{"id":11632,"date":"2010-03-01T19:00:32","date_gmt":"2010-03-01T13:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=11632"},"modified":"2026-10-12T14:16:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:46:39","slug":"irresistible-profitable-blogger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Unconventional Tips to Become a Profitable Blogger (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How do you become a <strong>profitable blogger<\/strong> 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&#8217;ve aged well. Here are his tips, updated with what works for making money from a blog in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-64594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/profitable-blogger-tips-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Tips to become a profitable blogger\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/profitable-blogger-tips-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/profitable-blogger-tips-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/profitable-blogger-tips-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/profitable-blogger-tips-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/profitable-blogger-tips.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af34313b158b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af34313b158b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#7_tips_to_become_an_irresistible_profitable_blogger\" >7 tips to become an irresistible, profitable blogger<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#1_Embrace_uncertainty\" >1. Embrace uncertainty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#2_Accept_fear\" >2. Accept fear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#3_Connect_without_pitching\" >3. Connect without pitching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#4_Think_long-term\" >4. Think long-term<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#5_Be_yourself\" >5. Be yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#6_Dont_reinvent_the_wheel\" >6. Don&#8217;t reinvent the wheel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#7_Build_your_list_from_the_start\" >7. Build your list from the start<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#Ways_to_make_money_blogging_in_2026\" >Ways to make money blogging in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_make_money_blogging\" >How long does it take to make money blogging?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#What_is_the_best_way_for_a_new_blogger_to_earn\" >What is the best way for a new blogger to earn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/irresistible-profitable-blogger\/#Is_guest_posting_still_useful\" >Is guest posting still useful?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_tips_to_become_an_irresistible_profitable_blogger\"><\/span>7 tips to become an irresistible, profitable blogger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Embrace_uncertainty\"><\/span>1. Embrace uncertainty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Blogging moves fast, and you rarely know which post or connection will pay off. Henri found that being friendly with everyone, not just &#8220;important&#8221; bloggers, led to a joint venture within two months. Treat people well and say yes to opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Accept_fear\"><\/span>2. Accept fear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Connect_without_pitching\"><\/span>3. Connect without pitching<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t push your products on people you&#8217;ve just met. Give more than expected, answer questions and help generously. Relationships bring links, guest post invitations and customers later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Think_long-term\"><\/span>4. Think long-term<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Readers avoid blogs that are over-monetised from day one. It&#8217;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&#8217;t let perfectionism stop you from acting.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Be_yourself\"><\/span>5. Be yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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&#8217;t copy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dont_reinvent_the_wheel\"><\/span>6. Don&#8217;t reinvent the wheel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Build_your_list_from_the_start\"><\/span>7. Build your list from the start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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&#8217;ll offer subscribers later: a product, coaching or services.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_make_money_blogging_in_2026\"><\/span>Ways to make money blogging in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ads<\/strong>: AdSense or ad networks once you have steady traffic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Affiliate links<\/strong>: recommend products you use, with clear disclosure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital products<\/strong>: e-books, templates, courses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Services<\/strong>: coaching, consulting or freelance work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paid newsletters or memberships<\/strong> for your most loyal readers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Avoid the mistakes in our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/why-bloggers-fail\/\">why bloggers fail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally written by guest author Henri Junttila of WakeUpCloud.com. Updated for 2026 by QuickOnlineTips.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_make_money_blogging\"><\/span>How long does it take to make money blogging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually months to years. Consistent, useful posts and an email list speed it up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_for_a_new_blogger_to_earn\"><\/span>What is the best way for a new blogger to earn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Affiliate links and services often earn sooner than ads, which need lots of traffic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_guest_posting_still_useful\"><\/span>Is guest posting still useful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for reaching new readers and building relationships, as long as you write for quality sites, not just links.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you become a profitable blogger without copying the same advice everyone repeats? 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