Project Finished!

I have compiled all information into a single report paper, reviewed and edited it, added images and finalized this research.

My demo blog is doing well: it has been keyword optimized and it is currently ranking at 3rd page for the main keyword. I am keeping track of traffic with Blogger's build in Google Analytics feature, and I am attempting to speed up the indexing process using Google Webmaster Tools, specifically the "Fetch" and "Submit to Index" feature.

I have created and uploaded 5 original posts with image and text context, including affiliate links for monetization. This is an ongoing project and the blog will keep going in the future.

It can be viewed at http://bohodiva.blogspot.com.

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Monetizing: Final Section of the Research Completed

I have finally completed the very last written section of this project!

I am currently in the process of compiling everything into an official paper, editing, adding images and citing sources. I will also write an introduction, conclusion, and a short report of how my demo blog is doing. 

When everything is completed, the final paper will be available for download on this blog.

Keyword Research and Demo Blog Set Up

I have selected my niche and researched keywords using online tools. Finally, I have set up the demo blog, which can be found here: http://bohodiva.blogspot.com.

The final stage of this project will include creating demo content and laying the foundations for monetization.

After the completion of this final stage, the information will be compiled into an official research paper, where supporting images will be added and sources will be cited accordingly in APA style.

How to Plan, Set Up, and Start Optimizing a Blog

Starting to explore the practical aspects of optimizing and monetizng a blog, I am completing a new section - the penultimate section of this research, to be found under "Setting Up a Blog" in the navigation above. In this section, I discuss the process of creating a blog from the very beginning: choosing a niche, planning content, choosing a platform, designing and setting everything up. Optimization is also a part of this process: keywords need to be defined first, and the blog title, domain name and content should follow them.

The following, last section of the research, will explore the processes that follow once the blog is up and running: creating content, ongoing optimization and promotion, and specific monetization methods.

Analyzing Successful Blogs in the Niche

Having finished the theoriethical sections - "What is SEO" and "What is Monetization," it is time to move on to more practical work.

I have compiled a list of successful blogs in the niche to analyze - how are they designed, on which platform are they set up, what is their content and how frequently do they post, how do they use social media and optimization techniques, and finally, how do they monetize.

After analyzing 5 such blogs, I will start practical work and set up my own example of a fashion and lifestyle blog, then explore specific techniques to optimize and monetize it.

Basic Introduction to Monetization

I have finished the first section of the blog, " What is SEO?"

Moving on, I have been working on the second section, "What is Monetization?"

I have divided the ways to monetise a blog in 3 categories:
- through getting users to view or click on ads
- through PR posts or paid links.
- through selling products.

Next, I will analyse and discuss some examples of successful blogs in the niche I have picked (fashion and lifestyle).

Basic Introduction to SEO

I have been working on filling out the first section of this blog: What is SEO?

In this section, I will give a short basic introduction to SEO, its principles, and some tactics. This information will be general. Later, in the section "Optimizing the Blog" I will talk about performing SEO specifically on a blog.

Next, in the page "What is Monetization?" I will discuss the basic ways to convert the traffic to a website into money.