How To Start A Blog That Makes Money
I’m super excited to share my journey with you and show you how to start a blog that makes money. In 2021, I started a business that took off like crazy. I was getting viral video after viral video, and in my first year, I made $100k all organically. It was insane!
After I noticed there was a huge demand for my product, I decided to run ads to reach more people but quickly realized how expensive they were. Wanting to keep more of my earnings, I knew I had to try something different.
So, I decided to try Pinterest. I had already seen success with another blog I had been working on, I saw the potential and decided to give it a try with my skin care business. I started a blog on my Shopify store and the results were astounding, the sales started to come in. I was able to bring in consistent income without spending a dime, reaching thousands of people effortlessly.
I now use Pinterest as my #1 traffic and sales generator. I am also using this same winning Pinterest strategy with new blogs, achieving tremendous success quickly. This approach has brought me financial freedom and allowed me to support my family and pursue my passions.
Just last year, we hit over $700k in revenue, and we couldn’t have done it without Pinterest. Now, I’m using this same strategy on multiple other blogs, and I’ve seen success in such a short time. Today, I’m going to show you how you can start a blog on WordPress and on Shopify. Plus, I’ll answer the most common questions I get about blogging. Let’s get to it!
The 6 Steps To Starting A Blog That Makes Money
Why Should You Start Blogging?
Starting a blog can be a game-changer for your life, offering numerous benefits and unparalleled freedom. Here’s why you should consider diving into the blogging world:
- Financial Freedom: There’s no cap to the amount of money you can make. The harder you work, the more you earn.
- Be Your Own Boss: Enjoy the freedom of setting your own schedule and working on your terms.
- Unlimited Potential: With blogging, the sky’s the limit. Your income potential is only limited by your effort and creativity.
Blogging has transformed my life in so many incredible ways:
- Paid Off My Debts: Blogging income allowed me to clear all my debts and achieve financial stability.
- Supported My Family: I’ve been able to provide significant financial help to my family.
- Helped My Dad Build Apartments: My blogging income helped my dad build multiple apartment units in Mexico, which he is now getting ready to rent out.
- Frequent Vacations: I can go on multiple vacations a year, exploring new places and creating wonderful memories.
- Shopping Sprees: I’ve enjoyed countless shopping sprees without worrying about the cost.
- Paid Off My Car: I was able to pay off my car entirely, freeing myself from monthly payments.
- Started Other Ventures: Blogging has provided the capital to start other business ventures, expanding my entrepreneurial journey.
How To Set Up A Blog With Shopify
- Sign Up for Shopify: Go to Shopify and sign up for a free trial. Enter your email address, create a password, and follow the prompts to set up your store.
- Choose a Store Name: Pick a name for your store that reflects your brand and what you’ll be selling.
- Customize Your Store: Select a theme that suits your brand. Shopify offers free and paid themes. Customize your theme by adding your logo, choosing colors, and setting up your homepage.
- Add Products: Go to the “Products” tab and add the items you want to sell. Include high-quality images, detailed descriptions, and set prices.
- Set Up Your Blog: Navigate to the “Online Store” section and click on “Blog Posts.” Create your first blog post by clicking “Create Blog Post.” Write your content, add images, and publish.
- Optimize for SEO: Make sure to use relevant keywords in your blog titles and content to help people find your blog through search engines.
- Connect Your Domain: If you don’t have a domain name yet, you can purchase one through Shopify or connect an existing domain to your store.
- Promote Your Blog: Share your blog posts on Pinterest to drive traffic to your site. You don’t just start throwing content on Pinterest though, you’ll need a good strategy. We’ll talk about this in a bit.
How To Set Up A Blog With WordPress
- Sign Up for Bluehost: Go to Bluehost and click “Get Started.”
2. Choose a Hosting Plan: Select the hosting plan that fits your needs. The basic plan will get the work done.
3. Choose a Domain Name: During the signup process, choose a domain name for your blog.
4. Set Up Your Account: Enter your account information and payment details.
5. If you scroll down, they’ll ask if you want any extras. I never added any of them but the professional email.
Also, the basic plan is $2.95 a month however, you can’t pay it monthly. I really don’t like that but it’s not a big deal. Trust me it’s a good investment.
6. Set Up WordPress: Once your Bluehost account is set up, go to the chat button at the bottom of the screen and talk to an agent. Ask them to set up WordPress for you. You can also set it up yourself but they’ll do it for you on the chat really quick.
7. Choose a Theme: Select a WordPress theme that suits your blog’s style. Or, go to 17th Avenue Designs and choose a beautiful feminine professional looking theme from there. They have themes priced from $49 up to $179. I started off with a $49 one and later upgraded to a more expensive one. I’ve tried and love “Audry” and “Amelia”. These themes are so affordable and better than the ones on WordPress. Before I knew about 17th Avenue Designs, I was paying people to customize my site, I was trying to code in sections WordPress themes didn’t offer, I was downloading a ton of plugins and it was just a mess. These themes look so professional and you can even pay them a little more like I did to have them set up the theme for you. I did this multiple times just to make things easier!
AND THERE YOU HAVE IT!
NOW YOU HAVE A PROFESSIONAL, GOOD LOOKING BLOG THAT PEOPLE WILL VISIT OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
And Now On To Your Pinterest Strategy
Alright, now let’s talk about your Pinterest strategy! Having a killer Pinterest plan is super important. You need to know how many pins to post, how many blog posts to create, and how to make pins that go viral. And don’t forget about scheduling them so you stay consistent.
Everything you need to know about Pinterest is in my Growing With Pinterest Course. I share the exact strategy I used to grow my blog to six figures a year. I’ll show you step-by-step what I did to explode my traffic, drive thousands of people to my blog, and convert them into customers.
If you want to learn how to make Pinterest your #1 traffic generator, click the button below. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this!
