Common Monetization Strategies

The following are some of the most common direct monetization strategies for blogs. We’ll discuss indirect ways, such as selling your own products or promoting your consulting practice in the next two chapters.

  • Ads

  • Sponsorships

  • Affiliate links

  • Subscriptions

  • Donations

  • Merchandise

We’ll dissect each of these, focusing on best practices and profitability.

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