Katie Ren

I love budgeting, keeping my finances in order. And I love blogs. Hence the name… Common Cents Mom! The times in my life where I felt out of control were…

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There are two different kinds of blogs: One where the owner writes all the content, and another where it’s completely outsourced. The latter option usually results in much more rapid…

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A few weeks ago, I wrote about the differences between blogging to make money and blogging for growth. This article is similar to that one. As someone who’s worked with…

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Does it really matter if your blog is profitable? This is an interesting question. And I bet 99.99% of people who blog don’t think about this. Most people who start…

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Advertising is one of the most popular ways to make money with a blog. People have mixed opinions about advertising, and I get their reasoning. However, usually the people against…

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For me, my initial goal is to make $1000/month with this blog. After that, my next goal is $5000/month. My long-term goal is $10,000/month. I haven’t thought about what I…

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Given that my first major goal for this blog is to hit $1000/month, I thought it would be fitting to discuss all the different monetization strategies that are available for…

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The very first blogging success I had resulted in an exit for $30K cash, up front. It was a life changing moment. For others more experienced in this space, you…

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