Are you looking for ways to make money from home? Or perhaps are searching for ideas on how to monetise your blog? I’ve got your back. Starting my blog has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. If you are still considering starting your own, stop considering and do it already. Trust me, you won’t regret it! Blogging is a great creative outlet that allows you to talk about all the things you love and earn some extra money while doing it, doesn’t it sound great?
Take advantage of affiliate marketing.
As Don’t Cramp My Style says “affiliate marketing is a great and easy way to earn passive income.” Who wouldn’t want to earn a commission from promoting products and brands you love? There are many companies and affiliate programmes out there that offer bloggers and other online creators a chance to make some money from promoting products with a special link. When a person purchases said products using that link, you’ll get a commission!
Start an online store.
Ad Lab, Magento eCommerce agency in London, recommend creating an online store to sell merch as well as other products that are relevant to your blog and your audience. Maybe you love to blog about healthy eating, why not create a book of recipes and sell it online? Perhaps you are a parent and lifestyle blogger who is passionate about creating kid’s stories? Turn these stories into books, activities and other kid-friendly products for other families to enjoy.
The team at Ad Lab highlight the importance of having a modern, simple and user-friendly online store to attract more customers and generate more sales. For some website inspirations, browse Ad Lab’s award winning websites at awwwards. Once your online store is created, don’t forget to promote it to get people talking about it!
Add display ads.
Lamb and Bear recommend using Google AdSense to run ads on your blog. Display ads can be added to the top, bottom, right and left of your blog or even in the body text of some blog posts. These can be easily added by putting a little bit of code to your website and then the ads will start running.
Partner with brands.
Create sponsored posts by partnering up with brands to promote their products. Maybe go one step further and pitch brands product ideas that you could work on together. You might have companies filling your inbox about creating sponsored posts or maybe you need to get out there and contact companies to promote their products. If you believe that you and your blog would be a great fit for a certain product/brand, contact them and give it a try!
Sell your blogging skills.
Me Him the Dog and the Baby recommends asking yourself what blogging skills you have mastered and what skills could you provide people around you to make their days easier. “Do you have a talent for writing catchy sentences? Are you great at managing your social media accounts?” From copywriting and photography to graphic design and social media managing, these blogging skills are highly sought after! Add a “Hire Me” page at the top of your blog and engage with companies to see if they need your services.