Welcome to June 2018’s business income report where I show you how I made money online last month. This is my first income report that I’m actually publishing online. Let’s take a look at this month’s update and see how I did.
I decided to start publishing income reports mainly for a few reasons:
- Before I started blogging, I knew nothing about making money online. I didn’t even know what a blog was, let alone how to make money from one. I also didn’t think side hustles were worth the effort. I always thought that the only way you could make more money is through raises at your full-time job or going back to school to eventually get a better high-paying job. If it weren’t for others publishing their monthly income reports, I would of never known that making money online with a blog was possible.
- I want to publish my income reports because it’s a way for me to look back and see how I’m doing. I think it’s a great way to learn from my mistakes and see what areas need improvement. I want to use my income reports like a journal, so that I can really track my progress.
- Lastly, I want to show others that making money online is possible and there are many ways to make money from home. I want to inspire others to be in control of their finances and create their dream life. I believe that with the right mindset, hard work, discipline and a little bit of faith, anything is possible. 😉
For me, generating income from a blog is the most stable and funnest way to make money online. It allows you to be your own boss and run your business the way you want to. I like to show others that you don’t have to hate your job or hate your life. You can make changes in your life and make the money you always wanted in a way that allows you to truly enjoy life to the fullest. When you have your own blogging business, you can spend a lot more time doing the things you love like spending time with family, hiking, camping, travelling, etc.
How was business income in June of 2018?
June was a great start for Fire and A Beer and the whole blogging business. I learned a lot this month and implemented a lot of changes. I will admit though I slacked off quite a bit in the months before. I haven’t really been too involved with my blog in the last few months. That’s because my grandfather passed away and it was a really difficult time for me and my family.
However in the month of June, things started to pick up because I have been giving more attention to my blog. Some of the new things I have done include, giving my blog a face-lift, implementing email marketing and just basically writing more content rich articles.
In the next few months I will most likely be working very hard on my blog to increase traffic, number of subscribers and delivering rich content. I do know that in the summer months personal finance websites go through what they call, “the summer slump.” This is just because people tend to be a lot busier in the summer and spend more time doing other things, like spending time outdoors rather than being online. However, I’m glad I’m not just a personal finance blogger but also a lifestyle blogger too! So there are still plenty of ways to make lots of money online over the summer.
My biggest goal for this year is to be making 6 figures from my blogging business by the end of 2018. As long as I focus on the things that need to be done to make that happen, then it shouldn’t be a problem at all. Recently, I got laid off and this couldn’t have come at a better time for me. I guess it’s a blessing in disguise because now I can spend all my time building my blogging business. I feel like this is the universe’s way of helping me make things happen…as long as I keep looking at the glass half full!
Anyway, let’s get back to my monthly income report…
It has only been 4 months of blogging and I’ve finally made some money online. Not enough to retire just yet, but definitely a great start!
I do want everyone to remember that I started at $0 a month and have worked really hard to grow my income. It takes a lot of hard work and then some to make money online. But once you make your first dollar online, it’s an amazing feeling!
I am here to show everyone that making money online is possible, no matter where you are in the world. All you need is a laptop and an internet connection, and you can make a living online.
I have BIG goals for my blog in the next few months and I can’t wait to see it grow and see income increase!
If you are interested in starting a blog of your own, I created this easy step-by-step tutorial for you if you want to start your own blog. You can start your own blog for only $2.99 per month (this low price is through my link only) for blog hosting. You will also receive a free domain through my SiteGround link if you purchase at least 12 months of blog hosting. This is an amazing deal and is great if you want to start your own blog!
Breakdown of June 2018 Income – $624.40
In June of 2018, I earned $624.40 from my blogging business. Below is how my income breaks apart in the different business income categories:
- Affiliate Income – $624.40 total:
- Bluehost (check out my tutorial on how to start a blog) – $325.00
- Survey Companies – $29.80
- Miscellaneous Affiliates – $269.60 (affiliate promotions that I’ve been asked to not publicly share due to company privacy reasons, as well as some small affiliate earnings mixed in here).
Total: $624.40
The income amount above is for the month of June and is before fees or expenses. I had no expenses or fees this month, so I earned $624.40.
Not bad at all for the 4th month of blogging and actually taking it seriously. I know a lot of bloggers who didn’t make their first dime until around the 6th month of blogging. Around 6 months into blogging is when people are either serious about it or they’re not. My blog has been up for more than 4 months, but it was only recently until I started to take it seriously and started generating income from it.
If you are slacking off from your blog, just remember why you started. Go back to the things that made you start a blog in the first place. Life will get in the way here and there, but don’t give up on your dream and just keep going. At times, you will hate your blog. I am currently in the process of turning that hate into love, and it’s coming along very well 🙂
My plans for my blog and business.
Like I mentioned above, I have big goals for my blog before 2018 is over.
Those goals include:
- Building my subscriber base to 100,000. Having an email list is very important. People always say that the money is in the list, and they’re right! I use Convertkit, and it’s the best thing ever. They make it super easy to start sending emails to your list and a whole lot more.
- Reach 500,000 page views per month. This will happen when I continue to implement my promoting skills. It’s a process that will happen slowly, but surely.
- Create a course for my readers. I want to help other individuals who want to make blogging their business. I want to show others a step by step way that they can use to create income from their blogs as well!
- Make more blogging friends! The blogging community is amazing! There are so many great people in the blogging world from all walks of life. I would like to make more lifelong blogging friends that I can grow with.
Those are my biggest goals for my blog in 2018 and I believe I will be able to achieve all of them if I work hard and stay focused.
Before you think that $100 or even $1,000 is impossible, you should remember that it is not!
I, myself, used to think that it would be great to one day earn just $100 online and through my blog. I looked up to many bloggers who were earning over $10,000 a month, and I thought it was impossible.
Now, I’m here to show everyone that it is possible! Through hard work and commitment, you never know where life will take you!
My business is growing, income is increasing, I have tons of amazing ideas for this year, and I am very excited about everything. I am really beginning to fall in love with my business, which is just making me want to build it even more!
If you are interested in starting a blog of your own, I created this easy step-by-step tutorial for you if you want to start your own blog. You can start your own blog for only $2.99 per month (this low price is through my link only) for blog hosting. You will also receive a free domain through my SiteGround link if you purchase at least 12 months of blog hosting. This is an amazing deal and is great if you want to start your own blog!
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How was June’s business income for you? Do you have your own blog yet?
Amazing!!
I heard that the first 1000 are the hardest… Can’t believe you’re almost there!! I definitely need to learn from you 🙂
Thank you for this motivating and super clear post Radhika!
Thanks Tamara! I’m always here to help and show others that it’s not as hard as we may think it is. 🙂
This is so inspiring, Radhika! It’s authentic bloggers like you that I’d love to look up to and follow. You are so realistic. Thank you so much for your inspiring post
Thank you Dawn!