How much money do bloggers really make? I have been asked this question several times, and it is definitely a hard one to answer. Blog earnings are different for every blogger, and there are so many different factors to take into consideration it is difficult to give an answer that is actual helpful. Not to mention, talking about how much you earn always feels weird, regardless of how much money you are actually making! **Update: click here to read the results from 11 bloggers who have already shared their monthly earnings and page views with us, and here to read the third part of this series with even MORE responses from bloggers!**
Blogging is definitely not a get rich quick scheme, and it requires a lot more hard work than you would think, but it can be very rewarding as well! I want to help other bloggers, and share some examples and tips for those that are considering blogging as a way to earn some extra money, so that is why I came up with this idea!
I’ve created a google form that bloggers can fill out and anonymously share their monthly earnings, page views and a few other bits of information that might be helpful to those considering blogging. I will then put together a post sharing the information that I’ve gathered with all of you!
Click here to fill out the form
Bloggers, this is a great way to help out some other, curious bloggers and bloggers-to-be! I wanted to make this as easy as possible, so the form is super quick to fill out. I actually answered my own questions to text the form and it took me around 3 minuets to fill out, if that long.
So if you are a blogger that earns even a small amount of money blogging, please fill it out my form about blogger earnings. It is a completely anonymous form, I won’t even know who is answering the questions, unless you choose to share your identity in the comments section of the form.
Myself, and many other bloggers would be so grateful for you time!!!
And be sure to check back in to see the results and tips from all the great bloggers who share!!!
**Update: click here to read the results from 11 bloggers who have already shared their monthly earnings and page views with us!**
I will make a 2nd post if people continue to fill out the form, but I felt that the response from 11 bloggers is a great start!
If you just can’t wait to start earning, you can check out my post where I share 3 ways that I’ve started to earn a bit of money through this blog, by clicking the image below.
Krista @ the happy housie says
Thanks for this idea Paula- I am considering whether to monetize my blog and am very interested in this info:)
Elisabeth says
Oh… fun! I’ve blogged off and on for a few years but have just finally gotten to the point where I want to take it to the next level, so to speak. With baby #8 coming in January, I really REALLY want to cut back the number of shifts I work at the hospital.
I will be keeping an eye on this series and I am amazed at what is out there that I had NO idea about!
(Oh, found this through the A Little R&R Linkup)
SusanD crochet addict uk says
Thanks for this!!! I am just expanding my blog and am learning all the time!
Just popped over from ducks n a row.
Sue
Corinna Ashley says
I understand not wanting to talk about it, but it really does help fellow bloggers get an idea of what expectations they should have.
I think the blurry area still is how they get started. It’s all vague advice when I’d just like to know the real things they did to gain success. Telling me to use social media doesn’t help, haha. If you’re looking for a new series after this one, maybe you could focus on that!
XO
Paula says
Well it is hard to give a cut and dry answer to that question, since every one goes about it differently ;) AND I don’t know what you are already doing. I’ve written about the first 3 ways I started monetizing my blog (it’s linked above), but I’m not sure if that is what you are asking for? How to get started blogging? or how to get started earning money blogging? Or how to GROW your blog? I’d love to help! Just let me know what you need! <3
Feel free to email me too!
Alison Bayne says
With googleads, I’ve just got one ad because I don’t want to put my readers off. Is there an optimum number of ads do you think? Do you recommend putting ads between posts? Currently mine is just in the sidebar.
Paula says
I can’t give very good advice here, because I have not experimented with putting ads between posts. I do have the max number of ads (3) on my page, and I like it that way. I felt torn at first because, I don’t want to annoy my readers, but then when I considered other blogs that I enjoy that use google ads, I realized I would not leave a blog over an add, unless it’s an obnoxious pop up one or something else hindering to the experience. I don’t usually mind looking at banner ads like those I’ve chosen for my site, so I decided to test them out and see how much $ they would make on my site. The earnings are woth it to me, and I haven’t had any complaints ;)
Courtney says
Thanks for sharing this type of information. It can be hard to find bloggers who are willing to share this type of information.
Dawn @ We Call It Junkin says
Thanks so much for this. I’ll be coming back and keeping an eye on the advice!
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home says
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
Great and informative post!!
I’m an old-school blogger with no ads on my page, but am considering blogging soon for an income.
I appreciate all the input from bloggers.
Thanks!
Have a great week,
Suzanne
Ginger says
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Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com
Kristin @ Everyday Organizing says
This is such great advice and really helpful to see the “reality” of making money on a blog. Thank you for sharing this!
Lois says
A question I have is how do you get higher views per month? I am really struggling with that!
Paula says
Great question, I wrote a really detailed post about that here if you want to check it out (WAY too much for a comment) ;)
http://bloggingontheside.com/double-your-page-views/
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Jari Ullah says
I have been earning $0.3 avg per day on my blog with infolinks since February :p Lolz
Actually I have changed the domain of my blog 3 times in this period and now the present domain is 2 months old so making such an amount with infolinks is such a bad deal at this moment :D