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Monetize Your Web Site

To make money online, writers should develop an entrepreneurial attitude and self-promotion skills

By Lin Grensing-Pophal - May 4, 2009

Julia Scott is a print reporter turned online journalist who left a steady gig at a newspaper to launch her blog BargainBabe.com in January 2009. She began turning a profit in her first month. "Monetizing a blog is possible, but it's a ton of work," says Scott. She spends 10-12 hours a day working, plus a few hours over the weekend, but says: "I've been able ...

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