Affiliate Blogging Interview with Henri Junttila at WakeUpCloud.com
Today’s interview features Henri Junttila … turned from an introverted kid working lousy summer jobs to a professional poker player to entreprenur making a living doing what he loves.
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I’m Henri. Born and raised in Sweden by Finnish parents. One month ago I moved to Southern Spain all thanks to the passive income I make online from my websites.
I was an online poker player for almost 5 years before I started getting serious with making money online. I have always been kind of a geeky tech guy and always loved making websites, so it’s a great match, plus I enjoy making money while I sleep.
When, how and why did you get started with blogging @ WakeUpCloud.com?
I think my first blog post went up December 5. I bought the domain name before that, but that is when I consider beginning my journey. I started the Wake Up Cloud because I wanted to help people improve both their internal and external lives.
This meant helping others improve their financial and emotional freedom. I’m a young guy, only 23, but I’ve always worked for myself and make a living on my own. I think I have a lot to offer.
This is my passion and it sets me on fire just to talk about it. I enjoy helping people and love seeing them make progress. It’s not easy to improve your life, but if you really want to, it’s inevitable.
How long did it take you to get you to where you are now, and what would you say to our readers who are already tired and frustrated of not seeing any results from their blogging?
I started with a Site Build It! website back in 2007 and struggled for almost 2 years before I finally realized that I was doing everything wrong.
I thought I had followed the instructions, but really I hadn’t. To those who are frustrated and tired, this is what it’s supposed to be. Your frustration is a sign that you’re just about to hit gold.
Most people give up when it gets hard, which is why most people don’t make money online. I have tried a lot of different methods of making money and it took me a while to find what worked for me.
In the end, sure it was a lot of hard work and frustration, but I never gave up. You can reach your goals if you keep going and keep learning from your mistakes. You will not make money magically. You have to sweat and work hard.
If you’re ready to do that, then you will succeed.
What are the TOP areas I should concentrate on in affiliate blogging?
This completely depends on what you like to do. Some people like to have several websites, others like to have one main website.
The number one thing I would say is to pick a topic you care about. Don’t start telling people how to make money online if you don’t know how to make money online.
You have to build trust before people will buy what you recommend. If a product gives you a huge commission but it’s not worth buying, then you shouldn’t recommend it.
Do you have a formula for attracting traffic to WakeUpCloud.com?
The best way to get your blog off the ground is to do guest posts for other blogs. I have done this a lot for the Wake Up Cloud and it has worked very well.
Search engine traffic can take 3-6 months before starting to roll in, and that is if you’ve optimized well, so you have to keep afloat during that period.
Since you’re doing guest blog postings, what are some of the key points you look for when writing content for other people’s blogs?
I usually look at what kind of articles the blog publishes and what their most popular articles are, then I try to write something similar, but from my own perspective so it is unique and helpful.
What’s the biggest mistake you made getting started in affiliate blogging?
The biggest mistake was probably that I believed I could make money by throwing up a blog and starting putting up affiliate links. You actually have to work to make money.
If you aren’t making money right now, then you just haven’t worked hard enough.
So how do you make money online with your blog?
At the moment I do not make much money with my main blog. I make money with other niche websites I have. I am working on a few products for my blog right now and may even throw up coaching services down the line.
Making money is not about doing it instantly. There’s no use in trying to monetize traffic you don’t have. You can’t do anything if you don’t have trust. Let people come and be helpful to them. Ask them what they need and provide that to them.
What tools and resources would you say are essential to affiliate blogging?
I would say WordPress, being helpful and loving what you do. I know those aren’t really tools and resources, but so many affiliate marketers lose sight of what is important.
Affiliate marketing is about helping people what they want. If you’re just trying to make money, you probably won’t go too far. Of course you can, but how good will you feel?
Tell us more about your e-mail course – why should one sign-up for it – and what it delivers – plus, what list building plans do you have for the near future?
My e-mail course is currently about how you can discover your passion in 5 days. If you aren’t happy doing what you’re doing now, it will help you, but you have to be ready as well.
We are all put on this earth for a purpose. We all have something to share. Finding your passion is finding what you have to share with the world.
Thank you for sharing your affiliate blogging advice with us all!
P.S. If you have any questions or suggestions on today’s interview, comment below [I want to hear from you]…
Blogging Tips – How to Wake Up a Comatose Blog In 3 Steps
Is your blog not getting enough readers?
Is your blog lacking traffic and comments?
Is your blog income suffering?
If you answered YES to at least one of these questions, then it means your blog is in coma, and you probably don’t even realize it. But guess what. It’s not your fault. The 3 steps I’m about to reveal to you will get your blog up and running fast.
Just try these blogging tips; I promise good things will happen:
- Visitors cruising through your blog like never before
- Readers “worshipping” you like an idol
- Blog income increasing naturally like rising sun.
Here’s what you need to do next [I share 3 blogging tips for beginners that even pro bloggers could use]
Before we dig into the nitty gritty I need to mention something up front – a blog with 70% ads and 30% content is a dead blog anyway. The sad part is that these type of blogs can’t be resuscitated, unless you shift the strategy: publish 70% content and showcase 30% [or less] ads.
