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Article Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Starting a blog might just be the side hustle you’ve been looking for. Simply put, blogging is the creation of written content published on a website. The beauty of blogging is that it allows you to share your expertise, passion, or experiences with a global audience, all from the comfort of your home.

To get started, choose a niche that genuinely interests you—be it travel, tech, fashion, or lifestyle. Your passion for the subject will keep the content flowing. Setting up your blog involves selecting a domain name, a hosting service, and user-friendly blogging software.

Monetizing your blog can come from multiple revenue streams like affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, or selling digital products. While it requires consistent effort to generate engaging content and grow your audience, the potential returns make it worth considering.

Blogging offers an excellent opportunity to build a personal brand and achieve financial independence over time with minimal initial investment.

In this list, you'll find real-world article success stories and very profitable examples of starting a article that makes money.

1. Swim University ($600K/year)

Matt worked in pool stores from the age of 13 to 25, where he gained extensive knowledge about pools. During this time, he also taught himself how to create websites. One day, his boss noticed him working on a website and asked him to make one for the pool company.

As he became more skilled in web design, Matt envisioned creating a website to educate people on pool and spa care. It took him two years to develop the website and an additional seven years to transform it into his full-time occupation.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How many people on the team: 2

How Matt Giovanisci Built Swim University to $50K MRR

Learn how Matt Giovanisci built Swim University from scratch, turning it into a successful business that brings in an average of $50K/month and $600K/year, using SEO and social media as the main growth strategy.

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