How to make extra money blogging - Step 1 - Content is King

Step 1 - Content is King:

A lot of folks are blogging these days. Millions in fact. Hardly any of us are making a living at it. But remember, this series is not about getting rich, it's about making a few extra bucks on the side.

So if these posts are to be considered a road map for success, then the first, most vital step, is to figure out what it is that you can write authoritatively about. Then figure out if you can write about it a lot. I mean...a whole lot.

Is there enough there to sustain an audience with a billion choices at their collective fingertips?

This will be your blog CONTENT. Content is bold for a reason. On the internet, a blog, website, newsroom, discussion forum, whatever, is nothing without useful content.

Content keeps people coming back for more and more, convinces people to try the products you're selling, encourages them to talk about your site with their like minded friends, and so on.

For example, I love soccer. But I need to ask myself, "is soccer something I can write about day after day, week after week, and even year after year?"

That being said, I also love making money, saving money, and the idea of being debt free. So why not share my debt journey with those who are also interested in living debt free? Ergo, the blog you have before you!