I’m finally sharing my first monthly income report, and I truly hope it encourages someone out there who’s still in the early (and often overwhelming) stages of their blogging journey.

When I was just starting out, I remember reading income reports like this one and feeling two things: a spark of hope and a bit of “ugh, will I ever get there?” If you’re in that spot right now, I see you. I’ve been there too -and I want you to know it is possible.

This post isn’t meant to be flashy or braggy. It’s just me, showing up to say: blogging can change your life, the way it changed mine.

A Little Life Update: Why I Blog 💻✈️

Not too long ago, I was stuck in a typical 9–5 job – counting the hours until the weekend, feeling drained, and dreaming of something different.

Thanks to blogging, I was finally able to quit that job and book a month-long trip to Marbella (and recently a month trip to South of France) – a dream I never thought I could turn into reality. Now I work from my laptop, at my own pace, wherever I want. I spend my mornings slowly (with coffee in hand), I take breaks when I need them, and I travel as often as my heart desires.

I honestly work 3x less than I did in my old job – and make more doing what I actually enjoy.

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Blogging Income Report

December 2024 Income Breakdown 💰

Here’s how the numbers looked for December:

• Pageviews: 112,453

• Sessions: 93,029

• Ad income (Journey by Mediavine): $3,505.90

• Amazon affiliate income: $63.50

Total: $3,569.40

Disclaimer: There is no guarantee and no warranty that following the strategies, techniques, and ideas on this income report will produce the same results for you.  The level of success you reach by following these strategies and tips is entirely dependent upon your skills, abilities, personal circumstances, and the time you devote to increasing your earning potential.

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I’m still blown away that this is my real life. December was a beautiful month traffic-wise (thank you, Pinterest), and ad RPMs were super strong because of the holidays.

My #1 Blogging Tip: Don’t Give Up (but do invest in the right help)

In the beginning, I struggled a lot with traffic and always dreamed that one day I would be able to publish my first blogging income report.

I tried three blogging courses created by established bloggers, having high hopes that they would finally make my dream come true, but they turned out to be just a waste of time and money. I followed all the instructions, but I was still barely getting any traffic.

I realized that what might have worked for someone five years ago in their niche won’t necessarily work for me right now in my niche. Pinterest algorithms are constantly being updated, so it’s important to learn from someone who is always testing new strategies and regularly updating their course.

Also, when you’re blogging, it’s so easy to follow advice that ends up wasting your time and bringing no results, making you believe that you need to struggle for years before seeing any real progress — which is simply not true. Sometimes, all you need is a professional to take a look at your account and your specific niche, point out exactly what you’ve been doing wrong, and guide you on what to do to skyrocket your traffic in just a few months.

What Actually Worked for Me

This is when I found this Pinterest SEO Course — and it changed everything for me. I haven’t seen the strategies taught in this course anywhere else.

At that point, I was so exhausted from not seeing any tangible results (I had around 10k monthly pageviews at the time) that I decided to go all in and purchased her Pinterest SEO Course + 1:1 Account Audit which is a bit more expensive.

The creator of the course (Anastasia) personally audited my Pinterest account and gave me very specific, tailored advice for my niche — advice I honestly would have never figured out on my own. That’s why I strongly recommend investing in the right courses when you’re starting your blogging journey — it will save you so much time, stress, and frustration. The only thing I regret now is not buying this course sooner and instead wasting money on cheaper courses that didn’t help at all.

By then, I had already applied to Monumetric and started earning some income from blogging, which made me believe that maybe, finally, I could turn blogging into my full-time income. But at that time, my traffic and income were still not enough to let me quit my 9-5 job.

I applied Anastasia’s suggestions, and within just a few weeks, I started seeing my traffic grow. A couple of months later, we had our second 1:1 call to review the results and fine-tune my strategy even further. This was incredibly helpful because she answered all my questions, cleared any doubts I had, and pointed out exactly where I should focus my energy. I followed her advice step by step, and my traffic began growing rapidly.

Soon after, I applied to Journey by Mediavine and got accepted. That’s when I was finally able to quit my 9-5 job, because in my second month with Journey, I was already earning the same amount I used to make at my job — while getting just under 50k monthly pageviews.

And now? My Pinterest account gets 10 million+ monthly views and brings in the majority of my blog traffic.

What I also love about the course that Anastasia shares there her favorite AI tools to automate the entire Pinterest strategy – which cut my manual pinning work by 95%. Now it basically runs on autopilot and gets me the best results.

There’s also a private Facebook group where you can ask anything about Pinterest SEO – and Anastasia actually replies. This is so rare. Most course creators just let their communities run themselves, but not her. You actually get your questions answered directly by a professional who knows exactly what works right now.

If you’re serious about blogging, this is truly the only Pinterest course you need. I’m forever grateful I found it when I did.

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One of the things I love most about blogging is the freedom it gives me. I can work from anywhere — whether it’s from home or while traveling. I’m finally able to choose how I spend my time — working fewer hours and having more space for my hobbies and self-care.

And thanks to the right AI tools, so much of my blogging and Pinterest work is now automated, which means I can focus more on the things I love while my blog continues to generate income.

In my next post, I’ll share exactly which AI tools I use to automate my blogging business — stay tuned!