Comments on: Make Extra Money Blogging

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks for the info….if there is one recurring theme about success it’s “quality content.” Thanks for the tips and good luck.

By: PT

PT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks, Mrs. Money. I will take you up on that guest post offer. I’ve got you down on my list.

By: Mrs. Money

Mrs. Money — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

YAY PT! That is fantabulous! If you ever want to guest post on my blog, I’d be all for it!

By: PT

PT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks, Mrs. Accountability. I’m sure you’ll get there.

By: Mrs. Accountability

Mrs. Accountability — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I love hearing these success stories, I too aspire to blog full time one day. Currently I spend a lot of time on Friday and Saturday. The other days are too busy and I have to sleep. I hope you meet your goals soon!

By: PT

PT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

@Evan – for the skyscraper adsense ad I just use a text widget in the sitewide sidebar. for the in-post adsense ad I rotate two different ad sizes depending on the user. this is done using a plugin called WhoSeesAds. I highly recommend anyone looking to optimize with adsense look into this plugin. if I ever do stick a banner up, i just use a text widget to throw it up. there is a plugin called ad manager, i think, that will help you track clicks on banners, but I don’t use them enough to care. i probably should though.

@courtney e. – thanks for the encouragement and for reading for the past couple of years.

@Samurai – I’m assuming your “you” is general. I think it depends on a few things: can your blog income cover your expenses, has your income been consistent enough to count on, could you join the corporate world again without a hitch, will your family still be protected (insurance), etc. Bottom line: when you are making enough money and you are comfortable with the risks, it’s time.

By: ChristianPF

ChristianPF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

PT, I can remember the days of trying to squeeze in the time to write and do blogging stuff around the day job. From what I have seen, I think you understand the keys and will be joining the problogger crew soon. Shoot me an email if I can ever be of help…

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

PT – thanks for the link to my blogging series! Like you I’ve found that blogging can be a nice secondary or even full time income – although I never thought it could be when it started.

The things I’ve learned:

1. Focus on content.
2. Write a lot.
3. Write some more.

Ok, I guess you probably get the point.

Also – network with other bloggers to help promote your content, organize and prioritize your blogging activities, and be consistent. Good luck all!

By: Tiffany Willis

Tiffany Willis — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Phil, thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. Great information! I was especially attentive to you mentioning that you aren’t up to date on all the TV shows. I read something more than 20 years ago that helped me make the decision to put most TV out of my life (something about 4 hours a day and a person can learn a couple of foreign languages in their lifetime). Your post illustrates that beautifully!

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

PT, thanks for your post. At what point do you decide to go full-time?