October Online Earnings 2014

11/3/2014

October sure was a fun month for me! My family and I celebrated my oldest daughter's birthday in Savannah, GA, and I did my first ever in person interview of Miguel Dakota, a finalist from the show America's Got Talent!

I'm happy that I was able to face my fears and start doing interviews for my Product Review Mom blog. I knew the day would come when I needed to start but I didn't know it would happen so soon. America's Got Talent PR company contacted me to see if I would like to do an interview of Miguel since their tour stop would be in Atlanta. I was hesitant at first but then I thought this is on my bucket list so why not get it done and learn how conducting interviews works.

I think I did a pretty good job considering it was my first time. But next time I'll need to use a voice recorder to make things easier so I don't have to email the PR person the questions I have asked him during the in-person interview.

Anywho...here are my totals for October:

1. Private Clients- $242.45

2. Squidoo- $13.09

3. MaxBounty- $509.40

4. Escalate Network- $976.87

5. ROI Rocket- $1444.20

6. Panthera Network- $4931.80

Grand Total- $8117.81

My income is pretty much the same as last month and I'm not complaining at all, I'm very thankful of it. I gave myself the goal of making at least $5000 a month so I'm very happy to be making more.

Last month I started my holiday gift guide which seems to be off to a good start, I'm getting a lot of clicks but no buys yet. Fingers crossed that I'll start making sales soon. I went the route of pretty much doing only affiliate links for my gift guide because I didn't feel like hunting down sponsors. I'll have paid sponsors here and there but I'm putting all my effort with affiliate marketing because that could bring me income that is consistent then a one time payment deal.

This month I'll be attending several different events! I'll be heading down to Florida for a conference and I booked two press trips that I'll be going to while I'm out there, you got to wait and see what it is. But if you don't want to wait then make sure to follow my adventures on Instagram.

Before I go, how do you feel when bloggers reveal their income each month? Do you think it should be kept to themselves or do you enjoy reading their monthly totals? The reason why I'm asking is because the topic came up last month in a group I'm in. The reason why I started revealing my totals so I could go back to see how much I've grown from blogging and show others that it is possible to make money from it. I see way too much negativity of people complaining they are not making money from their blog but some don't put in the time and effort to make their blog successful. Success with anything doesn't happen overnight, you have to work hard at it.

I hope you all had a great month of earnings in October and cheers to November!

Happy Earnings!

-Louida

27 Comments

Victoria link

11/3/2014 02:57:01 am

Hey Lou,

Your months have been going well. I am sure November will bring even more success. You live in a great area to have a lot of opportunities I cannot wait to read about them this month. Regarding the income reveals, I actually enjoy reading about others successes because it shows avenues that I need to try and it gives me hope that my online income can continue to grow.

Louida link

11/3/2014 08:23:41 am

Thanks so much Victoria! You have played a huge part of my success with your writer's services. I don't know where I would be if I didn't have the extra help. My blog keeps growing and the opportunities are coming in and that is making my schedule busier and busier.

You truly are a godsend girl!

Alisha link

11/3/2014 03:02:43 am

Lou I am so happy for all your success with your blog and you did this AND work a FT job! I take off my hat to you and I appreciate you being transparent and showing us how to make this all work. And I love that their are no gimmicks with you and you are just REAL! My goals are to also start making more money with my blog and I thank you again for showing me how to make that come to life. Continued success to you and I can't wait to share with you and others when my blog starts to bring in more income as well! <3

11/3/2014 08:28:19 am

You are so welcome girl!

I remember back in the days when blogging wasn't as popular I would ask the guru's for help and they would not help me at all unless I paid all this money to them. I was like "the hell with that" and kept it moving and used good ol' Google to find answers and also I did receive help with Squidoo's Writer Boot Camp.

I told myself I would not be like those idiots that don't want to help others and I want people to be able to succeed as well, there is enough success for everyone!

Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club link

11/3/2014 05:41:02 am

Louida thanks for being an inspiration again this month! I enjoy reading the reports and the analysis that goes behind the numbers because that is where the real gem is. You continue to inspire me and I am very happy for you and your success. You are doing it!

11/3/2014 08:30:41 am

Thank you so much Diatta, that truly means a lot to me! Also thank you for always joining in my #ProductReviewParty! You always go above and beyond and I really appreciate that!

Bonita link

11/3/2014 08:24:29 am

I enjoy reading income reports as long as it's spelled out exactly how the income was earned. It's both encouraging and challenging to see what other bloggers and writers are making.

11/3/2014 08:33:57 am

Thanks Bonita for your input. I like it when people spell out exactly how they're earning their income too.

I mainly earn from affiliate marketing. I became the authority of my niche which is product reviews so my posts ranks high in searches which gives me good traffic. Also, I have a lot of reshares that helps brings me traffic as well.

