I started as a blogger to pen my ideas, experience, and thoughts
in a meaningful way while sharing the same with the world. Blogging became a
passion soon after I started because it helped me engage with the readers, get
feedback, exchange ideas, and network with other bloggers and peers. When I
started around 12 years or so back, my blog looked nothing like this, and I had
no clue how to edit the posts, leave aside trying to make my blog look
attractive or appealing to the target audience. However, I never compromised
upon the message I want to deliver across to the readers. I blog to share my
knowledge and experiences and provide value to the target audience.
There is no doubt about the fact that I have improved
drastically over the years. I have learned a few tricks of the trade on the
way, which includes marketing my blog effectively, reaching out to a larger
audience, creating social media marketing funnels, and using my authority on
thrifty living to share instrumental financial and lifestyle tips with my
audience. When I started as a blogger, it was more of a passion, and never knew
it would take me this far.
But it has, and it has continued to open doors to newer possibilities and opportunities that I didn’t even know existed, including affiliate partnerships and marketing. I shifted to a better platform, got my blog redesigned, gained authority on search engines in my target niche, and continue to witness a massive increase in traffic. Three things that have helped me on the way are patience, perseverance, and constantly upgrading my knowledge about blogging. Learning is a never-ending process and since it interests me, I never really felt worked up. It is why people say turn your passion into an occupation, and you never really have to work a day in your life.
I saved money from my primary income initially to fuel my growth
as a blogger. I didn’t spend extravagantly or unnecessarily on luxuries of life
that many of my friends indulged in and often even had to compromise that
movie-night or party-night. But, it is worth it when you notice a gradual
increase in traffic to your blog day after day, and more clicks on the ads on
your blog. It is not only financially rewarding but also provides a sense of
satisfaction that is inexplicable in words. Undoubtedly, it takes time to
achieve that sweet success, and though it might seem easy at the outset, there
is a lot that continues to happen in the background that contributes to
it.
My blog has become one of the go-to blogs on lifestyle and
finance niche, and I have become an influencer
marketer blogger in the process. The
journey as a blogger started as a passion but has now turned into a
full-fledged day job that has allowed me to spend more time with my family
while doing what I want to do. With that said, I don’t take my success for
granted and continue to put in the equal effort or more today than I used to 12
years back. I continue to live within my means, prefer saving before
spending, and make it a point to stay within my budget. I recommend the same to
my audience as a blogger and influencer to prioritize needs before wants in life regarding
finances.
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