For those that want to create content but don’t want to hop in front of a camera, blogging remains one of the supreme methods for making money online.
Anyone can start a blog (you don’t need to be a pro writer), and there are hundreds of ways to monetize it.
Can you still make money starting a blog?
Through affiliate marketing, sponsorships, and selling digital products, people are still making hundreds of thousands of dollars every month by writing high-quality content for their blogs.
For example, Jeff Rose is the creator of Good Financial Cents — a financial blog teaching people how to obtain financial freedom by being smarter with their money. He turned his passion into a blog that rakes in over $130,000 every single month.
The best thing? When the article is written, it requires very little maintenance. You just watch the dollars roll in. Did someone say passive income?
How can I start a profitable blog (using ChatGPT)?
Using tools like ChatGPT, creating a blog has never been easier. Although articles need to be high quality, blogging is a numbers game. The secret sauce is using ChatGPT to help us create a high volume of high-quality articles.
One person can leverage the power of ChatGPT to pump out articles at a level of productivity that used to require a full team. In this article, we’ll show you how to do just that.
1. Brainstorming Content Ideas
If your blog needs one thing, it is plenty of articles. The more volume, the better chance you have of establishing authority in your topic (and therefore improving your chances of ranking on Google).
However, creative block, time constraints, and market saturation can make it extremely difficult to think of fresh topics to write about. Fortunately, with a little help from ChatGPT, we can brainstorm hundreds of article ideas in minutes. Here’s how:
Infinite Blog Ideas
If you already have a blog, let ChatGPT know what articles you are writing about. If possible, let it know which articles are performing the best on your website (you can find that out through Google Analytics).
The more information you give ChatGPT, the more customized the results will be for your particular needs.
Prompt: I write a blog about [BLOG NICHE]
Here are five examples of blogs I have written that are performing well:
- [BLOG TITLE 1]
- [BLOG TITLE 2]
- [BLOG TITLE 3]
- [BLOG TITLE 4]
- [BLOG TITLE 5]
Think of 10 article ideas that I can write about for my blog. The article ideas should be on topics that lots of people are actively searching on Google.
Copy Your Competitors
Picasso had a saying: “good artists copy; great artists steal”. The art of growing your blog is no different. Let ChatGPT take inspiration from your competitors by showing it the best-performing articles in your niche. Then, ask ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas for you.
Prompt: I write a blog about [NICHE].
Here are five examples of blogs from my competitors that are performing well:
- [BLOG TITLE 1]
- [BLOG TITLE 2]
- [BLOG TITLE 3]
- [BLOG TITLE 4]
- [BLOG TITLE 5]
Please brainstorm 10 article ideas for my blog.
Seasonal Content
Writing seasonal blog posts will give you a huge bump in traffic. Seasonal blog posts are those that are related to things like the Holiday period, the start of the seasons, and significant cultural events.
We can use ChatGPT to help us brainstorm seasonal content ideas that fit into our niche.
Prompt: I have a blog about [NICHE]. Please brainstorm 3 article ideas for each of the following seasons:
- [SEASON 1]
- [SEASON 2]
- [SEASON 3]
…
2. Writing Irresistible Headlines
To get people to read your article, you need to catch their attention. One of the most effective ways to attract readers is through a captivating headline.
But coming up with an attention-grabbing headline can be a daunting task. You have to optimize for SEO, meet length restrictions, and avoid clickbait – all the while evoking curiosity.
If you’re struggling to think of a headline, then take advantage of ChatGPT. It can help draft irresistible headlines that meet all these criteria.
Brainstorm Headlines
Ask ChatGPT to brainstorm headline ideas for you. At best, you can copy and paste it directly. At the very least, it will give you some quick inspiration.
Prompt: You are an expert content copywriter.
I'm writing an article about [ARTICLE TOPIC].
Please brainstorm 10 title ideas for this article that are attention-grabbing, punchy, and evoke curiosity in the reader. We really want to convince them to take time out of their day to read this article.
3. Write Captivating Introductions
Article introductions are so so important. It’s your one shot to convince your reader that they should take time out of their day to read your article. You have to succinctly highlight the value of the article, and that they will be a better person by the time they have finished reading.
If you’re struggling to think of a killer introduction, then ask ChatGPT to help you!
Brainstorm Introduction Angles
Sometimes, you just need to think of a good angle.
Prompt: I am writing an article about [ARTICLE TOPIC].
I want you to help me brainstorm 3 different angles for the introduction of the article.
Make sure the introductions identify an issue, and how this article is the solution. Make it clear who and how this article will help.
4. Create List Content
I’m not sure why, but people simply love lists. Perhaps it is popular among online audiences due to its scannable and engaging format. Whatever the reason, it’s important you master the art of making list content.
It takes a lot of time to research and curate information in a structured and engaging way, so let ChatGPT give you some help.
“Best” Lists
When people want to buy something, they look online for reviews. Imagine you want to buy an air fryer – it’s likely you’ll Google something along the lines of: “Best Air Fryers”. The beauty of “Best” lists is that you can inject affiliate links that pay you a commission every time someone clicks on them.
Researching and writing these articles takes a lot of time, so let ChatGPT do some of the heavy lifting.
Prompt: I have a blog about [NICHE]. Please help me create a list of the top [NUMBER] [PRODUCTS/SERVICES/ITEMS] in my niche including:
[ITEM 1]
[ITEM 2]
[ITEM 3]
…
Each item on the list should achieve the following:
(a) Start out with an introductory sentence or two about that item's key selling point and feature (i.e. what problem does it solve). The first two sentences should use language that continually convinces the reader that it is important that they keep reading. These sentences should identify exactly who this idea or tool is for (i.e. who will it benefit the most).
(b) It should list in bullet points all the key features of that item.
(c) Provide real-life examples to demonstrate the benefit of this item. Provide details of a specific use case that demonstrates how this item could be used. Bring this example to life with detail.
Resource List
When people start learning about a new topic, they are hungry for knowledge. They will often look on Google for a list of all the resources on that topic that they can get their teeth into. Get ChatGPT to help you write that content.
Prompt: I have a blog about [NICHE]. Please provide a list of the top 10 resources, tools, or websites in relation to [TOPIC] that people in my niche would find useful.
Some examples include:
- [Resource 1]
- [Resource 2]
- [Resource 3]
- …
5. Optimize Your SEO
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