Comments on: Starting a Blog Won’t Make You Rich

By: Escaping Paycheck to Paycheck

Escaping Paycheck to Paycheck — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:00:46 +0000

[...] going, as a general rule. Most attempts to make money quickly fall flat on their faces. So I would strongly advise against starting a blog or website specifically to earn money. At least not if you want to see that money soon…blogs require [...]

By: Is Blogging Passive Income?

Is Blogging Passive Income? — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:02:11 +0000

[...] Starting a blog won’t make you loads of money, but there is a certain passive element to appreciate. It just won’t happen unless you put in a lot of effort first. Some Related Posts: What’s Wrong With Being in the Middle Class?Finance…introduction to my life.Mrs. Micah Takes a 2-Day VacationFinancial summary for October: we did very well! [...]

By: Raymond White

Raymond White — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:56:36 +0000

Enjoyed reading article as well as all the comments. I’ve just started blogging in April so havn’t been going too long. Love reading peoples blogs but often time is a major issue. I’m on blogger at the moment and basically I’m just trying things out. Trying adsense at the moment, the ads that tie up with your blog content. I have tried to put up ads that I myself will be interested in and that the products advertised would be helpful in some way. Of course you get all this spam about how you can make a fortune from your blog. So far I’ve made the princely sum of 37cents!The main reason why I started a blog is ’cause I’ve been writing emails since ’bout 2003 and sending them out to a mailing list of 300+ people. So what I’ve done with those old emails, the ones I’ve managed to salvage, I’ve posted to the blog with the date of original writing(or as close as possible). Then of course writing some new content from time to time. However getting people to migrate from emails to a blog is not that easy in South Africa, as I’m learning. I’m enjoying the whole experience and I love to write about something that I’m passionate about.
LoCTY!!!!

By: FFB

FFB — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:05:29 +0000

Don’t you love the Adesnse anticipation of watching how many pennies you make a day from clicks?

There may be ways to make money off splog type blogs but I can’t imagine it being a lot or lasting. It takes time and stickitivity. I heard somewhere that most blogs fold after three months. I was so happy to make it past the 3rd month and want to continue. I’m past 6 now and still love it. There’s times though where I wonder “eh, what if I junk it all?” Better sense prevails though and I keep going.

Seeing great sites like this inspire me to keep going as well as networking with great people out there.

Will I get rich blogging? Most likely no. Could it be fun and maybe bring in some extra income here and there? Yes.

By: David Carter

David Carter — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:14:09 +0000

Read your title and was like oh no, then read the first line and I was happy again. I knew it would be a long time until I made much money. I plan on being in it for the long haul.

By: fathersez

fathersez — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:17:07 +0000

I suppose I do have a deep desire or hope to make our blog rake in the money.

But when I read about blogs that seem to be doing so well in terms of readers and page views, but making less money than what giving tuition classes might earn, I wonder.

2 hours a day is what many people claim to spend on on their blog. For those seeking to make money, this may be a consideration.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 31 May 2008 18:27:44 +0000

I started a blog as a way to make money, however I knew it would be a long, slow process. And it has been. I love blogging and if you don’t, then it is a lot of work to be in it for the money LOL. For us the money is just a bonus at this point, but maybe someday I will get regular money from it? We will see!

By: Fabulously Broke

Fabulously Broke — Sat, 31 May 2008 16:39:28 +0000

Great post

I started as #1, evolved to #2 and will stay there. I’m not too concerned with blogging as a job

Am gonna link this!

By: Frugal Urbanite

Frugal Urbanite — Sat, 31 May 2008 14:25:56 +0000

This post was like a breath of fresh air as I struggle with what kind of ads I want to work with for my newest sites. Sometimes I get a bit…greedy

I don’t start a blog with making money in mind, but a few months in I hit that point when I realize I’m losing money and need to at least come up neutral.

By: Saturday morning links of interest | Sense to Save

Saturday morning links of interest | Sense to Save — Sat, 31 May 2008 12:02:15 +0000

[...] awhile, but thanks to ads and affiliate links, I’m starting to earn a nice trickle of funds. Mrs. Micah has a great post for those of you who either have a blog already or are thinking about starting one with the hopes [...]