Blogging for $200 - $75,000 per Year!
Posted: Sunday, May 17, 2009
by Bruce Horst
WryteStuff
Do you want to earn a living by blogging? So do a lot of other people!
As a guy who makes his living by helping writers and bloggers, I'm always looking for information about this sector of society.
Recently I came across an article from the Wall Street Journal ( http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124026415808636575.html ) which reported that the blogging industry has grown dramatically, to the point where nearly 1% of Americans are blogging for some type of income.
As much as I'd like to believe it, I would dispute those numbersand apparently I'm not the only one. Shortly after this article appeared in the Wall Street Journal, a rebuttal of sorts was reported on the popular tech-savvy "directory of wonderful things" site boingboing.net. In this rebuttal, Xeni Jardin points out Clay Shirky's research into the topic of "Blogging for Dollars" where Clay calculates the median income of bloggers as $200 per year. ( http://www.boingboing.net/2009/04/30/clay-shirky-debunks.html )
Both articles are an interesting read, but the question is: which end of the scale do you fall on? Are you earning $75,000 per year with your writing, or is it closer to $200 per year?
SearchWarp is now offering several ways to earn money from writing, but we want to be realistic in our claims. Our average writer who is using Kontera Content Links to earn money from their articles on SearchWarp is earning a bit over $200 per year. In addition to this, we have some new options to announce.
SearchWarp has now established a network of WordSlinga web sites, which are kind of like mini-SearchWarp type sites. These web sites cover niches which are more focused, ranging from conservative and progressive current events commentary, to celebrity gossip and Bible study. We also have a site for pet stories and a site for Generation X to present their views, AND we're adding new sites frequently.
Each of these web sites offers ad sharing. This means that we allow the writers to put their ads on their articles, allowing the writers to keep 100% of the ad revenue that their ads generate. In addition to this, we are adding "site managers" to help us maintain these web sites. A site manager is responsible for promoting the web site, finding new writers, and assisting new writers improve their writing skills. Site managers also get to put their ads on the site where the writers have not put ads!
To view a list of the WordSlinga web sites, go here. If you would like to write for any of these sites, you can easily log in with the email address and password that you use to log in to SearchWarp. If you are interested in becoming a site manager for one of the WordSlinga sites or even a site with a niche not listed on WordSlingas.com, let us know and so we can consider it.
Above all else, keep up the great writing and let us know how else we can serve you!
Bruce Horst
SearchWarp.com
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More commentsGreat information. I'm excited to try wordslinga.
Bruce, I also hope to contribute a part of what I can do ( money is good ) let's see how things go. Great creation and encouragement for everyone!Hilda.
lots of interesting information. I do believe I fall into the lowest end if I ever wanted to make any dollars with blogging.."Tread the Earth Lightly"" and let your days be filled with... Peace, light and love,Arlene Wright-Correll
Hi Bruce.Thank you so much for writing this very informative article. I enjoyed this article very much. Thank you for the encouragement.Belatedly, I would like to thank you for joining my fan club. I am humbled by your kindness. Searchwarp has given me the opportunity to improve and grow in my writing.Sincerely,Nenita
Hey Hey!!!Sounds like you are on to something fantastic here, Bruce. I would like to be part of this. I've registered at WordSlingas and am looking forward to learning more.Best Wishes,Mark Parsec
Hi Bruce, thanks for this great information and all the opportunities you are making available to us warpies :-) Many blessings to you, Jean, and the boys! T
Oops, put my comment in the wrong place. had to come back for my two points in the reader's club :-)
Thanks for the information Bruce! I'll be sure to check out the new sites.
excellent info
As a newbie to SearchWarp, I found this to be a very informative article. Thanks for providing new insight into the blogosphere!
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