So what do you think, is it really possible to make money blogging? Many people have tried and failed so if it is then what’s the big secret? Well… I can tell you that it’s not only possible but that the big secret behind how to make money blogging is actually a very simple four step process.

1. Choosing the right blog for you and your business.
2. Provide original and quality content for your blog or better still, have it done for you!
3. Get the very best FREE traffic to you blog.
4. Turn visitors into subscribers and subscribers into income.

Creating a blog or website isn't just about earning money. It also gives your business a base or a home. It’s a place where you can share with your audience what it is you do, and why they should listen to you as an expert or authority in your niche.

When thinking about how to make money blogging, choosing the right blog is naturally the first step, but which one is the right one? As I’m sure you already know there are plenty of blogging platforms to choose from, but two in particular, that really lead the way when it comes to taking the pain away from the entire process are:

• WordPress – If you have a more technical mind-set then you’ll want to consider WordPress which is free to use, but requires more technical knowledge in regard to setting-up domains, hosting and the uploading and self-management of all your blog content. This is an excellent platform to learn how to make money blogging, but if you don’t have the level of knowledge required to set-up your own word press blog but would like to give it a whirl, then why not download my Online Success Complete Cash Blueprint where I’ll show you in easy to follow step-by-step detail how to do it.

• Squarespace – If you’re looking for a complete solution that takes all that pain away then I highly recommend Squarespace. When setting up my very first blog I decided on the Squarespace platform simply because it’s easy to use and saved me a lot of time. None of the provided templates or add-ins (which are completely customisable) came across as tacky or gimmicky in any way. In fact once I’d finished there was no sign that I’d even used an external platform at all, thus giving the site a very polished and professional look. Squarespace Blogs are also completely optimised for the search engines making your job of getting found on Google much, much easier.

So why all the fuss about blogs? Well… one of the reasons for the mass exodus away from more conventional static websites is because blogs are incredibly search engine friendly, more so if the blogs have a consistent stream of original content to keep your readers interested.

When considering how to make money blogging, it doesn't matter whether the subject matter (or chosen niche) of your blog is dieting, dating or starting a business. The real key to blogging success is originality in your content.

To learn more about providing original and quality content for your blog, or better still, having it done for you, then make sure you catch my next post on how to make serious money with simple content.

Paul Graham

Paul Graham Blog.com