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October Online Income Report – $33,482

Last Updated: November 14, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 89 Comments

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Please read my disclosure for more info.

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Find out how I made over $30,000 in one month blogging! #bloggingincome #incomereportWelcome to October’s online income report where I show you how I made money online last month. It’s time to look at this month’s update and track how I did.

If you’re new here, you may be wondering why I would want to publish my online income report each month. You can simply skip to the next section if you’re not new here.

This all started out as my extra income report because in the beginning it was all about the money I was earning from my side jobs. In my side income reports from the beginning, I included all of the income I made except for what I made at my day job.

However, I left my day job as a financial analyst in October of 2013 and now my monthly income reports consist of the many ways I make a living each month.

Many have asked why I would ever want to publicly post my income each month. Some think I’m crazy, whereas some are glad I’m open about what I’m doing. Whatever you think, I enjoy publishing my monthly online income reports and I share them publicly for three main reasons:

  • Before I started blogging, I knew nothing about side hustling and making money online. I didn’t think side jobs were worth the effort and I thought the only way to significantly increase your income was through raises and promotions at your full-time job. If it weren’t for others publishing their monthly income reports each month, I don’t know if I would have ever tried side hustling. I want to help show others the positives in side hustling and how it can change a person’s life. There are many different ways to make money online, and I like to share my story each month to help motivate others to improve their financial situation by making more money.
  • Secondly, I like to publish my income reports because it’s a way for me to look back, learn from my mistakes and actually see what areas need improvement. I use my monthly income reports as a way to track how I’ve done and I treat it sort of like a journal.
  • Lastly, I like to show others that making side money is possible and that there are many legitimate ways to make money from your home. If you are looking for information on the many ways to make money online, I published the article Monthly Income Report Roundup – My Favorite Income Bloggers that showcases many successful bloggers who are kind enough to share their income with the public each month.

I know I say this every month, but it’s the truth. Life is great now that I’m my own boss. I look forward to each and every day and it’s a wonderful feeling. I truly love waking up each and every morning.

Above are just a few of the reasons for why I enjoy publishing my monthly income reports. I like to show others that you don’t have to hate your job and hate your life. You can make changes to your life and make money in a way that allows you to truly enjoy the life you are living. I’m not saying that you have to LOVE your job, I’m just saying that your job should at least allow you to do what you like to do outside of work (whether that be spending time with loved ones, painting, hiking, etc.).

 

Highway 101How was my online income in October?

October was another great month for business income. I’m still making a great income and managing a great work-life balance.

In fact, we are currently going down Highway 101 on the west coast and Wes is cycling it while I drive. It’s been a ton of fun so far! I’ve been working from the RV every day on the beach or in a beautiful forest, which is pretty amazing.

Knowing that I can do this while still running my business successfully is something I never thought would be possible.

When I first switched to self-employment, everything was crazy and very unorganized. Lately, that has not been the case at all.

Even though my income has increased significantly over the past several months, I’ve noticed that I’ve actually been working less. I’ve been a master at work-life balancing lately and it’s really paying off.

The business is doing well and I am very happy with it. Things around here seem to be improving and I have no complaints whatsoever. I have been catching myself saying “Life is really good” a LOT lately. And, I mean it – life is actually really good. 

I’ve always been very excited about my business, but I am more excited than ever for the future. I have many plans and everything is going well.

Anyway, in October I earned $33,482 in business income, before expenses.

If you are interested in starting a blog of your own, I created a tutorial that will help you start a blog of your own for cheap, starting at only $3.49 per month (this low price is only through my link) for blog hosting. In addition to the low pricing, you will receive a free website domain (a $15 value) through my Bluehost link if you purchase at least 12 months of blog hosting. FYI, if you are asking yourself “can you make money blogging?” – my top tip is to be self-hosted. This is essential if you want to monetize your blog as you will appear more professional and this will help you monetize your blog tremendously. My blogging income did not take off until after I switched to self-hosting.

Related articles:

  • How To Make Money Blogging
  • How I Make Working From Home Work For Me
  • How To Become Financially Stable and Keep The Job You Love
  • Becoming a Work-Life Balancing Master

 

October Income

The number above is for the month of October and before any fees and expenses (some fees and expenses that lower the amount above total around $1,700 (rounded up), which include virtual assistants/staff writers for my other websites, technical assistance on my websites, newsletter expenses, PayPal fees, etc., however, this does not include taxes) being taken out. After expenses and fees, I made approximately $31,782. 

