Indirect Methods of Earning Money Because of Your Blog

Aside from the direct methods of earning money from your blog through advertisements, sponsorhips, blogflipping and the like there are indirect methods that will help you take the profits because of your blog.

These indirect methods will come your way because you have established yourself as an authority on your niche, an expert people can rely to online.

Developing your profile as an expert online through your blog is not an overnight process. It will be a long process but a fulfilling one. 

Here are some things which may arise when you are successful in the blogosphere:

1.	Writing Gigs- As blogger, writing is your bread and butter. When people see your works online and see that they are well done, writing opportunities for online work or even book deals may come your way. People and publishers will discover you and will seek your expertise for their own sites and for their magazines or books.

2.	Consultation- When you are seen as an expert in any given field, people will go to you for advice. Paid consultation may sprout out from your blogging life. A number of professional bloggers have included a number on their sidebars so people can reach them for advice.

3.	Blogging for other Businesses – Companies who look to develop their blogs and improve their online presence will seek the best in the field. You may be hired to manage and run the blog for big companies if they see you as someone who is very professional and someone who can help them grow their business.

4.	Employment – Your work on the virtual world may attract employers who want to hire you for their companies. Building a very good profile online will put the spotlight on you as a professional who excels in a given field.

5.	Speaking Opportunities- Groups or companies who are interested in the topics you are covering on your blog may be interested to hear you speak before them. You can share your expertise through seminars or webinars. 

6.	Online Resources- You can also sell information resources online. You can create or compile articles, videos, or courses which you can sell to your readers and visitors online.