Now blogging is not a get rich quick thing, but it still strikes me why so many people think it is. Blogging is an actual job you need to take seriously and be consistent about. Almost every post I write on this blog takes me at least an hour to go over, analyze, and put in a format I think is best for readers to understand and enjoy. And so while it is not a get rich quick scheme we’re after, we still want to get somre monetary reimbursement for our time and efforts.

The previous posts I discussed were involved in monetizing your blog directly, i.e. placing ads, banners, etc. In this post, though, I’ll explain the power of making money as a result of your blogging. When you blog, you become the expert in your area, meaning you blog about one market that you know well about (or want to become an expert in) and after some time has passed people will see you as the expert in this area and will want your services.

Services

I’ve already discussed the Essential Pages you need for your blog, but the Services Page is the real catcher. This is where you advertise yourself. Sure, you might not have much, but there’s certainly one thing you can add…that you’re a blogger. Being a blogger means you have good grammar, professional tone, expertese, etc. It won’t matter whether you have little or much education, readers will see your writing skills for themeselves.

Here are a few things you can add to your list of services:

• Paid reviews - Enjoy an opportunity to review someone or something
• Writing Services - business blogging, newspapers, and other various gigs
• Consultation - If you’re the expert in your niche then say so
• Online Resources - If you have an online product such as a script, ebook, video series, etc. include that in your services page as well
• Speaking Opportunities - This doesn’t work on all blogs, but if its a topic that can be talked about, and if you have the

As an example, here’s what I would add to my services page:

1. Corporate Web Design
2. Blog and Website Design
3. Coding Services - XHTML/CSS/Wordpress/PHP
4. Professional Writing Services
5. Content Management System Setup and Management
6. Secure Hosting Provider

The list can go on and on, but I’m here to explain a point not brag about myself. Your blog will greatly increase you customer database as long as you take the time to be the expert in your niche.

Further Reading:

• More Blogging Essentials: Pages
• Thirty Day Blogging Crash Course - Making You a Pro Blo...
• Money Gives Blogging a Whole New Meaning
• Backlinks for Blogging