Barnyardmare 46 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmosher 7,442 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amosathar 280 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suspensewriter 4,966 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 You can try affiliate programs, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barnyardmare 46 Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suspensewriter 4,966 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Go to it, girl! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Potts 479 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 1,662 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suspensewriter 4,966 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Yeah, but why would they pay for it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carolinamtne 4,330 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 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"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Potts 479 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicola 1,489 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jennifer1113 145 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suspensewriter 4,966 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 You've got to have over 4,000 clicks, I think, Jennifer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Potts 479 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Unless it has changed recently, you have to have over 1000 subscribers to be monetized on YouTube. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suspensewriter 4,966 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carolinamtne 4,330 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EClayRowe 823 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carolinamtne 4,330 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barnyardmare 46 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suspensewriter 4,966 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Nah--it's not that hard to pay, believe me. Sell anything you'd like on your site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amosathar 280 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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