How Anyone can Make Money Blogging!

People keep asking but how can I make money blogging? What can I write about? What do I know about Blog stuff! Well the answer is simple!

In order for you to blog and find stuff to blog about- write what YOU know about!

1. If your a mommy, write about being a mommy! There are plenty of mommy-to-be women who may not know the first thing about what you've mastered! There are a number of topics Moms can blog about! Moms are masters in "how to" or "what if" scenarios plus the creativity involved in everyday simple tasks- I'm sure readership wouldn't be hard to come by!
   
2. If you're an Accountant blog about tips, tools, overlooked items people don't know about! Your on the "inside" so share common information you know that commoners don't know about!
   
3. If you're a college student write about the "Real" college experience! Thoughts about classes, teachers, assignments, campus life! Many would be students may be looking for an insiders voice!

Same can be said for a million other status, careers and hobbies! Write what you know or what you'd like to become an expert in! Share your thoughts and then some networking can help as well (I'll blog about that later).

Then when your ready to blog, simply incorporate some ads into your blog! You will get paid by advertisers based on click thrus (number of times a person clicks the ad) and/or page impressions (the amount of page-views your blog receives).

Advertising you can incorporate into your blog:

• Google Adsense (if you use blogger the work is almost all done for you)
• Adbrite (free inclusion in their directory, plus monetize videos and pictures as well)
• Text Link Ads (full editorial control over what ads will go on your site)
• Blog Ads ( Invitation only and requires an "in" email for info on sponsor availability )

(Don't be afraid of how to add this code into your blog! For the most part its simply copy and past OR they have tutorials made easy! Also a simple email can help if still in doubt.)


This is the simplest method to start earning revenue on your blog! There are a ton of other affiliate/advertising programs out there. I will write & review many more in due time but for now I believe that is a great place to get started with familiarizing yourself with ads and different type of programs available for you to start earning money with your blog.

I want to Start A Blog...Help!

So there are people who really dig the concept of having their very own blog.... often times I hear How can I start a blog? What should I blog about? I'm not a writer....its gonna suck. Well not to fear, yes it will take time but if you desire a blog then heck....go ahead and start one!

A great Blogging platform for newbies is of course Blogger! Why? Simple its free, its easy and you can set up ads with virtually no knowledge of HTML or blogging in general! It truly is one of the simplest methods to start you own blog!

Why I recommend blogger for newbies:

• Blogger is free
• The "widgets" make it easy for All to use- insert adds, insert widgets, publicize your blog all in one interface
• Plenty of free templates for you to choose from...simple cut and pasting of code is all you need to know how to do!
  
• Sign in with an existing Google account or create a separate account just for Blogging!

What you should also do when thinking of Blogging:

Set up a Photobucket or Flickr account; why you ask?! Simply because you will want to add pictures or link to videos or what have you and both of those services are free and VERY self explanatory! The key here is to make it simple for YOU to be able to blog and do what you thought never was possible!

Secondarily get yourself in the know! Google what your niche is or might be! For instance, if your into Techie stuff check out Digg or Lifehacker! IF you want a general women issues and society pressures for weight check out Back in Skinny jeans or Google catch phrases! What ever you think you want to blog about food, travels, relationships or parenting its all out there! A Great source is also Blogher! Plenty of women, mothers, VPs, writers and designers all can be found there!

Third don't be afraid to network! Ask questions in forums, offer advice or simply comment on another blog if you like it and tell the author why! Its pretty simple!

I will be publishing more helpful hints for newbie bloggers, this is just one post to get you started!

Happy Monday!

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Pickle.com

Pickle.com .... instant vlogging(video blogging) & picture sharing in the now!

Have you ever just wanted to mix up your pictures & videos and slap them on your website, Myspace page or misc other online presence you have? Well Pickle is your answer!

What makes this a cool service?

1. It's free
2. Friends, family & significant others can all contribute pictures or videos to the same channel!
3. All going to the same wedding? simply assign an email address and have wedding pictures all broad casted instantly! Photos can be saved and shared immediately! Plus those who weren't able to attend can go to the site and check out all the fun they missed!
   
4. If you love someones "channel" simply copy the code and put it on your page as well- given its not private.
5. If on vacation your friends, family would love to see what your looking, doing, eating and meeting well shoot over pictures with your mobile and everyone can check out your site to see whats going on with you from across states, oceans and beyond!
   

Its really easy to use, fast to set up and really there is a lot that can be done with this service!

Terms: Mixed media, vlogging, broadcasting, channel set-up, media player, broadcast, post, interactive media, personal media sharing.

Terms translation: Share your pictures and videos instantly online- plus friends can contribute too!

Check it out...and check back for a pickle player on my blog as well!