How to Start a Blog That Makes Money | How I Make $120,000+ a Month Blogging

[@perfectingblogging]

This has truly become my favorite blogging video to film! 🎉 What else do you want to see from me?

[@alwaysbetraveling360]

It would be great to see you do some interviews with successful bloggers who credit you and your courses & videos with helping them to create money making blogs. It would be great to see how the principles work across a diverse array of blogs.

[@stephaniejsmes8991]

Sophia I appreciate you. I been tuning in for about three years. I love your advice. I like your email course that I took earlier this year. Could you do a video dedicated to Pinterest? It could be for beginners. Also could you do a video on any second year information and what you would change in your second year? I know you been blogging for years and you are an inspiration.

[@stephaniejsmes8991]

@@alwaysbetraveling360 Yes ! I love this idea!

[@mayamendelson]

Loved this video! I would love to see more in-depth business blogging videos that are not only for beginners. Like a video for Q4, or a video about hiring, etc

[@vegalopez4698]

I love your content and your style! One question, how long should a post be? like how many words for a short post and for a in-depth post? Love from Spain!

[@Thegodisvee]

People in these comments are so demanding as if they’re entitled to your direct help!! Thank you for sharing your insight on the strategies you’ve implemented 🙌🏽 I appreciate your transparency and wisdom!!

[@amberjheard]

I like that you actually had an outline you were following instead of just rambling and going off on tangents. Also appreciate that you showed there's stages to building this type of business instead of advertising overnight success.

[@ARMORAWoman]

I appreciate your commitment to transparency. It's refreshing to see that you're not promoting an unrealistic view and instead, you acknowledge the effort and time involved. After extensive research, I've found your content to be valuable, and I've just made a purchase of your course. Thank you!

[@courtneybenner]

I’m so glad you’re back to doing weekly videos! They give me such motivation to keep going on my little blog

[@GetElevatedWithMe]

I’m starting my blog today!!! You’ve taught me so much in a short time and I’m so excited!! Thank you for helping me start my journey. I’m excited to see where it goes ❤

[@Irene-wv5zw]

Best of luck to you!!!

[@GetElevatedWithMe]

@@Irene-wv5zw awww thank you so much honey! Best of luck to you too 🩷

[@mortderire8354]

How is it going?

[@joezanette8877]

First time I've seen your videos and I'm so happy I found your channel. I'm 3 months into my blogging journey and have made some affiliate sales already which was shocking to me. I took an affiliate blogging course (we share the same mindset about taking courses). I'll definitely check out your blogging course over the next week or so. Congrats on your continued success and looking forward to learning more from you!

[@MyViolingirl]

Wow congratulations! What is your blog so I can check it out!

[@opinionbytriz]

What affiliate course did you take?

[@GetElevatedWithMe]

Would you mind sharing the course you took? Also what great timing to find her! Good luck to you and everyone else

[@KatieKatielife]

What course did you take? What’s your website?

[@MrDragonsfire]

we are looking for affiliates

[@bundlestand]

Awesome video, Sophia! Your advice hit home. I've been juggling multiple tasks daily, causing major frustration. Inspired by your experience, I'll now tackle one thing per week - like SEO first, then Pinterest. Your year-long focus before diversifying is eye-opening. Time to adjust my plan and see where that takes my business!

[@ricardodelacrvz1400]

what a scam, do you think any person w common sense believes you make 120k a month blogging and takes 30min explaining to do it on youtube.... ridiculous. this how I make 50k 80k 200k a month videos are the most irritating and I will report the video as fake content

[@valerieEswenson]

My trouble has been picking a niche and sticking with it. I have a few different passions or things I want to get into that I am not sure would actually make a good blog. I know it’s not all about the money at the beginning but I know there are things that are easier to break into or things that people respond better to vs something that maybe hasn’t been done before. Or if it isn’t a saturated market maybe it will take off because someone else is curious too? I just keep flip flopping and never know how to commit and make the leap.