Step #1. Attract Comments Like a Magnet
If you want more comments on your post, you need to express it. Less than 1% of your readers will actually feel self-motivated to comment, unless you bribe them with something special or give them a reason to act now [we are lazy by nature, and sometimes you have to "lead" readers in the direction you want].
Blogging tips – “10 Tips for Attracting More Comments”
Step #2. Jolt Your Page Rank
There’s no secret about it. A high page rank is a sign of popular, high-traffic blog.
Did you know this? Google loves giving link juice [which adds up to the page rank]. But you need to “deserve” it and play by the rules. Black-hat SEO tactics would be no sense. Suicide for a long-term “sticky” blog.
Despite what most people think, a dying blog could easily bump its page rank from 0 to 2 or even more. You might want to hear how Marko @ HowtoMakeMyBlog did it
“How I got my blog from Google PageRank 0 to PR4 in two months”
Step #3. Increase Blog Traffic
What is the reason to blog when nobody hears you? You got to have readers. More traffic usually equals more eye balls glueing to your content, which leads to more cash in your pocket.
If you get people’s attention you’re one step away from getting in their wallet, legally and ethically.
Interested in blog traffic increase? Read this post - “Blog traffic – From 0 to 200.000 visitors, 8 blogging lessons learned”
There you have it. 3 steps to wake up a comatose blog. Income comes naturally. No tricks involved.
It’s your turn to comment now.
Is your blog in coma or doing good? How are you going to resuscitate it?
P.S. Stay tuned for the next post. I talk about “getting readers that stick”. Join the list to get free blog updates!
How to Get a List Without Working for It
Did you ever wanted to have a money-making opt-in list but didn’t know how to build or start one?
A list with real people that you can mail good content to… at the push of a button, and see hundreds of visitors clicking your links…
A list that you can send affiliate product recommendations to and see your inbox flooded with irresistible “You Got a Sale” messages…
Wouldn’t it be awesome to have your own list that prints money on demand?
The sad part is that for most people this is just a dream, which will NEVER turn reality…
Here’s WHY – there are three major obstacles:
- they don’t know how to set-up an autoresponder
- they don’t know how to build a list
- they don’t know how to create a site/squeeze page
I know how awful it feels like to be left behind. While you’re struggling to starting your list, other marketers build several cash-sucking lists, all pumping money into their bank accounts, day and night.
In the last two years I’ve built myself lists in the IM field totalling up to 12, 000 subscribers [and paying-customers]. I own close to 40 different IM related “niche” lists from hundreds to thousands e-mails each.
All my lists/e-mails are 100% double opt-in, built via AWEBER autoresponder, using squeeze / landing pages.
The traffic methods I used where mainly affiliate/JV marketing, article writing, ad swaps, blog commenting and forum posting.
If you’re a beginner, you could probably spend 3 to 6 months yourself utilising all these free traffic methods, and build a 500+ subscriber list.
The major problem of the all newbie affiliate bloggers out there…
Do you really have the time to spend hours each day writing articles, posting blog comments and browsing forums?
Do you like doing that on a regular basis without getting bored?
Would you like to own a ready-build opt-in list of 760 subscribers who already trust me [see details here]?
Would you feel excited if I told you that this list consist of 760 real folks, just like you and me, who has a keen interest in AdSense… that you could get to know better, and pre-sell affiliate products and services to?
Here are just 3 money-making ideas you could use right away once you own my list [as I'm actually looking for an honest marketer to continue the list building/promotion]:
- You could send fresh EzineArticles content on AdSense topics
- You could send ClickBank/PayDotCom product reviews on AdSense
- You could send them to check out your blog/site and you’ll get paid in AdSense earnings when they click on your ads…
These are just 3 ideas to wet your appetite.
If this interests you, send your comment below and answer these two questions:
1. Why would you like to own my ready-built list of 760 AdSense fans?
2. How much is worth to you a list packed with 760 AdSense fans?
Please take into consideration this aspect:
A. The highest bidder will get to own my list, for the right price.
B. I’ll introduce yourself to my list before I ask AWEBER to transfer my list into your account.
C. You’ll actually borrow part of my brand name, authority and integrity/credibility which I’ve build in the past years…
Looking forward to receiving your comments and hopefully, you’ll be the one to transfer the list to… for the right price 
P.S. Why am I selling the list? Because I have other lists and projects to take care of… particularly offline projects, taking me lots of time…
Ready-made Blog – Start Your Bid
Here’s the blog I’m putting on a pricing bid…
BlogPostIdeas.com
- Page rank #2
- 4 SEO/content optimized articles
- Disclosure policy page ready
The option to add your ClickBank ID and showcase affiliate products in the sidebar.
Amazon ads/links enabled too. Just include your AMAZON id.
You can also promote my Blog Post Ideas info-product on ClickBank and get 51% off $19.99.
Start your bid. The minimum price is $100. I reserve the right NOT to sell the blog if I want so.
Tell me what’s your bid price, and what would you like to do with the blog, if you ‘re interested to buy and own it…
The highest bidder wins the blog, and owns it once payment is made.
P.S. I host the blog on my server, where it’s placed at the moment. If you want we move it to your host, a $50 additional and non refundable fee applies.
P.P.S. For domain name transfer, the cost is $19 one-time.
