Welcome to June’s business report! This month, I’ll share how I made money online and traveled full-time. If you’re new here, you might wonder why I publish these reports. Initially, I shared my side income, excluding my day job earnings. After leaving my financial analyst job in October 2013, I now report on my full-time business income.
People often ask why I share my income reports. Some think it’s crazy, but I enjoy it for three main reasons:
1. Before blogging, I knew nothing about side hustles or making money online. I thought the only way to increase income was through raises at a full-time job. Seeing others’ income reports inspired me to try side hustling. I hope to show others its benefits and how it can change lives.
2. Publishing my reports helps me track progress, learn from mistakes, and stay accountable.
3. I want to show that making money from home is possible and legitimate.
Life is great as my own boss and a full-time blogger. I love waking up every day excited about what I do. I share my monthly income reports to show that you don’t have to hate your job. You can make changes to enjoy your life more.
In case you’re new, my income comes from:
– Affiliate Marketing (the largest portion)
– Sponsored Partnerships
– Courses (Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing and Making Sense of Sponsored Posts)
– Display Advertising (using Adthrive)
I regularly earn over $100,000 a month and have made over $5,000,000 from blogging. Check out “How I Successfully Built A $1,000,000+ Blog” for more tips.
June 2019 was another great month. I earned a good income and enjoyed my time. I have many plans for the rest of the year, including:
– Focusing on SEO by taking a course
– Learning about Pinterest and Facebook advertising
– Adding an online shop to my blog
– Creating new email opt-ins to reach more readers
Overall, June was fantastic for blogging, courses, and life. I’m excited about my business and the future.
Here are some of my past income reports:
– $672 extra in May (2012)
– $6,523 in January Extra Income (2013)
– $11,927 in October Income – I Finally Left My Job (2013)
– $12,640 in January Income (2014)
– $23,758 in February Income – My Monthly Online Income Report (2015)
– How I Made $300,000 Online In 2015
– How I Made $979,321 In 2016
– How I Made $1,536,732 In 2017
– How I Made Over $1,500,000 In 2018
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June was fun! I attended the Outwild event, a weekend of yoga, rock climbing, and delicious food. It was my first retreat and yoga class, and I’m glad I went. As a full-time traveler, it was great to meet like-minded people. The rest of the month, we worked on our boat and van, and I caught up on work and emails.
Some updates:
– I’m a month ahead in blog posts and aim to be 2-3 months ahead.
– Traffic was over 400,000 page views.
– I’m working on a series to help readers with specific financial questions.
– My community group on Facebook has over 15,000 members.
– I released a free course on starting a blog, with over 50,000 sign-ups.
– I also created the free “Master Your Money” email course, which has been well-received.
Popular posts last month:
– How To Start A Successful Blog In 10 Steps
– How We’ve Turned A Free Chair Into $103,000
– Is Couponing Worth It?
– We’re Going To Start Living In A Van!
– How To Earn Over 20x The National Savings Rate
– 10 Easy and Delicious Camping Meal Recipes
– How We Paid off $266,329.01 in 33 Months
– 10 Powerful Lessons That Every Freelancer Needs to Know
– Save Money With These Top Tips For Buying A New Car
Featured Question: What blog freebies do you recommend?
I recommend several free checklists and guides to help you grow your blog, such as:
– Affiliate Marketing Cheat Sheet
– 8 Easy Tips To Make Money From Sponsored Posts On Your Blog
My plans and goals for the blog include:
– Completing courses on Facebook Ads and SEO
– Creating a freebie opt-in for affiliates
– Getting ahead on blog posts
– Working less than 30 hours per week
– Being more present and enjoying life outside of work
– Having fun!
Affiliate marketing results in June were steady at around $50,000. I plan to increase this through SEO and social media advertising. Some strategies include planning affiliate offers, learning SEO, using Facebook ads, creating a high-quality funnel, and growing my audience.
Sponsored partnerships were average in June, but I secured new deals. If you’re interested in earning blogging income, check out my free guides and courses.
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