Below are some of my other monthly side income reports. I publish an online income update every month but only included some of them below as it would be a very long list. If you head on over to my extra income page you can find all of my monthly income reports from the past few years.

  • $672 extra in May (2012)
  • $6,523 in January Extra Income (2013)
  • $11,927 in October Income – I Finally Left My Job
  • $12,640 in January Income (2014)
  • $23,758 in February Income – My Monthly Online Income Report (2015)
  • How I Made $25,138 Online In July Plus My 4 Year Blogiversary

 

Blog news.

Making Sense of Cents is still my pride and joy and I love blogging here. I took part in many interviews in October and I am extremely excited about all of those.

October was a great month for work. I was able to work ahead a decent amount and I actually have all of my blog posts for November already done and scheduled. What a great feeling!

I also have a book in the works that I am about to sign a contract for. Look out world! 🙂

Pinterest is still one of the main ways I receive referral traffic each month. I’m still using Tailwind and I highly recommend anyone who is interested in Pinterest to try out Tailwind. Tailwind has saved me a ton of time and the analytics the site provides are great. Plus, even though I am automating a lot of my Pinterest work, I am actually seeing an INCREASE in traffic which is great.

Overall, traffic increased in October and I received around 350,000 page views.

Top new posts on Making Sense of Cents last month:

  • Being Your Own Boss – 2 Years Since Becoming Self-Employed
  • Why Everyone Should Be Aware Of Their Financial Situation
  • The Financial Benefits Of Walking And Cycling
  • The Steps To Take Before You Make The Leap For Self-Employment
  • Read This Before You Think About Becoming a Cosigner
  • Why Saving Money In Your 20s Is A Good Idea
  • Learning How To Survive On A College Budget
  • Cut Cable, Use A Digital Antenna, and Save Thousands
  • How To Balance Working And Going To College
  • Make Money Selling Books – An Easy Side Hustle For Anyone
  • The Power Of A No Spend Challenge

 

Where does blog income come fromFeatured Question: Where does blog income come from?

I feature one question from a reader in each monthly income report. Please leave a comment below if you have a question you would like me to include.

This is a question I have been receiving a LOT lately. Many of you are interested in blogging but you are not sure where the income actually comes from.

I understand your question and why some of you may be confused. Online income is new to many people so this can be a tough thing to understand.

I highly recommend you check out my article How To Make Money Blogging. That should clear up a lot of the questions you may have.

In short, you receive blogging income from whoever is paying you to do the work.

If it is affiliate marketing you are providing, then you get paid through the company whenever someone buys or signs up for something through your link. If someone is paying you to place an advertisement on your website, then you get paid through them. If you have display ads on your website such as with Google Adsense, then you get paid from Google or one of the many other thousands of companies. There are many companies and blogging networks out there who are looking to pay for things on blogs!

You usually get paid either through PayPal or by receiving a check in the mail.

Past questions:

  • How do I increase my affiliate income?
  • Do I need millions of page views a month in order to make money blogging?
  • How do you build websites up to sell them?
  • Do only celebrities make money through owning websites?
  • How much money can a person make blogging?

 

My plans for my website and making money online.

Without any plans and goals, I think it would be very hard to run a business. Constantly working towards something can help keep a person motivated.

Below are some of the areas I am currently working on:

  • Promote more – I am doing much better at promoting my articles and I’m noticing a huge improvement. One area is still Pinterest – Pinterest brought around 135,000 clicks to my blog just in the month of October. I’m aiming to see 150,000 clicks from Pinterest in November.
  • Create a book – I am in the very beginning stages of writing a book. If you know of any great articles that I should know of that include helpful tips about writing a book, let me know! I’ll take all the tips I can get.
  • Accept more interviews. – I took part in several interviews in October and I am happy with that. I am trying to respond to each and every one I receive.
  • Stop being shy – This is one of my goals for 2015. I am such a shy person and it’s something I need to work on if I want to grow my business.

 

Staff writing.

Staff writing is a service I enjoy providing. It’s not something I am working on growing as I am trying to focus on my business, but it is something that I am still doing on a case-by-case basis.

