How I Make Money Online With a Blog (A Case Study Of Sproutmentor.com)
Hi there,
My name is Hildah Mwende, a blogger and copywriter.
I am the owner and founder of this blog you are reading right now, Sproutmentor.com.
I also have some niche sites like this one-TheRugsGal.Com, where I write content on rugs.
I will talk about niche sites on another day and post. Today, we focus on how I make money blogging on Sproutmentor.com.
When did I start Sproutmentor.com?
I started this blog in March 2018.
That was after I lost my official 9-5-day job.
When did I start making money on Sproutmentor.com?
In February 2019.
Yes, I made less than $100 the whole of 2018 on this blog.
That was because I was making these costly blogging mistakes.
It took me a whole year to get it right!
Don’t be discouraged because I have this guide to show you how to do it the right way.
When you do it the right way, I guarantee you shall be making more than $1000 by your 6th blogging month.
How do I make money on Sproutmentor.com?
Firstly, I make money through affiliate marketing.
Secondly, I make extra cash through advertisements published by Mediavine.com.
Thirdly, I make money by selling digital products.
For example, I have written these two eBooks on SEO and Pinterest Marketing.
Finally, I make money through sponsored content where brands pay me to review their products or allow them to write guest posts.
What are Sproutmentor.com traffic sources?
I get traffic to this blog in two main ways;
One is organic traffic from search engines. This is the result of doing proper Search Engine Optimization (SEO) on this blog!
Two, I get traffic from Pinterest, which is also a source of free traffic. Get more tips here.
Apart from the two main ways above I also get traffic from;
Where do I recommend you get started in blogging?
I would you start by reading this step-by-step guide on how to start a money-making blog the right way!
If you have a blog and you want more personalized help or tips, email me at [email protected].
Tools & Resources I Use In SproutMentor.Com
#1 DIVI THEME
This is the WordPress theme I use on Sproutmentor.com, with a combination of the FreeSpirit child theme.
Visit this Screenshot Evidence for proof that I use the Divi Theme!
#2 BIGSCOOTS
This is the web-hosting company where Sproutmentor.com is hosted.
Check out this screenshot for proof.
Their Managed WordPress packages are the top recommended for bloggers getting more than 100,000 page-views monthly.
#4 BUILDERALL
I use this too to create landing pages and sales funnels for the affiliate marketing or CPA marketing which I promote.
See a screenshot of my Buiderall account.
#3 IMARK INTERACTIVE
When I need any WordPress technical assistance iMark Interactive is the company I use.
Grayson Bell, the founder is highly recommended by bloggers.
I have hired them for speed optimizations tasks and other technical jobs.
Check out this screenshot for proof that this is a company I use!
#4 SENDOWL
This is the platform I use to sell my digital products like books and courses.
I cannot list all the tools and resources I use one this blog here because they are many!
Click on the image below to get the whole list!
Hi, hilda, I want to register on star click with your link, but I can’t find it.