Hobby Blogging: Turning Your Hobby Into A Revenue Stream

What do you love doing? Is there something that you love spending time at night and on weekends, after your regular 9 to 5 job is through?

For many people there hobby is no longer something they love doing – something that keeps them active outside of work. Their hobby is actually growing into another stream of income.

Take Tammy for instance. She is a stay at home mom with three kids, 10, 7 and 5. Now that the kids are in school, she’s looking beyond classroom volunteering, and is looking for a way to make a little extra money on the side without having to return to the workforce. She loves scrapbooking, and considers it her one release. She has created many albums for her family and friends, and knows where to find the best resources at great prices.

Or John. hobby blog John is an avid bodybuilder and fitness buff. He’s worked out in the gym for almost 20 years, and has a variety of routines that help keep him fit and avoid the general boredom that comes from doing the same thing month after month. He also has a variety of nutritional tips that helped him lose weight, build muscle, and keep in top shape. He’s not an expert or a guru. He has no formal training or education. He’s just passionate about what he does.

Both are perfect for hobby blogging. They have a passion. They have a little extra time. And they could easily start up a blog.

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The Key To Being Better At Direct Marketing

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I’ve been reading a ton about the status of direct marketing in the news lately. lets do business With thousands losing their jobs, or worried enough to find another stream of income, direct marketing is one of the fastest growing industries around.

I’ve been in direct marketing in the past. I use several products/services that are sold through direct marketing. Yes its possible to make money in these companies. But if you want to compete and grow using today’s technology, you definitely need more than the simple web extension they provide.

If you’ve ever been involved in direct marketing, or purchased products from a friend with a direct marketing company, you’ll recognize the URLs:

ABCompany.com/ats108573

When they give you your own personal website, or as I call it a web extension, you use the company’s domain name followed by a series of letters and/or numbers. Sometimes you can list out your name:

ABCompany.com/JaneDoe

But in either case, if you promote your website to an acquaintance and they don’t remember your extension, name, or number extension, they head right to the main website, bypassing you for the commission.

Many of the companies do have policies on how you can promote the business online. But most will allow you to freely communicate with clients, potential clients, and potential business opportunity seekers in any way you choose.

And increasingly, that’s through a blog.

If you are in network marketing, or about to sign up with a company, start the process out right by considering these 5 tips.