How I Make Money Blogging

Make Money Blogging

This is for all my non blogger readers out there who ask me all the time, “how do you make money blogging?” It is definitely a strange concept to a lot of people and I am totally understanding of that. It was strange to me too in the beginning.

Speaking of the beginning (beware of clicking this link), it took awhiiiiiile before this blog was anything but a hobby. Some months it is still a hobby (aka less profitable lol). But during that time you found me and I found you. This blog wouldn’t be what it is without my readers and to each of you, I am so thankful!

Without readers, there is no possibility of profit! I want y’all to know that every follow, like and comment is so appreciated (and helpful to me in growing this business)!

Ok so here we go: How I make money blogging…

Make Money Blogging

The first way is through affiliate links! When I link items I am wearing in posts, like this pom pom coverup, and you click through and then purchase, I make a commission.

The commissions change per site but every little bit help!

The clickable photos below of some other fun coverups are another way I use affiliate links.

Make Money Blogging

Sponsored posts are another way that I earn a profit. For these, a company pays me a set fee to come up with an original blog post idea, photograph it, write about it, and promote it on my social channels.

This is a form of word of mouth advertising that helps many companies give authenticity to their brand. Also, I want y’all to know, I only work with company’s that I can give truly genuine reviews on (like this emergan-c post).

Some of the posts I reach out to the companies myself with a media kit, and others I apply to listed campaigns via a third party website (like Collective Bias).

I especially love collaborating with local businesses!

Make Money Blogging

The last way I make money blogging is by creating content for other blogs, like Virginia Bride Magazine!

All in all, this blog is about helping you more than making money. I think about my readers so specifically. What does she like? What does she want to know about fashion? Is she struggling with adulting like me? Does she need a new easy dinner recipe? What makes her tick!

If you have been following Tilley’s Threads and want to comment a response to any of the above questions, it would make my day! Lets see if my thoughts are on the right track 😉

Thanks for following along on this crazy journey with me!

Tilley
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5 thoughts on “How I Make Money Blogging

  1. Karen Lineberger

    We met at your husband’s Wake Forest awards dinner – I sat next to you and we talked about social media marketing. I am so proud of what you have accomplished! I follow many bloggers to stay young and on trend — keep up the great content.

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