1. Join an Advertising Program
There
are many advertising programs available for bloggers to join. One of
the most popular online advertising programs and possibly the easiest to
set up on your blog is Google AdSense,
which offers a variety of pay-per-click text, display, and video
advertising opportunities for bloggers. With a bit of effort,
experimenting, and tweaking you can definitely make some money with Google AdSense.
2. Join an Affiliate Advertising Program
There are many companies that offer programs that enable you to sign up as an affiliate of that company and earn money. Amazon Associates is one of the most popular and easiest affiliate advertising programs for bloggers to use.
3. Join an Affiliate Advertising Network
There are a number of affiliate advertising networks that link online advertisers with publishers (such as bloggers). Commission Junction is one of the most popular affiliate advertising networks.
4. Sell Your Own Ad Space Directly to Advertisers
You
can attempt to sell your own ad space directly to advertisers, but
unless your blog is established with a sizable audience, it can be
difficult to manage and make money selling ad space directly.
Fortunately, there are sites like BuySellAds.com that link online publishers (like bloggers) up with online advertisers to make selling your ad space easier.
5. Publish Posts and Reviews for Pay
You can write blog posts on your own blog in exchange for pay, and there are several Web sites
that link online publishers (such as bloggers) up with companies and
individuals who want their products and services reviewed or discussed
online. Just be sure to understand how to safely publish a paid post or sponsored review on your blog, so you don't negatively affect your blog's traffic.
6. Sell Merchandise
There
are a number of Web sites that make it extremely easy for bloggers to
create their own online stores where you can sell custom or stock
merchandise and make money doing it! CafePress, Zazzle and Printfection are three of the most popular sites for creating your own online store.
7. Become a Professional Blogger
If
you write well and can work autonomously, then you could work from home
as a professional blogger! Fortunately, there are many sites where you
can search for paid blogging jobs. Keep in mind, blogger pay rates can vary drastically, so make sure any opportunity you take matches your long term blogging goals.
8. Join a Blogging Network
There are a number of blog networks
that include a number of blogs and bloggers all publishing under a
larger brand or company. Many of these blog networks pay bloggers a
flat fee per post or word that the blogger writes or the blogger
receives a percentage of advertising earnings tied to the number of page
views his or her posts generate (some networks even pay both a flat fee
and a percentage of advertising revenues). As always, make sure the
opportunities you pursue match your long term blogging goals.
9. Ask for Donations
While
you're unlikely to make much money from donors, it certainly can't hurt
to ask for donations on your blog. It's easy to add a PayPal donate button, and you never know who might be feeling generous!
10. Make Money without Ads
There are a variety of ways that you can make money from your blog without publishing any ads on your blog at all. Don't be afraid to get creative!