[@Rebecca-qg8pb]

General blogs work too instead of writing a blog around different topics each day u can use a month to focus on art, second month lifestyle etc. It would still work u don't have to niche down. I tried to niche down but after a while I got bored staying in 1 place and now I have multiple blogs revolving multiple niches that I can't even manage when I could have just had everything in one place.

[@sharonla8071]

OK Sophia. I've been watching your videos as I'm a brand new blogger with one blog posted. I tried to do a good job but didn't worry too much since you said no one would see it. There were 22 views! I can account for 4 or 5 views but I have no idea how anyone else found it. It's kind of cool but I was hoping to remain unnoticed until I knew a bit more about what I'm doing. But I'm still having fun and learning from you.❤

[@ahnaliesemaria]

Such a good video!! I also started blogging in my sophomore year of college, buuuutttt I tried to do everything at once and gave up out of frustration and lack of instant success. I think if I had seen someone break things down year by year (rather than foolishly assuming I would be successful after 3 months) then I might have stuck with it!

[@tdyson90]

This is the EXACT content and transparency I've been looking for when it comes to a successful blogger sharing the ACTUAL blueprint they followed that brought them success. I appreciate you breaking this down in terms of what you did in phases. Super helpful.

[@ChristianRock62]

As a Creative Entrepreneur who just started a channel, I have a wellspring of innovative flow pouring out of me, but its hard to find time. I have to work a job to pay bills and I am the only one to do so. I write, do art, graphic design, photography, and even dabble in Mime. I always dreamed of being hired by another entrepreneur like yourself to build an empire of my creativity. Just so I can have full time devoted to my craft. I have great buisness ideas and Im sticking to it regardless if I have help or not. I love creative people. Its truly a selfless artform. Kuddos to what you do and congratulations on the success!

[@TheAmazinRaven]

BlueHost being Walmart is SENDING ME! I must be at the Dollar Tree, I have NameCheap 🤣

[@meekbeing]

Naw...NameCheap is amazing....BlueHost is good but, alot of people who blog recommend them because they're affiliate... They're a good company just affiliated... a lot of successful/prosperous bloggers use NameCheap. #My2Cents

[@dawn7cisco]

Great job! You gave lots of great info! You should be so proud of yourself, to be able to do this at such a young age!💖

[@Sbannmarie]

1. Start on wordpress 2:08 2. Get a Wordpress theme 5:40

[@GetElevatedWithMe]

I just wanna say thank you! I sat with my journal today and mapped out things I really like doing on social media. Pinterest is something I truly love! So thank you for sparking a big idea coming to fruition. I’ve subscribed and I’m so thankful your the info! Thank you honey ❤

[@butringu]

Sophia, you look very nice. And thank you for the content

[@LoveLaRieXO]

Do you think if you started a new vlog today, from scratch, all of the things you did 5 years ago would still apply? Im wondering if your audience is loyal, locked in, so I could see how you would still get views/visits and stay at the “top” of google. Plus, with all of the years you’ve been online and the amount of traffic you’ve gotten over time, you’d have a much better page rank, which means your blog can be in “cruise control”. And someone starting today would be at the bottom of the “pile”, thus growing really slowly or not at all…

[@TimTrussJr]

First comment! I've watched the previous videos, and it's just so cool seeing how things have grown. Praying for the same level of success you've had over these years, Sophia!

[@JewelLoom]

I don't think I have ever watched a video from start to finish. I absolutely was captivated by every word! I am going to go check out all of your info! Thank you!!!! Jewels

[@tanissha97]

You kept the video so informative and engaging that I didn't know 30 mins past. Thanks Sophia and I am glad I found you earlier in my blogging journey. So motivational

[@OverflowCafe]

BRILLIANT video. One thing we tell our clients (we do SEO) is that they need to think about progress over years.