I only wrote three articles for others in October, but I have been charging more for staff writing which has helped improve my work-life balance.

Related articles:

  • So You Want to Be a Freelance Writer?
  • Staff Writing is the Perfect Side Hustle
  • How To Become a Virtual Assistant
  • What Does a Virtual Assistant Do?

 

Affiliate income.

I earned around $30,000 in affiliate income in October. This was the biggest month yet for me in terms of affiliate income.

The somewhat passive income I’ve been making this year has been great. Knowing that I can travel in my RV and still earn a living is a great feeling.

I won’t see the payments I earned in October until 60-90 days later for most of the affiliate programs I am in, so you won’t see those amounts reflected in my monthly income reports until then.

My main form of affiliate income is through Bluehost with my How To Start A WordPress Blog On Bluehost tutorial. However, I am looking to diversify my affiliate income and I have been researching other affiliate programs so that everything isn’t so reliant on Bluehost. I have been doing somewhat well with diversifying my affiliate income so far, though, with around $8,000 last month coming from other affiliate programs.

Income Chart

Breakout of the actual payments I received in October ($33,482, before expenses):

  • Staff writing and website management- $2,900
  • Blog coaching and consulting – $790
  • Website-related (from the 3 websites I own – advertising and partnerships) – $10,642
  • Affiliate income (from Bluehost (main source), Republic Wireless, etc.) – $19,150
  • Miscellaneous (not related to blogging and online income) – $0
  • Mystery shopping – $0

Please keep in mind that I work for myself when you read my monthly income report each month. This means I have to cover taxes (which are over 30%), health insurance, and all other benefits/expenses that an employer may provide.

 

Comparisons and 2015 online income total (before taxes):

  • Total business income for October: $33,482
  • Income in September: $31,030
  • Difference: +2,452
  • Total in 2015: $251,027

How was October for you? Are you interested in earning income online?

If you are interested in starting a blog of your own, I created a tutorial that will help you start a blog of your own for cheap, starting at only $3.49 per month (this low price is only through my link) for blog hosting. In addition to the low pricing, you will receive a free blog domain (a $15 value) through my Bluehost link if you purchase at least 12 months of blog hosting. FYI, you want to be self-hosted. This is essential if you want to monetize your blog as you will appear more professional and this will help you monetize your blog tremendously. 

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About Michelle Schroeder-Gardner

Michelle is the founder of Making Sense of Cents, a blog about personal finance and traveling. She discusses how her business has evolved in her side income series. She paid off $40,000 in student loans by the age of 24 mainly due to her freelancing side hustles. Click here to learn more about starting a blog!

Comments

  1. Revanche says

    November 2, 2015 at 3:07 am

    A banner month, Michelle! Hey, if you’re on the 101 in our area, you should stop by for dinner! When else would we have this opportunity? 🙂

    Reply
  2. Nicola @ The Frugal Cottage says

    November 2, 2015 at 3:35 am

    Another amazing month, well done! I notice you do blog coaching – where can I find out more about the services you offer? 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    November 2, 2015 at 4:14 am

    Do you have to claim taxes on just this income, or the products that are sent to you also? Or do you include the products in your income? Wondering how blogging effects your yearly taxes. Thanks. And good job this month.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:05 am

      Yes, you have to pay taxes on everything. I rarely have products sent to me, but yes I do include them for tax purposes.

      Reply
  4. diane @smartmoneysimplelife says

    November 2, 2015 at 4:32 am

    Another amazing month! Keep up the great work Michelle, but… Make sure you take the time to kick back and enjoy your RV adventures, too.

    Cheers,

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:06 am

      I definitely am 🙂

      Reply
  5. Brian @DebtDiscipline says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:13 am

    Amazing month! Enjoy the road trip!

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:06 am

      Thanks Brian!

      Reply
  6. Sarah @ the frugal millionaire blog says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:14 am

    Wow!! What an awesome month!!! Congratulations!! And I have to say – I for one am SO excited about your book!!! I’m actually writing one too but it’s just a little eBook. Figure it will be good practice if and when the real deal ever strikes!! Best of luck – I know it will be great!!

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:06 am

      Yours will be great too!

