How to Write Better How to Make Money Blogging
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Oct 11, 2023 A bestselling author breaks down five concrete revenue streams bloggers use, from selling books and documentaries to paid speaking and large tours. The conversation also covers audience-funded production through contributions and monetizing with online courses. Practical starting advice and a free step-by-step blog startup guide are highlighted.
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Prioritize Products Over Ads For Sustainable Revenue
- Build an audience first and monetize with your own creations rather than cluttering the blog with ads.
- The Minimalists turned readership into bestselling books and Netflix documentaries by offering products to an engaged audience.
Use Audience Support To Avoid Advertising
- Fund creative work through audience contributions instead of accepting ads.
- The Minimalists fully fund their podcast via thousands of Patreon supporters to pay staff and production costs without ads.
Speaking Gigs Scaled With Blog Demand
- Growing a blog led to paid speaking gigs that increased in value over time.
- The Minimalists progressed from charging a few hundred dollars to speaking at Harvard, Apple, Google, and more as demand rose.