[@karenbradford4314]

I like your focus and I like the fact that you take one thing and learn all about it. I'm going to steal that one, but congratulations on being so young and doing such great things. I am definitely going to check out some of your courses soon. Thank you

[@jessicamariabritt]

This was so helpful, insightful, and fun! My favorite blogging video of yours so far. Thanks! ♥️

[@zahrarina-f5q]

The best way making money is building a youtube channel and upload a video how to make money... 😂

[@PositiveTransformation-ml9ry]

Awesome story. Your brain may be mush by the end of this, but the content is so perfect for inspiring viewers, even an old dude like me. Congratulations and much continued success. Thanks for sharing your journey in this informative video.

[@PeterCianci]

Can an old dude do this? I can actually type 85 WPM -- using all my fingers (thanks to my 8th grade teacher), lol Your humbleness is adorable because it exudes sincerity and transparency, something everyone is attracted to. Great video, you've inspired me!! God bless you, Sophia.

[@sheilasinghal2922]

This was fantastic. Thank you for all the helpful tips, and for sharing your journey to date. 😊

[@TanEbear]

thank you so much sofia! This was great. Really helps to have focus. I'm just starting and trying to figure out how to juggle everything but don't even know if this is a serious endeavor. I'm at peace with the process now

[@user-wf8pt6cd1g]

Sophia and her teammates this information is priceless. Now that I know you all have an easy payment plan for your courses I’ll be able to get started! Thank you

[@CodyGestro23]

Great video but “time isn’t money” time is far more valuable than money

[@heidikamrath1951]

And even more valuable than time is focus.

[@simonfernandes6809]

I think there needs to be some discussion about the impact of AI on blogging. Blogging as a workable strategy for passive income may already be on the way out.

[@rroman2752]

Just discovered you and loved your authenticity !!! Will keep watching!!!

[@gracemilne1315]

This was very informative and impactful video you made. I got great value from watching it. Thank you so much 🙏🏿

[@NMCsWorld]

This is super informative thank you for taking the time to share in detail. I have been toying with the idea of starting a blog, this is really helpful.

[@Soulcleansing23]

Thank you for the video hun!

[@Soothingyou45]

Thanks for saying that it was terrifying. I see so much confidence in you that it crossed my mind that I need to be on that level and as a starter I'm scared! 😬

[@organicsolace]

Very inspiring; I've been trying to apply your ideas in my blog which I started a few months ago. Thank you.

[@misskiranpaul]

Thank you for the inspiration Sophia! I'm finally inspired to take action.

[@oursublimealabamalife9689]

Love everything you put out on KZbin! Thank you!

[@Brittanee2008]

This video has been very comical and informative at the same time..thank you so much ❤️

[@crazyjloop89]

thanks so much. this was a great help after years of being ALL OVER THE PLACE!

[@phaedragardeness]

You've been popping up in my feed for YEARS and I should have subscribed earlier! Have now subscribed :) And im going to give this a go! Ive wanted to run a Blog for ages but ive been really focused on KZbin. BUT.. no time better to start than now. Thankyou so much for the amazing info!

[@davidrusterholz127]

Great job Sophia that is amazing! Will take the tips to heart.

[@kirichamberlin8988]

excellent info! love you! thank you so much!!

[@tracylalonde2685]

As always your knowledge and willingness to share your trade secrets is so informative and educational. Great Video!!!

[@mila879]

This is gold!! Thank you 👏❤

[@OldSportDispatch]

So talanted, you can tell, there a lot of talanted bloggers out there with their own thing to sell to audience. I think I'll go over through some of your content and leave a comment on each video if you don't mind)

[@speakteachtravel]

I have taken her blogging course! Definitely worth it!

[@lisacousins6110]

I know you only just took the course but do you have any earnings? Have you launched your blog?

