There is a world of free cash out there waiting for you to tap into it. It will not come without a little hard work and dedication. With that said, by this time next year you can trade in that full-time office job for a part-time job working from home, the hours you choose! Trial and error is the only way to learn. Commitment is the only sure way you will Succeed!
This blog is a work in progress. I will let you know how I got started, what sites/programs I used, how much time I put into it and how long it took me to succeed! Some will do much better than I have and others may not do as well. I am not making no promises. The world of blogging is basically a popularity contest, you want to be as popular as possible, because the more traffic you /others drive to your site, the more of a return you will see.
Below is my basic "for dummies" quick start break down of how to get started!
Step 1
Create a blog about something you know alot about, for your first experience I suggest using Blogger (you use your google/gmail id if you have one, if not sign up is free). There are many other blog networks out there to choose from, however I am not sure how their "monetization" programs work, with Blogger, it is pretty much point and click.
Step 2
Setup an Adsense account via the "monetize" tab on your "dashboard" if you chose to use Blogger. Adsense is a Google Advertising program that pays you per click/lead. CLICK HERE to learn more about Google Adsense.
Step 3
Place "Google" Ads (aka Adsense) on your blog. Make sure to adjust size and blend them in with your blog as much as possible. You can change width, height, placement and coloring with just a few clicks of the mouse.
Step 4
Use "Affilliate" Programs. There are alot of sites out there that have "affilliate" programs (check at the bottom of your favorite money making sites) for "affiliate". Many sites require you to have your own domain, some do not though. You can also use "referral" programs and connect a picture to a location(which would be your referral link/code)and everyone whom signs up through that photo/link you get credit for. (usually a few bucks per referral)
Step 5
Drive Traffic to your site using keywords, and linking your blogspot via social networks. You can also use free programs such as FeedShark to ping your blog, they have easy instructions and it submits your blog to hundreds of sites! Networked Blogs is another great way to get your site out there, it will require a Facebook account though!