      Reply
  7. Rebecca Bryant says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:27 am

    I see so many bloggers claiming they make thousands of dollars blogging and I question it. I have been blogging for 6 years and am lucky to clear 100 to 200 dollars every couple months. I just question this whole I make thousands of dollars and when you ask any blogger they are vague about how they do it unless you are willing to pay them for the answer. That all said I am very happy you seem to be doing so weel.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:07 am

      I am very open about my income and answer all questions. Do you think I’m vague?

      Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 10, 2015 at 6:35 pm

      I realize there are many scammers out there that claim they are making millions and there are just as many bloggers who never make a go of it.No offense, but people like you come to a site, and actually see the proof that Michelle IS doing it and then question her. You can’t be serious! She is being open and sharing her numbers with all of us and I would think you should be appreciative of what you are learning from her.

      You should be questioning YOURSELF and wondering why you have failed and try to figure out what you are doing wrong.

      Reply
      • mildred lane says

        December 3, 2015 at 8:32 pm

        I just found your site and am very excited as I read. It seems like you are learning more each day and passing the information on to us. I appreciate it very much. Thank you.

        Reply
  8. Chonce says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:32 am

    Congrats on the income Michelle! That’s awesome how you’re able to have a better work-life balance. That is always an ongoing struggle for me. Excited for your book!

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:07 am

      Thanks Chonce!

      Reply
  9. Christina @ Embracing Simple says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:57 am

    Congrats on an awesome October Michelle! You are on fire, girl! Way to go on your book deal as well, that is really exciting and I’m looking forward to hearing more about it. Hope you are having a great start to your November 🙂

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:13 am

      Thanks Christina!

      Reply
  10. Dee @ Color Me Frugal says

    November 2, 2015 at 6:18 am

    Wow, another great month Michelle! And I love that you are working from your RV! Sounds like your work life balance is pretty awesome right now 🙂

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Yes, it is!

      Reply
  11. Sarah Noelle @ The Yachtless says

    November 2, 2015 at 6:55 am

    Wow, so interesting. Especially the Bluehost part. Thanks for posting, and congrats on the book deal!

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Thanks Sarah!

      Reply
  12. Holly@ClubThrifty says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:06 am

    Great job, Michelle! We did pretty good in October considering the fact that we only worked 12 days. I went on three trips last month! Back to reality now =)

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Awesome! 3 trips is crazy haha!

      Reply
  13. Penny @ She Picks Up Pennies says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:11 am

    Your hustle and hard work are so inspiring! What a month you had. I love the thorough breakdown.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Thanks Penny!

      Reply
  14. Latoya says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Congrats Michelle on another great month! I am constantly inspired by you and love seeing your progress!

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Thanks Latoya!

      Reply
  15. Reelika @Financially Wise On Heels says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:37 am

    What a great month, congrats! I think it is just amazing what you have accomplished! Looking forward to you book for sure 🙂

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Thanks! Can’t wait 🙂

      Reply
  16. Ashlee says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:14 am

    I’m SO looking forward to your book, Michelle!! Congrats on another amazing month! P.S. Love your travel pics on Insta.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  17. Natalie @ Financegirl says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I don’t know how you do it! Congratulations on your success! My traffic is up into the mid 100k range now and I’m hoping to automate Pinterest to the point where it increases my traffic and saves me a lot of time. We’ll see how that goes! 🙂

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Nice!

      Reply
  18. Kristin says

    November 2, 2015 at 11:02 am

    Wow, congrats!! Will it be a physical book or ebook or both? So exciting!!

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Both 🙂

      Reply
  19. Esteban says

    November 2, 2015 at 11:07 am

    Hey,
    I just typed out my income report and it always stuns me when I see your figures and compare them to mine haha!

    It does simultaneously give me the motivation to work harder and achieve much more in the coming month!

    Very well done, you inspire me (and a lot of other people too I’m sure)

    Esteban

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Yes, income reports always give me motivation 🙂

      Reply
  20. Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

    November 2, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Thank you!

    Reply
  21. Tawcan says

    November 2, 2015 at 11:57 am

    That is simply amazing! My blog’s income is fractions compared to yours. Definitely need to look into driving more traffic and other income sources.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  22. Steve Miller says

    November 2, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Another banner month, Michelle! Roughly how many hours a week do you work?

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      That’s hard to say as it varies all the time. Yesterday I probably worked 16 hours alone, but somedays I may only work a few hours.

