One other thing that could help is guest blogging. I did some guest posts on other blogs in my niche and it really helped me grow my audience. Plus, it builds backlinks for SEO, which helps with getting more traffic.
@Sadie
I’ve heard of guest blogging but never tried it. How do you even start with that? Just email bloggers and ask?
Dare said:
@Sadie
I’ve heard of guest blogging but never tried it. How do you even start with that? Just email bloggers and ask?
Yep, pretty much! I started by reaching out to bloggers I already followed. I sent a quick pitch with a few ideas for posts that would fit their site. Just make sure you’re offering something valuable and not just promoting yourself. It helps to build a relationship first by commenting on their posts or sharing their content.
@Sadie
That makes sense. I’ll give it a try and start connecting with other bloggers first.
@Sadie
Guest blogging is a good move. I started doing that last year and saw a big jump in my traffic. Plus, you never know where it might lead. I ended up getting a few sponsored post offers after my guest posts got some attention.
Speaking of sponsored posts, that’s another great way to make money once your blog starts getting more visitors. Brands will pay you to write about their products. Just make sure to only recommend things you actually like so your readers don’t lose trust.
@Trevor
How many readers do you need before brands start approaching you for sponsored posts?
Dare said:
@Trevor
How many readers do you need before brands start approaching you for sponsored posts?
It depends. I started getting offers when I had around 5,000 monthly readers, but I’ve seen some bloggers get approached with fewer. It helps if your readers are super engaged. If brands see that your audience trusts you, they’re more likely to work with you.
Dare said:
@Trevor
How many readers do you need before brands start approaching you for sponsored posts?
What exactly do brands pay you for? Do they just give you free stuff, or do you get actual money?
@Hadden
It varies. Some brands just send free products for review, but others will pay you to write a post about their product or service. If you can negotiate, try to get both—free products and payment. Just make sure it’s something that fits your blog so it doesn’t feel forced.
@Hadden
That’s good to know. I’d rather get paid than just get free stuff, but I guess starting with products is a good way to build relationships with brands.