Is ProBlogging For Everyone?

As a blogger, I normally receive invitation for various events, fora,  product launches, etc. Unfortunately, because of responsibilities on my day time job, I can not attend to all. Just this month, I missed several activities like the PCD concert, breakfast meeting with the MMDA chair, Smart’s My Sandbox launching event, No To CON ASS meet ups, etc..

These (blogger’s) perks, plus the success stories of those who make their living by blogging has lured  a lot of people to pro blogging. While there are success stories, there are also those who failed miserably.  Allow me to discuss then,  2 of the common questions I am receiving from “working bloggers” (blogger with 8 hour job).

Is ProBlogging A Good Reason To Quit My Job?

If  blogging will just be one of the different sources of income, yes Pro blogging  is for everyone. But if blogging will be the “only” source of income, then Pro Blogging may not be for everyone. Allow me to share at least 3 common ways (there’s more though) to earn good $$ by blogging.

1. Paid Reviews– The higher the PR, the better your price. But if Google finds this out, your PR will be reduced to “0″. You’ll still get job assignments though for $ 5.00.
2. Selling Links– Also PR dependent, Google don’t like the idea too, of selling links.
3. Google Ads– your niche of choice should have good commercial value (for the keywords you’ll use) and your blog should have monstrous traffic

If you are one of those who are inclined to quit your job in lieu of blogging, first, evaluate your situation  by looking at your expenses vis-a-vis  your income from blogging, in a monthly basis. If your blog income alone can support your needs and wants, that is great. But is it sustainable in the long run?  Otherwise, you should build other streams of income first, before you quit your job.

Can I Become A Pro Blogger At The Same Time Keep My Day Time Job?

Yes! But use web 2.o to advance your career and not to lose it. There are those who waste time at work on SNS and Micro Blogs to the point that their productivity is affected. They become subjects for online surveillance also by their IT. Micro blogging, SNSing at work can be hazardous to your career.

Likewise,  accept the fact that you can not avail of “all” the perks and privileges that will come along a bloggers way. It’s ok, that does not make you less popular in the community.

Be unique, you don’t have to copy every successful blog and bloggers on town, learn from them- the principles and technics, then build your own online identity. Keep on sowing value, at the end, you’ll reap value too!