How to Make Money Blogging

There are two major types of business models that entrepreneurs use to make money blogging. The first and most common way to turn a blog into a profit making machine is to sell advertising to different companies and brands who want to reach that blog's readers. The second kind of money making blog is one that helps a single brand improve its image by creating positive associations between the blog and the product in the mind of consumers. Both kinds of blogs can make a lot of money, especially if the creator has a keen mind for marketing.

If you are blogging with the goal of selling advertising, there are two basic ways that you can go about recruiting sponsors who want to put ads on your site; you can let someone else do all of the legwork, or you can do the work yourself and keep all of the revenue. Within the first group, many people make money blogging by using Google AdSense (To learn more about AdSense, be sure to check out my free eBook on right sidebar of the home page). The advantages of this program are numerous, as it requires very little effort on the part of the blogger or webmaster to begin raking in profits. However, most people discover that they make less money through this method than they had hoped that their blog would earn.

Selling advertising directly to companies who want to put banner ads or sponsored links on your blog can take quite a bit of time, but it is often fairly lucrative. If you have a lot of contacts in industries that are related to the topic of your blog, you may want to try to go this route. People who have a strong background in sales and are experienced at pitching proposals can make quite a bit of money by renting blog space to interested companies. The most serious problem with this model is that you often have to build quite a sizable readership before you can attract advertisers, which can mean that you have to do several months of work before you start to make money blogging. 

Freelance Writing Can Help You Make Some Extra Cash

Welcome fellow Rich Student! My name is Adam Bryan and I am currently a college student finding and experimenting new ways to make some extra cash all in the convenience of my own dorm room. Join me on this journey as well explore new ways to put a lot more extra money in your pockets.

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Now you see, I understand that making money in college can sometimes be quite stressful. With all the homework, clubs, and commitments that fill a student's life, it sometimes can be difficult to make some money. Well here is one great option that could benefit the writer in you.

Become a Freelance Writer

If you are a great writer and have a plethora of knowledge to share on specific topics, freelance writing can help you make some extra money.  As a freelance writer, you go on websites such as Freelanced.com and Elanced to find writing assignments. You would then apply for the assignment and if you get it, you can get paid once you finish your assignment. I have seen assignment pay ranges anywhere from $5 to $1000. It just depends on your skills, time, and willingness to do it. This is a great option for those who enjoy writing and have a few extra minutes to write a few blog posts. Trust me, spending 15 minutes working on a freelance writing assignment is a lot more beneficial than using that time on Facebook. Give it a try and you will truly know if it's right for you or not.