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Curious about how much money bloggers actually make? There's more than one way to earn income online, & the sky's the limit! Don’t miss this post, in which 13 bloggers share their income reports and some tips on how you can make money with your blog, too! #bloggerincomereports #blogging #makemoneyblogging #eliteblogacademy #earnincomeonline

How Much Money Do Bloggers Make? June EBA Student Income Report Round Up

One of the top concerns we hear from the bloggers in our community on a regular basis is that the opportunities for building a sustainable blogging business might be fading. And while blogging is certainly not (and never was) some “get rich quick scheme,” it continues to be a lucrative business model. In fact, if anything, the earning potential is actually growing. And that is exactly why we like to continue sharing these income reports from actual bloggers. Sure the numbers are inspiring and it is fun to see the earning potential from your blog. But we want you to see not only the dollar signs, we want you to see the HOW. It is so easy to get caught up in comparing ourselves toRead More

Have you thought about launching a product but afraid that it will totally bomb? The truth is that some of the most valuable lessons we’ll get in our businesses come directly from our failures. Don't miss these 6 biggest reasons that product launches flop — and how you can avoid them! #productlaunching #internetmarketing #internetselling #blogging #eliteblogacademy

Why Product Launches Fall Flat

Let’s face it–failure is never fun to think about. And when it comes to blogging or running an online business, most of us are constantly keeping score. Have a post go viral? It’s a win. Get those page views up? Another win. Secure a sponsorship, get invited to a guest post on a popular site, or get a mention in the media? Win, win, win. Launch a successful product? Huge win. But what happens when we lose? What if our product doesn’t do as well as we’d hoped — or, worst-case scenario, crashes and burns? Believe it or not, we still win. The truth is that some of the most valuable lessons we’ll get in our businesses come directly from our “failures”. Those lessons we learn and theRead More

How Much Money Do Bloggers Make? A Roundup of EBA Student Income Reports

Here at Elite Blog Academy, one of the things we love most about blogging is that there is not just ONE way to earn a living online. And there is no better way to understand that truth firsthand, then by looking at the income reports of bloggers who choose to share that information. We know that these income reports can be incredibly motivating and encouraging, as well as a fantastic source of instruction. Because while we all love to see the potential for income, what I really am fascinated by is the “how.” In the “real world,” we know that everyone can’t be good at EVERYTHING, and that is completely okay. The same rings true in the blogging world. I find it incredibly inspiring toRead More

Ready to start treating your blog as business and begin working with brands? Having a media kit will be super important and may seem overwhelming, but in this post we are teaching you how to create a media kit in 3 easy steps! #eliteblogacademy #bloggingtips #makemoneyblogging #makemoneyfromhome

How To Create a Media Kit in 3 Steps

One of the main goals of many bloggers is to eventually make a part-time or full-time income from their work, and right now you can make money blogging in every genre and niche. The secret is this: What you think of as common knowledge may not be so for someone else. Sharing expertise and knowledge to serve others is one of the greatest parts of being a blogger. However, with all of the content creation and technical upkeep of blogging, it can be difficult to have the time and energy for advertising, marketing, emails, and social media presence. These all fight for our time and attention each day, and it can be tough to know when to do things yourself and when to hireRead More

Repurpose Your Blog Content Like a Boss

Have you ever felt like repurposing content was kind of like…cheating? As new bloggers, we have this idea that everything we post needs to be 100% original or it “doesn’t count.” We think people will call us for rehashing old ideas. We worry people are scrutinizing every word we write, scanning line by line to see if what we’re writing is something we’ve already written before (“Wait a minute… I’ve read this line before! This was in a blog post from three years ago! So unoriginal.”). But here’s the truth of the matter — no one (and I mean no one) is paying that much attention. I promise. Isn’t that liberating? And even if they were paying attention that closely, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with repurposing content! Think about itRead More

Stop Focusing On Selling And Do This Instead

Humor me for just a sec, and take a minute to picture the following scenario. Let’s say enrollment for Elite Blog Academy has opened, and you are a potential EBA student looking at two different sales pages for our course. The first sales page has listed in painstaking detail all the basic features of what’s included in EBA: “EBA has 12 units, 12 Q+A sessions, 36 assignments in your workbook, 20+ hours of content, 500 pages of workbook notes and templates, and weekly emails to keep you motivated. This course was shot on an HD camera and is hosted on a secure server….” And so on. The other sales page mentions most of those details too, but in the course of focusing on where youRead More

How to Overcome Your Fear Of Selling

In my experience, if there’s one thing bloggers are most afraid of, it’s selling. I can totally relate! Selling is hard. And it can be scary! There are so many fears that come along with sales. There’s the fear that if we start selling on our blog, all of a sudden we will transform into a pushy, slimy used-car salesman. Or the fear that asking our readers to buy something from us will cause a full-on revolt. Or the fear that what we’re selling isn’t good enough, or the fear that we’re not good enough to sell it. And if we buy into all of those fears, then yes — sales is terrifying. Those limiting thoughts and beliefs will play over and over in a loop inRead More

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EBA Success Stories: Jennifer Maker

I’m always very proud of the EBA community. They are truly a joy to watch grow, and I know that their stories will encourage you. That’s why we’re beginning a new feature here at EBA — success stories from our members. I know you’ll be just as encouraged and inspired to pursue your blogging by reading their stories as we are. Jennifer is the perfect person to kick us off. EBA Spotlight: Jennifer Maker Jennifer is the founder of JenniferMaker.com, where she shares DIY home decor and craft projects. In less than a year, she has made incredible progress from startup blog to full-fledged business. Jennifer started by selling books, but she really found her passion when she launched her course, Cut Above SVG Design Course:Read More

Does Your Blog Need a Budget?

Here at Elite Blog Academy, we are focused on helping bloggers eliminate overwhelm and create successful, profitable, and sustainable online businesses. And I truly believe that there’s no better time than now to be in the business of blogging. We live in the land of opportunity. People start their own businesses every day – and that’s amazing! But the sad truth is that most of those businesses fail. In fact, half of all businesses fail within their first five years. And within 10 years, 75% of businesses will have shut their doors. Not exactly promising statistics! But those statistics don’t apply to bloggers. Blogging turns the traditional business model on its head, and we have the unique opportunity to succeed in much greater numbers — andRead More

From Blog to Product Launch

Whether you just started out in the blogosphere or you’ve been blogging for a while, at some point, you’ve probably thought about launching a product. But if you’re like most people, you may have thought, “Me? Launch a product?! That seems impossible!” And I totally get it. I felt the exact same way before I launched my first product. I struggled with not feeling ready, not feeling like my blog was ready, and worrying that my product would launch to crickets… and zero sales. But here’s the thing: there’s no “magic time” to launch a product. And if we wait around for that “magic time” to roll around — then when will we feel 100% prepared and ready? Well, let’s just say we’ll be waitingRead More