Google Trends a jackpot map
I reckon most pro-bloggers (and wannabe pro-bloggers) track their web-stats like hawks, not for stroking their egos, but simply because it leads them to queries and searches that people are looking for. Well, if the topic is hot and sought after, then that’s the one to write about, which in turn earns Google search direct; earns you clicks, and earns you some money. Simple, eh?
I am not a pro-blogger, or even a wannabe, but if you’re new to the business of blogging, and you’re in it for the money, then you’re in luck. For Google Trends is a jackpot map. Let me explain.
Let’s say you are a newbie, and you’re looking to write about topics that are currently sought after on popular, and high earning sites. You may not have access to their stats, but Google Trends will give you some insights on what’s being sought on those sites (see “Also searched for” list at the bottom right corner for topics).
Now all you need to do is get the top 100 sites, sift through their popular searches using Google Trends—say in pairs, or as you see fit—and voila, you have tons of topics to write about. Of course, this only gives you an opportunity. In the end the stuff you write will be judged solely on its merit.
So go on then, make some money by writing about the good, useful stuff.