https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:02:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blogging#post-291558 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:07:59 +0000 looch 291558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're passionate about something, write about that. The main issue I see is that everyone and their grandmother has a blog these days, so it's hard to differentiate yourself. I really think you've got to focus on whatever the next big social media phenom is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blogging#post-291465 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:06:31 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 291465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my blog has taken a big hit since I started blogging here :( I need to start up a proper schedule again. I don't make money off it directly, but it's part of my self promotion for my freelance illustration. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blogging#post-291420 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:50:24 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 291420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its so hard now... everyone thinks they can make money blogging. Which isn't the case. It's hard work, and you have to be willing to invest yourself (time wise) , design wise (design is an important factor now because of pinterest) </p> <p>I make about 25$ a month on my blog. It's not much but I haven't been very active lately. It pays for my hosting/domain which is good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blogging#post-291406 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:27:27 +0000 Springtime 291406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to blog, and really want to start again, but feel like I would have no readers lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blogging#post-291114 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:51:26 +0000 wheres_c 291114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: Problogger.com is a great place to start for some tips. The best way to start, is to just blog about a specific topic that you're passionate about and go from there.<br /> Once you have a decent readership, you can start making money through advertising, link sales, affiliate sales, and even through E-book sales.</p> <p>Google adsense and Amazon Affiliates are a good place to start. You're probably not going to get rich quick, but it's a good way of supplementing your income. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blogging#post-290943 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:37:53 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 290943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The biggest suggestion I have for increasing traffic is to find a community with a blogroll for a specific topic. For example, I joined Mel's list of infertility blogs which is huge, participated in some of the monthly topics and it really increased my readership. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blogging#post-290914 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:13:13 +0000 T.H.O.U. 290914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think there is also a big difference as a full time blogger and someone who just wants to blog to make a bit of extra side cash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blogging#post-290909 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:07:52 +0000 Foodnerd81 290909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: That's exactly who I was thinking of when I read this question.<br /> I've read a few different blog FAQ type things, and the one thing they all say is... don't start blogging for the money. It takes so long to get to a point that you would actually generate any money that your hourly pay would be pennies. If you got into it because you really enjoy it, and a few years down the line, it happens to make a little bit of money, awesome, but you'll be disappointed if you go in thinking it will happen quickly. </p> <p>All that from someone who can't even work Wordpress, though. I'm a reader of blogs, not a writer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blogging#post-290875 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:45:10 +0000 T.H.O.U. 290875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with some of the above comments. I think Young House Love has done a few great posts about how they blog professionally and how they got to where they are now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blogging#post-290866 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:39:07 +0000 mrbee 290866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's hard work!!</p> <p>I see a lot of people try to become the next "Martha Stewart" and blog about their lives/lifestyle (which can cover a lot of ground). But unless you're a fashion blogger, that's a tough road. The most successful bloggers tend to write very focused blogs on specific topics.</p> <p>I don't think Martha Stewart could become Martha Stewart these days! The world is a different place... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blogging#post-290852 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:30:41 +0000 Mrs. Pen 290852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a blog and want to get into blogging consistently and perhaps even strive toward blogging as a "profession".</p> <p>Does anyone else keep a blog with a high traffic volume? How do you generate volume, encourage comments?</p> <p>I really love blogging but have been discouraged feeling it's a waste of time. But I do know it takes time. </p> <p>Any tips or ideas would be great! </p>