Is there money in blogging?

[Barnyardmare 40]

I've been told I need to blog about raising goats and animal husbandry.  Do you know of anyone who blogs who actually makes money blogging>  I've even thought about doing video blogs as well to earn a few extra dollars.  What say ye?

 

[lynnmosher 7,408]

It depends on what type of blog it is. Those who blog on writing, decorating, or whatever, usually make money. If it's just a regular blog, I don't think so. But maybe in your case, you could find an advertiser.

[Amosathar 257]

Money from blogging can come from one of a few different sources, there may be more than just these 4.

• If the blog uses a paid subscription to access extra content

• Advertising - being paid to show Ads on your blog or for users to click on Ads

• Sponsored - where you read an advertisement during a video blog  - "This vlog is brought to you by.."

• Patreon subscribers who just want to support your blog

   

  Any of these takes a lot of work to either get it working or producing enough quality material to make it viable

   

 

Edited November 13, 2020 by Amosathar

[suspensewriter 4,944]

You can try affiliate programs, too.

[Barnyardmare 40]

I have a political opinion blog that I am starting to get quite a following and I was wanting to do a basic animal husbandry blog to  help those getting into small farm animals so they can understand what is and isn't normal behavior, how to give vaccinations and trim feet as well as information on birthing and breeding.

[suspensewriter 4,944]

Go to it, girl!

[Jeff Potts 474]

There are a number of people who go the Patreon route.  People pay for regular content on various subjects.  There are several placed out there that work on a paid subscriber basis.  One I've mentioned (Patreon), I think another is called "locals."  And I believe there a vblog capabilities in YouTube as well.

[Zee 1,643]

10 hours ago, Barnyardmare said:

I have a political opinion blog that I am starting to get quite a following and I was wanting to do a basic animal husbandry blog to  help those getting into small farm animals so they can understand what is and isn't normal behavior, how to give vaccinations and trim feet as well as information on birthing and breeding.

 

That wouldn’t be me, but I can imagine my a lot of people would find that kind of info very useful and would be happy to pay for it. People like my sister, for example...

[suspensewriter 4,944]

Yeah, but why would they pay for it?

[carolinamtne 4,290]

11 hours ago, Barnyardmare said:

I was wanting to do a basic animal husbandry blog

As someone who has a few acres and more than a few critters on them, I often look for information on the internet about horses, chickens, sheep, and cats. Let us know what and when you do.

 

Why does "what you do" feel complete, but not "when you do"?

[Jeff Potts 474]

I think people would pay for something fairly specific and niche like Animal Husbandry.  Especially if you have some expertise on the subject.

 

Politics?  There are a gabazillion sites devoted to politics.  Without a specific following, you'd just be lost amongst the noise.  I'm not saying you shouldn't write a political blog, just that I don't think you'd be able to effectively charge people for your insights.

[Nicola 1,488]

I can see many people enjoying this blog and paying to subscribe. Also, the agricultural industry would be eager to advertise on your blog when you have a following.  4H clubs would be a great resource.

[jennifer1113 139]

I have looked into getting paid for youtube as I have a youtube channel.  You have to have consist videos and i think over a hundred thousand clicks.  You have to run for awhile and then petition youtube to add you as someone who will get paid.  I have not reached the mark yet..so not sure how it happens when you do.  THere are a lot of youtube videos explaining it though.

[suspensewriter 4,944]

You've got to have over 4,000 clicks, I think, Jennifer.

[Jeff Potts 474]

Unless it has changed recently, you have to have over 1000 subscribers to be monetized on YouTube.

[suspensewriter 4,944]

On 11/13/2020 at 11:38 AM, Jeff Potts said:

I think people would pay for something fairly specific and niche like Animal Husbandry.  Especially if you have some expertise on the subject.

 

I still don't think they would pay for it Jeff-- especially when there is so much out there that is free.

[carolinamtne 4,290]

Unfortunately, as someone who has searched the internet numerous times for animal-health-related subjects, a site like that would have to go to advertising rather than for a paid subscription. There are thousands of free sites.

[EClayRowe 823]

I know farmers who market their products through a website and blog on that site to attract customers. I follow the blog, but I don't have much use for goat cheese from Massachusetts or "My Ox Team Won at the [insert fair name here]" t-shirts. POD products do generate revenue and I'm working on some for my science education site.

[carolinamtne 4,290]

I haven't made any money off my website, but I sure have spent a lot of time getting it set up and organized. And every time I think I've made progress, ... well, I just discovered a stack of broken links. 

[Barnyardmare 40]

I don't know what to do as I need a winter income and things are looking grim.  I have a large following with my Barnyard Weed Warriors..com page that is my business page.  I was considering selling t-shirts and the like but that sales tax thing is a big hang up.

[suspensewriter 4,944]

Nah--it's not that hard to pay, believe me.  Sell anything you'd like on your site.

[Amosathar 257]

5 hours ago, Barnyardmare said:

I don't know what to do as I need a winter income and things are looking grim.  I have a large following with my Barnyard Weed Warriors..com page that is my business page.  I was considering selling t-shirts and the like but that sales tax thing is a big hang up.

Well maybe consider using patreon, a lot of people use that service and find that people who were already following them may be willing to help support them financially because they appreciate the info you produce. Patreon usually requires different levels of commitment which you give different rewards based on the monthly amount of the commitment. So for instance maybe people who are on the $5 a month level get a personal email from you or the $10 a month get a personalized t-shirt. It may just be something to look into for at least a little income per month