Chris Garrett from Performacing.com wrote 10 great and very realistic tips for all who would like to make a living out of blogging:
1. Don’t have any illusions about it being your sole income until you see evidence in your bank account;
2. Diversify, do not rely on one blog or one income stream;
3. Choose your niches carefully;
4. Experiment with formats, layout and article types;
5. Analyse your traffic and do more of what works;
6. Market yourself and your blog, write killer headlines, linkbait;
7. Network network network - a good portion of success comes from who you know;
8. Consider a paying gig as well as your own blogs;
9. Join a team or a network if you feel you haven’t got all necessary skills but can write;
10. Keep at it, the rewards take a while to arrive so it takes stamina.
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