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Kindle Direct Publishing is a tool which allows anyone to publish e-books on the Amazon Kindle, an e-reader device. Kindle is the single largest market in the ebook industry. Millions of people go on Kindle to browse, buy and read books. Every time someone downloads your work, you get a cut from the sale (royalties) from Amazon.KDP is perhaps one of the easiest ways someone can make money online today. Unlike other business models like Amazon FBA where you have to spend money buying products (plus Amazon Pro Seller subscription fee), there is absolutely no upfront costs to get started in KDP. You can also make your first sale quickly in a relatively short time (depending how fast your have the book written). But best of all, it is a completely passive income.ProsNo writing skills requiredPassive incomeScale-ableFree and easy to get startedGrowing market (Amazon India expansion)ConsRequires some marketing skillsTakes patienceSTEP 1 – Set Yourself Up For KDPSign Up To Kindle Direct PublishingSigning up on KDP is free and simple. If you already have an Amazon Seller account, you should be able to login to your KDP dashboard with your Seller account.Pen Name is your Brand in your KDP business. Come up with a unique pen name that’s easy to remember. Once you have decided on a pen name, plan on sticking to it for the long haul. You can have multiple pen names for different genres or niches.Sign Up To Amazon Author CentralAmazon allows you to create an author profile in a separate dashboard called the Amazon Author Central. Consider this as your resume. Take the time to carefully craft your profile. Provide a brief intro about yourself and what makes your books so special, a professional looking profile picture.Everytime you publish a book on Kindle, you will have to come back to your AAC and link the book to your author page. This allows people to easily see your other works when they visit your profile.Create A Blog On WordPress & Sign Up To MailchimpEven though this is not a requirement, if you are serious about this business I would highly recommend creating your own blog so that you can provide more value around your niche. You will want to build a community, a follower base, to sell more books to. You can also provide more information about your book, behind the scenes, sneak peak to your upcoming releases, etc.It takes no more than an hour to get a simple website up and running for free on WordPress.com: Create a Free Website or Blog (you will have to pay hosting for Blog Tool, Publishing Platform, and CMS - WordPress and it’s more complicated).As a publisher, it’s important to collect emails of your readers so that you can sell more books to them later on. Mailchimp allows you to easily collect emails and also send out emails. Once you have signed up complete the following steps…Create a ListCreate a Opt-in FormShare the Op-in Form link on your blog and inside your booksSTEP 2 – Research Book IdeasKeyword ResearchThe key to success in KDP is to write in a proven niche, rather than inventing your own niche. To do so you will need to do a proper keyword research. Identify the things people are already searching for, study the competition of those keywords and then think how you can provide something better or different. Don’t be creative in what you choose to write about, be creative about how you write about it. This is especially true for non-fiction writing.Gather Keywords From AmazonGo to the Kindle store (under Amazon).Click on Kindle ebooks.Click on Best Sellers & More.Click on Kindle Best Sellers.Go through each category within the categories listed to get ideas.Make sure to look under “Top 100 Paid” not “Top 100 Free.” You want to write books people are paying for.Write down potential keywords. Each keyword can be composed of more than one word.Search the keywords one by one. The Amazon predictive will show your recommended long tail keywords. They are usually popular search key terms that customers have entered. Write them down.Gather Keywords From ElsewhereSome of the best ways to search for profitable niche ideas is by gaging the popularity of certain keywords on the internet.Google Trends – Free and easy to use; allows you to see the popularity of specific search terms over a certain period of time.Google Keyword Planner (advanced) – Lets you generate popular related keywords; you have register and link your payment information, but not necessarily have to spend money.Amazon Search Box Predictive – Suggested keywords in search boxes are often indication of popular keywords.Pinterest, Wanelo – One of the best sources to get ideas about popular and trendy lifestyles; higher the pins or likes, higher the popularity of that particular item.News (e.g. CNN, BBC, Buzzfeed, etc.) – Headlines and trendy topics on the news are often good pace to start if you are looking for contemporary ideas to write about.Validate Your KeywordsYou should use a rule of thumb to evaluate your searches (you can use as is or modify the numbers below to suit your needs).Find at least 5 books that meet all of the following criteria …BSR (Best Seller Rank) of 100,000 – Lower BSR means higher sales volume50 ~ 100 reviews or less – Too many reviews indicate strong competition and too low reviews indicate there is not enough interest in that keyword2 Months publication – Amazon gives temporary boost to newly published works so only weigh in works that are at least 2 months old$3.99 or below – Most of the expensive books are recognized name brands which are often very difficult to compete withYour search results should also meet the following criteria…No more than 3 free books – Too difficult to compete with free booksMore than 300 results and Less than 1,000 results – Like reviews too many results is a strong indication that the market is saturated while too few results mean there is not enough interest in that keywordRoom for improvement – Poor quality listings (low quality covers, descriptions, negative reviews) means that it will require less effort for you to set yourself apart from the competition. Make sure to go through the customer reviews to find out the flaws that you can correct and improve on.Room for differentiation – Look for keywords where you can bring something different and new to the readersSubmit Your Book Idea On Pre-OrderKindle allows authors to create listings on pre-order which means that you can test the market demand of a niche without writing the book first. All you will need to work out is the book title, cover and description. This is a great way to minimize risk of wasting time and resources on writing books that do not sell at all.Non-Fiction – Solve A ProblemFor most people starting out who have no writing experience, non-fiction or technical niches are going to be the easiest and the most profitable to publish in. Generally speaking books that solve a specific problem dominate the non-fiction category such as dating, money-making, parenting, fitness, diet, etc. People are going on KDP with specific problems they are trying to solve. technical books are also much easier to target and write. With that said, be careful not to get into competitive niches such as paleo diet, weight loss, self-help where hundreds of books are published in every day.Your StoryAsk yourself what are some of the problems you have faced and overcome in life. Talk about how you solved the problem. This is the most effective way to not only communicate but to connect with your readers because it makes your story unique and authentic. People like to hear about other people’s journey to model their strategy on.Other People’s StoryWrite about problems leveraging other people’s experiences such as friends or family. Try to arrange an interview with these people and gather some notes around it.Organize GoogleAnother way to talk about a problem is by simply summarizing and organizing the free bit and pieces of information that are floating around the internet. Go on forums and blogs talking about the problem and compile them into an easily digestible format.Organize Youtube/TVGo on Youtube to look for information around the problem. Many Youtubers tend to only focus on making videos, and their information may not reach a wider demographic.Regurgitate Your StuffIf you own a blog, a journal or even papers you have written in school, you can even consider recycling them by turning them into ebooks. We all have written something in our lives, dig through your hard drive and see what comes up.FictionSome of the bestselling books today have started out as self-published works such as The Martian and The Fifty Shades of Grey. But, coming up with ideas for fiction may seem challenging even for experienced writers. Many people are intimidated by it. The truth is lot of the brilliant ideas just come to you at random moments of our lives. There is really no magic pill for it. You cannot force creativity But you can develop some useful habits that will help you to maximize your creativity potential.Outdoor TravelOften times we gain inspirations from observing the sceneries around us. Nature for example was a great source of inspiration for romantic writers such as Wordsworth (Lake District), the Bronte sisters (Yorkshire Moors), etc.Study PeopleGreat stories are driven by compelling characters. Take the effort to meet and interact new people. Many of the writers base their characters on real life individuals or in some cases on themselves.Read The ClassicsReading not only allows you to improve your grammar skills or expand your vocabulary, but it can be a great source of inspiration. Read the classics