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Want To Blog For A Living? 5 Reasons To Choose WordPress

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Want To Blog For A Living? 5 Reasons To Choose WordPress

Frugaling.org is nearing its 5th month of operation and the earnings are still going strong! In fact, writing and working on this has turned into a nice side income. The site has been growing and growing, and because of that exposure, a lot of people have begun asking how they can emulate the process. Plenty of people have something important to share, but few know how to do it.

The key, as I’ll explain below, starts with WordPress. It’s is an open source blogging platform that makes up the foundation for a variety of blogs and news sites.

The following are five key reasons to use WordPress:

1. The Price Is Right

The platform is entirely free and accessible for a variety of uses. There are no licensing fees and its entirely expandable for anyone who uses it. For the frugal fiends and friends out there, this may be the most important part. It’s development is publicly observable and you can file bugs, ask for support, and seek help entirely on WordPress.org.

2. Show Your Expertise

Google has recently begun pushing authorship as a factor in credibility. Your public writing ability may account for future job opportunities and having a WordPress site may become essential. When it comes to increasing your side income or making a living, nothing helps more than solid writing that’s publicly accessible; by doing so, it quickly puts you a cut above the rest.

3. Easy To Use

WordPress is one of the easiest, most flexible blogging design platforms available. I’ve been using the framework for about 6 to 7 years now, and never had a problem with it. There are tutorials and learning materials for educators and students. Likewise, when users immerse themselves into the WordPress platform, learning immediately begins (with welcome messages and videos). A variety of support networks have also formed. By using this software package, you will significantly remove the difficulties associated with getting started.

4. Private Or Public

WordPress allows for flexible privacy restrictions and can tell Google (and other insignificant search engines) not to read certain pages. Thinking about growing your business and/or blog? WordPress sites allow for multiple contributors, editors, and users. All of these high-end features create an easy-to-use environment for you and your consumers.

5. Latest Technology

When using WordPress themes and formats, you can trust that you’ll be using the latest technology that works across browsers. For instance, today’s WordPress themes normally utilize HTML5 web standards, which are accessible across browsing environs (e.g., similar design on an iPhone and desktop computer).

For More Information: http://wordpress.org/

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  1. Debt RoundUp says

    October 3, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    WordPress is by far the best in open source blogging technology. Hell, it probably is the best. I recommend it to everyone.

    Reply
    • Sam Lustgarten says

      October 3, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      DRU,

      Absolutely correct! I can’t believe how many people are using Blogger and Tumblr. WordPress really is the most flexible option out there.

      Thanks for the comment,
      Sam

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  2. thebrokeandbeautifullife says

    October 3, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    I love WordPress, but I’m struggling with monetizing. I’ve been at it for well over a year, hours and hours a day, it’s been slow going. Would love some more posts on how you monetized.

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    • Sam Lustgarten says

      October 3, 2013 at 5:44 pm

      B&B,

      Hmm… I’ll be sure to write a more detailed article about monetizing your site very soon! Sounds like you’ve been putting in quite a bit of effort, and that it would be nice to make a little bit of money, too. Based on the commentary and activity on your site, I’d expect thousands.

      Look forward to that in the next couple weeks. Thanks for letting me know.
      -Sam

      Reply
  3. Adrienne says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    So impressive to see the progress you’ve made with your site.

    Reply
    • Sam Lustgarten says

      October 3, 2013 at 8:04 pm

      Adrienne,

      Thanks so much for the support!

      -Sam

      Reply
  4. Jen @ Frugal Rules says

    October 4, 2013 at 3:09 am

    I agree that WordPress offers great opportunities. There are other blogging platforms but WordPress makes the most noise because of its ease of use for one, and apparently, there are four more reasons. Time to go on a quest to maximize WordPress benefits especially the best part as stated in the title of this post.

    Reply
    • Sam Lustgarten says

      October 4, 2013 at 11:13 am

      Thanks for the comment Jen! WordPress really is the best… Now, I’m just wondering if I should update my theme and invest in some design work.

      Reply
  5. My Thoroughly Thoreau Experience says

    April 4, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    I really like your blog! Please visit mine some. Thanks!

    Reply

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