5 Ways to Monetise your Blog

Posted by Simon in 5 Things, Blogging, Tips with 2 Responses

GraphThese days, even with a small site or a new blog, monetisation (monetization for Americans) is a constant consideration. This can be a double edged sword, as getting the right kind of monetisation is key. Fortunately, there are so many options out there you can not only pick and choose, but also test and optimise. If one method of monetisation isn’t working, why not just try another. This is a crucial point to make, just because one site is making lots of money from a program like adsense, doesn’t mean adsense is the best solution for everyone.

For example, this blog makes only a negligible amount of money from adsense, especially considering the decent amount of traffic it receives. Compare this to another blog I run, which gets less traffic, and the click through rates and profits are much higher. This is despite similar ad placements and a smaller audience. Therefore, I’ve recently been investigating other means to monetise (or monetize if you like) this blog, and I was surprised at the wide range of options available.

So below I’ll run through the five most popular methods for monetising websites, along with a brief explanation of the technique and a recommended provider. Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links.

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      This post was written on August 4, 2007 (last modified on August 12, 2007) by Simon and posted in 5 Things, Blogging, Tips, Web Design.

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