and think to yourself why these books had such a powerful impact on popular imagination. Many of the popular fictions, you will notice, bear strong similarities with previous successful works. e.g. Harry Potter (Lord of the Rings). Even consider writing fan fiction around popular works (e.g. The Fifty Shades of Grey).Take NotesGet in the habit of taking down notes everywhere you go. You never know when the idea will hit of a sudden. Recalling that idea later on in the day may be futile if you have a busy schedule and your mind often occupied. Once you have gathered considerable amount of notes take the time to sit down and try to look for patterns. Great ideas often develop plot ideas often by connecting the dots in our notes.Writer’s BlockWriter’s Block is a situation where writers run out of ideas or are simply unable to write. It can have detrimental effect for entrepreneur-minded fiction writers.The most common scientific cause of the Writer’s Block is stress. Under stress, a human brain shifts control from the cerebral cortex to the limbic system. The limbic system is associated with the instinctual processes, such as “fight or flight” response, our basic rudimentary animalistic instincts. The limited input from the cerebral cortex hinders a person’s creative processes, which are replaced by the behaviors associated with the limbic system. Therefore eliminating stress might be the most effective way to get out of the rut.Other common non-stress related reasons may include lack of stimulations or simple procrastination. For these types of scenarios, a change of state can often bring results. Change of state bring change of mood and change of thoughts. You can try the following strategies…Distract yourself from writing for a while (go out for a walk, watch TV, etc.).Consume content (books, articles, movies, lectures etc.).Force yourself to write something even if it makes no sense (stream of consciousness).GenresWhen it comes to genre, mystery and romance have always been the top selling books, as their styles tend to serial reading. Much like the episodes of a television drama, readers tend to get hooked and they always want to know “what happens next” so it’s easy to keep them engaged and to also upsell sequels.STEP 3 – Start Publishing BooksHire A GhostwriterNow that you have gathered your notes, it’s time to publish the book. Notice I said publish and not write. Despite common misconceptions, the key to success in KDP business is to be a good publisher, not a good writer. What is the difference? A publisher is someone who owns the rights to a book whereas the writer simply writes the book but may not necessarily own the rights to the work.As a publisher your job is to do the keyword research, gather notes and hire professional “ghostwriters” to write the books for you or vice versa. You may be skilled at writing, but poor at research. There are number of ways to find ghost writers such as Fiverr and Upwork.It is always a good idea to provide as much information as possible to your ghost writer so they can write about the things you wish them to write about. This is why taking notes in the keyword research phase is such an important step. Depending on the skill of the ghostwriter, it may also be very helpful to provide a rough draft copy or a basic outline of your book.Make sure to check that the work has not been plagiarized from online by using the Copyscape tool.Write The Book YourselfWriting the books yourself may be the best option if your budget is limited or simply want to learn how to write. Here are some general guidelines you should follow, especially if you are writing in non-fiction.Write NaturallyMost people are intimidated with the prospect of writing a book because they feel it’s something that requires special knowledge and special commitment. We tend to associate books with the classic works that pronounce profound ideas with the eloquence of Cicero. But the truth is modern books of today affect none of that high elegance. People prefer to read books that are in the normal everyday language. Write as you would speak to connect easily and sound more authentic. Other non-intimidating ways to approach writing is by writing as if you are writing a blog or even transcribing actual speeches or monologues.Keep It SimpleTry to focus on giving something of value to the reader, something they will remember and apply. Don’t try to cram information or sound sophisticated by using big words. Use simple clear vocabulary to message across. Focus on a few key important points they can take away from your book. What can they take away from your book? (important for reviews)Keep Your Book Short (Bitesize).A long book necessarily does not mean that it’s better. If you have a big idea, section it off into small chunks and create a series. Often times this allows you to target long tail keywords which are easier to rank for. One of the most exciting aspects of Kindle publishing is that it opens the door for a new kind of bitesize content. Think reports, white papers, niche ‘How To’ guides, short stories, etc.These are formats that the publishing industry has typically shied away from. It doesn’t make sense to publish bitesize content on a grand scale in print form, but online distribution is a game changer. Now that we can monetize small pieces of content at a low price, there is a whole new frontier of premium content just waiting to be explored.Try To Publish Books In A Related Or Complementary Niches To Sell More To The Same Customers.If a customer likes your book, then they will likely buy others as well (having a recognizable pen name is essential). This is called “upsell” and it is one of the easiest and most effective strategies to increase your profits in any business. Remember that it’s not the end of the world if your books prove to be unsuccessful. As long as you create a cohesive series of books it takes is one book to become a hit for the rest of your books to sell.Come Up With A Schedule Or Regimen And Follow It So You Can Get More Things Done.For example, you can schedule to write one chapter a day. If you are writing a book with 20 chapters then that means you will be able to complete and publish at least one book per month if you stick to your schedule.Stay Organized Using The Free Google Tools.Use the Google Documents to write your books and save your works on Google Drive so that you can access it everywhere you go. You can also easily organize documents into folders on the Drive and share them effortlessly with your virtual assistants or freelancers. Google Docs and Drive are also available on mobile app stores so you can write or edit on the go.Write Technical Books On Any SubjectOne of the easiest ways to sell books on Kindle is by writing technical non-fiction works. Technical books allows you to target specific keywords which is important for ranking on the search pages. People enter specific keywords in the search box just as they would do on Google. This is the primary way your book will get discovered, so it’s important to find popular keywords to target.Due to market saturation it’s increasingly difficult to find keywords that are both profitable and low competition. In this case you will want to avoid general keywords altogether and hone in on a specific “focus” keyword that is less frequently targeted by authors but still popular. Use the keyword research strategy discussed above.You do not need to be good at writing per se or be an English major in order to write good technical non-fiction. Consider how even mathematicians write technical papers. The truth is in order to write a good quality technical book you have to approach it systematically and stay organized.Research Content IdeasYou do not need to be an expert in the niche in order to write a book about it. What you do need to be skilled in is research. All the information that you will ever need is freely available on the internet. All you need to do is find the golden nuggets and assemble them in a presentable way. Including your insights and opinions can also be useful for reassuring, confirming certain points.It is very important to take notes and stay organized in your research. Break down your keyword into categories and research them individually on the internet. These subtopics can eventually morph into chapters later. Use plenty of bullet points.Where to look for information…BlogsForumsFacebook Fan PagesWikipediaYoutubeStructure Your BookIntroduction / What to Expect – Introduce the topic at hand. Discuss the goals you are aiming to achieve through the book and what the reader can expect to learn from it.Tools / Call to Action – Talk about what the reader will need in order to achieve the objective. Change your tone to a more authoritative one.Body – There are two basic strategies of approach. You can do a linear step by step walk-through where you talk about the each step from start to finish. Or you can break down the topic into non-linear subtopics. Write out each step or subtopic as if you are writing a blog post.Conclusion / Call to Action – Always conclude your book with an inspiration. Encourage the reader to take profit from the information you have provided by taking massive action.Start With A Rough DraftGetting started from scratch is one of the greatest challenges not only for beginners but for experienced writers. But there is no need to pressure yourself to start writing the perfect piece from the start. That’s not how great books are written. One of the most effective ways to write is to approach it as you would approach any project. Build a MVP (minimum viable product) first as quickly as possible