DISQUS

David Risley: 2008 Annual Blogging Income Report

  • Christopher · 11 months ago
    Congratulations on the numbers; granted, I'm sure you would have liked to have seen a bigger one, but from my end, it looks pretty sweet.

    Best of luck in '09!
  • Deca · 11 months ago
    Congrats. I’m sure you inspire people everyday with this huge blog income
  • Leslie, The Freebie Guy · 11 months ago
    Wow, that is awesome. Congratulations man. I can't believe I just recently started reading your blog. I actually found you from Yaro's twitter profile. We just did an interview last night and it should be up soon. I hope next year works out even better for you :)
  • Muzi Mohale · 11 months ago
    You're an inspiration David, such figures here in South Africa are just a pipe dream, however you're proof that its possible if you play the game properly.
  • Mike CJ · 11 months ago
    Congratulations on the improvement over 2007, and especially for your honesty - it's good to know that even someone as talented as you doesn't achieve exponential growth year on year!
    I have worked closely with my wife for a few years, and it works very well for us. Just remember to "turn off the work switch" when you come out of the office, or you'll end up working, or talking about it 24/7, which isn't good for anyone.
    All the best for 2009, mate.
  • J.D. Meier · 11 months ago
    What's the key?

    Is it getting more search traffic? It seems like you already deliver a lot of value, so it seems like it would either be a traffic issues or a conversion issue.
  • Sarah · 11 months ago
    I just recently found you and added your blog to my reader. I think you truly have a talent that not all people can achieve.

    Good luck! Happy New Year!
  • Todd · 11 months ago
    David,

    These numbers are very impressive, but for some reason I think you'll blow them away in 2009!

    Success in your journey,

    Todd

    Follow me on Twitter:www.twitter.com/toddackerman
  • Sharron Field · 11 months ago
    I like the sound of this: After full training, Malika can run the business for you every other week while you change, feed, entertain and bath your daughter, whilst at the same time teaching her early how to be a girl-geek. - Brilliant thinking! Also great division of labour, and equality of the sexes. One up for girlpower! ;-)

    It's a bonus to see that you did slightly better than last year in these difficult and changing economic conditions. Granted it's only a minor increase in productivity; but still an increase nevertheless.

    In the light of huge companies going under you're doing very well! Best wishes for 2009. - Go get 'em.
  • James Delong · 11 months ago
    Well done friend.. and yes in 2009 you will kick tush!
  • Marko · 11 months ago
    Impressive numbers, Dave! Can't wait to see 2009 stats, i bet you will do even better.
  • Darren Singleton · 11 months ago
    You've made quite a nice sum of money from your blogging efforts, 2009 is the year I am going to become a successful blogger and earn money from what I enjoy doing.

    I will be following you and your journey through to 2010.

    Best wishes for the new year.
    Darren
  • Frugal Dad · 11 months ago
    Congratulations on a very successful 2008! This was my first full year blogging and my earnings pale in comparison, but it pays the mortgage so I feel truly blessed. Here's to an even more successful 2009!

    - Jason
    New subscriber, fan
  • Jon · 11 months ago
    Congrats on making a very good income online David! Thanks for your insight and I look forward to reading even more in the coming year.

    Jon
    http://DreamClue.com ...get the message!
  • Derrick Siu · 11 months ago
    Hi David,

    Always good to see people doing well online :) . And nice to see you did explicitly state that it was GROSS income and not just flat out say you made $X dollars. . as I think that is misleading especially when you compare incomes of people who are working :). .

    I am very curious as to how much expenses one would have to create such an income??, I understand that you may not want to disclose your taxable income, but it would be good to get a ball park idea of the expenses involved - eg. . a few thousand dollars (less than 10%) or ten's of thousands of dollars (eg 40-50% of gross income). .

    Cheers!

    Derrick
    Blogging Newbie
    http://www.TheNetExperiment.com
  • Derrick Siu · 11 months ago
    I just realised also, that you don't have gravatars turned on for your comments, is there any reason for that?

    Thanks!

    Derrick
  • Norhafidz · 11 months ago
    Congrats pal,

    this inspired me a lot :)