of myself and some friends so that you can see what the numbers looks like in real life.
I originally wrote this as a 15 page handout that I would give to my blogging clients. I work as a freelance consultant, setting up blogs for small businesses ad local companies and would leave them the handout as a guideline for getting more press and attracting more readers. I included the handout in an online class I was teaching about blog design and the students asked for much more information on the topic of growing and monetizing blogs. Since my blog readers seemed to have the same questions, I put it all together in this easy to read format.
Blogging has been a blessing in my life both emotionally, socially and financially and I hope that you’re able to use the tips and tricks in this e-book to make all your blogging dreams come true 
The e-book also contains 4 printable PDF worksheets and a printable weekly blog planner.
In addition, I’ve added a private section to my blog where once a month I add a new lesson with tips and tricks for growing your blog and where you can interact with other bloggers! Once you purchase the e-book you can access past lessons and see new material each month!
Since I always like to try before I buy, you can CLICK HERE read an excerpt from The Blog Book.
The Blog Book is priced for every budget at just $4.99!
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Welcome! ………………………………………………………………………………………………5
Chapter #1: The Basics of Blogging …………………………………………………………6
Finding Your Blogging Identity ……………………………………………………………………………. 6
What’s In A Name? ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Tagline, You’re It…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Gather Inspiration………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Navigating Your Blog ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Chapter #2: Getting The Word Out…………………………………………………………13
Winning Friends ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Giveaways………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Extra, Extra Read All About It ………………………………………………………………………………. 16
Chapter #3: Creating Content……………………………………………………………….19
Use Your Words ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
Editorial Calendar ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
Understanding Keywords………………………………………………………………………………….. 20
Get Local With Localism Posts…………………………………………………………………………….. 24
Google Trends …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
Content Checklist……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26
Chapter #4: Monetizing Your Blog …………………………………………………………27
How To Earn An Income From Blogging……………………………………………………………. 27
Monetizing With Ad Networks …………………………………………………………………………… 28
Selling Sponsored Ads ………………………………………………………………………………………. 30
How To Effectively Use Affiliate Links …………………………………………………………………. 32
Making Money From Paid Reviews …………………………………………………………………… 37
Other Revenue Sources……………………………………………………………………………………. 41
FTC and Disclosure Guidelines……………………………………………………………………………. 43
How Much Do Bloggers Earn?…………………………………………………………………….. 44
Chapter #5: Statistics and Social Media ………………………………………………..48
Analyzing Your Statistics……………………………………………………………………………………. 48
Let’s Get Social ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 54
Chapter #6: Boundaries, Integrity, Etiquette …………………………………………..59
Boundaries and Integrity……………………………………………………………………………………… 59
Etiquette…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 63
Chapter #7: 52 Blogging Prompts + Sample Posts…………………………………..65
A Prompt A Week …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 65
Sample Content ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 67
Help Spread The Word……………………………………………………………………………………… 70
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