around the core idea of your book. Write a rough draft from start to finish covering the main points from your research (which is your chapter titles). You don’t have to write out every chapter in detail, you can merely write down the main points; just write the parts that come to your mind. Your goal is to get as many ideas and sentences as possible down on paper. Leave blank spaces as you go along and fill them out later.Write Your Paragraph StrategicallyWhen it comes to actually writing out the paragraphs, it will make your life much easier if you follow a strategic pattern. Here is a useful format you can follow…Start your paragraph with some general statements of facts or observations relevant to the topic. You can also start with an anecdote. This will make the transitions from main point to main point smooth and natural.Introduce your main point in a clear and straightforward way. To make your point across in a effective manner use words like “I believe” “interesting thing is” “truth is” “however”, etc.Talk about the main point in detail and at length. This is also a good place to validate your point by bring up examples.Final Draft And ProofreadAfter you have written your first draft, go through your draft again re-writing the missing chapters or parts and polishing your writing section by section. Once you have filled out everything, proofread your work by checking for syntax and spelling errors. Use the free online tools like Grammarly to correct the errors. You should let at least one person to review or edit your work. After constant revisions and re-reading your work you will lose the ability to judge them properly. A person reading something for the first time will be able to pick out odd and awkward parts you might have missed.Update Your Books RegularlyOnce you have published your work, it’s a good idea to regularly modify the work and re-publish updated information. This is especially important for certain niches such as IT, business, science, etc. where things frequently change. Make sure to include book cover cues to indicate that your book is up to date such as the year, edition number, etc.e.g. 2nd Edition. 2018 Update.Create A Polished ListingTitleCreate a descriptive title for your book so people know exactly what your book is about. Make sure to include your keywords in the title so Amazon properly indexes your listing. Book title is important for ranking on Kindle. If the title is too general it will be difficult for your book to be shown on search results.Every title should also have what I like to call “selling point keywords.” These are adjectives, phrases and power words that promise a very specific value proposition to the customer. e.g. “concise guide” “top 10 ways” “my personal story” “secrets.” Your book title should stand out and grab people’s attention. Kindle is a crowded market and the only way to distinguish yourself from the crowd is offering something unique and valuable. Look through the bestseller titles related to your niche and nitpick some catch words.e.g.Crush ItMan UpBlitzscalingProfit FirstGood to GreatTotal Money MakeoverGetting Things DoneDeep WorkThe Power of NowThe Age of AgileWillpower Doesn’t WorkTools of TitansWhat I wish I knew when I was 20Steal Like an ArtistThe Big Debt CrisisMany of the nonfiction books have a main title that uses the keyword and then a subtitle to describe what the book is about.e.g.The Start-up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your CareerNot Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty And Start Speaking Up Gorilla Mindset: How to Control Your Thoughts and Emotions and Live Life on Your TermsDescriptionTake the time to write a compelling book description. Consider this as the back cover of your book. What specific benefits will your reader gain from your book? Perhaps provide a short excerpt or a bullet point run down of the sup-topics. Use bolds and spaces strategically.Consider creating a template with information about your book series and about the author. Add the template at the end of every description or even inside your book to cross-promote your other books.It’s always a good idea to structure your description systematically…Topic Intro – Briefly talk about the pig picture, trends, market, etc. e.g…. has grown… is multi-billion. Or bring people’s attention to a potential problem.For fiction works, do a brief background or main character sketch.Testimony – Convince people why they should listen to you. Credentials and testimonials.What to Expect – What should the reader expect to gain from the book. Who is your book suitable or ideal for? Beginners? Intermediate? Advanced? e.g. This book will teach you everything. Or promise a solution to the problem you discussed.For fiction works, highlight the emotion that the reader will experience such as suspense, awe, sense of fulfillment, etc.Content / What’s Inside – Briefly do a bullet point run down of the subtopics in your book.e.g. You will learn about …For fiction works, you can include enticing excerpts.Reviews – You can add social proof to your book by adding excerpts of the positive reviews you have had.CoverCreate an attractive book cover. Your book cover is one of the first things people will see about your book. Don’t skimp on this step. Hire a designer on Fiverr to design something great. If you are tight on a budget, you can use Canva to design it yourself.If you are hiring someone to do the work, it’s a good idea to send some book covers that you like to the freelancer so they have something to get inspired from. Be sure that you don’t copy, tell them how you want yours to be different. If you have no idea on what you want on your book cover, you can go on 99Designs. When you post your book idea on 99Designs freelancers will create covers from which you can choose from. Bear in mind that 99Designs is in the expensive side.Remember to use the same cover templates for your pen name or book series to not only save time/money, but to make it easier for your readers to recognize your brand.ProfileYou will notice that many of the best sellers on Kindle will have a professional-looking author profile such as a profile picture and a credible bio (this gets easier if you focus on one niche). Learn from those who have already made it.Overall StructureEvery manuscript should have the following elements…Title Page (title, subtitle, author name, copyright)Preface (why you wrote the book, dedication, credit)Table of ContentsIntroductionBodyConclusion (call to action, request for review)About the Author / Other Books by the AuthorFormatMake sure you follow the KDP formatting guideline before the final upload. This can become tedious, so consider outsourcing or use a tool like Scribus. But it can absolutely be done on your own. I usually type the manuscript on Google Doc and then download it in docx format. Use MS Word to add table of contents (use headers on chapter titles) and page breaks (after each chapter).Print VersionYou can also offer a print version of your ebook in enrolling the KDP Print or Create Space services. This is highly recommended so your book reaches out to more people. Some people still prefer hard copies when it comes to books. Also having a print person will make your book look more legitimate.There are a number of rule of thumbs you should take into account…Make sure your book is at least 10,000 words. The longer the better.Make sure to design the BACK and SPINE of the cover (download the template from Createspace and upload it to Canva)Pay close attention to font and size (they are not adjustable once they are printed)Try to choose creamy colored paper. White paper tends to be uncomfortable to the eye.STEP 4 – Promote Your Books – Make One Business Out Of ManyIf you have taken the time to do a proper keyword research before publishing your book, you won’t have to promote your book per se in order to get sales. Amazon does the promotion for you. Often times organic traffic is enough to generate sales if your listing ranks up in the search results. If your book does not show up in the first or second page of your keyword, you will have to actively promote your book. Most people hardly go beyond the first couple pages of the search results when they are shopping. This means if your product does not appear in the first or second page, the chances of people discovering your product is slim. There are several effective ways you can promote and rank on Amazon.Promote Within KDPReviewsReviews are one of the most important factors when making a purchase for many customers on Amazon. Low or no reviews means less chance of someone buying your book. People need social proof when making a purchase. Prioritize on getting as many reviews as possible and as soon as possible by running promotions and giveaways. You can do this by using the Kindle Select program.Sales Velocity (Kindle Select)Amazon’s goal is to make money. Their algorithms favor books that are selling well which means that your most important priority when you launch a book is by increasing the sales velocity of your book through number of promotions. When you publish your book, enroll your book in the KDP Select Program. KDP Select allows you to offer your book for free for cumulative total of 5 days (Free Promotion) and run discount promotions (Kindle Countdown Deals). There is a caveat however. If you enroll your book in the KDP Select, you won’t be able to publish your Kindle book anywhere else for a period of 90 days.Quality (Kindle Select)The quality of your book will directly reflect on the revenue performance of your book especially if you are enrolled in Kindle Select (which