I’ve never imagined that blogging would be my full-time job. It started with a desire to have my own little corner of the internet to share my thoughts and passions. Now, I’m able to make a living talking about the things I love – it’s simply fabulous and I couldn’t be more grateful.
If you’ve been dreaming about starting your own blog or are looking for ways to start monetising your current blog, I’ve got your back. I’ve put together some ways to make money from blogging, including passive to active income. If you are new at blogging, focus on making good content, building an audience and then think about monetising your blog – don’t give up!
Create a store and merchandise.
Are you a fitness blogger? Start selling branded workout gear and equipment, maybe some workout schedules or maybe some nutrition guides. Are you blogging about your handmade soap journey? Let’s turn it into a business and start selling soap making kits for beginners and maybe some special soap moulds for more advanced soap makers.
By creating a store with your merchandise or handmade goodies, it gives your audience a chance to support what you do and for you to share your creations with the world. Ad Lab, Magento eCommerce website specialists in London, highlight the importance of creating a simple and modern online store to attract customers, increase brand awareness and generate more income. If you are looking for some eCommerce store inspiration, discover Ad Lab’s award-winning websites on awwwards. As Google Certified Partners, Ad Lab also recommends making the most out of Google Ads to push your brand and products in front of future customers’ eyes.
Sell your services.
Don’t just sell products, sell your services too! As this article on My Fashion Life mentions, “If your writing is engaging and you are producing good quality content, you could take your skills and offer them to businesses who need them.” Start by adding a “Hire Me” page on your blog where you showcase all the services you might offer, including copywriting, photography, social media management, design and much more.
Affiliate marketing.
Affiliate marketing is a great way to earn money from the products you love. As this blog post on Don’t Cramp My Style explains, “There are a lot of companies and affiliate programmes that offer bloggers, influencers and other creators with a chance to promote products with a special link that will give them a commission every time someone purchases the products through their links.”
Affiliate links can also be used in other platforms, so if you have a large social media following, make sure to promote your favourite products using those special links!
Display ads.
“Display ads are an easy way to earn some passive income from your blog.” says Of Beauty and Nothingness and I think so too! These image ads might not make you rich but every penny counts plus, these are easy to add and will be relevant to your content. These ads can appear on the sides, top and bottom of your blog.
Sponsored posts.
Partner up with brands to promote a special product or event. If you have a large following, companies may reach out to you but if you have a smaller following you’ll have to do some more leg work – contact companies you’d like to work with and pitch them your sponsored post ideas!
