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Blogging Can Be A Great Side Income Or Full Time Job: How To Get Started

By Peter Anderson 14 Comments - The content of this website often contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you buy through those links (at no cost to you!). Learn more about how we make money. Last edited April 29, 2020.

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I first started reading personal finance blogs back in 2006-2007 when my wife and I were just beginning to get serious about our finances.

I was stumbled onto the personal finance blogosphere when I was investigating a question about retirement accounts, and after reading some blogs for a few weeks, I was struck with just how interesting a topic personal finance was.

There are so many angles to examine when it comes to money, from the psychology of money, to the technical details of setting up a retirement account.  I was hooked.

After reading those blogs for a year or more, I started reading how it was possible to start your own blog and turn it into a second income. You could make money from display advertising, Adsense ads, affiliate marketing and a variety of other sources as well. I read stories from some bloggers how they had quit their day jobs to become full time bloggers because they’d become so successful at it.

I decided that I wanted to start blogging as well.  

I’ll admit that when I started, one of my main motivating factors was that I wanted to make a second income for my family. My wife and I were planning on having kids, and we knew she would be staying home with our kids when that day came, so i wanted to create some additional income.  Blogging seemed to be a decent way to do that.

When I started looking into blogging, however, I realized that while there was stuff available on the topic of blogging and how to get started, not a lot of the materials were very professional.  they were lacking.  I read a few blog posts on the topic of how to get started, but for the most part I just muddled my way through, learning as I went.    While I’ve been more successful at blogging than I could have ever imagined, I wish I had some better resources back then to help me as I got started.  If I had, the learning curve could have been cut significantly, and I could have started doing the right things from the start.

Luckily, if you’re starting a blog today, there are some better resources out there, including the ones I’m going to mention today.

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  • Blogging Your Passion
  • Blogging Your Passion University 101
  • Blogging Your Passion University 201
  • Blogging Your Passion 5-Week Video Series

Blogging Your Passion

One of the first blogs I started reading back in 2007, and one of the ones that inspired me to start my own, was the site ChristianPF.com, written by Bob Lotich.   The site was one of the very first Christian personal finance sites, and I knew that was the niche I wanted my own blog to be in.  Bob was very approachable and has helped me over the years when I had questions – and I was lucky enough to meet him last year at the Financial Blogger Conference in Chicago. Bob is a full time blogger, and really knows his stuff when it comes to the art of blogging – not just through some courses he took somewhere, but through first hand experience.

Bob has put together some great video courses on blogging and recently released them.   There are currently 3 modules that you can take part in that I’ve also had a chance view.

  • Blogging Your Passion University 101
  • Blogging Your Passion University 201
  • Blogging Your Passion University 5-Week Video Series

Blogging Your Passion University 101

Blogging 101

Blogging Your Passion University 101 covers all the basics that a beginning or newer blogger needs to know when starting a WordPress blog. There are 24 instructional videos that will show you how to pick a domain, how to brand your blog, what software to use, how to setup and optimize WordPress, what plugins to use with your site, how to install analytics software and much, much more.   The 5 modules include:

  • Module 1: Laying The Right Foundation
  • Module 2: Setting Up Your Blog For Success
  • Module 3: Understanding WordPress
  • Module 4: Essential Blogging Tools
  • Module 5: Important WordPress Tweaks

Going through the 101 course will help brand new bloggers and those who need to know the basics a solid foundation that your blogging empire will be built on.

Blogging Your Passion University 201

Blogging Your Passion University 201

Blogging 201 builds on the foundation you get in the 101 class, and takes it to the next level.  It has 44 step-by-step videos walking you through some more advanced topics like how to generate traffic, the basics of SEO, running a site efficiently, making money with your site, and how to come up with great content.  The modules included in this class include:

  • Getting Traffic to Your Blog
  • On-Site Improvements
  • Off-Site Tasks
  • SEO & Keyword Research
  • Making Money with Your Blog
  • Content Generation

I’ve had a chance to go through the videos and I’ll tell you right now that the production value is great, and Bob and his partner Jonathan both know what they’re talking about when it comes to how to create and grow a money making blog.

Blogging Your Passion 5-Week Video Series

In addition to the 101 and 201 video series, Bob and Jonathan also held a 5 week class which you can also take part in. I was able to review that a while back as well, and it is a great investment for bloggers who aspire to go full time as well.  You can read my full review of the program here:

Blogging Your Passion

To find out more details about the 101 and 201 programs, click on the links below:

Details Of  The Blogging Your Passion University 101 Video Course

Details Of The Blogging Your Passion University 201 Video Course

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Last Edited: 29th April 2020 The content of biblemoneymatters.com is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Visitors to biblemoneymatters.com should not act upon the content or information without first seeking appropriate professional advice. In accordance with the latest FTC guidelines, we declare that we have a financial relationship with every company mentioned on this site.

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About Peter Anderson

Peter Anderson is a Christian, husband to his beautiful wife Maria, and father to his 2 children. He loves reading and writing about personal finance, and also enjoys a good board game every now and again. You can find out more about him on the about page. Don't forget to say hi on Pinterest, Twitter or Facebook!

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  1. Tiffany (As For My House) says

    I do blog regularly, so I would really like to step it up and have it contribute at least SOMETHING to the family income!

    Reply
  2. Marc says

    I’m an amateur blogger and would like to improve my skills.

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  3. Romeo @ RomeoClayton.com says

    This is a great giveaway, Peter. Anyone who wins will be happy to have in one place all the information that they will need to start a blog.

    Reply
  4. WorkSaveLive says

    Awesome giveaway, Peter! I’ll include this in my round-up on Saturday!

    Reply
  5. Moneywise Pastor says

    There are so many “how to make money on the internet” programs out there. Most of them focus on how to make money online by telling others how to make money online. It is refreshing to find a program that explains how to do it based on your personal passions and interests!

    Reply
  6. Jenna, Adaptu Community Manager says

    Thanks for sharing this great deal!

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  7. Marianne @ Preserving Pennies says

    I’m a fairly new blogger and am definitely looking for ways to improve my blog!

    Reply
  8. Jessica, The Debt Princess says

    I need to win these because my blogging needs to be taken to the next level.

    Reply
  9. Megan @ The Finance Geek says

    I came into personal finance blogging much the same was the author did. I realized I knew nothing about money, set out to change that, learned a lot, and wanted to share what I knew.

    I know that people do make money at blogging, and I’ve always thought it would be rather nice as a side income stream, but while I’ve done a pretty good job of setting up my blog, I’m lost as to how to monetize it. The Blogging Your Passion University 201 course would be just about perfect for me.

    Reply
  10. Cari says

    I would like to win this because one of my goals this year is to start my own blog. I’ve been thinking about it for a long time and I’ve realized that I need to get it going. This package would help me do it right the first time.

    Reply
  11. Tami Q. says

    I would love to blog about my passions and earn some money to pay off credit cards. What a wonderful combination. However, I’ve been blogging aimlessly and need some guidance.

    Reply
  12. Agustin Debelius says

    Great blog, would love to be able to expand mine!

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  13. Michelle says

    I would love to improve my blogging!

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  14. Melanie Locum says

    I would like to see how to make money blogging!

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