is recommended for the reasons shown above). Enrolling in the Kindle Select program makes your book automatically available on Kindle Unlimited which is a subscription program allowing readers to read as many books as they want. Royalties for books enrolled in the Kindle Unlimited are paid by the number of pages read, not downloads. This is why it’s more important than ever to publish high quality books so that people will actually read them and leave good reviews.PricingAmazon allows you to set the price / royalty rate of your book. When you are launching your product, one of your priorities is to gain “sales velocity” so that the Amazon algorithm will rank your book higher in the search results. One of the most effective ways to gain quick sales is by pricing your book at a lower price range ($0.99 / 35% royalty). Once you move up the ranking with decent amount of reviews you can raise the price to something like $2.99/ 70% royalty.Try to write at least three or four books in a serial for the given topic and then offer the first one free or $0.99. If the reader likes the first one, they will have no problem paying for the second and third, etc. You can even offer a discounted package deal just to increase their options.DescriptionIncrease the conversion rate of your listings by adding urgency to your discount offers in the description section. Provide a clear call to action such as “Get it Now.” “Click on the Link” etc.Try to position your offer as a package not a book. Selling online is all about increasing the perceived value. Differentiate from your competition by adding extra value/bonus like videos or audios, or offering admission to an exclusive group like mastermind.BookYou can also cross-promote your other books to make more money from the same customers. Provide excerpts, links and information about your series inside your book, ideally at the end. You can even structure your series so that they are interdependent. For example if you have a book on how to craft your own table, you can have a complimentary book on making chairs. This is a strong connection as you obviously cannot have tables without chairs. cf. selling the printer cheaper than the ink cartridges.BonusEverybody likes free stuff. You can enhance customer experience by offering free bonus material. This will surely make them feel that they are getting extra value. Plus, you can use the bonus as an opportunity to cross promote.e.g. Your Free GiftI have a gift for you. It won’t cost you a dime. It’s a 40-page PDF guide titled ~ It’s short enough to read quickly, but meaty enough to offer actionable advice to change your life.Claim your copy of ~ at the link below and join my mailing list:Before we dive into ~ thanks are in order. I’d like to thank YOU. Many books promise to help you master ~. You’ve chosen to read mine. For that, I’m grateful and honored.On that note, let’s roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty with the material that’s going to change the way you ~You’re going to love what’s coming your way in the following pages.Promote Outside Of KDP – One Business Out Of ManyBlog/ Personal BrandPromote your Kindle book by creating a simple blog related to the topic. The process of growing a blog is not easy and will take some time, but an effective strategy nonetheless, especially if you are focused on a specific niche. Use free content on your blog as bait to your Kindle book. Structure your blog so that they are complementary to your Kindle book. For example, you can draw your readers to a specific problem in your blog and then provide the solution in your book.Product PairingIf you run an ecommerce business like Amazon FBA, Shopify or even a brick and mortar store, consider pitching a Kindle book related to that product. You can provide useful information about your products such as tutorials, instructions to provide extra value. Synergy can work wonders.PartnershipsOne of the creative ways you can get ideas for your book is by approaching businesses related to your niche with a partnership deal. Offer to endorse their business in your book in exchange for a book promotion. You can also offer to write the book for them in their own brand name and share the royalties. Use your creativity; the possibilities are limitless.Recruiting AffiliatesYou can also promote your book by soliciting reviews from established bloggers related to the topic. Bloggers are constantly looking for content ideas and reviewing your book may just be what they are looking for, plus extra cash from referral fees.Social MediaMake posts on Facebook or Instagram with snippets of your book to give free value to the community and garner interest to your book at the same time. Find Facebook pages, or any website for that matter (forums, blogs, etc.) related to your book niche and engage with the community.AdsAlthough generally not recommended for Kindle publishing, running ads is also an option to promote your book. Ads are effective if you have a very enticing book targeting an earnest audience and only worth it for expensively priced books (think of the ROI).PPC – Amazon has a inbuilt advertising tool that allows you to place your book up in the search results.Facebook – Great for selling high ticket products. FB ads is a powerful tool allowing you to target specific interests.Beyond KindleOne of the ways to really hit it big with self-publishing is by getting your book noticed and published by an established traditional publisher. When your book gets attention and popularity on Kindle, that is a form of validation and when large publishers look at that they will feel more certain about signing a lucrative book deal with you.

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Who Is The Author Matt Bacak?Award-Winning Email Marketing Expert3. What Is The Secret Email System?4. How Is The Secret Email System Different?5. Is There A Guarantee?6. Recap Of What You're GettingWith The Secret Email System7. Detailed Recap Of The Secret Email System8. Final Thoughts On The Secret Email System9. The Best Bonus10. Updates On The Secret Email System10.1 First step taken. Let's do it! :)10.2 The Secret Email System eBook10.3 Secret Email System Bonuses10.3.1 Secret Email System Checklist10.3.2 Private Facebook Group10.3.3 Internet Millionaire Mind Book10.3.4 Gigantic Email Swipe File11. My Honest Opinion12. Ultimate Email Marketing Package12.1 VideosWho Should Buy The Secret Email System?Level: Beginner to Advanced, Price:5$-197$If you have an online business or want to start one, you absolutely want to buy the Secret Email System and I' going to tell you why in a second.Hi! I'm Skyrah and I'm a internet marketer with swiss roots and I'm 100% going to buy the Secret Email System by Matt Bacak.Let's face it, if you have an online business or want to build one you need traffic. Up to this point I relied heavily on paid advertising and search engine rankings to do the job. But I don't like to be at the mercy of algorithms or compliance departments.The risk of loosing my ad accounts overnight or search engine rankings by an algorithm update is real. If I don't have an email list when things like this happen, I'm back to square zero.I want to build a traffic source that I own and control and I suppose you should do the same asap.It's all starting on September 28th 2020.Update march 30th: This will be the most detailed Secret Email System review you will find. I have already bought the "Secret Email System" ebook and the "Secret Email System Ultimate Email Marketing Package "and will document it in detail as I go through it. You will find the most recent information at the bottom of the page.2. Who Is The Author Matt Bacak?Matt BacakAward-Winning Email Marketing Expert#1 Best-Selling AuthorMarketer Of The Year 2010Marketer Of The Year 2019Marketer Of The Year 2020Matt Bacak is the king of email marketing. Over the last 18 years he has sent well over a billion emails, ran over 8000 email split tests and his email lists are growing by up to a mindboggling 10,978 subscribers per day.I have a rule when it comes to learning new things. Find the absolute best guy and emulate what he's doing.Regardless if you want to learn email marketing from scratch or step up your email marketing game, you want to learn from this guy.Now that you know, why you want to get started with email marketing and why you should listen to this guy, let's move on to the actual Secret Email System review.3. What Is The Secret Email System?Let's get into the review of the Secret Email System:The Secret Email System is a counterintuitive approach to creating and running an online business. Essentially it's email marketing with a special twist.Matt wanted to create a tool that allows you to build a sustainable and profitable long term business that gives you freedom.But it's more than that, it's a surefire way to shortcut your way to online business success by someone who has done it multiple times.The Secret Email System consists of an ebook where you learn the whole system and an advanced 90-Minute video training that will walk you through the exact steps Matt goes through, to get up to 10,978 leads per day. Plus you will get some serious bonuses.The ebook reveals in detail how Matt built a 7-figure online business using only ethical email marketing to drive revenue, sales and commissions without even creating a product.No fulfilling services, no paid ads or customer service needed. And the best part of all, by only working 2 hours a day while automatically generating sales 24/7.::::: CLICK HERE TO GET INSTANT ACCESS TO THE SECRET EMAIL SYSTEM :::::Plus, on top of all that you’ll get some serious