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Hurry! Register Your Website for $4.99 & Get 1000 Swagbucks ($10)

October 28, 2016 By Sarah Roe Leave a Comment

This is a GREAT deal for those of you who have been following our blogging series.

If you’ve been thinking of registering a domain name or starting your own website, you can make money doing it thanks to GoDaddy and Swagbucks.

Here’s how it works: Click here, then register a domain name for just $4.99 for the first year. You’ll get $10 (paid in the form of 1000 SB) instantly for doing it! This is for new GoDaddy customers only.

You can take the 1000 SB you get from Swagbucks for doing this offer and get the $10 gift card of your choice. They have hundreds of different retailers like Amazon, Starbucks, Target, Walmart, or even PayPal cash! You can do all sorts of things on Swagbucks to earn more SB points that you can use to get even MORE gift cards (Just in time for Holiday Shopping)!

In fact, just for signing up for Swagbucks through the link above and completing this offer, you’ll get a $3 (300 SB) bonus in the beginning of November, which means you’re getting paid $13 to spend $5 on a new website! Try it now.

10 Ways to Turn Your Blog into a Business

October 28, 2016 By Sarah Roe Leave a Comment

I have been blogging for nearly 10 years (GASP!) and through those years I have learned a lot. I started out building my own blog by watching YouTube videos and relying on google. Thankfully, I have grown a bit and have discovered much easier ways to do things.

That being said, the blog you are looking at has provided for my family for nearly all of those 10 years. That means, I have used this platform to create multiple revenue streams and build a business. And, guess what? You can do the same thing.

Today, I want to take you out of the coupon world and into the blogging world. Not just any blogging world, the blog to business world. It’s here where freedom is found but don’t be fooled, that freedom does not come cheap. It will cost time and effort and a little money to make your blog grow but if you have a little faith, it can happen.

10 Ways to Turn Your Blog into a Business

Start the Blog: Well, you can’t grow something you don’t have. My favorite blog starter advice giver on the planet is Amy Lynn Andrews. Check her site out and you’ll find everything you need to know. I feel like I have lived and breathed her website for many years now. She has an ebook out too, there’s a link at the bottom of this post to that.
Build the Brand: This is important and this takes work and time. Make sure your branding is catchy, appealing and it matches the overall theme of your blog. Simply speaking, the title of your blog, logo and overall branding need to match and it needs to make sense. If you start a blog about retirement but you call it Sally Savings, that makes no sense. Or if you have a travel blog and start blogging about make-up, that doesn’t flow very well. You want it all to make sense, you are building a brand think Kim Kardashian here.
Get Social: Get on the social media platforms your customers (readers) are using. If they’re on Snapchat, start snapping, if they’re on Twitter, start tweeting, etc. Go where your audience is at not where you just happen to be at, you might have to expand your horizons a bit. This does not mean you need to be on every social media platform out there, it has more to do with being on the right platform for your audience than anything else.
Study Your Niche: This can be tricky, if you look too hard, you might become a copy cat and ain’t nobody got time for that. You want to see what works and what doesn’t in your niche. Learn from others and don’t make the same mistakes.
Think Outside the Blog: Try to get traffic to your blog from out of the box places such as television media or magazines or advertising your blog at the next coupon swap, homeschool co-op, etc. The most loyal readers you will ever have are the ones you meet in real life. Build a base of loyal readers and they’ll grow your blog for you.
Seek Out Successful Bloggers: This is a BIG deal, I have taught workshops over the years and I have bought a million ebooks and taken online courses on this subject. In fact, I took a course this spring that cost more than $2,000. Trust me, this is a BIG deal. Successful bloggers have been there and done that so you don’t have to and many of them have written ebooks or published online courses. You want to get ahold of those. Right now, I’m going to recommend the very best resource I have ever seen and you can only get it between now and November 1, 2016. It’s called the Genius Bloggers Toolkit. It contains more than 62 ebooks & e-courses from top bloggers and it is freaking amazing!

I can tell you right now, it’s the best resource I have found on the internet and it will teach you how to start a blog, grow a blog and make money doing it. Hurry though, the Genius Bloggers Toolkit won’t be around long and right now, it’s 98% off meaning it’s only $97 which is FAR less than the $2k I paid this spring.
Write an ebook: Ebooks are a big deal for bloggers, they’re easy to write and easy to sell. Amazon helps with this and ebooks can also be featured in bundles such as the Genius Bloggers Toolkit (assuming they are about blogging and are decent, of course). If you have an audience, an ebook can be an instant source of revenue.
Teach Classes: This has been key for me over the years. If you’re a food blogger, teach a cooking class. If you’re a money saving blogger, teach a coupon class. This is another wonderful revenue stream, promote your classes by using your blog and promote your blog in your classes, it’s a win-win. The best place to teach a class is at your local continuing education center or you can simply reserve a room and hold your own workshop.
Sell Local Advertising: A long time ago, the main revenue stream for this blog was private ad sales. I don’t do as much of those now simply because I don’t have the time however, it is a great source of revenue if you have a blog that can appeal to local businesses. If you’re a foodie, a local restaurant may be interested in advertising with you either by ads or a sponsored post. Just remember, the ads that work are the ads that match your blog content.
Contact Big Brands Directly: Most bloggers use services to help connect them with bigger brands and in many cases, you have to do that. However, some of my best advertising deals were made by me contacting a brand directly and bypassing the middle man all together. You will make more money that way if they want to partner with you. I am not talking about local brands and business, I’m talking about major brands. Think about the brand of makeup you’re always blogging about, the clothes you where, etc. Reach out to those brands directly (once your blog is built and you have an audience) and see what happens. Never be afraid of getting a “no” there’s always a “yes” coming too!

