I am learning similar things as I go, it is so hard early on when you put in loads of effort and see next to no return and then when one of your articles blows up big it makes the effort worth it.
I have learnt you just roll with the low earnings and keep going and it pays off in the end :)
Just like building any small business; the beginning is rough; until you establish yourself.
yes exactly as I say for Tip #7