bonuses valued at $997!4. How Is The Secret Email System Different?Most people teaching this stuff don’t make as much money as Matt Bacak or they have only been around for a few years. The things that Matt is going to share have all been proven super successful. In fact multimillion dollar successful.There is no theory here. Anyone can blatantly copy this method and I'm going to take full advantage of that.It will work for people just starting, people that want to quit their job, people that want to retire early, for people that just want to make money and have their own freedom business.You’ve probably seen this strategy in action several times in one way or another. But I’d venture to guess you haven’t started using it or making it work. I'm guilty of this myself.A large number of people have tried to use this method, BUT, most get it wrong. Each of them left out one or more key elements that make the strategy so effective. Leave one of these out and at best you're wasting your time, or worse, you're wasting money.5. Is There A Guarantee?Yes. Matt takes all the risk and gives a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. He even lets you keep the book.Get ready for MARCH 30TH 2020, this is invaluable and if you are serious about building a business online, you simply NEED to have it!In fact, I'm not just telling your about this very special opportunity, I've personally gotten the Secret Email System myself. And had to male a video review today cause it's that good check it out6. Recap Of What You're GettingWith The Secret Email SystemPeace of mind to be learning from a true Heavywheight Champion (priceless)Secret Email System eBook10,978 New Leads-Daily Masterclass3x Formula CalculatorIrresistible Offer Video Guide$2.1 Million Email Swipe File (1000 Emails)Secret Of Millionaires BookSecret Email System ChecklistMy Secret 357,582 Lead Generation TemplateGigantic Swipe File BookTotal Bonus Value: $997Update since 29. SeptemberFree 45 Minute Breakthrough Session With Matt's TeamAccess To The Private Facebook Group (Priceless)7. Detailed Recap Of The Secret Email SystemSecret Email System eBookThis is the eBook where you learn the whole Secret Email System.10,978 New Leads-Daily Masterclass - (197 Value)How to generate high quality leads each and every day.3x Formula Calculator - ($97 Value)The profit equation Matt uses that breaks down subscribers, clicks and EPC to help maximize sales.Irresistible Offer Video Guide - ($97 Value)How to find and pick high converting offers that work (Nothing is going to save a bad offer. If you're getting it wrong at this stage you're doomed!)$2.1 Million Email Swipe File (1,000 Emails) - ($497 Value)Matts own private email swipe files of 1,000 emails that's responsible for $2.1 million in sales.Secret Of Millionaires Book - ($19 Value)Nine common characteristics of internet millionaires and how to adopt them for your own success.Secret Email System Checklist - ($47 Value)Step-by-step checklist that makes sure you implement the system in the right order, so you can get results.Secret 357,582 Lead Generation Template - ($297 Value)The same exact lead generation template Matt used to generate 357,582 leads! (I'm already curious for that one ;))Gigantic Swipe File Book - ($297 Value)Words, phrases, sentences, attention grabbing headlines that you can use in your emails and for ideas and promotions that trigger leads to open emails, which lead to sales.Update since 29. September: Matt Just Added 2 More Bonuses To The StackFree Breakthrough Session With His Team - ($97 Value)A Free 45 minutes strategy session with his team to help you get clarity and figure out how to best implement the system.Private Facebook Community (Priceless)Access to a private group of 20,000+ email marketers where you can learn, share and network with some of the top email marketers in the world.8. Final Thoughts On The Secret Email SystemLet's start with some facts and the question if you should get started with email marketing.According to a study done by McKinsey & Co. in 2019, email marketing is more effective than social media marketing by a factor of 40. Let me repeat that, by a factor of 40. Think about the amount of money you would like to earn per year. Realize that utilizing email marketing this number can become reality.There's a reason why your inbox gets hit with emails from big brands every day. Email marketing works. In fact, it works so good, that it's your most valuable asset.If profit from the internet and freedom is what you seek, I believe Matts program is the ultimate blueprint.I hope you found this Secret Email System review helpful and have now enough information to make the decision if you should buy the product.If u have made up your mind to buy the product which I hope u have because u can't get a better traffic and very quickly too with no stressThen tap the link down belowP.S. : If you're running an online business or planning to start one, you should definitely at least check out the eBook. It's only $5.60 at the moment.Considering the price, the value given inside the ebook and the bonuses is INSANE! Click the button below to get instant access.9. The Best BonusInstead of giving you more courses/products as a bonus, I have decided to go a completely different route, give you a no-shitter instead and a kick out the door. If you feel that's not good enough, I can tell you're already heading down the wrong road.The last thing you need when you purchase the Secret Email System is more stuff. The Secret Email System is a complete system with a lot of first-class bonuses that complement the core training.If you are being honest with yourself, you probably know that more courses lead to procrastination. And this is the last thing you want to happen.Keep it simple stupid.Buy the course, focus and go make stuff happen.End of sermon.10. Updates On The Secret Email SystemI will update this section as I go through the system.10.1 First step taken. Let's do it! :)After the purchase of the ebook, you will get emails with the receipt and a link to a website, where you can download the bonus files for either a Windows PC oder Mac. The file itself is a big one, 619 megabyte zip-file.At the end of the page you will have the chance to join a 3 day virtual email mastermind. You actually have to apply for this one. But, if you get accepted, you have access to Matt for 3 days directly and he will personally make sure that you have your ducks in a row.That's what he did with Russel Brunson, the CEO of ClickFunnels, a 9-figure software company.Try it, you might get lucky.P.S.: If you have never heard of Russel Brunson, you should probably check out his three best-selling books. Russel is an online marketing prodigy and these books are one of the best ever written. For the price he's selling them, it's a steal:Secret Email System - Matt Bacak10.2 The Secret Email System eBook1. Whats included in the introduction?In the introduction Matt explains what you will learn inside the ebook:Why you don't want go down the road everyone suggests building an online business.The easiest way to start making real money online.How the best part of his system is able to produce "self-funding" email subsribers that will feed the business.A dirty little secret to make even more money.The missing link to make email marketing "really" work.Why he is more than qualified to teach such a system. (Walks the walk, 8-figures earned through email marketing)Why the Secret Email System is the one and only total package solution.2. The Long, Hard Road (that almost everybody takes)The road to disaster everybody is telling you to take.How to properly make use of blogging and social media marketing.Why blogging and social media marketing are not reliable revenue streams for most people.3. The Shocking TruthCreating a product first is idiotic.Don't follow your passion, follow the money.Becoming insanely rich by creating and controling markets through email.What customers really care about.Start building your business with maximum leverage.How to score a sale in the first 6 seconds.Why the money is in the list.The true power of email marketing.4. The Way To SuccessThe fastest, easiest and most risk-free way to set yourself up for success.How to pick the right market.The way to success through reverse engineering.The strategy behind an irresistible offer.Top niches for making serious money online.Shortcut your way by picking the irresistible offer.Affiliate networks to join.The science of choosing the right domain-name.Autoresponder tech stuff.Getting the best subscriber by utilizing a pre-framing optin-page.How to create the opt-in pitch.Using special thank you pages.How to produce self-funding subscribers (Getting subscribers for free)5. Top 7 Traffic Sources For List BuildingJoin forces with joint ventures.Leverage social media properties.Retargeting.Sponsored emails.Solo Ads.Co-registration.Special Articles.6. Moneymaking MantraFind an offer, mail an offer.The Diderot effect.People are going to buy from someone, so it might as well be you.7. How To 10x ItUse the data you have gathered. (I can't give more details. You will have to buy the ebook)8. The Last Missing PieceThe secret of the high-performers.9. But Wait, There's MoreHow to get people to open your emails.10. What's The Purpose Of Your Email Campaign?Why you need to have a purpose for building a list and creating an email campaign.Building credibility and trust.11. How To Organize Your Email CampaignHow to move your subscribers through the buyer journey.The importance of giving value first.12. How To Create Credibility With Your SubscribersHow to achieve trust and build