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I have been getting lots of emails and a couple comments from people after I made my “I just want to talk, heart to heart” post. The emails have been really encouraging and it gave me the idea for this post so props to all my readers!
I thought about how I really have it good compared to a lot of people. I mean here I am saying I have no post ideas and that I don’t feel like working yet money was coming in from this very blog.
As soon as I realized that I got a new life and am now all of a sudden out of my slump!
“I will be posting content for you all asap, but I may do less post per week as I said and just make them longer guides for now. Only time will tell how things go.. Back on topic now”.
While I basically made zero posts on this blog for 2 weeks I generated over $300 this month in ad-sales from the side-bar, header and in content adverts you see. Not only that but I have some other people wanting ads in slots already pre-paid for the coming months.
Is this just luck? No, I have put time into this resource known as Infected By Bugs and now its paying off.
Anyways… The point of this post is to give you all a little update (which I just did above) and now its time for some meat you can really chew on. I wanted to provide you all with 5 tips to make money when the supposedly the economy is doing really bad.
Tip 1 – When times are tough try to get your community spirit going! This is what I did by making my post with the heart to heart talk, several of you commented publicly and privately I got several emails all telling me to keep the faith and they know I would get out of it. Its really encouraging to see your community respond and care about you!
Tip 2 – Develop a plan. I know its tough when the economy is rough to make a plan but guess what, when the economy is rough its your time to shine and make the dough, but don’t let you plan stop there. Develop a way to keep the advertisers once you get them even when the economy goes back to normal. I have done this by making a list and checking it twice with all there contact info and of course what they previously purchased that way I can return to them at any time and offer them the slot again with a discounted rate for being a past advertiser!
Tip 3 – Plan for Disappointment. In tip 5 I basically tell you how to get advertisers when times are rough but you also need to know that not everyone has money when the economy is down so be ready for a lot of people to turn you down. I once heard someone say they STRIVED on REJECTION, its going to happen sooner or later so get used to it and learn how to handle it guys.
Tip 4 – Don’t be crazy like I am. Seriously guys, just because I spill the beans on everything I do so you all can learn does not mean you have to. If you find an advertiser willing to pay you when the economy is down, dont feel obligated to tell your buds about them. Instead keep silent so they will keep paying you like your the only person alive and blogging anymore. I don’t do this because my name is out there and it would make me look bad but trust me you don’t have to follow my example.
Tip 5 – How to get advertisers when the economy stinks. This is it guys, the turning point is now, here is a 3 step A, B, C plan to getting advertisers when the economy is down. Ready? Go!
A. Generate a list of people to contact, email is fine but postal or cold calling can work even better. Get at least 20 companies on this list that you can contact.
B. Think of ways to monetize your blog for each advertiser. I have found that a lot of companies are willing to advertise if you offer them a new way to advertise that no-one else is doing. It allows them to try it out and maybe come out of the deal with a bargain! But don’t ever be afraid to push your already open slots.
C. Go Get Em Slugger. This is the hardest part, if your afraid of rejection, confrontation or making money then you are out of luck because its time to go get the advertisers. This is when you call them, email them whatever details you believe are important. Stats are always good and flaunting your rss subscriber count never hurts. Once you are in talks with the correct person at each company make a list of these people and send them the details. Do not let them get off the phone or stop responding to your emails until you get a yes or a no answer from them. The main key here is to get an answer and always have a backup lower price plan in the back of your mind just in case. Advertisers will be impressed with how organized you are and may try you out on the simple fact that you had all your ducks in a row!
And that right there is the A, B, C method to making money when times are rough! I guarantee it will work guys, just try it and don’t be afraid no matter the size of your site or blog.
March 17th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
TO tell you the truth its not worth my time to cold call advertisers – my time is better spent doing work i know will pay off.
March 18th, 2009 at 11:52 am
I like tips very much and think it is the time to make dough in any period,the recession won’t be for ever.
March 18th, 2009 at 11:54 am
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March 18th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
I’m one of the few people who doesn’t complain about the recession. Too many people use recession as an excuse of their failure. I take advantage of opportunities regardless of the economic situation. Getting rejected is okay as long as you move on and go to the next.
March 19th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Cold calling for advertising or offering your services can work. I find that if you email them first and explain to them how advertising / working with you can directly help their business (and if you have proof like past successes to show them) it can work well in getting them to call you.
March 20th, 2009 at 10:50 am
All the tips are really great. I m totally agree with you about the idea to prepare a plan.
