It's a known fact that there is money in blogging.
Some bloggers are earning hundreds of thousands of dollars by simply writing about their passion.
That's right.
You can even make this as a full-time job if you know what you're doing.
Here are some of the things that you have to consider if you want to become a professional blogger.

1. Domain name and hosting plan - before anything else, you have to buy a good domain name and hire a reliable web hosting company.
   If you are dead serious about making money from blogging then forget the free sub-domain names from WordPress and BlogSpot.
   Pick a name that would describe your chosen niche.
   For example "dogtraining.
   com.
   " Make sure also that the web host that you are going to choose has the best equipment and software to offer.
   
2. Set up your WordPress blog - you have the option to do it yourself or hire a WordPress expert to perform the installation process for you.
   If you are using CPanel, consider installing it on your own as this is very easy to use.
   You can install it in minutes by using the Fantastico feature.
   Doing so saves time and of course money.
   
3. Choose a theme - it's always advisable to select a blog theme that is simple and uncluttered.
   First, it's good for your SEO (search engine optimization).
   Most SEO specialists agree that Google dislikes fancy web designs.
   Second, most readers and followers prefer blogs with focus on content.
   So avoid unnecessary clutter in your website and concentrate on your blog entries.
   
4. Regular updates - as much as it is extremely important to focus on one topic or niche, it is also crucial to update your posts regularly.
   People want to see something new and if they don't get fresh updates, they might stop visiting.
   Being a professional blogger means that you have to keep on writing exciting and amazing blog entries every single day.
   
5. Drive traffic - no matter how fantastic your articles are, if you don't have traffic it's no use.
   You cannot earn money from blogging without readers.
   You need constant flow of visitors.
   One way to do this is to optimize your blogs.
   Use keywords to rank higher in Google search results.
   In this way, you will have a better online presence which is a great way to generate traffic.
   
6. Monetize - once you have already built consistent amount of traffic to your site, it's time to make money from it.
   There are plenty of ways to earn cash from blogging.
   The most popular is Google AdSense and other advertising methods.
   However, the easiest way to earn money is to get a direct sponsor for your blog.
   The sponsors will just place their banners on your sidebar and then you wait for the dollars to be sent to your PayPal account.
   
7. Maintenance - there is no such thing as a stable blog.
   Even the most successful and most famous blogs are well-maintained by their owners.
   In other words, you have to keep on writing even if the site is already earning.
   If you stop on maintaining it, it will drop its ranking in Google and your steady income will be gone forever.
   

Blogging is indeed a potential money-maker.
But the real secret is to blog like you're not expecting anything.
When people see your sincerity and expertise on your niche or field, they tend to come back again and again for more.