Take it or leave it, 90% of those in the blogosphere had money on their mind before going in to blogging. I’ve heard lots of people saying they only blog for passion and nothing more but to be frank, only one out of ten bloggers are actually like that. I’m not an exception, I started blogging just because I read it was a cool way to make money online. That’s what got me started but not what kept me going on. I love what I do as a professional blogger and I’ve got passion for it but it goes deeper. Money is my motivation, passion is my driving force- they both work together.
I can assume it’s the same for most bloggers and when you can’t make money with your blog due to some reasons, you find yourself wondering if those who claim to make money online through blogging are actually being sincere… perhaps there’s a hidden strategy they’re using.
Let me make this clear: you’re lucky to be a professional blogger if you’re actually one. Your blog is a powerful marketing tool if well utilized. There are more than just one way to make money with your blog.
1. Direct advertising
This is the best part of blogging as there’s no third party involved and you negotiate directly with your client. So far your site is visible on search engines, your page rank isn’t bad and you’ve managed to reach Alexa’s top 100,000 plus a handful of readers following your updates, getting in touch with those who want to advertise isn’t that hard. They will find you. Just be sure you clearly indicate on your blog that advertising spaces are available. You should also offer text advertising within your existing posts as many companies are dying to have their links in articles relating to what they do just to get some link juice.
2. Google Adsense and CPC programs
Google Adsense is probably the best way to make money with your blog through CPC but there are others as well. If you’re already into blogging, I’m pretty sure you know how this works. There are also other advertising companies you may consider and I made a list on this post. The process is simple, you only need to sign up with them, grab the code to display ads on your blog and watch the money roll in (if you work hard).
3. Marketing your business
Do you have a business you do offline? Are you selling something in real life? Do you have a skill people can pay for? OK, I understand you’re a student and not skilled in anything for now but didn’t you design your own blog? Why can’t you offer that service to your visitors and make some extra income? Whatever you do or sell, that blog of yours is a great way to get new customers. Just think about it.
4. Affiliate marketing
I don’t use this method that much and you can’t even see much affiliate banners around here for now but it’s one of the best ways to make money with your blog. You only need to know how to get started and what program to sign up for.
5. Taking advantage of blog marketing
Social marketing is great but now, it seems companies are focusing more and more on blog marketing. Judging from the number of guest posts I’m offered on a daily basis, it’s easy to tell that blog marketing is really exploding. Just like the direct advertising method I first mentioned, you can write reviews for product or just mention it and get paid for it. Have you imagined getting paid $200 for just inserting a site’s link in your post?If you’re confused about getting started, I suggest you start with Teliad Blog Marketing. It’s an online marketplace that connects bloggers with companies who need search engine relevant backlinks. You can click here to visit.
A word of caution: be careful with sites you link to no matter how tempting the pay may be. Linking to a site with a bad reputation can soil yours and not just with our readers, but search engines as well.
There are many more ways to make money with your blog including getting donations (which doesn’t seem to work great) and many others. You may way to concentrate on the five listed above and if one doesn’t work for you, another definitely has to. Happy blogging!
Twitter: daayur
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The special one when it comes to blogging…….don.
Special one? Like Jose Morinho? Lol. Thanks for dropping by, bro.
Twitter: briggz5d
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Good One Don.
This is an eye opener for those putting their eggs in one basket. Diversify!
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It’s Ok to start with one and diversify when you start growing. I started wih Google Adsense only but now, I’ve realized iy should be the only source since we all know how they act sometimes.
Twitter: deco_slim
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Good listing****am currently running cpc program on my blog, looking forward to start selling advertising on my blog once my alexa ranking is high
All the best, Deco.
Hey Don,
The starting of the post, is really the same story as mine.. I’ve started blogging/blog just to set up online business.
But now, instead of running after money, I do give attention on How can I become Top Blogger.. This is what I’m waiting since I started my blog.
Thanks for the post, it was interesting and I’m quite happy to see that you’ve also started with it, just to earn bucks from it.
Best of Luck!
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I assume it’s the same for most bloggers as well. We all love money but most of us eventually realize it’s not that easy. You’re very right, being good at what you do gives a better chance of making that money we all seek.
very informative article, thanks don.
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Thanks for the compliment, Ahmed.
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Thanks don
This surely would guide me
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Very well written don
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Twitter: kingdyusuf
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personally i think the best way to make money from your blog is to sell a digital product like an ebook on it. If you are very popular and you wrote an ebook for your readers…you will make torrents of cash…
Twitter: InternetDreamz1
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i using adsense to earn money from my site also started affiliate marketing but still account is zero
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Twitter: dekokoblog
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ofcourse, money and passion works hand in hand to make me a successful bloggist
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Another great eye-opener from you. Thanks DC.
Another eye opener from you. Thumbs up, DC.
nice one don .i want to move my blog to wordpres is dat a good ídea?. http://favouroc.blogspot.com
Sure, why not? It’s a good idea.
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Am hearing about social marketing for the first time, please explain more how it works.
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Fresh contents, i figured out that we should stay connected that we can help each other. I have read your post and learn many awesome tips, I have also written a post regarding to make money blogging and i want to share that here if you allow me to. I hope your readers would love to read my posts as well.
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That’s great, Ella. So far the post conforms with our guidelines, it’ll definitely be published. Hoping to hear from you.
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Awesome ways to make money thanks for sharing
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Glad you find it useful, Anis. Thanks for visiting.
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I’m just new on making money online and this article was really helpful. I’m planning to apply for adsense, I hope I get approve. By the way, thanks for sharing this.
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Don you are great… thanks for all the tips.. most of the stuffs on my blog i learnt them all from your blog.. but pls i want to ask you.. google adsense has refused my approval. i just dont know why. after filing and submiting the form, they will decline my request all the time. just dont know why. and again i have tried all manners of code to add the “Read More” option on my blog, but its just not working. even i tried adding it manually, still its not working. i inserted the code you dropped here in my html it still did not show. i really want to add that Read more on my blog. pls HELP! i have concluded that the problem is from my blog because i have not gotten any code from here that did not work on my blog before. pls what should i do? thanks a lot….
I guess you should try getting approved through Youtube, you can simply Google out a tutorial on that.
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