Hello! Today I’m sharing a fantastic contribution from a reader, Madeline, who explains how she grew her blog to 100,000 monthly pageviews. Enjoy! Is blogging really worth it? Can you genuinely earn a good income from blogging? Can you attract substantial pageviews without paying for ads? Those were the questions I typed into Google a … Read more
Welcome to the May 2017 business income report, where I share how I earned money online last month. Below I provide an update on my results, the strategies I focused on, and observations about the business and blog performance. If you’re new to Making Sense of Cents, you might wonder why I publish monthly income … Read more
Hello! Today I have an excellent article from Adam Olson. Adam explains how to get traffic to a new blog. Enjoy! Figuring out where to start with SEO and web marketing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re new to blogging. This guide aims to ease that anxiety for new bloggers. If you’re experienced, stick around—you … Read more
Want to learn how to make quick money in one day? There are many practical opportunities that let you earn extra cash fast without long-term commitments. Whether you need money immediately or just want a short-term boost, you can find flexible options that match your skills and schedule. From selling items you already own to … Read more
This month marks 13 years of blogging for me. Here’s what I’ve learned after earning over $5,000,000 and more than a decade of working online. When I launched my blog in August 2011, it began as a simple hobby. I wanted to write about personal finance and share my experiences. I didn’t realize at the … Read more
Hello! Today I’m sharing a personal story from Stephen Somers. You may remember Stephen from his guest post How to Quit Your Job & Build An Incredible Side Income on Amazon. Enjoy! Winston Churchill once said, “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” My early attempt at a career as … Read more
Are you hosting a dinner and looking for potluck ideas and recipes? Potlucks are gatherings where each invited guest brings a dish to share. You can organize a potluck for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or any occasion. Sometimes hosts choose a theme, while other times guests bring whatever they like. The point is to involve … Read more
Are you trying to save money on food delivery? Free Uber Eats gift cards can help you enjoy meals without dipping into your own wallet. There are legitimate ways to earn these gift cards by completing simple tasks online—such as taking surveys, playing games, shopping through reward portals, or scanning receipts—and many of the platforms … Read more
Today I’m sharing an inspiring debt payoff story. I’ve known Lauren for years—she was one of the first bloggers I read when I started Making Sense of Cents. Lauren Mochizuki is an ER nurse, wife, and mother. She and her husband paid off $266,329.01 in 33 months. They also bought a fixer‑upper dream home and … Read more
Do you want to learn how to earn money from home or how to make money online? Remote work and online income opportunities have grown rapidly and continue to expand. Many legitimate work-from-home jobs exist now, and this trend is expected to persist. Some of these opportunities involve working for others, while others let you … Read more