      Reply
  23. Kris says

    November 2, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Awesome month? I find it interesting that you have a personal finance blog, yet more than half of your income comes from a web hosting affiliate program. Absolutely nothing wrong with this, but I’m wondering if this was a strategic decision to make so much with this product or just lucky outgrowth from an article on making money? The reason I ask is that it’s hard for me to think of ways to find my own “home run” type of product to promote that isn’t directly related to debt (since they don’t seem to be converting or paying as well as they used to). Thanks for any insight.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      There are many other affiliate programs that are related to personal finance. I think the main reason for why blog-related affiliate programs do so well on my site is because that is what my business is 🙂

      Reply
  24. Jason B says

    November 2, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Congrats on a wonderful October. My October was good. I earned the most money from my website ever. I know November will be better.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 7:08 pm

      I hope November is even better!

      Reply
  25. Cat@BudgetBlonde says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Amazing month Michelle! Congrats on your book deal too.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 2, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      Thanks Cat! Hope you are doing well.

      Reply
  26. Yok says

    November 3, 2015 at 12:15 am

    Whoa…the month on month increase in income is really becoming pronounced. Super awesome. The two of you must be having so much fun building, experimenting, failing, and succeeding.

    As usual, thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 3, 2015 at 12:35 am

      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  27. Amy @ DebtGal says

    November 3, 2015 at 9:27 am

    Congratulations on a fantastic month!

    October was a bit of a mess for my finances. I’m still finalizing the numbers, but we spent a good bit on an anniversary weekend away, my daughter’s birthday and party, and a new propane tank. The latter cost $2660, but we believe it’ll pay for itself in about two years, given the significantly lower prices we’ll be paying for propane now. Thankfully, October was also a good month for my side hustle income.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 3, 2015 at 11:43 am

      Wow I had no idea propane tanks cost so much! That’s good that it’ll pay for itself though.

      Reply
  28. Melanie @ Dear Debt says

    November 3, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    Holy wow! Congrats on the income and the book. You are doing a great job. Have a great time on the coast.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 3, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      Thanks Melanie!

      Reply
  29. Melissa says

    November 3, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Another amazing month! Your monthly updates are always so inspiring. And great news about the work-life balance – that’s quite the accomplishment 🙂

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 3, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Thanks Melissa!

      Reply
  30. Dominic @ Gen Y Finance Guy says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    You continue to kill it.

    Working less, location independent, filling the backlog…life is good 🙂

    Onward & Upward.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 3, 2015 at 6:58 pm

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  31. Carlos Sera says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:17 am

    Definitely going to subscribe to this newsletter. Good work!

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 4, 2015 at 10:59 am

      Thanks Carlos 🙂

      Reply
  32. Lena says

    November 4, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    Love seeing your reports Michelle! Keep up the great work! If we weren’t tied down with school we’d be hitting the road just like you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 5, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks Lena!

      Reply
  33. DNN says

    November 5, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    People need to become more aware that starting a blog and providing quality content like you do will help them earn good money working from the comfort of their home or laptop PC. What most people make in a year on their day job one can earn in a month. All it takes is a dream and putting faith into works. Thank you Michelle for being a blogging inspiration to us! 🙂

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 5, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  34. Roxanne says

    November 5, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    I just find it difficult to grasp that you can earn over $30.000 in one month.
    I would like to do affiliate marketing but I don’t have a group of people following me and I have no blog worth reading. All the ones who make money are about “making money” like yours so it doesn’t make sense to start “another” one about the same thing.
    It’s all so frustrating.
    Glad you have success.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 6, 2015 at 3:59 pm

      I wouldn’t give up. There are several bloggers out there who make great money and don’t talk about blogging at all. I just love blogging so it’s what I enjoy talking about.

      Reply
    • Gertrude says

      December 3, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      Hi Roxanne,

      While it is true that a lot of the “make money online” folks make money I would say they are not the only ones making money. I have a friend who teaches wire-wrapping for jewelry who is making a good income from Youtube tutorials and online courses.

      People are simply looking for genuine people to relate.

      Plus if you look at Michelle’s story since 2012, you will see that she did not start this blog to teach people how to make money. She started it as a way to chronicle how she was paying down her debt. She also had to work HARD for a long time to finally start making the numbers you see. It is important for people to take that into consideration.