credibility.The importance of overdelivering.13. How To Create Rapport With Your SubscribersWhy building rapport first is crucial to your success.How to build rapport.14. How You Should Write Your EmailsWhy you don't want to use a template.What to do instead.morning15. Writing Headlines For Your EmailsHeadlines is where it's at.The best types of headlines to use.16. Writing A Call-To-Action In Your EmailDon't be afraid to be direct.Examples of good call to actions.17. How To Write Content EmailsHow to make it more personal.How to stand out.How to train the reader.18. How To Write Free Gift EmailsKeep it simple.What format to use.19. How To Write Promotional EmailsWhy the relationship with your subscribers matters so much.How to tie affiliate products to your own credibilty.How to prequalify readers first.20. How To Write Feedback EmailsWhy feedback emails are so important.21. How To Write Emails That Generate A ResponseHow To Make It Personal22. How To Properly Format Your EmailsHow many characters per line to use.How to break up your emails.23. Why You Must Write Your Own EmailsWhat most people are doing wrong.How to build a relationship with your subscribers.How to build an effective email campaign.24. How Often Should You Be Mailing Your ListHow to mix different styles of emails.Factors to consider.25. How To Track The Success Of Your CampaignsWhat metrics really count.Delivery Rate - How quality impacts delivery rate.Open Rate - How to react to sudden drops.Click Through Rate - What to do in case of low CTR.Unsubscribe Rate - When to take action.26. The Biggest Email Marketing MythAdapt to changing needs and markets.How to stay on top.How to split you risk.27. How To Make Money From Your Subscribers In The Long RunThe two prong system.Product creation and pricing.Sales funnels.What type of content strategy to use.28. Wrapping Things UpThe email marketing feedback loop.What you need to do to really succeed in this business.What to focus on in list building.Why to think long term.10.3 Secret Email System Bonuses10.3.1 Secret Email System Checklist14 point checklist summarizing the main points of the Secret Email System ebook.10.3.2 Private Facebook GroupYou get access to a private facebook group dedicated to list building where Mat shares information.10.3.3 Internet Millionaire Mind BookInvaluable insights into how super successfull people think. A lot of people will overlook just how important mindset is.10.3.4 Gigantic Email Swipe File1056 email winners as a template for your inspiration. Very nice.11. My Honest OpinionAfter going through the ebook and the bonuses I have to say, I never got so much out of a $5.60 investment.If you have a business, even an offline brick and mortar business, invest in yourself and buy the ebook and get the bonuses for FREE. The value given, considering the price, is insane.If you do have a business you need email marketing. If you do email marketing you need to buy this ebook. It's as easy as that.12. Ultimate Email Marketing PackageAfter going through the ebook I decided to invest in the Ultimate Email Marketing Package and I'm pretty excited to optimize my email marketing with the extensive information provided.The Ultimate Email Marketing Package is made up of video, mp3, pdf and text files.12.1 VideosList Building AcceleratorTiny List Big Profits PlaybookWrite Emails Faster17 Email Income HacksSo what are u waiting for watch the two min long video and get your link and start get traffic like crazyFOR MORE QUESTIONS EMAIL ME HERE:- [email protected]

Whether you’ve started a blog yet or not there’s one thing I can be sure of: you’d like to make money. We all do. We need it in order to survive. What’s so cool about “this day and age” is that we can do it from virtually anywhere with the internet. My personal preference is to make money from my blog. In this post I’m going to break down step-by-step how to create a profitable blog in 2018. How you can magnify your presence, make blogging fun, and of course how you can make money from your blog.Earning money from your blog seems like a far fetched idea sometimes. There are billions of blogs out there. There are so many things to write about and set up. But in reality it doesn’t need to feel so overwhelming. I remember when I first started my blog back in 2012. I first created a niche blog that focused on the topic of “deals of the day” in Dallas. It did just fine, but it was soul sucking. It had nothing to do with me and it wasn’t making me happy.Then I created Helene in Between (my current blog). The blog didn’t have a clear direction but I loved working on it. Fast forward to now. I still don’t believe in blog niches, but I do believe in having a focused blog. I write about blogging and social media as well as my travels and life abroad. It’s not so narrow that I’m bored but it’s not so broad that I want to throw in the towel with so much to do.Today I can say that I am meeting not only my blogging goals and making money from my passion, but living my dream. I moved abroad, I work from wherever in the world, and I have fun doing it. I am an average person. I am not famous or a genius. We all have our strengths. We can all find our passions, fine tune them, and create a blog and life we want. Do not underestimate your potential. We are all unique and we all have resources we can and should share. No matter what you want to focus on.This guide intends to give you everything you need to create a profitable blog this year. Whether you’re starting from scratch and not even sure where to find a logo, or you’ve been at it for a while and are ready to make money and see more traffic. It is simple to create a blog that you love and a blog that you can profit from. Here’s how.HOW TO CREATE A PROFITABLE BLOG IN 2018No matter what stage blogger you’re in, I recommend reading this guide all the way though. I broke down the best ways to ensure your blog is on a steady path and one that helps you make money. Yes, even from the beginning!STEP ONE: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE KNOWN FOR?I think in order to make money blogging you need to figure out what you want to be known for. Now, that doesn’t mean you need to pick a niche. Of course, if you’re super passionate about one particular subject, then by all means, go for it. But if you’re like me, and you have varied interests and topics you want to write about, then you can still profit from your blog, regardless.So often we’re told we need to pick a niche and when we do so, that’s how we can profit and grow our blogs. I’m here to tell you that is not the case. I believe focusing on interesting, relevant, and valuable content is the key to a successful blog.Instead of figuring out a niche think about what your focus will be instead. Answer this question: what do you want to be known for? Maybe you like talking about delicious recipes with a Southern flare. Perhaps you help bloggers create beautiful graphics. Or you are a traveler exploring the off-the-beaten path destinations. Don’t worry if you’re a combination. The key here is to focus on your passions. There is no way to have a profitable, money-making blog when you only focus on just trying to make a buck. People will see right through that.Basically, we want to write the type of content that people crave. That means it: reminds us that we matter, gives us hope or faith in the bigger picture, explains or tells a story, shows your authenticity, pulls at our emotions, surprises us (in a good or bad way), confirms our assumptions, takes us on a journey, challenges our way of thinking, entertains us, shows us successes and/or failures, gives us a unique point of view. Despite all of this realize that your message will resonate with someone. It’s important to put it out there.STEP TWO: HOW TO DECIDE WHAT TO BLOG ABOUTDid you know exactly what you wanted to be when you grew up? What about in school? For me, I had no clue. I was always envious of those that knew they wanted to be a doctor, lawyer, mom, etc. I was not so sure. The same goes for blogging. Most people don’t know what subject to pick.Deciding what to blog about can be one of the toughest parts. But if you KNOW you want to start a blog my advice is: JUST DO IT. Just start. If you don’t start now then why wait later? You hitting publish on a post now won’t rock the world, yet, but it also won’t (most likely) offend or hurt anyone. So many people tell me: “I’m just so scared!”It can be scary to hit publish but there’s no time like now.When it comes to creating a blog I suggest doing a bit of brainstorming. Write out some things that you love and then start putting pen to paper. Or fingers to keyboard.Do you have to have a niche blog? My answer is of course no. But let’s take a look at someone else: Chasing Foxes. This is just a wonderful, writes-about-everything blog and follows their passion. They make 5 figures a month. How? They write well and they focus on a Pinterest strategy (more on that later, keep reading!).PROFITABLE BLOG TOPICS:How to save money when…. i.e. shopping, buying a home, renting/buying a car, saving for college, at SephoraTips to cure… hiccups, blog design, writer’s block, ugly photos, burned dinnerHow to find… the perfect prom dress, the best makeup for your face shape, the best recipe for Friendsgiving20 Websites To Visit If You Want To Be a Better … Chef, Blogger, Web Designer, Photographer, Tennis playerHow to make money on… ebay, garage sales, etsyHow to stop… procrastinating, overeating, anxietyHow to start… working out, eating healthy, working for a magazineWhat does this all mean? Pick a few things you’re passionate about and write