[@speakteachtravel]

@@lisacousins6110 I already had blogs. I redid them and added new blogs. I havent gotten any earmings yet, but that's because I didnt set anything up. my goal was to get traffic. I'm going to set up the ads part very soon though. I'm still not getting a ton of traffic but it's more than i was getting before. Put it like this. If I had added the ads to my website. I probably wouldve made what I paid for the course back by now. I did this over a year ago lol

[@starlove2647]

Thank you very much this was very helpful. I highly appreciate this video been eye opening for me. I will continue to watch your videos. Thanks!

[@makemoneywithjoannaleyan]

Wow, this is pure gold! I really appreciate you sharing your valuable insights with us. Thank you so much!

[@hsneed8879]

Absolutely love the content you share. It has been quite helpful in my blogging journey. You rock! Sophia, you are such an inspiration. Thank you for all that you do. Also, you blogging course provided me with so much knowledge. It was well worth the investment.

[@christiancarretto]

It's definitely perfected , congratulations 🎉... your $120,000 per month comes from all the courses and links in your description. And affiliate links on your website. Blogging about blogging... lol perfect !!

[@capsuleofsunshine]

This video was so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing it with us

[@Panzerbeast]

Yeah my blog will be about how to keep squirrels from attacking my trash cans!

[@vanesssaguevarahypno743]

Thank you so much for this, as a new blogger.

[@Fringinto]

I'm thanking 2014 old me for going with Wordpress self hosted!! Honestly back then we had less options but I'm soooooo glad I did!!!! Okay continuing watching the video .. will come back with more comments hahha

[@Fringinto]

100000% about the theme, I just changed mine actually, I guess thats why KZbin showed your video, after being talking so much how I want to spend more time on my blog this winter, KZbin heard me hahaha

[@nissabrandt1097]

Thank you so very much!!! This is so helpful!!!! Thank you for sharing!!! ❤️ You inspire me!

[@LouwrensWiese]

Thanks. Great video. Very specific and very true.

[@Ginger_jae]

Thank you so much for sharing your insight, great video. Definitely going to look into your courses. 💕

[@LukeAtkinson-ns4zc]

Clear and understandable, I wish there was more information like this.

[@Sbannmarie]

Loved blogs back in the day- but now there are soooooo many advertisements. Like KZbin so much more.

[@imaginalfoto2729]

Thanks for sharing you Blogging story progress and sucess (in such a sincere way :)

[@beetelamhein08]

Thanks alot - I am myself a professional and want to start my side hustle and ultimately make it my main hustle. You helped alot in strategising. Hope one day I am also able to talk like you on a YT video. Lots of love

[@vansays2236]

It seems like most of the people posting above how to make money blogging are not making money by blogging but from selling you their ebooks on how to make money. blogging.

[@investorjeremymetcalf]

I don't have time at the moment to watch the whole video, but thank you for posting Sophia! My only question is can I write about anything I want to and have a successful blog or would I need to follow your recommendations on what to write about to make it to say $50,000 per month?

[@lacantara23]

I’m new to your channel great info.. I honestly didn’t know about hosted websights…the only thing is?? there’s nothing about the niche and the competitiveness of your chosen niche, DR rating, links, how AI is used or it’s influence, topical clusters and EEAT, how many blog posts do I need 10-20-50-100 or more to gain authority within a niche ?? Sorry I’m new so many questions -thank you for this amazing content !!

[@ItsEltonSilvi]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing!

[@OksanaSerna]

Thank you for interesting information , very informative and helpful

[@dreamhomeagent4432]

Hello, thank you !!! this was an awesome and very informative video. Much appreciated ! Thank You for talking about Pinterest. I already started my Pinterest account. Wishing you much more success! Definitely will have to look at your courses.

[@hebersandoval6485]

Useful information! Thank you !

