How to Make Money Freelance Blogging

Freelance blogging can make you tons of money. It's great for people that have a full time job and want to start a side hustle. Think about it. There's literally nothing you need besides some free time on your hands.

I've been freelance writing for several years now. I've had the pleasure to write for major brands and rake in plenty of cash. Along the way, I've messed up and made mistakes, though. It happens. It's business. But, that's why today I'm going to teach you how to make money writing online, and what to avoid so you can jump straight to the results. Let's get into it!

#1 - Define your niche

There's no such thing as being a freelance writer. You might be a freelance B2B writer, freelance copywriter, or freelance author, though. That's the first step. Define your niche and who you want to target. This both sets what you write about and the types of clients you pitch.

#2 - Stay active on job boards

In my experience, Indeed and those standard job boards aren't very good for landing freelance writing clients. There are some remote and contract jobs, but they are a needle in a haystack. Instead, you should focus on other job boards made for writers, like:

• Problogger.com
• Bloggingpro.com
• Angel.co
• Freelancewriting.com
• Freelancewritinggigs.com

There's dozens of these gig sites around. I recommend writing down a bunch of them and making it a habit to visit them a certain amount per week. Apply to the latest listings and you're sure to get some high paying clients this way.

#3 - Avoid Upwork and similar sites

Freelance platforms like Upwork are very popular, but they are a race to the bottom. What this means is that everyone is trying to lower their rates and do work for cheaper to appease clients. The result? Clients expect you to break your back for slave labor rates. There are very few people that make a reasonable living or 6 figures on sites like these. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

#4 - Stay organize and consistent

You're doing this for the long haul, right? That means you need to stay disciplined, focused, and organized. Like I mentioned with the job boards, you need to keep lists and documents for reference. It's a good idea to create a content process/template that you can use every time you write, and you can share it with clients to get an idea of your work process.

It's also effective to keep a tab or folder of your ongoing projects, due dates, and similar information. Client calls and meetings also need a place to be noted. 

Make sure to develop a good routine and schedule. Wake up, get your coffee, and start writing immediately if you want. Or, hit the gym and relax a bit before you dive into work.