Many people share the same dream. To make money from their blog and maybe even make enough to be able to give up the day job and work on their blog full-time. When you are getting started trying to monetize your blog is can be a little overwhelming. Which option is best for you and your blog? Which will pay better? How do you know if an option is worth pursuing or even if it’s a genuine opportunity.
There are so many ways in which you could make money from your blog, but I want to recommend the best places to start for new bloggers dipping their toes into monetization. First up;
Affiliate links
There are various ways which you can earn money via affiliate links, but I would recommend seeking those which pay you a percentage based on the purchases driven by your blog (for example, Amazon). So, if someone clicks an affiliate link placed on your site and buys the product you receive a % of that sale. This way is preferable for new bloggers who might not have enough traffic to make pay-per-click affiliate schemes worthwhile. Ideally try to find schemes from brands who make products you love, as including these links will also be more natural.
Sponsored posts
One of the main ways that most bloggers earn an income is via sponsored posts. This is where a brand pay the blogger to write about their goods or services on their blog. The fee depends on the authority of your blog and the size/engagement of your audience. Depending on where you are located you will be able to find blogging networks in your niche, with whom you can register and find out about potential opportunities. You can also watch social media for opportunities and it won’t be long before brands start to contact you, once you have done a few posts for brands.
Sell your own products
Maybe you have the skill to create a physical product, if so you could always sell your products via a shop on your blog. Otherwise you can always create a shop filled with products that are drop-shipped to the customer or your own digital products created around the themes on your blog.
Social media promotion
Just like with sponsored posts, some brands will pay bloggers to promote their offers on the bloggers social media accounts. So you might highlight the brand on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram for an agreed fee.
There you have 4 great ways to begin your monetization journey. Developing these routes will give you a great foundation to your blog income and help you move towards turning your blog into your business.
Free resource
If you want to up your blog biz game I have a FREE Mamapreneur Revolution community for bloggers and offer free help and support, in addition to some paid for courses.
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Such a useful and informative post! I know so many bloggers who will be really interested. Wonderful to be linking up again with #TheListLinky
I would love a SHOP page on my blog. I don’t make my own products but really like the idea of products that are dropped shipped! Now I know the term I’ll have to do some research. Would you have a post somewhere where you talk about this more? Thank you Aby #TheLinkyLink
Great tips as always. I need to look into more affiliate programs (I already use Amazon) and really hope to have my own products some day x
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Another very helpful post… I’m just beginning the journey of monetizing from my blog, so this was really useful. Thanks
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Great tips, thank you! I only recently monetized my blog after 3 1/2 years of blogging. I never expected it to be so easy!
Great post as always! x
Thank you for the tips! I’ve just started using affiliate links. I’ve done one sponsored post and hope to do more, and the next goal will be my own shop. Easier said than done, but I’m excited for the challenge. 🙂
I struggled to make more then a couple of quid with affiliate links on my old blog, but am so trying for sponsored posts with my new one. It makes so much more sense really. I love your tips, thank our for sharing your blogging tricks! Yvadney x #ListLinky
I’ve seen quite a few people with drop-shipping shops on their blogs nowadays. It always strikes me as a little odd on blogs but obviously works otherwise people wouldn’t include them.
I’m trying out a few of these options, so it’s always good to hear your thoughts. I’m determined to cut down my hours so need to make my blog work. This is really helpful #TheListLinky
Great tips; I’ll be taking them on board! #TheListLinky
Affiliate schemes is the one thing I haven’t managed to get my head round yet – I find it very confusing! #thelistlinky
I’ve been thinking about incorporating more of these into my blog, I love the idea of selling my own product or service as well.
Julia // The Sunday Mode
How soon would you say a blogger should monetize?
Thank you for this post. As a new blogger, I found this super helpful and appreciated that it wasn’t the run-of-the-mill advice.
Also, I LOVE your logo! It is adorable!