Blogging Isn't For Everyone

It's very easy to start a blog or a website. Blogs have become the new nickname for the word opinion. They are easily formed, but no one really knows how to deliver it well. Everyone wants to blog, and there's nothing wrong with that, however, it's another story to actually like blogging and become successful at it. The path to success with blogging is a very challenging one, however, nothing is more rewarding than being able to write about the things you love to do and have lots of people around the world read it. I am a firm believer that passion is what drives a person to not only be good at what they do, but to work hard at it. It is the ultimate ingredient needed for success. Far often too many people believe that they can start a blog today, be controversial, and then quit their day jobs tomorrow. It's wrong to look at blogging as a solution to your financial problems. Not only is this the wrong kind of attitude to have, it is also not the right path for everybody. I cannot tell you the number of people who have contacted me asking for assistance in designing or setting up their blogs and websites, only for me to check in on them six months later and see that they're blogs are sitting idle.

To be successful at blogging you should at least possess a passion for writing. One of the most common mistakes that bloggers make is pretending to be something that they are not. They go above and beyond to quickly research specific topics and them give themselves a crash course on the niche so that they can fool their readers into believing that they have knowledge or expertise in a particular field. They pretend to like it. There are other people who blog because they see there are thousands of other people out there blogging about 'something' so they feel that they should be blogging about 'something' too. There is nothing wrong with doing either of those things, however, it's important to understand that in using these two methods as your biggest motivators for blogging, you increase the chances for your blog to fail. The idea that blogging is the best solution for everyone who wants to earn extra money is a myth. Period.

People log onto the internet to seek information, old and new. They seek solutions to their problems and they seek information that they can trust in and value. Your blog site should be one that your readers should feel can be relied upon. Your content and the personality behind the blog (you) says everything. Believe it or not, readers can sense uncertainty and if you really have any clue of what you're talking about. They can tell if you actually believe in what you saying, and if the info being provided is correct. It will always read within the context of your content, not to mention the fact that any misinformation can easily be researched. This is why many blogs are much more successful than others.

As a blogger, it is important to understand that you must believe in the information and content you write about. It's even more important to love what you do and connect with your readers. This is what keeps your audience coming back to read more. This is what makes your blog successful. I don't want to name anybody outright, but there are a lot of blogs out there about entrepreneurship, working from home by blogging, writing about their favorite niche and etc. Some bloggers offer really good advice and some of it is even very well-written. But I think the danger is that some of these bloggers encourage people to go too far. You can always tell when a blogger is using a sales pitch type of approach, as most of them solicit information. Many unsuspecting readers looking for big pay day fall for the okie doke. The unfortunate thing that happens is that when they fail they have questions and want answers.

To imply that blogging is something that's easy to do, or totally doable for everybody is just simply untrue. The truth is, you need a specific type of personality, and you need to withstand a certain amount of risks. It's not one of those things that everyone should do - not even close.

The majority of the population is actually better off at sharing their expertise, work ethic and knowledge with the world through their chosen careers.

Several Quick Ways to Earn Cash Without Trying

There are many ways to earn extras cash for yourself without trying. There are many options named here on this blog, but for those who don't care to use the internet to cash in. There are plenty ways to earn cash offline without a large bank roll to start up.

1. Sell a Product - This is the easiest option of them all. Find something that people will be willing to buy and sell it. It can be candy, household items, antiques, handcrafts, wholesale goods, jewelry or etc. You can even hold a yard sale right outside your own garage.

2. Become a Consultant - If you have a professional talent, skill or expertise you can sell this service. It can be anything from interior design, painting, web design, household DIY's and even how to manage personal debt and finance. You can even set up small classes and charge a fee.

3. Clean Houses or Small Businesses - I cannot stress enough how easy it is to make money in the janitorial cleaning business. All you need is a mop, bucket, broom and proper cleaning products and you are well on your way. You can even offer to cut lawsn. Advertise your services in your local community newspaper or on craigslist or make up flyers to post up in and around your local neighborhood near small businesses.

4. Become a Hairstylist or Barber - If you are pretty decent with a curling iron or some clippers you can earn up to $100 or more per day styling hair for the elderly and children. Even if you have a fulltime job you can still earn passive income part-time as a stylist.

