The following is a writing exercise I am doing in response to a post at Unstressed Syllables. It will also be used as to help me write and organize part 2 of The Wu-Tang Plan, a series of posts about how I intend to make money with my blog.
I. Introduction: How Could A Blog Make Money?
A. Pre-requisite is having lots of readers/traffic.
B. Readers equal an audience that values my contribution/opinion.
C. Trust equals an opportunity to fill a need (demand).
D. Demand demands supply.
II. Demand 1: To fix an immediate problem.
A. Supply: gadgets, products, for hire
B. On a 1-10 Scale:
III. Demand 2: To get long term help.
A. Supply: services, coaching, how-to book/video
B. On a 1-10 Scale:
IV. Demand 3: To learn a skill.
A. Supply: books, courses, seminars
B. On a 1-10 Scale:
V. Demand 4: To be inspired/amused/entertained.
A. Yourself – books, videos, sessions, seminars, webinars
B. On a 1-10 Scale:
VI. Demand 5: To network.
A. Supply: niche specific forums, premium sites.
B. On a 1-10 Scale:
VII. Once You Have Something To Sell, How Do You Get It Out There?
A. Self-Promotion
B. Adsense
C. Affiliate Sales
VIII. Overall goals and time-line.
A. Order of implementation
B. Specific goals
C. Time-line for goals.
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