Blog Monetization - Turning Your Passion into an Online Business

1. How to Turn Your Passion into
an Online Business
BLOG MONETIZATION

2. Confidence
The secret to
doing anything,
is to BELIEVE
that you can
do it.
- Bob Ross

3. A Blog That Makes Money:
• Grows in Readership
• Attracts Sponsors
• Creates Opportunities for
Various Forms of Revenue
• Optimizes Ad Spaces and
Affiliate Links

4. Keys to Blog Growth
Ask yourself…
• Will this decision cause my blog to grow in monthly traffic?
• Is my content relevant, searchable, and shareable?
Create…
• Your Own High Quality Content
• Search-Friendly Content
• Shareable Content
• Consistent and Frequent Content
• Social Media Buzz

5. A Successful Blog Post Has
• A Relevant Searchable Topic
• High Quality Shareable Images
• 300-800 Words
• Keywords
• Helpful Information and Tips
• Personality
• A Hint of Authority Never Hurts
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat.

6. Ways to Monetize
•Ads
•Affiliate Programs
•Sponsors
•Create a Product
•Market Your Knowledge
•Membership

7. Ads
Popular Ad Publishers
• Google Adsense
• Price Grabber
• Cox Digital
• Conversant
• Media.net
• BuySellAds
• AdBlade
• Clicksor
• Exit Junction
Find Ad Publishers that fit your
content.
Create an Ad Waterfall (DFP)
Direct Ad Sales

8. Affiliates
Amazon Associates
Skimlinks
VigLinks
LinkShare
Commission Junction
Google Affiliate
Network
ClickBank
Kontera
Brands
Your Host

9. Sponsors
Sponsored Content
Reviews
Giveaways
Contests
Twitter Parties
Ambassadorships
Block Ads
Annual Partners
Social Media Touts

10. Create a
Product
Books
Ebooks
Webinars
Videos
Private Labeling
Digital Content
Customized Items
Etsy

11. Market Your
Knowledge
• Consulting
• Speaking
Engagements
• Content Creation
• Photography
• Web
Design/Support
• Classes

12. Membership
Create highly sought-after
content that can only be
accessed through
membership.
Menus/Meal Plans
Workout Schedules
Business Tips
Calendars
Check Lists
Printable PDFs
Videos
Special Reports

13. The Be’s of Blogging
•Be Confident
•Be Diligent
•Be Authentic
•Be of Service
•Be an Authority
•Be a Perfectionist
•Be Patient