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How to Make Money Blogging and Invest it with Regions Banks

February 6, 2017

This post is sponsored by Regions Bank.  All words are my own. 

How to make money blogging

I get many emails from readers asking how I’ve built my blog into the business that it is today. I’m finally ready to share the ups and downs of my blog, as well as how I plan to run it in the future. I’ve made many mistakes, and by sharing I hope that I can prevent some of you from making those same mistakes. 

How to Make Money Blogging and Invest It

A little back story: I started a private blog about 4 years ago to keep my family abreast of my pregnancy with Hudson. They started reading it, and their friends started reading it, and it grew and grew.  However, once Hudson was born I took some time off to go back to work.  After a couple of months back at work, I decided I wanted to stay home with my little love. So I quit my job.  After being home for a little bit, I started a new blog called Happily Hughes.  It was a great outlet for me as I navigated the ups and downs of motherhood, and I loved the connections with other women that I made.  After about a year of blogging just for the love of it, one of my girlfriends (Claire) pointed out that my blog could actually be a source of income. I was blown away.  Fast forward two years to where we are today: my blog is an actual business and something I am beyond proud of.  

But how did I get here?  Let me tell you- I signed up with every single blogging network possible.  I took on ALMOST any paid post that came my way.  And for a while I HATED it. I got so caught up in growing my blog and getting paid for posts that I lost the love of it. I could tell my readers had as well.  So here is what I would recommend doing: 

  • Find your niche and grow in it.  This is your brand and to succeed you need to stay true to it, and yourself.  
  • Only take on posts that fit within your brand. I can promise you that you will grow to hate blogging if you’re taking every Tom, Dick and Harry post that comes your way. You become overworked and inundated with products you don’t even want. On top of that, your readers will get SO sick of seeing sponsored everything on your social media.  
  • Remember to take time to blog about things you’re passionate about. It will ground you and remind you why you started!

I promise, promise, PROMISE that the brands will come to you. Be patient, have faith in yourself, and don’t settle. 

My next biggest issue was the financial side of blogging. Once the money started coming in, what do I do with it? This is when I turned to Regions Bank. They have SEVERAL resources to help with financial planning.  On January 1st, I sat down with my husband and we went through the Financial Planning Process Calendar. We scheduled out each monthly goal. Then, we came up with a Long-Term Financial Playbook. In that regard, we discussed my goals for this year and the next five years. We also set up a savings and tax account with Regions. If you’re on the fence of setting financial goals and financial success for this year, I highly recommend checking out this link. It will discuss why planning your year is so important for your personal and business growth.  

I hope this post has inspired you in your blogging journey, both personally and financially. I can’t wait to hear about your growth!

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  1. Amber Starr says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:10 am

    Absolutely loved and needed to read this! I’ve been in the transition for a bit of turning down posts that I feel like my readers won’t enjoy or benefit from. It’s easy to get sucked into every paid post (I have one I’m regretting accepting now) and it really can start to make you feel dreadful and bored with blogging. I’ve enjoyed your blog for a long while now and you’ve been a great inspiration along my blogging journey!

  2. Dawn McAlexander says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    You make a lot of great points here. Sure, taking campaigns might make you some money, but if in the end it drives away your audience, then soon you will be left with no audience and no campaigns. That is why it is important to be selective with your campaigns.

  3. Elizabeth O. says

    February 6, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Earning through you blog can be really rewarding. I think it’s nice to work your way towards monetizing it. It’s going to take time and effort but it sure is worth it. These are very good tips!

  4. Kelly Reci says

    February 7, 2017 at 12:02 am

    this is a very nice tips. very helpful. i am a new blogger and i want to learn to earn money thru blogging! thnks for posting!

  5. Chubskulit Rose says

    February 7, 2017 at 8:48 am

    That’s very wise and smart to do it. I might look into it since I am for saving for the future.

  6. Cara (@StylishGeek) says

    February 7, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    Your post is so informative! Thanks! I love that you shared Regions Bank’s Financial Planning Process Calendar and Long-Term Financial Playbook. Will definitely download them.

  7. Hey Sharonoox says

    February 7, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    I need this post today! I feel a more motivated after reading others successful story, like yours. Thanks for sharing the tips.

  8. Terri Beavers says

    February 7, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    These are really great tips. When I was a beginner blogger, I took everything that came my way and you’re right, I started hating it. I found what works for me and I wait for the best offers now. Offers that get me excited.

  9. Cindy Ingalls says

    February 7, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    This is such a great reminder to stay to true to your blog mission and yourself. You can absolutely monetize your blog without losing your love for the process.

  10. Our Family World says

    February 8, 2017 at 5:19 am

    This is helpful. Thanks for all the tips. Investing is a must

  11. Akhil Sharma says

    February 8, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    Greatly explained.. Most of the time people search “how to make money through blogs” but no one is interested in saving. This is helpful

  12. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    February 16, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    Blogging has really become a full blown business. I need to learn how to invest the money earned from it for it to grow.

  13. Jalisa Harris says

    February 23, 2017 at 11:22 am

    I started back in June but really taking blogging seriously for the past four months now. I finally found my niche and glad I did. I have had a few non paid opportunities and know eventually I will start getting paid ones. I will say that once that time comes it will be all worth it.

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