As I said earlier, I do believe the Genius Blogger’s Toolkit is the best resource out there right now. The toolkit contains over $5,000 in resources including 62 ebooks & e-courses dedicated specifically to starting a blog, growing a blog, growing your social media, content creation and monetizing your blog. This is a BIG deal and it’s only $97 that is 98% off if you were to buy these ebooks individually. This deal expires November 1, 2016, please check it out. It’s worth it, I believe it’s worth it and it will make your blogging life SO much easier! And, yes, Amy Lynn Andrews ebook is included in this bundle too!

Disclosure: I am an affiliate with the Genius Blogger’s Toolkit however, my opinions are 100% my own. I would not promote this product if I did not believe it in trust me, this is an AMAZING deal.

How I Support My Family & Work From Home

October 27, 2016 By Sarah Roe Leave a Comment

Yesterday, I announced this deal. It is a BIG deal. Why? Because I have been a professional blogger for nearly 10 years and I have supported my family while doing so. I have taught blogging workshop and have attended several over the years and this deal encompasses all of that!

Right now (for only 6 days), you can get the Genius Bloggers Toolkit. We’re talking about 62 ebooks + e-courses plus, printables and bonuses! This is SO HUGE! I can’t even say it enough, I’m so excited I bought one too!

This is a digital package crammed full of brilliant tools to help you grow your blog, work smarter & make more money.

(But for way less than you’d normally spend!)

The team at Ultimate Bundles has put together the best resources on ALL the topics that matter to bloggers, like mastering social media, monetization, creating and selling products, time management and productivity, nurturing an email list, and so much more.

Here’s what you get:
24 eBooks
33 eCourses & audio files
5 printable packs

In total, the toolkit includes over $3,500 of blogging tips, strategies, tutorials and amazingly practical information and ideas. Plus you get free bonus offers worth $1,447, with 17 tools and services to help you run your blog.

But the truly amazing part? They’re selling it for a crazy 98% off of regular price!

I know, it sounds too good to be true, but I promise it’s not. Ultimate Bundles has been around a long time and creating these packages is really their thing (they’ve sold over 180,000 of them on all sorts of topics), so you can trust this is the real deal.

Even better, they’re all about making sure you LOVE this toolkit. There’s a full 30-day happiness guarantee, so there’s really no risk in trying it out.

The most important detail, though, is that this toolkit is available for seven days only. After Tuesday night, November 1st, the sale ends and you’d have to buy all of these products individually.

I’d hate for you to miss out, so click HERE to learn more or buy the bundle.

It’s even backed by a full money-back happiness guarantee, so you can make sure it’s right for you. Get what you need to work smarter instead of harder, grow your platform, and earn more. Learn more or get your bundle HERE.

Disclosure: This is an affiliate offer, this is one of the ways I monetize my blog however, this particular deal is AMAZING. I say that because I have never seen so many resources offered together in one package at this insane of a low price. Blogging is work, this isn’t an easy path and you’ll need resources, this is the best bundle of resources I have ever seen. I’m buying one too!

How to Start a Blog, Build a Blog & Make Money

October 26, 2016 By Sarah Roe Leave a Comment

It is here and it is HUGE.

I have been blogging and supporting my family by doing so for the last 10 years. That means, as a stay at home I had an income, when I went through my divorce, I had an income and now, remarried and with kiddos in private school, I have an income.

Blogging is no joke, it is a job and it will work when you treat it as work and take advantage of every resource you possibly can. I have read a million blog posts, watched webinars and read ebooks on the topics of social media, building an audience, monetizing your blog, etc. I have also taught multiple workshops on the topic, I promise, I know what I’m talking about in this arena.

That being said, a few days ago I came across one of the most comprehensive teaching bundles I have ever seen when it comes to blogging. Literally, every single thing you need to be successful at blogging is inside this bundle. I have read through it, many of the ebooks I had already read myself and I wanted to share it with you today. There is more information here than any workshop I have ever attended or taught. SO, if you are wanting to start a blog, trying to figure out how to promote or make money on your blog OR if you have a small business and want to add a blog page to your business, THIS IS FOR YOU!

