Interview with a Full Time Blogger from Taiping, Perak, Malaysia.

I had the chance to meet a full time blogger last year, so here is an email interview with him:

So where are you from?
Malaysia, Taiping, Perak. Taiping is one of the most amazing places in Malaysia. Do you know Taiping has the most historical records in Malaysia? It has 30 number 1 in Malaysia! Such as the 1st railway station, the 1st muzium, the 1st english school…!!! Well, as a blogger, i really wish i am good in photo shooting so that i can publish the beautiful scenery on the web. Besides, i’m a chinese education graduate, then after that spent my college time at TARC at both Penang and KL.

How long have you been blogging?
I started blogging since August 2007.

Was it a hard decision to become a full time blogger?
Not really. Coz that time just feel that if there’s a job for me to earn money, i’ll go for it. Not really thinking too much on what to work on. So then i see the opportunity is there, my interest is there, then just full force on this journey lo. anyway, once in a while i will still online search for job la. have to maximize my earning this year ma, haha~

Where do you blog and what do you blog about?
Basically i have several blogs running at this moment. some are using my “bb community” nickname, and some are using “Tom”. Anyway, I blog mostly on daily experiences, reviews, opinions. In year 2009, i plan to revamp my BB MARKET PLACE into a real market place, where readers can see business advertisment over there, shopper can buy products online etc. and of course, the most important part is some tips to tell others how to utilized internet marketing. I currently able to blog at home with my OK-speed stremayx connection. Before this, it was totally a great experiences, where I blog at coffee shop, kfc, shopping mall, and even petronas station. That time was like a homeless guy but trying to find wireless connection, haha~

Do you blog all day?
Ya, can say so. Maybe longer than normal 9am-5pm employee.

Is it easy to make money online?
Easy to make few bucks a day. Just ask your friends to click your adsense ads and join those pay-per-post programs. I’ve already made 4 digits from that in the last few months. But in fact, i’m doing it for a living. therefore, i really have to find a more efficient way to make money online. so now i’m more focus on private ad and affiliate programs.

Wow, do you also teach people how to make money online?
Ya, got put up some affiliate links for them to sign up. But never write too much on those programs anymore. Coz if a person really eager to earn money online, he will go & read the FAQ in details. No need us to write too much on them.

Since you are now a full time blogger, what is your advice for those starting to make money online?
If just want to earn extra pocket money, go sign up those PPP middleman programs such as smorty, PayPerPost. But if really looking for a long term business, please focus on personal ad. ***A reminder to those who really want to make big money online, never never write paid post by joining those middleman company.

Are you living out your childhood dreams?
Unfortunately not. I was thinking to become a doctor when i was young, haha~ Anyway, now i write a lot and i’m happy to continue writing. It was like a director of your life. You write it, audience see it.

What quick advice can you give to our readers especially for those starting to make money online?
Firstly, you have to make sure you like to blog, you like to write, you like to share. Then, you have to know what readers like, not writing long long article means people will like to read. Try to focus on an area, that’s why we called it “niche”; be at least know how to play around with keywords with your selected niche. Lastly and most important, you have to really spend your time on your business, not playing around wasting time. And of course, be very passion and interested about what you’ve chosen.

I recommend 2 of my blog links:
1. BB Market Place - bbmarketplace.blogspot.com 2. Blog Of Famer - www.blogoffamer.com