Monetizing (making money from) a blog is a nice way to profit from the time, effort, and other investments that go into running a blog.
You get to earn passive income to fund part or all of your lifestyle.
Whether you are just getting started blogging or already into it, this article covers the top five ways to make money blogging.
Without any ado, let’s consider these 5 blog monetization ideas.
Sell Ads Spaces
Selling ad spaces to add networks like Google Adsense, InfoLinks, and Monumetric is a quick way to monetize a blog, especially if you have a high-traffic blog.
Getting started with Adsense is as simple as adding simple HTML code snippets to your blog. Google then displays relevant ads in your blog posts. You make money (or get a commission) when a user sees the ad or clicks a link on the ad.
Some ad networks, like Monumetric, require a specific traffic threshold before you can become a publisher.
Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing is a blog monetization option where you put a link to other businesses’ products or services on your blog, usually in your posts.
In summary, you get paid for recommending other people’s products or services.
When a buyer clicks your link and visits the sales page of the product/service you’re promoting through your link and makes a purchase, you earn a commission.
Amazon Affiliates, Clickbank, OfferVault, and ShareASale are some of the oldest and most popular affiliate platforms I can recommend.
Selling Digital Products
Selling digital products like audiobooks, video courses, ebooks, software, and mobile apps, just to name a few, is another popular way to monetize a blog.
Of course, whichever one of these products you decide to sell will depend on your experience, the niche you’re in and the type of blog you run.
Just as an example, if you’re running a financial planning blog, you might consider creating a video course, developing an app or software that helps users track and manage their finances.
Selling Physical Products
One of the sure and oldest blog monetization method that could make you a lot of money is selling your physical products.
If you have a product that is in line with your topic, then you can let people know about it in blog posts where and when appropriate.
Especially if you have a lot of traffic and loyal fans, you could make a killing off of this monetization model.
Another physical product idea is to sell merch on your blog. Whether it’s coffee mugs or custom t-shirts, you can use Print On Demand services like Printify or Gelato. This way, you don’t need your merchandise inventory before you can sell.
Selling Your Services
If you’re a locksmith and running a blog that provides lock and key help, you can sell your locksmith services to local businesses or homeowners. You also can offer consultations on how property owners can bolster their security.
If you’re passionate about writing, you can offer freelance writing services. You wouldn’t have to do much work convincing potential clients to hire you, as your blog will be your portfolio.
Final Thoughts
You have several ways to monetize a blog, depending on your niche and target audience.
Whether you decide to sell ad spaces, earn a commission from recommending other businesses’ offers, sell digital or physical products, or offer your service, monetization is a great way to turn your blog into a profitable online business.
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