I’m not saying that lightly, very rarely do I ever fully 100% endorse something but I’m going to do that with this. So here’s everything you get when you buy The Genius Blogger’s Toolkit:

A comprehensive collection of 62 eBooks, eCourses, audios, and printables covering almost everything you could want to know about how to grow your blog and work smarter, including how to…
- boost your traffic,
- earn more money,
- create and sell products,
- master social media,
- and so much more…
A unique Genius Blogger User Manual to help you pinpoint exactly which resources are right for you right now, so you can take action immediately.
Over $1,447 worth of incredible (and brilliant) bonus offers from blogging companies, like Board Booster, ViralTag, The Hungry JPEG, Bluehost and Convertkit.
Full money-back, happiness guarantee, so there’s no risk in trying it out.

You will get all of this for $97! That is a 98% savings if you were to buy these ebooks and items individually. That is HUGE!

HURRY!! This sale ends November 1, 2016. This is a BIG FLIPPING DEAL, you guys. Buy it for yourself, buy it for a friend. This bundle will rock your world plus, there’s no risk!

Eat Healthy & Save Money: 10 Ways to Help You Save

September 8, 2016 By Sarah Roe Leave a Comment

Earlier today I did a Facebook live video all about eating healthy and saving money. I thought I would post about it as well just to give you a bit more information.

Ever since I kicked the junk food to the curb, people tell me all the time “eating healthy is too expensive.” I’ll be honest, my reply typically is something like “well, the hospital bills are much more expensive than the healthy food.”
Unfortunately, for many people (including myself), we have to get sick before we realize we have not been eating right.

We have one body and it is up to us to keep it going and give it the fuel it needs. I learned that the hard way. I’m not going to spend my time telling you to eat right, you already know to do that. I am going to spend a little time telling you how to curb the expense though. It can be done and it is well worth it.

Shop in Season: While I realize you already know this, it is important to mention. When you plan your weekly menu for your family, be sure to plan around fruits and veggies that are in season. You’ll find, they’re the cheapest (and they taste the best too). Plus, you can get creative with things like eggplant or squash. You might find a new favorite!
Think Outside the Store: Trade services with local farmers, ask if you can plant your own garden in a family member’s yard (if you don’t have one), offer to pick extras for the farm for a discount, etc. You have to get creative and it will pay off! We have a local farm that will give you free berries when you pick some for the farm itself, you’ll earn enough to freeze all year long!
Skip the Packages: No need for a “prepackaged salad” when you can make your own for a fraction of the price. You can grow your own too but even if you’re not the farming type, simply buying a head of lettuce or some spinach and adding your own mixture to it will be much less than buying a bag salad that will likely go gross in a day or two.
Cook in Bulk & Freeze: If you find a great deal on chicken (like I did this past weekend), buy extra and freeze it or cook it and freeze it for later! Freezer cooking saves time and money.
Use Bulk Bins for Spices, Flour, etc.: Did you know you can take your own containers to Whole Foods (and many other stores) and fill them up in the bulk bins with spices, flour, etc for half the price of the package version? It’s true! If you only need a cup of flour then you can buy a cup of flour, pretty easy and you’ll save money. Personally, we have food allergies so, I do not use the bulk bins for cross-contamination issues but, if you don’t have that problem then be sure to check them out!
Learn to Cook…Again: I’ll admit, this one is not easy. I’ve had to learn to cook with fresh veggies, fruit and mainly chicken. I don’t add a lot of seasoning (my body just can’t handle it) so it’s pretty basic around here. Take some time, check out some books at the library and forget what you once knew. You’ll find you will save money by sticking to the basics and simply by adding different veggies, you can change the whole shape of a meal! Need some help? Check out my pinterest boards!
Plan Ahead: Menu planning is key to saving money. Plan around sales, coupons, what is in season, etc and you’ll save money and time at the grocery store. Sticking to your list and planning ahead is crucial. Also, prepare ahead. Buy your fruits and veggies then wash and store them in grab-ready containers. That will keep you from reaching for the easy junk food!
Use Coupons: Yes, there are coupons for organic and healthy items. You can call the manufacturer directly, look at the brand website or get store coupons at places like Whole Foods or Sprouts. Most health foods stores do offer their own promotions and coupons. The savings are out there, you just have to know where to find them!
Try Co-ops: In the Broken Arrow/Tulsa area, I own The Produce Gathering, you can order produce and organic meats from local vendors. Think of it as an online farmer’s market. Search for a co-op in your city or if you live near us, feel free to join ours too!
Make It: Make your own trail mix, use quick oats instead of instant oats or make your own granola instead of buying it packaged. Little changes like that can mean big savings. Pricey granola bars are easy to make yourself, I can make 20 at a time for less than what it would cost to purchase 5 of them. Google around and you’ll find some easy recipes and easy changes you can make right now!

Eating healthy is not cheap but, I’d much rather spend a little extra and stay healthy then cut corners and end up paying more doctor bills. Investing in your health is the best investment you’ll make, I wish I would have learned that sooner but I promise, I’ll never forget.