One of the posts I most look forward to each month from other bloggers is their income report. No matter how they earn a living, I enjoy reading about their businesses, what strategies they try, and how their earnings change over time.
Monthly income reports are motivating. I like seeing the different revenue streams, how much people make, and the experiments they run to grow their income.
On my own blog I publish a monthly online income report that shows how I earn over $50,000 a month. I share these reports for several reasons.
Before I started blogging I knew nothing about side hustles or making money online. I didn’t believe side hustles were worthwhile and thought the only path to higher income was through raises and promotions at a day job. If other bloggers hadn’t published their income reports, I might never have tried side hustling.
I want to help others discover the benefits of side hustling and how it can change your life. For me, it made it possible to pay off student loans in seven months, quit my job, become my own boss, travel full time, and enjoy greater happiness and freedom.
I also publish monthly income reports as a way to reflect on the past month, learn from mistakes, and identify areas that need more focus. Many bloggers share their earnings for similar reasons: motivation, transparency, and to show that you can make money doing work you enjoy.
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Below is a roundup of bloggers who regularly publish income reports. If you’re thinking of starting a blog, there are affordable hosting options and tutorials that walk you through the process step by step.
Entrepreneur on Fire – $595,936
Entrepreneur on Fire is an impressive example of scaled online income. John Lee Dumas reported a gross income of $595,936 in a single month, generated from podcasting, sponsorships, book sales, affiliate marketing, and other services.
Smart Passive Income – $176,649.93
Pat Flynn’s Smart Passive Income consistently publishes detailed monthly income reports. In January he reported $176,649.93. Pat’s experience shows how a blog and related offerings can produce substantial monthly revenue.
Pinch of Yum – $70,000+
Pinch of Yum, a popular food blog, earned over $70,000 in January 2016. Lindsay’s income comes from the blog itself and related services, and she also publishes helpful monthly reports.
Just a Girl and Her Blog – $34,662
Abby’s home décor blog and online business generated $34,662 in January 2016. Her revenue streams include affiliate marketing, advertising, and sales of her own products.
Matthew Woodward – $24,298.27
Matthew Woodward shares detailed monthly income and traffic reports. In January 2016 he reported earnings of $24,298.27, with diversified affiliate income forming a significant portion.
Club Thrifty – $23,620.49
Holly and her husband run Club Thrifty and reported $23,620.49 in December 2015. Their income mix includes affiliate marketing, social media management, consulting, and freelance writing.
Horkey HandBook – $18,654
Gina’s Horkey HandBook combines virtual assistant services, course sales, coaching, and writing. In February 2016 she reported a gross income of $18,654.
The Busy Budgeter – $9,362.64
Rosemarie’s blog, The Busy Budgeter, reported $9,362 in blogging income, earned through advertising networks, affiliate marketing, and coaching. A large portion of her traffic comes from Pinterest.
What Mommy Does – $7,495
Lena, a former CPA turned stay-at-home mom, reported $7,495 in October 2015 from advertising, affiliate marketing, and sponsored content. She also offers an ebook on growing monthly page views that many find helpful.
Careful Cents – $6,700
Carrie’s Careful Cents focuses on self-employment and freelancing. In late 2015 she averaged about $6,700 per month while balancing her blog and freelance work.
Money Manifesto – $6,675
Lance reported $6,675 in February 2016. His income mix includes advertising, affiliate marketing, and freelance writing, and he aims to grow toward $10,000 per month.
Shoeaholic No More – $5,723
Kayla reported $5,723.68 in February 2016. Her income comes from virtual assistant and blog management services, writing, and advertising.
Tabitha Philen – $4,685.31
Tabitha runs Meet Penny and Inspired Bloggers Network and reported $4,685.31 in February 2016 from courses, affiliate marketing, and advertising. Her earnings can vary significantly from month to month.
Make Money Your Way – $4,550
Pauline reported $4,550 in January 2016 across multiple blogs. She donates a portion of her income to an education project in her village.
Believe in a Budget – $3,640
Kristin reported $3,640 in January 2016 from freelancing, advertising, and ebook sales. Her rapid growth since late 2014 highlights what consistent effort can achieve.
Creative Savings Blog – $3,498.19
Kalyn reported $3,498.19 in January 2016. Her income grew substantially compared to earlier years through advertising, affiliates, and freelance work.
My Debt Epiphany – $2,703.36
Choncé balances a day job with freelancing and blogging; she reported $2,703 in January 2016, primarily from freelance writing while continuing to grow her blogging income.
Our Small Hours – $2,668.78
Allison reported $2,668.78 in January 2016. Her blog earns income from advertising, affiliate marketing, and consulting.
Embracing Simple – $2,400
Christina reported approximately $2,415 from affiliate programs and advertising. Her blog focuses on simple living and practical tips for enjoying life.
Six Figures Under – $2,100
Stephanie reported $2,100 in blogging income as part of a larger household net income. She documents her frugal journey to pay off law school debt while working as a lawyer.
PeerFinance101 – $2,000+
Joseph earned over $2,000 across two blogs in January 2016. A large portion came from affiliate marketing and sales of several books he has written.
Smart Money, Simple Life – $670
Diane reported $670 in February 2016, earning mostly from Google AdSense and affiliate income. Her blog shares frugal living tips and practical money-saving ideas.
Cash Flow Diaries – $422.77
Alexander’s blog, in its eighth month in January 2016, reported $422.77 from a mix of Google AdSense, affiliate income, and mentoring on rental properties. He also owns multiple investment properties outside of that figure.
The Extra Income Project – $0.04
New bloggers start small, and Lloyd’s first real month produced four cents—an honest beginning and an encouraging, positive first income report.
Do you enjoy reading income reports? Why or why not? Do you find them motivating?
If you want to start a blog, there are step-by-step tutorials and affordable hosting options that can get you started with minimal upfront cost. Being self-hosted is recommended if you plan to use your site for freelancing or to generate income.