with focus. Remember, it’s okay if this changes! The beauty of blogging is that it doesn’t have to be perfect. There’s this myth that in order to have stellar SEO (search engine optimization is how search engines, like Google, find your blog) you need to blog about one tiny thing. Like how to clean your toothbrush properly. Can you imagine writing daily about cleaning a tooth brush? No. And it’s just not true. I write about a multitude of things and I still come up FIRST in many search engines for certain terms.So bottom line: chill out and let’s start that blog! If you already have a blog skip on down to number five.STEP THREE: START A BLOGLet’s get one thing straight: you CAN start a blog on a budget. But please, please set it up right the first time so you don’t have to be stressed later. There is a (tiny) bit of grunt work to start a blog. But I’m going to walk you through this. I guarantee if I can do this, so can you.SET UP HOSTING AND DOMAIN NAMEI’ve been on all the big platforms: Blogger, Squarespace, Wix, and WordPress. I wish that I would just always stick with WordPress. This is coming from someone who was a full-time, professional blogger who once was on Blogger. WordPress does it all and then some. If you’d like a detailed pro/con list of why to go with WordPress or any other platform, check out this post.Next, you need hosting. Hosting is the service that allows your website to viewed and ensures that it can handle traffic. Before I made a decision I did tons of research (if you know me, you know that I always go over the top on my research). And I found the best hosting provider out there with Siteground. The main reasons? Reliability, support, and ease of use. Siteground works and they are there for you when you need them. Which can be really important if you run into any issues with your blog. They also offer an easy to use installer and free transfer. So it makes it seamless to transition your blog.Create a profitable blog today with Siteground.After clicking to go on to Siteground, follow these steps:Click “Web Hosting”, the first option you’ll see on the left. Click “Learn More”.Choose a plan. I suggest starting with “StartUp” (first option on the left). Click “Get Started”.Next, register your domain OR choose that you already have a domain. This is where you’ll put in your “http://www.yourblgonamehere.com”. The thing that I LOVE about Siteground is you can create a new domain RIGHT from the program. Click “Proceed”.SaveEnter in your contact and payment information. I suggest getting the privacy and site monitoring services. This is to ensure your privacy. But of course, they are optional.Install WordPress. You can also have Siteground set it up for you!CHOOSE A THEMEThe theme of you blog gives it the look and feel that you want and allows you to structure your blog how you see fit. Unless you’re a coder I suggest having a theme. There are two parts to a theme: the framework (think of this as the frame of a house) and the child theme (think of this as the paint and landscaping). The framework makes up the bones or foundation of your blog. I use and suggest Genesis. This is what I use for myself and the reason being is it’s the best choice and works with many of my favorite child themes.As for your child theme this is what you can think of as the blog design. There are many options out there. I recommend Restored 316 and the options on Creative Market. A brand I’m really loving lately for well priced (think under $50) designs is Code + Coconut. Simple and pretty themes that also work with Genesis. It will take some time to choose this but know you can always change it. If you feel particularly stumped with any of the above you can always ask for help. I use a company to help manage my blog and install my designs called WP Help.You might notice that some blogs have things like opt in boxes, social share buttons, and more. These are plugins they install on their blog (many are free) to customize the look and feel of the blog even more.CHOOSING A LOGOIf you’re looking for a logo you can design it yourself with tools like Canva or Photohop. If, like me, you’re not great at designing there are a few tools that you can use to really help you out. I love the designs inside of Creative Market. You simply search for a logo you like and can even find designers who can customize it.I wanted a bit more detail to my logo but when I looked to hire a designer I felt it was crazy expensive. Then I discovered 99 Designs. Y’all, this is a game changer! If you need anything designed (even a website) I highly recommend this. Here’s how it works: specify what you’re looking for. Then, you’ll hear back from dozens of professional designers and be able to narrow down your favorites and what you like on your website. Then you’ll pick your top 3 designers and they battle it out to create the best graphic for you. You pay one price. It’s much cheaper than hiring someone and you get literally dozens of options. I am obsessed!STEP FOUR: HIT PUBLISHOne of the most common questions I’m asked: When should I start publishing on my blog? My answer? Yesterday. There is no right time. The sea will not part, you will not receive some magical sign. Many people are afraid to share. It can be scary to reveal more of yourself online. That’s what a blog is, isn’t it? But in order to succeed you just need to go for it.Yes, I do suggest to have an “about me” page, a “contact” page and maybe a page dedicated to what you are interested in or intend to write about, but it’s not necessary when you first hit publish. Just putting yourself out there is enough. As you start writing you will learn what works for you and this will help you structure your other pages and your blog itself.Remember, your blog can change. My blog has had a number of major changes over the years: name change, about a dozen different blog designs, writing, direction, etc. I find that as you grow and as you write your blog will grow with you. The important step as you go is finding your ideal reader. Who do you want to read your blog. You MUST map this out. And it’s important to think about this every step of the way. You cannot improve your blog, make money blogging, or drive traffic without having a solid understanding of your ideal follower.For me, my blog is a mix of things but my reader is clear: she is a 20-40 something woman who wants to live a meaningful life through experiences and goals. Tailoring your work to a specific audience is one of the best things you can do for your blog. When you try to write to everyone you wind up writing to no one. So sit down and figure out who your ideal reader really is and that’s when you will find your community.Writing great content is not only how you’re found online, it’s establishing trust from readers. When you create confidence in your audience they are more likely to stick around, share your blog, and also buy from you.STEP FIVE: DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR BLOGHow do you drive traffic to your blog? There are only two things you need to really drive traffic and create a money making blog: killer content and a community. I’m going to dive deep on what that means for each.First and foremost, write great content. It sounds simple but it isn’t. In order to build a raving audience that continues to come back again and again you need to write wonderful content. You need to write something of value. This can mean vastly different things to different people. Maybe you’ll discuss your struggles with infertility. Many women out there can connect with the same feelings of hopelessness. Or you’ll write something funny about going to the grocery store in a foreign country. People will connect with this or it will make them laugh. If you’re a social media expert you’ll tell how to grow your Facebook page in a simple way. All of these provide value and offer inspiration. I like to call this “foundational content.”You want to write content that makes people say: wow, I want to read that blog again.And then they do. They subscribe to your newsletter or they follow you on social media. Now, you’ve started forming a community. This community is the one that will keep coming back again and again. But more than that they will share your content and will most likely BUY from you! Think about a blog you love. Why do you follow it? Now apply that to yourself. You need to create and foster a community and build it up with consistent, great content. That doesn’t mean you need to post daily. I post about 2 times a week and feel happy with that (and receive about 150,000 views a month on my blog). You need to do what works for you.Truthfully, you can’t have one without the other. If you have a community you won’t want to piss them off with less than sub-par content. If you have great content that will encourage your community to spread the word and keep coming back for more. Creating both is how you get on the path to continually driving traffic and making money.Now of course, social media plays a vital role in this community and driving traffic. For this I suggest being on all platforms but concentrating efforts on one or two where you see the most potential. For example, I see the most traffic (personally) from Pinterest and Instagram. Therefore, I focus most of my effort on those two social media platforms. I regularly share to Instagram and Pinterest and I am constantly learning how to improve my skills on both.STEP SIX: CREATE AN OPT INOkay, you’re writing great stuff and building your community. You’re starting to gain traffic. But wait, how can you keep them around?! Better yet, how can you make money? You need to