This Month’s Marketing CLINIC
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10 Smart Ways To Save Money As A Blogger Blogging can be an excellent way to stay in touch with your readers, build your audience and sell more products. But in the beginning you might not have a big budget to invest in your blog for all the toold you might want to have. Starting a blog can me more expensive than you think, and like any business, you have to spend money to make money. Investing in the right tools and resources will help to build your business faster while saving you money in the long run. With that in mind here’s how to save money as a blogger: 1. Purchase plans on an annual basis. While some blogging tools are a must-have if you want to be a successful blogger, you can still save significantly by buying them in bulk. For example: Web hosting, plugins, social medial tools, and so forth can cost as much as 50% less if you purchase an annual or even multi-year plan rather than pay monthly. Some companies even offer special first-time deals. Purchasing the maximum allowed can save you money for years. For example, a hosting company might normally charge $150 a year, but only $5 a month to get you on board. If they allow you to pay for 3 years in advance at the $5 rate, you’ll save $270. 2. Save Money with Free Trials Free trials are a great way to test a product before making a purchase. If they require a credit card when you sign up, write yourself a note so that you remember to cancel before you are charged if you don’t like the service. If you do like the service, then you get to use it for free for a time before you have to pay. Some hosting services and email services offer free trials. Don’t sign up until you’re sure you’re ready to start using it immediately. Also know that if you choose not to continue with the service, you’ll have to move your site or your email addresses, so keep that in mind. Other services that offer free trials such as software are easier to try and then drop if you don’t like them. When you think you want to try a service, if you don’t see a free trial, try Googling, “Name of service” “Free trial”.