[@Mouhelash]

I just bought my Host today 😊

[@islewebdesign1150]

Hundreds of questions and not one reply! Way to go :) Probably too busy spending that 120k

[@__digitelbaba]

you are helping many through your content❤❤

[@AlexaArchie]

Soooooo excited for this video

[@JulesEats]

Hi Sophia, this might be a really dumb question but will your perfecting blogging and Pinterest courses work for food bloggers specifically? Haha I think I already know this answer but just wanted to double check before purchasing! Thank you!

[@youtubelearning2990]

Great info that can apply to so many areas

[@Jaime-nz2vh]

Hi Sophia! How long did it take for you to start making $40k a month blogging? Also how many years did it take you to make $120k a month blogging?

[@WeShareTheSameAffliction]

Please do a dedicated video on themes! Love your content ❤

[@kati41283]

I purchased your course and am disappointed in your return policy. Strongly would tell people interested to explore other options before making the purchase.

[@parisabanks1333]

Amazing video! Thank you so much:)

[@malihamasood1050]

Thank you so much for this insightful video

[@TimothyJohnston-lw3qg]

You explain it very well!

[@timelessbeautybya]

I use wix, which is not a self hosting website. Can you do a video on ways that will still work with this?

[@sustainablestylecoach]

But hang on, so your website now is built on Showit? May I know what changed your mind from self-hosted WP to Showit? Thank you so much.

[@ABSG7]

I bought that same lamp for my cousin!

[@lisacousins6110]

Thank you so much for a very informative video but I’m always a little perplexed as to why somebody who is making 120K a month isn’t out traveling the world but rather signing in their living room making KZbin videos??

[@LaTishaDStyles]

This was really helpful!

[@superconsolex8384]

Very convenient that you don’t tell us the ‘behind the scenes’ SEO stuff. Nothing is more important than SEO and domain authority 🙄

[@SonyBX57]

Great content, thank you!

[@dadvoc8]

Has anyone else figured it out yet? I’m sure they have, but I’m going to say it… this is complete BS, the whole thing just like many others who say 50k a month here 100k per month for digital products, doesn’t matter what it is, it’s all a sham to get hundreds of thousands to watch their channel so they can make money from KZbin ad revenue. If I was making 1.2 mill per year blogging, I wouldn’t waste my time telling people about it, or making KZbin videos. The trick is, who’s to say it’s not possible to make that. Difficult to say, so it’s great way of getting you to click and watch the whole video. They’re never going to actually show it because they don’t actually do it. And if they did why would they give away their niche strategy ? So they make money banking on peoples search fr ways to make money online. Sly sh$t

[@dadvoc8]

@@KESPepperCorn 🤣…nope

[@buildfrom]

Confused with how the term 'self hosting' is being used. Self hosting is whereby you host a blog on your own webserver and not in the cloud via a webhost unless mistaken.

[@Studioyaqui]

So many gems here 💎

[@ShannonNauman-y1c]

Wow, so many paranoid and hypercritical comments for a free You Tube video. I am going to watch some other videos on this topic and take note of common denominators and then search some other topics, search Google trends, and then check some of the high ranking Blogs. This is new to me, but I am a good writer. I am just going to get two or more sources on all topics. Also skim the comments, for any relevant concerns . Also as I understand it, advertising, affiliated marketing and such things are the way a lot of bloggers generate revenue. Anyways, good luck on creating your blogs.

[@BetterHomeFinance-on5bl]

Did you learn anything in College that is useful to you now? You should be very proud of yourself.

[@denziioo]

So you blog about how to blog and how to make money blogging?

[@honeyivyhealth]

I think this is about to change my life

[@eusoumiguelreis]

excelent 👏👏👏

[@RiseRevolution111]

Started my business pinterest account 5 days ago and i have a total of 3k views is that good?

[@lifebydottie]

What are your thoughts on starting a blog vs a KZbin first?

[@jennymagick_yt]

Good question. I would like some insight on that as well.

[@simonfernandes6809]

Do both. Use KZbin to drive traffic to your blog and link KZbin videos on your blog. Blogs by themselves are history.