Over the course of two years, both my husband and I have earned our living from blogging. This avenue of work has brought us many exciting opportunities from local events, trips abroad, and trying out products — some of which we still use religiously. Through trial and error we’ve learned what we consider to be the perfect formula for success in monetizing our blogs. Here are some tips to help you understand the process. Be Willing to Pay Your Dues Before Getting a Paycheck Don’t expect to write your first blog post and have companies knocking down your door with hundreds of dollars. Think of it like you’ve just graduated from college — you’ll likely start entry level and work your way up. In the very beginning I accepted work for product compensation only in order to grow my “portfolio” with experience to show companies what I have to offer. Once I established myself I began to charge. Never Accept a Campaign Without Product (or one you don’t believe in) I have had hundreds of offers pour in from companies who want me to share their infographics or talk about how amazing their products are when, not only do they […]