Are you spending hours scrolling through social media, admiring the lives of online creators and wondering how they do it? You’re not alone! Many aspire to the flexibility and financial freedom that comes with making money online, but figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming.
For a long time, I was in the same boat. The idea of earning a full-time income as a blogger seemed like a distant dream. How could someone actually make a living writing online?
Today, I’m going to break down exactly how I generate over $10,000 each month through my blog and provide you with a clear roadmap to get started if you’re serious about making money blogging yourself. But first, let me share a bit of my journey into the world of blogging.
My story begins shortly after my marriage. We were financially strapped but full of ambition for a better future. I was in nursing school, a path I increasingly disliked, feeling trapped by the debt I’d accumulated. One particularly tough day, it hit me: even after graduating, I wouldn’t enjoy my career. I was tired of living for weekends and desperately wanted a life where I didn’t dread going to work.
I craved control over my time, envisioning a work-from-home career that would allow me to be present for my future family and enjoy a more balanced life. This led me to explore online income opportunities. I dove into Pinterest and Google, searching for ways to make money from home to achieve our goals: travel, debt reduction, a house, and savings for a family. I tried everything suggested: Etsy print-on-demand, UGC creation, virtual assistant work…
Honestly, after months of effort across all these ventures, I had barely made $9. While any extra income is welcome, this wasn’t going to fuel our dreams of working from home and achieving financial freedom.
Discovering the Power of Blogging
(Sound familiar?) Then, much like you might be doing right now, I stumbled upon a blog post on Pinterest titled something like “How I Make $10,000+ per Month.” Intrigued, I clicked and started reading.
I was instantly inspired. That very night, I discussed starting a blog with my husband. He was supportive, suggesting I give it a try if I believed I could recoup the initial investment.
So, I launched my blog. The immediate reality check was stark: no instant income materialized. I quickly realized that those inspiring blog posts, while motivational, lacked practical guidance. They boasted about earnings from affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, and ads, but skipped the crucial “how-to” details: blog setup, affiliate program access, and securing sponsorships.
These posts were designed for clicks, capitalizing on the universal desire to learn how to make substantial income online.
This realization led to a personal commitment: if I ever truly cracked the code to making money blogging, I would genuinely teach others, sharing the practical steps I wish I’d had from the start.
My initial weeks were confusing. I felt lost, unsure of how to navigate the blogging world. Then, after three weeks of intense daily research and note-taking, something clicked. I made $60, then $100, and by the end of my first month, I had earned $300.
Seven months into my blogging journey, my savings had grown enough to allow me to quit my nursing job and pursue blogging full-time.
Now, several years later, my blog has generated six figures in 2024 alone.
It’s time to fulfill that promise to myself and share actionable insights for those who are serious about starting their own money-making blogs.
My Proven Strategies to Make $10,000+ Per Month Blogging
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Now, let’s dive into the core strategies I use to consistently earn $10,000+ per month blogging.
1. Start with Realistic and Achievable Goals
When I first launched my blog, I felt completely overwhelmed. While dreaming about financial freedom was easy, I lacked specific, actionable goals. I quickly realized the importance of setting smaller, more attainable targets, even when unsure of the exact path forward.
I sat down and outlined initial, manageable goals for my first month:
My First Month Blogging Goals:
- Earn: $250
- My initial thought was this could cover half our grocery bill, a nail appointment, or getting my hair done.
- Publish: 5 Blog Posts.
- Monetize: At least 3 blog posts.
- Promote: Share all 5 blog posts on Pinterest to drive initial traffic.
- Engage: Join 3 relevant Facebook Groups and share my blog posts within those communities.
Remarkably, I achieved every single one of these initial goals. This early success was incredibly motivating and propelled me to keep going, especially as I saw myself getting closer to each target.
My Goals Have Evolved Significantly:
- Earn: $10,000 per month
- Currently, we are saving for fertility treatments, a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) contract, and a new car (ideally a Cadillac Escalade).
- Content Creation: Publish at least one monetized blog post weekly.
- Pinterest Strategy: Schedule 25+ pins per week using Tailwind (once a week for efficient scheduling).
- Email Marketing: Write and send one weekly email newsletter to my subscriber list.
- Community Engagement: Maintain active participation in my Facebook Group weekly.
- Instagram Presence: Post regularly on Instagram Stories (primarily for community building and fun).
GOAL SETTING IS PARAMOUNT!
Consistently setting and working towards these goals has been crucial for engaging my audience, growing my online community, and, consequently, increasing my blog income.
Initially, setting precise income goals was challenging because I lacked benchmarks. Remember this when you’re starting out. Your goals will become more refined and accurate as you gain experience and understanding of the blogging landscape.
Connecting my income goals to tangible desires—like bringing a baby into our home through the financial stability of my blogging business—provides the ultimate motivation to work diligently each day.
Ready to Launch Your Own Money-Making Blog?
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