create an opt-in. This free opt in will ensure that they stick around and hopefully buy from you in the future. When you create a newsletter or email list for your blog it gives you a chance to select the exact type of people that you want to keep coming back again and again.For example, let’s say you write a post on your delicious healthy recipes. You create an opt in for a free meal calendar. Eventually, you will sell your recipe eBook. Since you created the freebie, you already have people on your email list who are your target market and would be very interested in purchasing from you.Take it from me, when I first started my email list I was at 0. Within 5 months I hit 5,000 newsletter subscribers and was making about $1,500 a month – just from my email list! Your newsletter is your direct connection to your audience. Creating an email list is how you turn casual readers into buyers and lifelong fans of your blog.Many people are worried about how often they should send out a newsletter (aka, they don’t have time) or that they aren’t sure what to send out to people. There is no rule book when it comes to creating an opt in. You don’t have to send something out every time you post, every week, or even every month. I personally only send out my newsletter when I want to share something important (like a big life change), something valuable (like a deal or a sale on a product I’m using I think they might like to use), or when I’m promoting my own products or hosting a webinar. Honestly, I might share to my newsletter every three months or so.Here’s a detailed guide on how to create a newsletter for your blog. I recommend using Convertkitbecause it’s a straightforward, easy-to-set-up platform, created by bloggers for bloggers. I have used MailChimp in the past (it’s free for up to 2,000 subscribers) but Convertkit is just so much more intuitive and helps me to make more money becuase I can easily segment my list. I also think it’s easier to create the freebie and link it up to my blog through Convertkit.Here’s the process:1. Write a post on a topic you’re passionate about.2. Create a “freebie” that people can opt in to that’s related to the post. Example: an ebook, checklist, or pdf guide. You can create this straight from your computer.3. When they “subscribe” automatically send them an email with their freebie. I do this seamlessly in Convertkit by creating a form that automatically sends them the download.4. That’s it’s!! Only email your list when you feel like it.When you create an email list don’t worry about having multiple welcome emails or opt ins. Start simple and you’ll learn as you go. The important step is just to start it and you’ll see over time which posts work when creating an opt in.STEP SEVEN: MAKE MONEY BLOGGINGLet’s get something clear, in case you just skipped on down to this step, you can’t make money blogging without the above. You need to know who you’re blogging to, why, create great content, and a community. That needs to be present before you can make money. They are all related to each other and reflect back on whether or not you start to monetize your blog.To me, there are many ways to make money blogging. But in reality, there are 4 key ways to create income for a blogger. Those are: advertising, affiliate marketing, sponsored opportunities, products (digital and physical), and online education. I want to take a brief look at each and how you can use them for your blog.ADVERTISINGThe ads on the sidebar, top, middle, and bottom of a blog are advertising. These can be from places like a network such as Google Adsense. Here’s how ad networks work: you get paid per view and per click on the ads. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not anything like $1 per click and 20 cents per view. It’s much lower than that. But it still adds up. The key here: the more views, the more money you’ll make. Back in the day, in the advent of blogs, bloggers could make a full time income just from ads. Not the case anymore. Unless you’re getting millions of hits a month, you’ll need other strategies to make a full time income.How to succeed with advertising on your blog: the more page views, the more likely you’ll grow your advertising income.AFFILIATE MARKETINGOne of my favorite ways to monetize a blog is with affiliate marketing. Here’s how it works: you share about products, services, anything you love already on your blog. With affiliate links you link to the product and make a small commission on it when your readers click and buy. I love to share the products that help me grow my blog. And I make sure to only share about products that work for me. For example, I’m a huge fan of Hootsuite, a scheduling tool for social media. When I blog about it (for example, this post on How to Schedule Blog Posts Like a Boss) I know if others click and buy, I make a small commission. It’s already something I’m using and loving and my readers can trust that I will only share about products I recommend.I also suggest creating posts that relate to the product or how you use it. When you show your audience why it matters or how to use it they are more likely to buy it. Again, this echos back to creating a community and sharing valuable content.How to succeed with affiliate marketing on your blog: only share products and services you love. Write posts that directly relate to the product and take it a step further by sending out an email to your list to encourage them to buy the product.SPONSORED OPPORTUNITIESSponsored posts are ones where payment comes from either a company or third party that pays you a flat fee to include their product, service, event, location, you name it in your post. For example, I worked with Visit Britain earlier this year to write about my experiences in Manchester and Liverpool. I was paid a fee to write about my honest opinion. I’ve also worked with companies like Pollinate Media and Collective Bias that help you connect with companies looking to work with influencers.If you’re wanting to see how to work with companies check out how to make money with sponsored posts. OR, if you’re a travel blogger, check out the full guide on landing sponsored travel. No matter what stage you’re in you can get sponsored blog posts or social media shares.How to succeed with sponsored opportunities on your blog: only take things that your readers would love. Write the post in your normal blogging voice and deliver on time. Don’t be afraid to negotiate and reach out to others.PRODUCTS OR SERVICESAs far as products go, you can sell anything! From an eBook, course, coffee mug, t shirt, one-on-one coaching, you name it. Most of the time these products do take some leg work meaning, you have to set them up, create the payment system, deliver the product or online education, and promote them. But along with this, there are more opportunities for you to monetize. Instead of getting a portion of the profit you get all the profit.If you can provide value, whether a service or product, you can sell something from your blog. The key is to understand what your audience needs and how you’re uniquely qualified to deliver it to them. For example, let’s say you’re a graphic designer. You often write about how to design simple graphics. You start a course on how to design your blog from scratch. You can sell the course through Teachable (or really any platform that lets you sell courses or books) and promote the course on your blog, newsletter, and social media.A place I recommend to sell your Digital Products or courses is SamCart. This is what I use to take payments for my eBook, Lightroom Presets, and my online course. It’s easy to use and makes selling your stuff simple. You can check out my shop here.If you’re selling a physical product a great place to do this is Etsy, or you can have your own store front with Shopify.How to succeed with products or services on your blog: have a clear understanding of who you’re selling to and WHY they need this. Make a plan of action and stick to it!No matter what area you choose to focus on, it’s a good idea to have more than one iron in the fire. I personally bring in income from all of the above ways and it ensures that no matter what, I have one income stream coming in. Even if you’re a beginning blogger you can still make an income, especially when you have a solid understanding of your reader, a newsletter in place, and some social media. Don’t forget to analyze your results along the way. That goes for your whole blog. Keep track of your stats so you can see where to improve and what topics people gravitate towards.STEP EIGHT: LEARN A SKILLI wholeheartedly believe the best way to grow is to keep learning. I am always taking an online course, reading a book or blog, or listening to a podcast to learn what will work for me online. Enhancing your skill set not only helps you improve it also helps you make money.Remember how I said above about concentrating some efforts on social media? Learning a new skill and improving your social media, SEO, writing development, keyword research, etc. is a great way to continue to grow. I have taken classes on webinars, email marketing, SEO, business, Facebook ads, and so much more. Do your research to make sure the offer or course or book is legitimate. Then go for it. Make sure to hold yourself accountable along the way.If you got down to the bottom of this post… congrats! I know this was a doozy. But I wanted to completely cover the best way to monetize your blog, no matter where you are in the process. The best way to create a profitable blog is when you are passionate about what you do and share valuable content with your readers.