Trini link

11/4/2014 01:50:18 am

Hey Lou!! I'm super proud of you! You've been doing great! You know we have stuck together since day on on Cashcrate girl lol. I'm so happy to see you still earning. I'm trying to get back into blogging also but it's so difficult after you have left for a while. I feel so lost and everything on the Internet is different it seems in the MMO world lol but hopefully I can find the time to get back into it soon. Keep up the good work!!

11/4/2014 02:05:21 am

TRINI!!!!! Yep girl I remember when we met during our Cashcrate days! You are my first bloggy buddy back in 2008. Wow I can't believe it has been that long! I still earn every other month with Cashcrate but I never go on that site anymore, I earn from referrals.

I know you had to take a break due to school but you should really get back into it, maybe become a lifestyle blogger so you can blog about anything. If you need help girl contact me!

11/5/2014 02:52:58 pm

Yup!!! Time sure does fly girl but I'm so happy to see my fellow buddies making it big :) super proud of you and your success is inspiring! I might take you up on that offer soon in regards to some help... But first I might need to switch jobs. Girl I don't get home til around 9 each night :(

11/6/2014 04:29:10 am

I'm still working my full time job. My job allows me to be on the internet all day so I take that time to blog and research, also I try to blog in the evenings on the weekends. Now with my schedule being so busy I use a writer's service to hire freelance writers and have a virtual assistant.

Yes contact me if you need any help!

Allie link

11/4/2014 01:26:28 pm

Hi Lou!

Impressive income!! I am so happy for you and I know you work very hard for you and your family. I love seeing your pics on Instagram. Keep it all coming!

~Allie

11/5/2014 04:14:28 am

Thanks so much Allie! It took a lot of years of hard work but I'm happy that it all paid off!

Thanks for following my family and I!

Erica

11/4/2014 07:26:06 pm

Thank you so much for this. So many times people say they 'make money blogging' and I don't know if it's coffee money, car note money or mortgage money. :) As a single Mom I really wanted to know the cold hard facts and seeing is believing.

11/5/2014 04:16:47 am

Hey Erica,

I see this a lot too and a lot of bloggers don't even reveal what they truly make. They give people these hype dreams that you can make all this money blogging but don't tell the truth of all the hard work that is involved.

Cassie

11/7/2014 03:37:56 am

Keep up the good work!

I only just discovered your blog and the reason I'll be sticking around is that you do reveal your totals. I've closed so many tabs of blogs that are vague and won't give details because it's just not helpful to me.

11/7/2014 07:25:03 am

Hey Cassie,

Thanks for sticking around! I don't know why bloggers are afraid to reveal what they earn if they're talking about making money with blogging. I really question their integrity and they may just trying to find ways to make money off of their readers.

With this blog, I discuss about my blog totals each month and give people an idea of what I do blogging each month and what my goals are. My money mainly comes from affiliate programs meaning links I add on my posts and when some clicks and signs up I earn a commission. I only promote companies that I use and would benefit my readers.

Sonya link

11/12/2014 09:52:38 am

I love it that you share your income and also share how you make it. I'm hoping that I will be able to make an income once I grow my blogging numbers.

11/13/2014 07:16:46 am

Hey Sonya,

You actually can be making money now if you would sign up with a affiliate company that has coupons on it. Escalate Network would be a good one to join since you talk about sales and coupons on your blog.

Lauren

11/13/2014 02:07:15 am

That is awesome!!!! This is the first time I have come across your blog, and I'm in love!!! You are such an inspiration to me! I have been needing to find something legitimate I can do from home besides my etsy shop! I have six children, so more income would be great and much needed! I clicked on the links where you have what you made beside each, but it looks like you need an actual blog for those. Is this the case? What do you recommend me trying out since I'm just starting but really could use some money at a pretty decent time frame lol!! Thanks so much!

11/13/2014 07:22:01 am

Hello Lauren,

Thanks!!! Yes you will need a blog to join the affiliate programs I use. Also, I didn't make this income overnight it took me years of writing and learning.

If you enjoy writing find a niche you like and also include your Esty store on your blog. Start joining helpful blogging communities, learn SEO so your post will rank high on search engines, build a following, have a social media accounts dedicated to your blog, network, network, network!

See...I told you it is a lot of work!

11/16/2014 01:45:52 pm

Thanks for that information! I've started signing up with the surveys sites you've listed and completed several surveys already. Maybe I'll get into the writing stuff later ha! I do like to write, so who knows. Thanks again!

11/16/2014 03:47:30 pm

You're welcome Lauren! That is what I did before I started blogging and that was filling out surveys for extra money. It really does help out a lot and I used the money I earn to get my blog started.

Eric Smith link

11/20/2014 10:58:44 am

I think it is necessary to post your earnings. I want to thank you personally for sharing. I would hope that you continue to inspire as you move through your blogging career. Blogging is still new and foreign to some and its going to take sometime for some to catch up with it however, as you continue you could provide and use your lessons as a blueprint. So why not post your earnings?

11/23/2014 05:48:09 am

Thanks so much Eric!

Prince Fund link

7/10/2022 10:17:17 am

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