5. Pet Walker - All you need is the love of animals and a good reputation. Charge by the visit.

How to Create Niche Websites Using WordPress

If you specialize in a certain creative niche or expertise then why aren't you sharing it with the world? Your knowledge should never be unaccounted for, whether or not, you do it on the job or at home. There is a way to share your expertise or knowledge without the hassle, cost or time and that is through creating niche websites.

A niche is something that pertains to personal appeal. It could be a place, position or talent suitable just for oneself. What makes people interested in your niche all goes according to how it appeals to them. And the way to do that is by targeting that market and sharing your expertise (e.g. shopping, how to train your dog, food, clothes, pop culture) on whatever special niche pertains to you. This can be done with a website. Now I know that when you think of a website you're probably thinking to yourself, dear god I do not have time to do all of that, or I have no clue how to build a website. But I can show you step-by-step instructions on how this can be done using little to no cost to start-up and have your website built within one hour. The only thing that you will need to do is add the content(information) of your choice and share it. What's even better is that you can make money doing this. The great thing about this is that you will be making money doing something you love without feeling forced or pressured to keep up with anyone and it can be done in your spare time.

When people think about WordPress.org they think about a "blog" or blog site, but what it really is, is a Content Management System (CMS). It is a very simplistic way of creating websites without knowing anything about HTML or graphics. If you are knowledgeable and comfortable in HTML and would prefer to create your own website from scratch so to speak, then by all means - please feel free to do so. But in effort to save time and energy the majority of Content site owners/niche "bloggers" use WordPress as their platform. The end result is typically the same thing, but truth be told - with WordPress you save yourself 1/2 the time.

The first step is to brainstorm on your niche. These can be personal hobbies, things that you are interested in, things that you know others are interested in, health, pop culture etc.

The second step is purchasing a domain name. GoDaddy.com is the cheapest hands down. And there is always an online coupon to be found to give yourself a discount to make it even cheaper. Be sure when picking out your domain you add a keyword pertaining to your particular niche in the name. This will help not only with the appeal of your website but it will make it easier to be found in search engines.

The third step is to purchase your hosting. Hostgator.com is the best. It's not only affordable but also provides the WordPress platform to get you started. This includes themes, plug-ins, widgets and other start-up materials for newbies.

The success of your niche website isn't determined by its name or how fancy it looks - but how well you promote its demand, how popular your niche is and the content you write on it to keep it going.

If you specialize in a certain creative niche or expertise then why aren't you sharing it with the world? Your knowledge should never be unaccounted for, whether or not, you do it on the job or at home. There is a way to share your expertise or knowledge without the hassle, cost or time and that is through creating niche websites.

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Sell Your Ebook Online

The internet has become the most powerful marketing tools in the world. And it has never been any easier for anyone to develop and sell their own products than right now today. Information is the number one best-selling product on the Internet. There are literally hundreds of Internet entrepreneurs quietly making a fortune simply by selling information through ebook.

The challenging part is finding the right sources. You're already online which means you're halfway there. The tips noted below will also help.

1. Join an Online Affiliate Company. Selling your ebook through an online affiliate is very easy, primarily because they do most of the advertising and other work for you. They will even bill your customers and send the payment directly to you. There are listing fees associated with selling your ebook through an online affiliate and those fees will vary. Some of the best online affiliate programs are Clickbank, Ebay and Amazon. All you have to do is set up an account.
2. Create a Website. Buy a domain name and hosting. Make sure that the domain name is relevant to your ebook's subject matter. While Paypal is the simplest form of online payment. You'll need to have the ability to accept credit cards payments as well. The best way to accept credit cards is to use an online merchant service.
3. Social Networking Sites. Facebook isn't just for updating stats with how awful your day was at work. You can market and promote your book online by creating a page for it through social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Friendster and etc. This will peek interests from potential prospects. You can collect names and email addresses and send weekly updates on other upcoming projects and even offer a free gift to go with the book.
   
   Remember the success of your ebook isn't determined by it's price - but how well you promote it's demand.