Problogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income [3rd Edition]

ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income by Darren Rowse & Chris Garrett is a extremely comprehensive book about blogging. In the 13 chapters the authors bring you step by step through the development of a blog,  focusing on the how to develop your own unique voice and  monitoring your blog among other topics which are being covered.

Using pictorial examples from their own blogs and based on their own experiences when they started out as bloggers Darren and Chris share how they made their way to becoming a professional blogger earning 6 figures a year.  There are many examples given in the book on how you can diversify your potential of earning through your blog.

They mentioned placements of ads, advertorials, sponsored content, speaking engagements and consultations are some of the ways you can create different steams of income. The pros and cons of each method is also covered in detail. There are also many case studies which are used for reference and they help to give a realistic picture of how the blogging environment is for aspiring bloggers.

One can op to go for  fast ways of earning through flipping of blogs or building up a steady source of  passive income through creating e-books and online courses.  Not all methods may be suitable for your blog or niche and you will have to choose carefully which path you intend to pursue once you start to earn revenue from your blog.

My thoughts

I have been a fan of Dareen Rowse and Chris Garrett and have been following  their blogs ever since I was introduced to it 10 years back. I have learned a lot from these two professional bloggers. Even though I have been implementing many of the tips that were already mentioned in the book there were certain parts of the books which were still very relevant to me.

I love how each chapter is broken down into chunks an injected with visuals and tips. It makes the book easy to read and digest the information being taught.  The little exercises at towards the end of the chapter really get one thinking about the direction that one wants for the blog and the actions which they should take.

The chapter on taking your blog to the next level and going beyond your blog really taught me how I should go onwards in development of this blog. I too hope one day to be able to earn a 5 or even a 6-figure income from this blog.

I certainly recommend this book to any aspiring blogger or existing bloggers who want to take it up a notch.

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Weekend Reflections: Lean on Me

Lean on Daddy

Last week while out snapping pictures of the mid autumn lanterns I managed to capture this shot of Tiger girl resting on the shoulders of R.  It got me thinking how important it is for us as parents to be like a rock for our kids.

Our kids depend on us for a wide variety of things. From physical to emotional support and everything in between. We are their caregiver, financial support, teacher and advisor.  Their pillar of strength which they look to in times or need.  Their refuge when they seek warmth and comfort. A shoulder for them to lean on when their burden gets too heavy to bear alone.

As a parent we build and make the home that they live in. We help create the memories that will be cherished and remembered all throughout their lives and ours. We give them the skills they need and all the help necessary for them to become independent  and self reliant individuals. Whatever we do leaves a big impact on their lives in both positive and negative ways.

It is a real astronomical responsibility that we have as a parent to be a positive influence in our kids life.  I count it as a blessing from GOD instead of a burden.  It is a gift to be able to be there for our kids  in times of pain and sorrow.  A shoulder for them to lean on.

Have you been reflecting on your role as a parent lately?

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