March 21st, 2009 at 3:52 am
Yeah really don’t worry recession period soon be over….
March 21st, 2009 at 9:46 am
Yeah you done a great job in recession time,all the best for rest….
March 21st, 2009 at 11:59 am
i praise your dedication towards job,really you are hero…
March 22nd, 2009 at 7:14 am
Nice tips. Thanks.
I also want add one more: make a plan what you will do when economy will become better.
March 23rd, 2009 at 5:30 am
This is the hardest part, if your afraid of rejection, confrontation or making money then you are out of luck because its time to go get the advertisers. This is when you call them, email them whatever details you believe are important. Stats are always good and flaunting your rss subscriber count never hurts.
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:15 am
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March 23rd, 2009 at 8:59 am
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I like these ideas and try to implement in my life. I praise your dedication towards job and great work in recession time.All the best for you…….
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March 23rd, 2009 at 11:03 am
I like this point Plan for Disappointment it so important at this time.
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March 24th, 2009 at 6:02 am
If you find an advertiser willing to pay you when the economy is down, dont feel obligated to tell your buds about them. Instead keep silent so they will keep paying you like your the only person alive and blogging anymore.
March 24th, 2009 at 9:01 am
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March 24th, 2009 at 9:19 am
The global economy is in experiencing its first ever period of contraction. If the world has already become “developed”, then the markets need to change their processes. What will a crucial private health-care sector be doing to re-invent itself to overcome this long lasting crisis ? Will they become both cause and remedy for sustenance
March 24th, 2009 at 10:03 am
The global economy is in experiencing its first ever period of contraction. If the world has already become “developed”, then the markets need to change their processes. What will a crucial private health-care sector be doing to re-invent itself to overcome this long lasting crisis ? Will they become both cause and remedy for sustenance
March 25th, 2009 at 8:08 am
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March 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
The global economy is in experiencing its first ever period of contraction. If the world has already become “developed”, then the markets need to change their processes. What will a crucial private health-care sector be doing to re-invent itself to overcome this long lasting crisis ? Will they become both cause and remedy for sustenance ?
March 25th, 2009 at 8:33 am
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March 25th, 2009 at 11:34 am
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March 25th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
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March 27th, 2009 at 11:05 am
I have done this by making a list and checking it twice with all there contact info and of course what they previously purchased that way I can return to them at any time and offer them the slot again with a discounted rate for being a past advertiser!
March 28th, 2009 at 12:05 am
I’m going to share one thing with you that really helped me during these economic times. My sales were starting to go down and I was still working hard at it.
I dedicated a week to see how much money I could make doing anything I could. I did all of it online and I was actually surprised how much I got. It sort of grounded me and let me know that I could make money if I ran into trouble.
March 28th, 2009 at 9:41 am
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March 28th, 2009 at 11:44 am
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March 28th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
one more thing to do is use webmasters forum like DP, make a post about the available space at your blog and you will get some advertisers from there
March 30th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Once you are in talks with the correct person at each company make a list of these people and send them the details. Do not let them get off the phone or stop responding to your emails until you get a yes or a no answer from them.
March 30th, 2009 at 10:16 am
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March 31st, 2009 at 4:34 am
Develop a way to keep the advertisers once you get them even when the economy goes back to normal.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:01 am
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March 31st, 2009 at 9:10 am
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March 31st, 2009 at 10:42 am
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March 31st, 2009 at 12:02 pm
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April 1st, 2009 at 4:41 am
this months are the worst month in the history of my business. God know what will happen.
April 1st, 2009 at 1:43 pm
@Kai Lo, I totally agree that to many people use the recession as an excuse.
April 1st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
@Bingo Live, Because blogging isn’t about sharing and community why not team up with another blogger and tell your advertisers if you are intersted in my site you might also be intersted in my buddies site.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:52 am
In the every situation we should keep our chin up today is economy is in the worse state but tomorrow will be in the best form and very very live.
thanks
April 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 am
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April 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 pm
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April 11th, 2009 at 12:04 am
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April 29th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
I think one of the things that are helpful in a sluggish economy is using local vendors if you are a company. We a distributor of trade show displays, and having local companies that we work understand the same problems we are going through.
May 5th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
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May 16th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Email them whatever details you believe are important. Stats are always good and flaunting your rss subscriber count never hurts.
May 18th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Good post. Yes getting your community involved is important and necessary. We may not all be affected by the economy yet, but we are all in same boat. Great advice.
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