Zero to Income: Launch a Blog That Earns in 6 Months
๐ Month 1: Set the Foundation
1. Choose a Profitable Niche
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Interests + Demand + Monetization potential
Examples: Personal finance, Health & fitness, Digital marketing, Productivity, Tech, Career advice.
2. Set Up Your Blog
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Domain & Hosting: Buy a domain (e.g., Namecheap) + Hosting (e.g., Hostinger, Bluehost).
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Install WordPress or use platforms like Ghost/Medium (but WP gives more control).
3. Design Your Blog
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Choose a fast, clean theme (Astra, Kadence, GeneratePress).
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Install essential plugins (SEO – RankMath/Yoast, Cache – WP Rocket, Analytics – GA4 + Search Console).
4. Plan Your Content
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Create a 30–60-day content calendar.
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Focus on pillar posts and cluster content.
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Use ChatGPT to research & outline blog posts quickly.
๐ฅ Month 2: Content Creation Machine
1. Publish High-Quality Posts
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Aim for 3–5 posts per week.
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1000–2000 words, SEO-optimized, value-packed.
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Use tools:
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ChatGPT for drafts
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Grammarly for editing
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Canva for blog images
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2. Focus on SEO Basics
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Keyword research: Use Ubersuggest, Google Keyword Planner, Ahrefs Free.
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Optimize: Title, meta, headers, internal links.
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Build topical authority in your niche.
๐ฑ Month 3: Build Traffic
1. Start Social Media Sharing
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Create accounts on Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Facebook.
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Share every blog post + repurpose into quote cards, carousels, threads.
2. Join Niche Communities
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Comment on related blogs, Reddit, Quora, Medium.
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Add value + drop your blog link where allowed.
3. Start Email List Building
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Use ConvertKit/Mailchimp + add opt-ins like checklists, PDFs.
๐ก Month 4: Grow & Optimize
1. Analyze What’s Working
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Use Google Analytics & Search Console.
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Check top posts, bounce rate, time on site.
2. Update Content
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Refresh underperforming posts.
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Add images, examples, better keywords.
3. Start Building Backlinks
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Guest posting, HARO, broken link building.
๐ฐ Month 5: Monetize Your Blog
1. Affiliate Marketing
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Join affiliate programs (Amazon, ShareASale, Impact).
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Add affiliate links in blog posts (naturally).
2. Google AdSense or Ezoic
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Apply once you reach ~3–5K monthly pageviews.
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Ezoic works better for newer sites than Mediavine.
3. Digital Products (optional)
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Start planning: eBooks, templates, mini-courses.
๐ Month 6: Scale & Earn
1. Consistent Posting + Traffic Growth
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Keep the 3–5 posts/week rhythm.
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Focus on SEO and updating older posts.
2. Collaborate
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Collaborate with other bloggers or influencers in your niche.
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Try podcast guest spots or interviews.
3. Launch a Small Product
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Offer a $7–$27 product to your audience.
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Use Gumroad or Payhip to sell.
⚡ Tools to Speed It Up
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ChatGPT – Research, writing, editing.
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Canva – Graphics.
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Google Sheets – Content tracking.
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Trello/Notion – Blog management.
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Ubersuggest / Ahrefs – SEO.
๐ฏ Realistic Goals by Month 6
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100+ published articles
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5K+ monthly pageviews
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$100–$500/month income from affiliate + ads
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Growing email list
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Foundation for scaling to $1K+ in coming months
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