7 Unconventional Tips to Become a Profitable Blogger (2026)
How do you become a profitable blogger without copying the same advice everyone repeats? In 2010 Henri Junttila, then three months into blogging with 700 subscribers, shared seven unconventional tips with QuickOnlineTips readers. They were about mindset more than tactics, which is why they’ve aged well. Here are his tips, updated with what works for making money from a blog in 2026.
Quick answer: To become a profitable blogger, accept uncertainty and fear, connect generously with other people, think long-term, be yourself, learn from bloggers who are already successful, and build an email list from day one. Then turn that audience into income with ads, affiliate links, your own products or services, and keep experimenting to see what sticks.
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7 tips to become an irresistible, profitable blogger
1. Embrace uncertainty
Blogging moves fast, and you rarely know which post or connection will pay off. Henri found that being friendly with everyone, not just “important” bloggers, led to a joint venture within two months. Treat people well and say yes to opportunities.
2. Accept fear
Almost everyone is scared to start or to publish something personal. Successful bloggers feel the fear and publish anyway. Choosing a topic you care about keeps you going when it gets hard.
3. Connect without pitching
Don’t push your products on people you’ve just met. Give more than expected, answer questions and help generously. Relationships bring links, guest post invitations and customers later.
4. Think long-term
Readers avoid blogs that are over-monetised from day one. It’s fine to earn early, but do it with class. Begin with the end in mind: write down a monthly income goal, then adjust as readers give feedback. Don’t let perfectionism stop you from acting.
5. Be yourself
People follow writers they relate to. The more of your real personality you show, the more the right readers find you. Your voice is the one thing competitors can’t copy.
6. Don’t reinvent the wheel
Study bloggers you find irresistible and learn why they work. A good course or mentor can save you years of mistakes; Henri joined a blogging course before launching.
7. Build your list from the start
Henri grew mainly through guest posting and offered a free e-course to get email sign-ups. Your list is the audience you own, so start it early and know what you’ll offer subscribers later: a product, coaching or services.
Ways to make money blogging in 2026
- Ads: AdSense or ad networks once you have steady traffic.
- Affiliate links: recommend products you use, with clear disclosure.
- Digital products: e-books, templates, courses.
- Services: coaching, consulting or freelance work.
- Paid newsletters or memberships for your most loyal readers.
Avoid the mistakes in our post on why bloggers fail.
Originally written by guest author Henri Junttila of WakeUpCloud.com. Updated for 2026 by QuickOnlineTips.
FAQ
How long does it take to make money blogging?
Usually months to years. Consistent, useful posts and an email list speed it up.
What is the best way for a new blogger to earn?
Affiliate links and services often earn sooner than ads, which need lots of traffic.
Is guest posting still useful?
Yes, for reaching new readers and building relationships, as long as you write for quality sites, not just links.
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Thinking long term and planning your blog is the best advice for any blogger. I think a blog needs to be organized like a book with each post being a chapter in the book. Therefore, it needs to have a chronological order to it.
I think the most important factor is connecting and getting in touch with your readers and the easiest way is to keep your blog relevant and updated.
It is amazing some people earning from blogging within 3 months and some people never seen money blogging two years.
I should follow your instruction of taking a course.
Thank you
Interesting stuff Henri,
I think the most important is Connecting – gotta establish yourself in a community of bloggers who will support you and drive some traffic your way.
The stickiest traffic I’ve gotten is from mentions from different blogs in a similar niche.
OK I will give you my 3 second method for getting people to read your blog:
1. keep up to date on interesting news in your market and write about it
2. Add your personality
3. Promote your efforts