As blogs provide an increasing way to connect with like-minded individuals and digest information in a new way, more and more homegrown talents are turning their sites into a way of achieving their dreams. Women (and men) are carving out their own path, breaking down barriers and proving that anything can be achieved if you put your mind to it. It's amazing to see brands embrace influencers as a more effective way of getting their message across, and with that has seen the growth of the 'professional blogger' who no longer needs to rely on a regular job to pay the bills. However, when it comes to full time blogging there are still certain questions that are somewhat unanswered; ambiguous blog posts may hint at generating an income from something that was once an understated hobby, but there's very little advice on actually how to make money from your site and therefore transition from a 'hobby blogger' into treating your creative outlet as a business. Old school bloggers like myself have paved the way for future digital enthusiasts, learning from our mistakes and being part of every bad idea imaginable, but that also means we offer a plethora of knowledge of which we can pass on. If you want to make the transition from blogging enthusiast to blogging pro, I've got a few pieces of advice that can help you on that journey - including a list of what you need to make it happen.
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