Comments on: BlissDom ’08 Recap: The Mommy Blogger

By: Paleo

Paleo — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:08:11 +0000

There is no doubt in my mind this could work for stay at home moms but don’t think it cannot be done without a lot of hard work!

By: Dorthy

Dorthy — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:25:14 +0000

I am a stay at home mommy of 2 boys a 7 year old and a 2 year old. I am looking for a way to go about getting a little income started myself. I have tryed so many things and have failed so many times. I want to be able to continue to stay at home so my boys always have me and they don’t have to go to a daycare center or a babysitter. I think that staying at home with them is the best since their daddy works such long hours for the family. Since he works such very long and hard hours at his job trying to achieve what he wants i want to be apart of doing something for the family as well. I know that staying at home with the boys is a job but sometimes i feel like i haven’t given enough. If anyone has any suggestions on how to make a more income for my family and to actually share my live expierences with others to help them out i would greatly appreciate the feedback. Maybe i’m going at this the wrong way that is why i’m asking for suggestions.

By: Talking Personal Blogging with Lynn Terry

Talking Personal Blogging with Lynn Terry — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:15:59 +0000

[...] possibilities. She even inteviewed me on video for her post on the subject. It’s definitely a must read about personal [...]

By: Robertas

Robertas — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:02:31 +0000

A lot of start-up bloggers make this same mistake: they tried to create a blog that will cover everything that they can talk about.

This is a bad way to start.

Instead start-up bloggers should focus on specific things, on people with specific needs and most importantly they need know how create value for those people with specific needs and interests.

You need to focus on one specific niche and you need to push one wagon (one blog) at a time. If you’ll be working on too many projects – you’ll fail.

Don’t get distracted by different opportunities.
Focus on one blog.
Focus on one business model (at least for 90 days)
Be passionate
And you’ll make money.

By: Jendi

Jendi — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:32:27 +0000

I clicked through a link on Twitter and found this intriguing post.
I am a Mommy Blogger, and I love it.
I would love to make money at it!
It would be a great help to my family and my conscience.

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Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:55:45 +0000

[...] don’t forget about the four part webinar series that Lynn Terry is holding. Specifically targeted to mom bloggers who want to learn how to monetize [...]

By: Dina Eisenberg (@CuriousDina)

Dina Eisenberg (@CuriousDina) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:54:14 +0000

Very insightful- both your article and the comments, Lynn.

Recently I attended the Blogher Reach Out Tour in Boston. I got a similar vibe about monetizing blogs. There was a real hesitation, and maybe more. One speaker said that mommybloggers could expect to make grocery money but not pay the mortgage. Absurd!

That comment troubled me because the message seems to discourage women who might otherwise want to make money with their blogs.

I doubt male bloggers say that to each other. In fact, top male pro bloggers like Darren Rowse and Yaro Starak both claim 6 figure incomes and teach specifically how to reach that goal.

You know better than anyone blogging can be a real business that can support a woman and her family. And, I’m all for a gal having her own money.

By the way, congrats on making the 50 Most Influential Powerful Women in Social Media list. See what blogging can do!

Dina

By: Niccolo Svengali

Niccolo Svengali — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:38:51 +0000

I think MomBloggers should be careful about how much info they put online. If you’d not want a crazed stalker or your mother-in-law to know certain facts, don’t put them online.

You’d be surprised what Masters Of The Internet can find out about one from just your ‘nom de plume’.

By: LaTara - The Unplugged Mom

LaTara - The Unplugged Mom — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:57:14 +0000

Hey Lynn,

First off let me say this is a great topic. I have a mom blog that I love because it really does speak me. I only post about once per week and the readers love it, which leads me to think that if I did it more, traffic would increase.

My blog is about being authentic in Christ and I have been working on ways to try and creatively monetize it without losing those people who enjoy what I write. I refuse to add Google ads because of the personal nature the blog (I get pretty deep sometimes) and I don’t want to turn people off. But I won’t lie and say that I wouldn’t love to make money through the blog if I could.

I had been thinking about a niche for the blog but again I thought that maybe it was too personal to do that. But reading what you wrote has really helped me to see what I may be able to do to earn and income while I share my life’s journey as an unplugged mom.

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:31:43 +0000

Thank you Janis

Part One of the series brought a full house today. I hope you all walked away with something you could use… and are busy pondering your own individual answers to the question presented. Looking forward to Part Two next Friday!

By: Janis Miller

Janis Miller — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:40:16 +0000

Loved this post and all the great comments/commenters. What a great opportunity for Mommy Bloggers to learn about promoting their website. Lynn has great resources and great advice. I hate it when I HAVE to miss one of her webinars. Believe me when I say, when I am not there I had NO choice. I have learned a ton from Lynn and by watching Lynn. Thank you, Lynn, for all you do for all of us. “Follow Lynn, You Will Win” ;o)

Live joyfully ~
Janis

By: Kat

Kat — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:38:57 +0000

Interesting! I’ve been blogging for 3 1/2 years, just for the love of it. I’m definitely a “mommy blogger”. I had no idea it was possible to make that much money blogging? I’m hesitant for the same reasons Lizzie expressed, but curious. I signed up for the webinar and hope to be able to get in on that!

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My Brain Lapse = Lot’s of Links | — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:26:38 +0000

[...] thing is though, she started this webinar because the mom bloggers at Bllissdom 08′ were not aware of the many ways they could make [...]

By: Traci

Traci — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:28:59 +0000

Excellent idea Lynn! I’ve been a “Mommy Blogger” for 12 years now (3 yrs at geocities + 9 yrs on my own domain), since I started my personal web site. I blog about more than just mom stuff, but still blog about that too.

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:54:46 +0000

Notes for the free Webinar series:

Day: Friday
Time: 10am central / 11am eastern
Dates: Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 14

Username: (Your Name)
Password: blissdom

Note: Be sure to plug in your microphone or headset before you log into the room if you want to speak. There is also text chat for those that prefer not to speak through a mic. Also, the room is not very mac-compatible (it tries, but falls short).

You’ll want to make sure you are signed up here for this, and all free webinars that I host:
http://www.selfstartersweeklytips.com/webinars.htm