Blogging for dollars may seem like the latest game show or a new drinking game, but it’s the latest craze to hit the internet. Bloggers started blogging for various reasons, but as the blogging movement has grown in popularity, they have found ways to monetize their blogs and are seeing their engagement pay off.
Whether a blogger’s focus is communicating with clients or just having fun, they have started looking for ways to earn income from their blogs. The most popular ways for bloggers to earn extra money for their favorite projects are:
1.) Google AdSense on blogs
Google AdSense allows webmasters to dynamically post relevant content ads on blogs. If the visitor clicks on one of the AdSense ads displayed on the blog, the website owner receives credit for the referral. Webmasters only need to insert a java script generated by Google in the blog or in the blog template. The Google spider analyzes the AdServing blog and displays ads related to the blog content. Google uses a combination of keyword matching and context analysis to determine which ads to serve.
2.) Affiliate programs (product promotions)
Affiliate programs work when an affiliate website receives income from generating sales, leads, or traffic to a business website. Generally, bloggers will mention or endorse specific products and if site visitors buy the product, bloggers will receive a share of the sale.
3.) Product promotion
Businesses use blogs to detail how specific features or product add-ons can increase functionality and save time. Promoting content-rich products will help with search engine placement.
4.) Banner ads
While less popular than in the past, websites with high traffic levels can still make a decent income by selling banner space.
As the internet evolves, bloggers will continue to look for ways to monetize their opinions and thoughts. Online newspapers and blogs have become for many more than just a means of communication.