      Don’t give up on your blog. I have been writing my own blog for about a year and a half now and just began to see income close to $1000 per month in side income (a combination of services I provide through my blog + my online courses). It is possible to make money blogging. I know because it is happening for me.

      Also, everyone’s trajectory to success is different.

      Feeling down on yourself and comparing yourself to someone who has been at it for 3+ years will certainly leave you depressed.

      Reply
  35. giulia says

    November 7, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    WOW congrats for this amazing months and enjoy RV adventure!!!

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 9, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  36. Alexander @ Cash Flow Diaries says

    November 9, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    Congrats on super impressive month!

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 9, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  37. Amanda Rothman says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    I’ve been working on a book for the past few years. Then I joined the Self-Publishing School and finished my book in 3 months! It’s currently on the Amazon Bestseller list for its categories! Here’s proof:

    http://amzn.to/1So6geU

    And here’s a review I wrote on my other blog about the Self-Publishing School if you want more information.

    http://blackbootdiaries.com/self-publishing-school-a-brief-history-of-my-time-and-a-review/

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 13, 2015 at 10:52 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  38. Jessica Miller says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Sorry I know nothing about blogging. Is this income here(Affiliate income (from Bluehost (main source), Republic Wireless, etc.) – $19,150) ………is this blog posts? Do you make money when people view your page and click on links? I see the one is the blog: How To Start A WordPress Blog ” ,so just wondering how you make money off that post? thanks! Its crazy to think you made as much as some make in a year!

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 13, 2015 at 11:22 pm

      Hello!

      Affiliate income is when someone purchases something through a link of yours.

      Reply
  39. Rose says

    November 16, 2015 at 5:41 am

    Another inspirational update from you. I want to work on my shyness as well. I feel like it is really holding me back from success and moving forward towards my big fat goals. I wish you the very best of luck!

    Reply
  40. Francisco says

    November 19, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    Hello Michelle,

    I started my own personal blog 2 weeks back. This blog has insired me to do it.

    Thank you for sharing with us your monthly income reports, they are very helpful and thanks to them I learn more and more everyday. I am so glad you are reaching your targets, you deserve it.

    I mentioned you in one of my posts about my Favourite Bloggers, the link is here: http://passiveincomewise.com/favourite-bloggers/

    It include my more inspirational bloggers so it can be a good reference point for those starting like me.

    Regards,

    Francisco

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      November 19, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      Thank you and good luck blogging 🙂

      Reply
  41. Debbie Gartner says

    November 27, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    I’m so glad to hear this is working out so well for you. 2015 has been a stellar year for you. My blog has been amazing for my business, too (and, it has also rapidly grown this year). That’s amazing that you have 135,000 clicks/month from Pinterest. I’d love to know your secret on that and importantly the quality of the traffic you are getting.

    You’ve inspired me in many ways and I may try to add in some affiliate marketing, too.

    Reply
  42. Gertrude says

    December 3, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    Congrats Michelle ! Your story is so inspiring.

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      December 3, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  43. Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

    December 6, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  44. Tawcan says

    December 7, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    Wow what a great month! Definitely need to read up on your tips.

    Reply
  45. Sham says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Well done Michelle. Enjoy reading your blogs, very inspirational. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
  46. Dawn S says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Thanks for being so transparent. Love all the great info. Very helpful and motivating.

    Reply
  47. Temmy T. Jones says

    January 8, 2016 at 10:29 am

    thanks for sharing your blogs income since it motivate me to continue working on mine.

    I started my blog several years ago, but not investing much time in it, because of my day job, so I don’t have that big income as you, but who knows, maybe some day I will reach numbers as you, thanks for sharing

    Reply
  48. Sharon Duguid says

    April 13, 2018 at 6:35 am

    Hi Michelle
    I have been following your posts (they are great) and signed up for one of your courses (and paid) but I cannot find it… I hope I can still take it, as it was awhile ago.

    I also, have to say, I am getting confused .. when you work with affiliates, for 141K of income what kind of companies are these? Is it online ads or is promoting companies? Is it your blog or do you ghost write… I am trying to figure all this out.

    THanks

    Reply
    • Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says

      April 13, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      Are you referring to my affiliate marketing course? My affiliate marketing course comes with lifetime access. You can simply just sign in and you’ll always have access 🙂

      I recommend taking the course to learn about what affiliate marketing is. I teach exactly what it is in my course.

      Reply

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