ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six–Figure Income

Make blogging your business and love what you do!

You really CAN make a living as a blogger if you′re willing to commit the time and effort, and if you follow the advice in this book. Written by two leading authorities on creating and monetizing blogs, ProBlogger lays out the steps you need to follow to create a revenue–generating blog. Complete with exercises to help you put the advice into practice, this book offers a realistic, approachable look at what it really takes to turn blogging into a successful career.

With this practical guide, you can

Understand both direct and indirect earning methods Develop a successful earning strategy Write content that attracts and holds visitors Learn to market and promote your blogs Engage followers via Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn Study the secrets of more than a half–dozen successful blogs

Introduction xxi

1 Blogging for Money 1

2 Niche Blogging 23

3 Setting Up Your Blog 43

4 Blog Writing 73

5 Blog Income and Earning Strategies 99

6 Buying and Selling Blogs 125

7 Blog Promotion and Marketing 151

8 Build a Sticky Blog Community 177

9 Social Media and Your Blog 205

10 Secrets of Successful Blogs 223

11 Creating Something Worthwhile 241

12 Taking Your Blog to the Next Level: A Case Study 251

13 Going Beyond Your Blog 269

Index 295

Darren Rowse is the guy behind ProBlogger.net, a leading online information source for professional bloggers. He writes for various blogs and edits the popular Digital Photography School site (digital–photography–school.com).

Chris Garrett is a writer, online business consultant, teacher, coach, new media industry commentator, and of course, professional blogger. He shares blogging advice at chrisg.com and contributes to numerous blogs.