Thoughts on Marketing…

Most of us have something we’re interested in – something we like to do in our spare time or something we like to talk about and/or read about.

Why not turn that interest into an income source?

I know, lots of people say “no” to turning their hobby into their work because they think it will somehow ruin the hobby. But I’m not talking about becoming a professional photographer or turning out so many hand-knit baby sweaters that you can make a living from them.

I’m talking about starting a blog. Just talking about your hobby and sharing your knowledge. Then, adding either adsense ads or affiliate products – or both.

You probably won’t make a fortune – at least not for quite a while – but you’ll have fun. And you’ll be meeting other people who share your interests.

Sites like Share a Sale let you sign up at no charge. Then you can pick and choose from thousands of products. It’s easy to find things that are unique to your hobby or that compliment it.

I do that on my Doggie Blog, with products like ArthroIonx, which I believe saved my dog’s life. He was too crippled to even get into his favorite chair before I found that product. Now he runs and plays like a youngster. I’m glad to offer it for sale, because I believe in it and tell everyone I know about it if they happen to mention an arthritic dog.

What if you only make a few cents a month at first? If you’re having fun and writing interesting content, your readership will grow, and later on you’ll make more.

And… if you’re sharing your favorite products and selling them to others who will benefit from buying – all the better.