{"id":15242,"date":"2010-09-19T11:13:20","date_gmt":"2010-09-19T05:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=15242"},"modified":"2026-10-12T12:45:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T07:15:27","slug":"first-100-blogging-income","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/09\/first-100-blogging-income\/","title":{"rendered":"10+1 Lessons from My First $100 Blogging Income (2026 Update)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How long does it take to earn your <strong>first $100 blogging<\/strong>? Guest author Basant Narayan Singh, an IT professional blogging part-time about cloud computing, reached the Google AdSense $100 payment threshold in about six months in 2010, with just 40 articles, 160 to 200 daily visitors and a $10 investment in a domain. His 10+1 lessons from that journey are still a realistic guide for new bloggers in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/Traffic-TechnoPulse.png\" alt=\"Blog traffic growth in the first months\" width=\"500\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/Traffic-TechnoPulse.png 500w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/Traffic-TechnoPulse-150x70.png 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/Traffic-TechnoPulse-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Basant&#8217;s first $100 came from AdSense after six months of part-time blogging. His key lessons: buy your own domain, credit sources honestly, write in-depth posts, value quality over quantity, find your niche early, associate with respected brands, don&#8217;t obsess over stats, reach out through social media, and be patient with AdSense verification. Today, add affiliate links and an email list for faster, more diverse income.<\/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-6ad8dde9bfaea\" 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-6ad8dde9bfaea\" 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\/09\/first-100-blogging-income\/#Basants_starting_point\" >Basant&#8217;s starting point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/09\/first-100-blogging-income\/#101_lessons_from_the_first_100_of_blogging_income\" >10+1 lessons from the first $100 of blogging income<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/09\/first-100-blogging-income\/#Whats_different_in_2026\" >What&#8217;s different in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/09\/first-100-blogging-income\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/09\/first-100-blogging-income\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_make_100_from_a_blog\" >How long does it take to make $100 from a blog?<\/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\/09\/first-100-blogging-income\/#What_is_the_AdSense_payment_threshold\" >What is the AdSense payment threshold?<\/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\/09\/first-100-blogging-income\/#Can_a_free_Blogger_blog_make_money\" >Can a free Blogger blog make money?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basants_starting_point\"><\/span>Basant&#8217;s starting point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Investment:<\/strong> about $10 for a domain name on a free Blogger blog.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> part-time, alongside a full-time IT job.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> $100 AdSense threshold reached in about six months (one month lost to a PIN verification delay).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traffic:<\/strong> 160 to 200+ daily visits on weekdays from about 40 articles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"101_lessons_from_the_first_100_of_blogging_income\"><\/span>10+1 lessons from the first $100 of blogging income<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Own your domain.<\/strong> Whatever platform you use, a custom domain prevents lock-in and keeps your reputation if you move. See our tips to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2005\/02\/buy-domain-names\/\">buy domain names<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be honest and credit sources.<\/strong> His very first post caused a copyright issue. Always link to and credit what you use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write in-depth posts.<\/strong> Detailed, analytical articles attract search traffic far better than short notes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality beats quantity.<\/strong> Forty good posts can outperform hundreds of thin ones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Affiliate marketing isn&#8217;t for every blog.<\/strong> It worked poorly for his technical niche at first. Match monetisation to your readers&#8217; intent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t miss opportunities.<\/strong> Apply to programmes and publications even if you&#8217;re new; guidelines mainly filter out junk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Associate with good brands.<\/strong> Guest posting on respected sites (including QuickOnlineTips) built credibility and links.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t obsess over stats.<\/strong> Constant checking wastes time early on; write instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find your niche early.<\/strong> His focus on cloud computing gave the blog direction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reach out to the world.<\/strong> Social media lets you connect with readers and experts anywhere.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be patient with AdSense verification.<\/strong> Google mails a PIN to verify your address once you reach the verification threshold; follow the instructions in your account if it doesn&#8217;t arrive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Bonus lesson:<\/strong> English wasn&#8217;t his first language, yet most readers came from the US, UK and Australia. Clear, correct writing matters more than perfect style.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_different_in_2026\"><\/span>What&#8217;s different in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AdSense payments now go by bank transfer; cheques are largely gone.<\/li>\n<li>Getting approved for AdSense needs a site with substantial original content and clear policies.<\/li>\n<li>Many bloggers earn their first $100 faster from affiliate links or a small digital product.<\/li>\n<li>Search is more competitive, so niche focus and first-hand expertise matter even more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Next steps: learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/increase-adsense-revenue\/\">increase AdSense revenue<\/a> and get your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/04\/first-affiliate-sale\/\">first affiliate sale<\/a>.<\/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_100_from_a_blog\"><\/span>How long does it take to make $100 from a blog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Often 6 to 12 months for a new part-time blog, though it varies widely by niche and effort.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_AdSense_payment_threshold\"><\/span>What is the AdSense payment threshold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually $100 or the equivalent in your local currency. Google pays once your balance passes it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_free_Blogger_blog_make_money\"><\/span>Can a free Blogger blog make money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Blogger supports AdSense, and a custom domain makes it look professional.<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally written by guest author Basant Narayan Singh, who blogged about cloud computing and web technologies at Techno-Pulse. Updated for 2026 by QuickOnlineTips.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How long does it take to earn your first $100 blogging? 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