There are several different ways that are available to make money blogging. The first part of my blogging journey has been to focus on discovering my voice and figuring out the content that I wanted to produce. Now, it’s been about strategizing, coming up with a plan and executing. There is no sure fire way to make money and it in fact takes time to see the results that you may desire. I am slowly moving into this phase of my journey and have discovered that there are many different ways to achieve the favorable outcome of producing income but it will really be about trial and error and figuring out what aligns with my brand and my goals.

Here are 5 different ways that I have discovered to make money blogging:

Advertising

Advertising can be display ads that you place on the top, bottom, or sidebar of your website page or it could be something more dynamic like native or sponsored content that can relate more specifically to the add being shown. Advertising can also be placed within newsletters, high reaching video or even podcasts. A major key to growth as a blogger is building a subscriber list and that growth can attract advertisers who want to reach a specific niche audience.

Digital Products

As an online business, there are several ways that bloggers can offer digital products that are beneficial to their target audience and readers. Digital products are a great way to provide value and make a positive impact that can lead to creating a community.

• Ecourses
• Online Classes
• Ebooks
• Premium Content- users/readers pay to continue reading
• Membership Sites
• Photos
• Audio/Video
• Apps/Plugins/Themes

Physical Products

Physical products are also a great way of translating your brand into a physical reminder to your readers or followers. A physical product should fit into your mission, values, and ideals represented in your brand.

• Books
• Handmade Products
• Manufactured Products
• Flipping Vintage/Unique Pieces to sell online
• In person conferences/classes or special events

Events/Panels

Speaking at events and hosting events are a great way that you can meet new people who can be introduced to your content and brand in an intimate environment and it is also a great way to connect with your readers and people who follow your content.

Offer Consulting or Coaching Services

Consulting and coaching is a great way to offer 1:1, personalized guidance that can really influence someone’s life in a positive direction.

Comment down below if you have utilized any of these ways to offer more value to your readers or followers!