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Zipho Memela Shares why Blogging Still Beats Social Media for Building Real Wealth in 2025

The smart entrepreneur’s guide to sustainable online income through strategic blogging

By Kin MancookPublished 5 months ago 1 min read
Zipho Memela Shares why Blogging Still Beats Social Media for Building Real Wealth in 2025
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Here’s a statistic that caught my attention recently: 600 million active blogs exist today, yet only 14% of bloggers create content longer than 2,000 words. This gap represents a massive opportunity for anyone serious about building sustainable online income.

While everyone’s chasing the latest TikTok trend or Instagram algorithm update, smart entrepreneurs are quietly building million-dollar blogging businesses that generate income 24/7, without depending on platform policies that change overnight.

The Economics Most People Miss

When I started researching profitable blogging, I discovered something fascinating. Brands that prioritize blogging see 13 times more ROI than those that don’t. Yet most people treat blogging like a hobby instead of the legitimate business model it can become.

The income potential isn’t just theoretical. Professional bloggers typically fall into predictable earning brackets: part-time bloggers generating $500-$2,000 monthly, full-time bloggers earning $3,000-$10,000 per month…

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