Comments on: October 2016 Income Report: & The Blogger’s Gift Guide

By: Hilary

Hilary — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 03:37:09 +0000

In reply to Debbie Gartner. It's possible! :)

By: Debbie Gartner

Debbie Gartner — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:38:55 +0000

Congrats on your success. Yes, I hear you about all these bloggers making money off of bloggers. I’m in the process of trying to monetize my flooring blog (I’ve had the blog for 4.5 years, but just starting the monetization this year, and just starting to gain some steam. Now, I’m staring another blog about marketing (my new business…in process of starting that business up and just launched the new website this week.

Good for you on your product/course. I’ve been trying to figure out what to do on my site (I think my category is a bit more challenging to monetize, but my gut tells me that my new site will be easier (but of course I’m at ground zero on that one as it doesn’t have much traffic yet.

Thanks for your inspiration and glad to hear you’ve been able to monetize a blog that’s not about blogging.

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By: Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:39:05 +0000

In reply to Sara. Yes I love info like this! I'm so glad you clicked over! I am always trying to make that sales page more clear. Thanks for commenting!

By: Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:03:45 +0000

In reply to Carolyn. Carolyn most of mine lately have been companies who have reached out to me. I've been really lucky. :) Otherwise I use TapInfluence, Find Your Influence... and the basic companies.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 23:33:03 +0000

I always love reading your reports since I am a parenting blogger. It always seems that the people who share their numbers are personal finance/blog bloggers.

It is hard to get away from the numbers game. I had someone share one of my posts and it went crazy a couple days ago and it was so fun to watch my pageviews go crazy so the high of that is addicting. And it is hard to let that go for just the small wins of affiliate sales and getting sponsored posts.

Can I ask where you find your sponsored posts? I need to apply to another company because the 2 that I am in don’t seem to have very many that fit my niche.

Thanks again,
Carolyn

By: Hilary

Hilary — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:55:52 +0000

In reply to Beth Anne.

Haha, you found me! 🙂 I didn’t get that feeling at ALL. I just got the feeling that I, personally, get so caught up in how many pageviews I get, etc, that I forget the real reason. I think the numbers game is easy to play. Hey, do you ever look over sales pages and give your thoughts. I want to implement your class, but it still just doesn’t convert well. I know you’re a nurse, but I’d be happy to give you a free class. 😉 OH, and I’d be happy to link to your page from here… I’ll fix that right now….

By: Beth Anne

Beth Anne — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:17:34 +0000

Thanks so much for the mention! Also, confession: after my recent webinars I got a little concerned that people got the idea I was only concerned about making money.

I love helping women and serving them well, but what I do often see from other women business owners is this under-valuing of themselves and their products and talents. So yes, I definitely encourage them to focus on profits and be confident in selling. Love that you’ve increased your sponsored post rates, by the way!

Anyways, one thing I’ve found is that when my income grows, I can grow my team and serve all my customers better. Also when my income and team grows,
I get more time with my family which is so important.

Keep up the good work, you’re doing great!

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 02:01:10 +0000

Hi! This was so interesting. I have a few comments that you can tuck away for your info. I dont need a reply. But I figured you’d like all the feedback right 😉
First, I came from instagram. I’m not of Facebook.
I don’t read blogs like I used to 5-6 years ago. Now, if it’s in instagram…I will click over on posts that interest me.

As far as your prenatal class. Interesting. So I’m a nurse, not working, mom of four kids, always looking for information….. And I never felt like I wanted to take a prenatal class. So…..if I was a potential customer (which thankfully I’m not any more 😉 what else could you tell me to sell your product? Why would I want your class? Maybe there are some hidden benefits to your class that you could make more clear? Online prenatal class sounds genius by the way.

Anyway….I love to see people hustling and doing well. We all work hard. I’m glad you found something you love.
Warm regards
Sara