If you want to earn a bit of extra cash online but don't want to sort through the scams, you should start a blog and write about what you love. No matter what your favorite hobby is, there is always room for one more online.

Why you should blog:

• It is fun

• You'll earn money

• You'll learn

What you need to start:

• A hobby

• An idea

• Some free time

• Patience

• A will to learn

What idea?

An idea for your website of course! If you don't feel like buying a domain and hosting (and you probably don't since you are reading this) you can signup for a blog at Blogspot. Once you earn enough extra dough, buy both them.

What does the idea consist of?

A name for your blog and a design. If you aren't a great designer, you can easily find free themes around the web. Just be sure to add your own header (a picture at the top of the page) if there is one.

What free time?

Everyone is busy, but if you can sit down for an hour a day it can go a long way. Pace yourself, don't be too rushed or try to put out an article a day.

What to do during the free time?

Write, optimize, and learn.

Why do you need to be patient?

Being patient will go a long way. Many site owners give up after the first month. If you want to start a blog allow yourself at least 6 months to see any real return. This will allow your blog to be noticed by others and time for you to write content.

What do you need to learn?

There is always something to learn in this world. Even the greatest minds of all time continued to learn daily. Continue to learn about your subject by reading news related items and other websites pertaining to the subject. It also doesn't hurt to learn more about SEO, AdSense and other aspects of web development.