Making money with a Blog

Hi!
Ok lets talk about making money with a blog for a moment.

If you try a google search on "money blogging" you will note that you get over 20 Million hits.
You will get very similar results if you search for "Making money with your Blog" etc, etc..

Why is there so much interest in this subject?!

My thought on the matter is that it is so popular because it has been hyped as a very easy way to make money on the internet. In certain respects that may be true, however my own experience shows me that though there is money to be made blogging, it requires a commitment of your time and certainly if you persevere you will be successful.

Another reason why there is so much interest in that keyword or keyword combo, is because of all the people trying to sell you a book on "How to make Money with your Blog". While some (very few) of those books / ebooks might turn out to be absolute dynamite and worth every penny, 98% are almost certainly junk and the information you might glean from them can most certainly be found for free somewhere on the net.

I have one strict rule when endeavoring to make money on the internet. DO NOT send Money to some stranger Promising to teach you How To Get Rich Quick.

Ok, back to the subject at hand, how do you make money with your blog?

The basic idea is this:
1. You create a blog about a subject you are passionate or knowledgeable about.
2. Monetize your blog with advertising.
3. Promote your blog.
4. Keep posting new entries so that your blog gains substance and depth.
5. Rake in the cash.

Its a solid enough plan. Some people are most certainly succeeding all the way through step 5.
I want to see if I can do it too. And that is what this blog is all about, my attempt to create a successful advertising system that earns residual revenue. Creating a profitable blog is just one part of my overall plan, but its an important part.

Cheers! Wealth Research