How to Earn $30,000/Year From a Blog Using AI (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Intro:

Ready to make money while you sleep? This guide shows you how to set up an AI-powered, automated blogging system that writes and posts blogs for you.

Here’s how to set everything up and start earning up to $30,000 a year.

Step 1: Find Trending Articles

To start, head over to Google News. Choose a niche for your blog and enter the topic in the search bar. Once you find a trending article that fits your niche, copy its URL. You’ll use this link to generate blog content automatically.

Step 2: Set Up an RSS Feed

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a tool that pulls the latest articles into your AI system. Here’s how to create an RSS feed:

1. Go to RSS.app.
2. Sign up for a free account.
3. Paste the URL of the Google News page for your niche into the tool.
4. Click “Generate” and then save the feed.

Now, your feed will automatically collect the latest articles from your niche.

Step 3: Connect to Make.com

Make.com is an automation platform that will connect your RSS feed

to AI. It’s a no-code tool, meaning you don’t need any technical skills.

1. Sign up for a Make.com account.
2. Create a new “scenario” (automation workflow).
3. Add the RSS feed module and paste in your feed URL from Step 2. This will pull in new articles automatically.
4. Set the trigger to “new article” so that every time a new article is published, it gets processed.

Step 4: Set Up AI to Write Blog Content

Now that you have articles feeding into the system, you’ll need AI to turn them into blog posts.

1. In Make.com, add a module for OpenAI’s GPT-4 or another AI writing tool.
2. Paste your OpenAI API key (you can get one from the OpenAI platform).
3. Set the prompt as follows:

• “Write a unique, SEO-optimized blog post based on the following article. Title: [insert article title]. Content: [insert article content].”

1. Customize any additional instructions based on the tone or length you want for your blog posts.

Step 5: Generate a Featured Image

To make your blog posts visually appealing, you’ll also want a feature image.

1. Add a module for DALL·E (or any other AI image generator).
2. Use the following prompt:
   • “Generate a blog feature image based on the topic: [insert blog title].”
3. Save the image to your blog’s media library.

Step 6: Automatically Post to WordPress

Next, link the generated content and image to your WordPress blog.

1. In Make.com, add a WordPress module.
2. Connect your WordPress blog using the API key (you can find it in your WordPress settings).
3. Set up the fields so that the blog title, content, and feature image are automatically filled in.
4. Choose whether to publish it immediately or save it as a draft for review.

Step 7: Monetize Your Blog

Now that your blog is generating and posting content automatically, it’s time to monetize:

1. Google AdSense: Sign up for Google AdSense to display ads on your blog. You’ll earn money every time someone clicks on the ads.
2. Affiliate Marketing: Join affiliate programs like Amazon Affiliates or Clickbank. Add affiliate links to relevant products in your blog posts.
3. Sponsored Posts: Reach out to companies in your niche for paid sponsorships. Charge businesses to feature their content or products on your blog.
4. Sell Your Own Products: Create and sell digital products like ebooks, courses, or guides.

Final Tips

1. Optimize SEO: Use AI tools like SurferSEO to make sure your blog posts rank on Google.
2. Stay Consistent: The more content your blog generates, the more chances you have of earning.
3. Review Occasionally: While automation does the heavy lifting, check your blog periodically to ensure quality.