Everyone mentions that it takes time to start earning money with a blog. I operate the site http://www.globetreader.com, which now has over 200 news articles. I have commented on other blogs to generate backlinks, but that has not helped me too much. What else can/should I be doing to build credibility and start seeing some real earnings with my blog? Any advice is appreciated...
Traffic is the thing, your site ranking in alexa is not bad If you are willing to earn more from your news site you can rent or sale some space to the advertiser, you can promote CPA offer. Free offer always convert well in news site.
What you can do is do social media marketing. Twitter updates whenever your site updates and get people to know about your news site. Spread it virally! You should also submit your site to Google as a google news site. Hope this helps. Do subscribe if you like freebies, internet marketing software and courses.
All the possible ways you know you can do like promoting it to different social networks or social bookmarkings, you can join forums or putting some twists in your blogs like giving some bonuses or give aways
You might want to try selling a bit of ad space to local businesses that are tied somehow to the theme of your site. Local businesses are always looking for better ways to promote themselves other than getting 'hosed' by the Yellow Pages! Best, --JR Rich
Have you looked at promoting products on your blog? Make sure the products are related to your blog..