Saving with coupons is extremely popular these days.
According to Nielsen Research , coupon use rose 263% in 2009. The folks at NCH Marketing reported that during the first half of 2011, consumers saved $2 billion using coupons, an increase of 17% from 2009. As long as the economy stays sluggish, coupon use will remain a popular hobby for many of us.
Knowing that coupon use is more popular than ever, inspires many new coupon users to want to join in on the savings. If you are someone with knowledge to share, why not help these new coupon users get started?
How to Become a Coupon Blogger- 5 Easy Steps! 1. Step one usually seems to direct us to doing research and this is no exception.
If you are serious about becoming a coupon blogger, consider researching how coupon blogs looks and operate. While you may not want the exact look of any one blog, you can certainly learn from the other coupon blogs and decide what may work for your needs. Do you simple search engine search for ‘coupon blog’ to get started.
2. Decide what blogging platform to start with.
For example, blogger is a free blogging platform with some restrictions while a self-hosted wordpress blog allows you more freedom. You can always switch later on as you grow. Consider purchasing a domain name- these start at under $10 a year and can add to your credibility.
3. Make your site look good.
Think of this as blog curb appeal. It could be worth your while to invest in a unique banner or layout. Don’t get carried away with advertising- which can slow down your page load among other things.
4. Find what you are going to promote and then promote it.
Many of the new coupon bloggers out there will start out my posting links to deals or coupons they have found on the internet. As time goes on, you may want to join up with an affiliate marketing company working as a middle-man between you and those with offers to promote.
5. Network and promote
Network your site through the many social media outlets to promote it. Network through forums and blog hops with other like bloggers. Other popular means of promoting your site include hosting giveaways, coupon databases, and coupon match ups.
For more information, check out Poshonabudget.com, a popular coupon blog for ideas.