How to Make Money as a Blogger

Written By

Kate Swenson

On average, bloggers make $37,073 per year, though this can depend on how long the blogger has been blogging, the size of their audience, their traffic and what they write about.  Here are a few ways to get started:

Monetize your Blog Content 

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Sell merchandise like t-shirts or books

Do affiliate marketing through Amazon or others

Display ads on your webpage 

Sell sponsored blog posts 

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One of the easiest ways to make money blogging, for beginners, is affiliate marketing. You don't need to have your own products or services. You simply promote other people's products on your blog, and when someone makes a purchase, you make a commission off it.

Become an Influencer 

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Create a paid subscription group

Do public speaking

Use Facebook, Instagram and other platforms to increase your reach

Sell online courses or ebooks 

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On platforms like Patreon, you can let your fans become active participants in the work they love by offering them a monthly membership. You give them access to exclusive content, community, and insight into your creative process.

Harness the Power of Video 

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Create Instagram Reels or video on TikTok 

Monetize videos on social platforms 

Create Live video from paid locations  

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As a blogger and influencer, you are now considered a subject matter expert. Speaking gigs are a fantastic way to not only grow your following but make some cash too. 

10 Types of Blogs that Make Money

Finance Blog Fashion Blog Travel Blog Marketing Blog Health and Fitness Blog Mom Blog Food Blog Lifestyle Blog DIY Blog Pet Blog

“Everyone has a story to tell. Everyone is a writer, some are written in the books and some are confined to hearts.” -Savi Sharma, 

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I’m Kate Swenson. I’m a proud working mama of four living in suburban Minnesota although we will forever call the North Shore home. I live for coffee, preach kindness like my life depends on it and am continuously surprised by the twists and turns of motherhood.