It seems like here lately I’ve had quite a few people email me and ask me about things that are online-business related. (Which is awesome, I love you guys!)
Because I realize that so many of you are looking for resources to start your own business – whatever that may be – I wanted to share with you the list of my absolute favorite online business/money making websites.
Seriously, I stalk some of these blogs, just waiting for the next post to be up.
Shhh. Don’t tell….
Entrepreneur Boost
Entrepreneur Boost is written by Chris Guthrie who is best know for buying and fixing up websites for profit.
This is definitely one of my favorite websites because Chris tells it like it is. He doesn’t sugar coat things which makes me trust him a lot more. If he thinks something is stupid, he says it’s stupid.
Plus you can find a wide range of posts on making money online.
Here are a couple of my favorites:
- 20 Tips I Used to Make $90,336.25 with Amazon
- How Brian Leyde Makes $100,000+ per Month Selling Items on Amazon (Podcast. You should definitely listen!! I love this one.)
Smart Passive Income
If you’ve poked around the world of online business I’m willing to bet you’ve come across Pat Flynn at least a few times.
Pat created Smart Passive Income as a way to chronicle the methods he was using to make money online. The site exploded and is now packed full of awesome info for entrepreneurs.
The Smart Passive Income Podcasts are hands down, my absolute favorite podcasts. I listen to them while I clean my house and when I’m in the car.
Try them out. But beware – you might get addicted.
My favorite posts:
- All of the podcasts.(Seriously…Every. Single. One.)
- Income Reports. (I love the income reports. They are really motivating. Pat made almost $90k last month.)
Niche Pursuits
I was first introduced to Niche Pursuits by MMD and have been hooked ever since.
Much like the title sounds Niche Pursuits is about creating niche websites. I really don’t think you can find more explanatory posts on the topic than what Spencer Haws provides.
Here are a few of my favorite posts:
- Niche Case Study 2 (This is a 25 post series that walks you through the exact steps of creating a profitable niche site.)
- Case Study: Buying Websites and Strategy to Increase Earnings
Make a Living Writing
When I was first interested in pursuing a freelance writing career I was hooked on Make a Living Writing.
In my opinion this is by far the best resource available for freelance writers. Anytime someone asks me how to get started freelancing I refer them to this blog.
Yep, it’s that awesome 😉
Here are a couple of my favorite posts:
- How I Make $5,000 a Month as a Paid Blogger
- 3 Simple Ways to Find Higher Paying Freelance Writing Jobs
You can also gain access to a 20 week marketing e-course for freelance writers by signing up for Carol’s email updates.
Start Up Bros.
I honestly have no idea how I found Start Up Bros. but I’m glad I did.
Will and Kyle don’t post much on this blog but when they do it’s definitely worth a read. Their posts are almost the size of mini e-books and are jam packed with info.
Here are a couple of my favorite posts:
- How You Can Make Big Money Importing From China (This is what sparked my latest business idea.)
- A Step by Step Guide: How to Find a Profitable Product to Sell
Honorable Mentions
I also wanted to mention a couple more sites that I check in with from time to time. I don’t read these ones as much as the above but I still think they’re pretty great.
How They Blog – How They Blog is written by Kat Lee and showcases different female bloggers as well as blogging strategies and success stories. My favorite part of this blog is the podcast.
I’ve been supplementing my SPI podcasts with a few of these!
Be a Freelance Blogger – When I was first getting started with freelance blogging I would read this blog a lot. Since I’m now confident with my abilities to find jobs I don’t read BAFB quite as much anymore.
My favorite part of this blog is actually Sophie Lizard’s Client Hunting Masterclass. I took this when I was just starting out and it was an immense help.
That’s a wrap!
Those are my absolute favorite online business blogs. Now I wanna know yours!
What’s your favorite business/money making website?
Great list! I really love Smart Passive Income. I’m really hoping to start working on passive income soon – it’s been a slow start!
Fab list – I too love Make A Living Writing, such a great resource!
Thank you for the helpful resources.
Great list! Thanks for sharing! I’m a big fan of Smart Passice Income and Make A Living Writing, great resources.
Haven’t heard of some of these blogs…will have to check them out. Great resources! I’ve really been interested in earning money online.
Great article, Alexa !
Hi Alexa, Love your posts! I just finished reading your ebook and love it! It’s definitely full of helpful information and will be taking notes while reading it again. 🙂
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
This is a great list! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂 I always enjoy your posts!
thanks for the list. i like this website although honestly i just found it before coming to your page and for all i know it could have a virus but so far so good on my computer. I found it on a link on facebook. it’s really helpful though and i will definitely come back to it. It’s more motivational and inspirational than anything though.
Sorry i forgot the link!
http://www.marcandangel.com/2014/06/15/16-things-emotionally-strong-people-dont-do/
Thanks so much for the suggestion. I loved the last suggestion you made so I’m definitely gonna check it out.
Really nice list here! There are some blogs on this list that I have never heard of and it looks like I’ve been missing a lot! I’ll check them out – it’s always great to have some inspiration and confidence boost from people who manage to make tons of money blogging.
Yeah for sure. I like to read blogs that are written by people who are living what they are teaching. Very motivational. I’m also enjoying your new blog and hope you write more about the niche site creation 😉
Great list. Of these, I prefer Make a Living Writing. I get tired of some of the “snake oil” offered by many sites teaching people how to blog. It feels like people prey on the hopes of millions by selling them pickaxes and shovels. In the gold rush those are generally the only people who get rich.
I totally understand. Some of the big blogs (like Copyblogger or Problogger) I just don’t get. I mean it’s all basic stuff that anyone could teach yet they’re making a killing!! For me I like to read the blogs where the person teaching is doing what they teach. I like case studies, income proof, etc which the blogs on the list provide.
I am very wary of make money blogs but these are the ones I truly love.
Believe it or not, I’ve never been to any of these, so I’m very appreciative of the list. When it comes to online businesses like mine, I think the best one to follow is the Moz Blog. It really solidifies the separation between SEO and community building.
I’ve only recently been checking out Moz. Maybe I should look into them a bit more.
Thanks for the mention 🙂
I’m also heavily focused on WordPress plugins as well more to come on that.
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I’m late commenting on this post but wanted you to know how much I appreciated it! I’m following a couple of these sites and will definitely check out the others. Thanks! Susan
Hey, thanks for the mention!
Sadly I’ve never heard of some of these blogs. But the posts you mentioned sound great, so I’ll have to check them out. I can always use new inspiration.
Awesome list here Alexa! Most of them are in my weekly reading list, the ones that aren’t I’ll definitely have to check out.
Thanks,
Will
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I find this post interesting and an eye opener, especially now that I’m trying to give my blog a fresh start. It is good when you have an idea of what you are doing(a deliberate act), cos that way you can control the results and feedback. moreover, there is nothing more to building a relationship than having a clear tone people can understand and relate to…giving a clear picture of who are, your ideas and personality.