There are a lot of different opinions floating around the web on this matter. As a mom blogger, it’s nearly impossible not to run into one or two of them on a regular basis. Just like everything else, there are those that say it is worth it, and there are those that say it isn’t. Fascinating, I know.
The opinions range anywhere from “mom bloggers spend so much time mom-blogging that they forget to be a mom.” To, “mom blogging is a great way for stay at home moms to be able to raise their children and help with the family income at the same time.”
Here’s the deal. Mom blogging is time consuming, it’s A LOT of work, and there isn’t a lot in the way of pay. Almost nothing, actually. *Gasps heard around the world.* Unless, of course, you lost your job and have a dog named Chuck. Then, I’d say – hell yes it’s worth it. If you don’t, then I wouldn’t recommend putting all of your eggs in one, blog-sized basket.
You, there. Yes, you, the one with the twinkle still fresh in your eye, a newly purchased domain, and your “favorites” tab filled with the likes of Alexa and Google Analytics. Sorry.
Whether it’s worth it or not, now that’s up to you. First, you have to decide what it is that you’re looking to accomplish by becoming a blogger. Friends? Money? A life outside of spit-up and cleaning pee off of the bathroom floor, walls and mirrors?
Friends? Yep, you’ll make lots of them.
A life? True, you won’t be cleaning pee up while you’re blogging – but you’d better believe you’ll be talking about it…. and poop… and puke… and boogers.
Money? Not so much.
Becoming a blogger is something that has the potential to make money, but if you’re only in it for the dough, then you’d probably be better off reconsidering. Or, be prepared to give it some time. Lots of time.
Exactly right. If you don’t do it because you love it, you’ll just burn out after a while. Definitely not the way to become a millionaire. Funny thing is, when I started, I didn’t even know you could make money at it. Not that I make money now either. So I guess it’s a good thing I still love it.