Back in August 2011, I stumbled upon the concept of blogging and decided to give it a shot by creating my own blog, Making Sense of Cents. I had zero knowledge about blogging and never imagined it could earn me any money.
But once I got the hang of it, my life took a complete turn. I had no idea back then how much blogging would change things for me. Now, I’m thrilled I took the plunge. Learning to blog has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. Today, I want to share how blogging transformed my life and why you might want to start your own blog too.
Blogging has become a passion and a significant source of income for me. I now make thousands of dollars monthly, doing something I love. My business income reports show that I earn over $100,000 a month from blogging-related activities. I never thought I’d leave my job as a financial analyst to become a full-time blogger, but here I am.
I first discovered blogging through a magazine article about a personal finance website. It intrigued me because I wanted to take control of my finances and pay off my student loans. Before that summer, I had no clue what blogs were or that they could generate income.
Initially, I started my blog as a personal journal to track my financial progress. It was just a hobby, but I quickly fell in love with blogging. By October 2013, after two years of blogging, I quit my day job and became a full-time blogger. I haven’t regretted it for a second. Blogging has improved my life in numerous ways, and I highly recommend giving it a try if you’re considering it.
Here’s how blogging has changed my life:
– I love what I do and look forward to working every day.
– I help others improve their financial situations.
– It allows us to plan for early retirement.
– Both my husband and I left our day jobs.
– It paid off my student loans.
– We now travel full-time.
– I have a flexible schedule.
– I’m my own boss.
– Blogging gives me freedom.
There are many reasons to start a blog, and it’s been incredibly rewarding for me.
1. Blogging is a lot of fun.
Before I started, I never thought about blogging. Now, after over five years, I can’t imagine not doing it. I enjoy helping others with their finances, reading other blogs, connecting with new people, working on my blog, and especially writing. I wake up excited to work, unlike when I had my day job. Blogging is both challenging and rewarding, with endless opportunities to learn and reach people.
2. You can help others.
My blog has grown over the years, and I’ve helped many people, including myself. Your blog can reach people you might never meet otherwise, offering them new ideas, financial advice, recipes, life management tips, and more. I’ve received countless emails from readers thanking me for the help and motivation my blog provides.
3. It’s affordable to start.
Blogging is a cost-effective hobby, side hustle, or business. You can start your blog for less than $50 a year. I began with cheap hosting and designed my blog myself to save money. It was a learning experience, but it was worth it.
4. The blogging community is amazing.
I’ve made many friends through my blog, both bloggers and readers. These friendships are invaluable and wouldn’t have happened without blogging.
5. You can be your own boss.
Blogging allows you to be your own boss. You set your business type, schedule, goals, and more.
6. Blogging helps you grow.
Over the years, blogging has helped me master my finances, develop a love for writing, meet new people, and more.
7. No previous experience needed.
You don’t need any prior experience to start a blog. I had no idea blogs existed when I started, and I’ve learned everything from scratch. It’s challenging but rewarding.
8. Work from anywhere.
Blogging lets you work from anywhere. I sold my house in 2015 and have been traveling full-time since. No commute is a huge bonus!
9. Make a living.
You can earn a living from blogging. It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme, but many successful bloggers started as a hobby and grew from there. I make around $100,000 a month, and there’s room for new bloggers to succeed.
10. Earn money while you sleep.
Blogging can generate passive income, like through affiliate marketing. I promote products I love and earn money even while sleeping.
11. Great for freelancers.
Blogging can lead to freelance opportunities like speaking gigs, virtual assisting, writing positions, book deals, and more. It’s a platform for people to find you and see your work.
If you’re interested in starting a blog, I offer a free email course that guides you from the technical setup to earning your first income and attracting readers. Each day for seven days, you’ll receive an email with steps to create a successful blog.
Are you interested in learning how to create a blog? What other reasons can you think of to start one?