Just like Rock n’ Roll - Blogging is here to stay. And wherever there is life in this Big-Bang World of ours, there is money. A lot of bloggers are asking the same question that every generation has pondered - “how can I make money out of this?”

The answer is a resounding, “Monetize!!!” Yes, monetize is the new word we all want to know more about. How can you monetize? Let us count the ways.

Ads! (disgustingly commercial, but true). If your blog cliques with a niche market you can sell ad space. Even big corps like to diversify their marketing portfolio and many watch for good ad space on blogs with a following. If those ads attract your niche readers you can start earning money right away.

Google AdSense is an option if you want to make money blogging. Google’s Adsense program makes it easy to advertise on your Blog. You make money every time someone clicks on the Google ad campaign links. Google may even choose advertisers that interest your readers.

Carrying links with ecommerce webpages may help them sell product. By joint agreement you might endorse or promote certain products. The profits from these sales are split.

Affiliate marketing is another way to make money blogging. When you come across a product that is related to your blog recommend the product to your readers by linking to it. If they click the link and a sale takes place, you get a percentage of the profit. Some products can generate real revenue.

Membership: If you write a blog that provides quality content, you can think of converting it - or part of it - into a membership based blog. Once you have loyal readers they may want to join as a member to continue all or a part of your offerings. You can sell membership in many ways, even barter if you like. An annual fee after a trial offer is another way. Monthly fees are probably more work and bookkeeping than you want. However, this can be done after you have established your blog and convinced readers that your blog is worth paying for.

Converting your blog into an E-Book is another interesting approach. You can package content into downloadable or CD recorded formats. If you cater to a niche market, there is usually great demand for an ebook or compilation on a topic. Converting your blogs into content that can be sold will help you earn extra money.

Do not be afraid to ASK for money. You are doing a real service for interested visitors. If you have a blog that meets a real need or fights for a cause you need to get a little consideration - the monetized kind.

If you decide to blog for money, then do it for real. Place your Ads where people can see them. If you need a donation then tell us why? Inform us, don’t hide a needle in a haystack. Don’t be ashamed or defensive, people need to know.

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Riding the Wave,
Arthur Browning