Here’s a good question – “Why are you in business?” Behind all the content, behind all the value, behind all the relationship building goals – lies the DESIRE TO MAKE MONEY! ..right?
If that’s NOT your end goal, then you’re official running a non-profit organization – and I honestly don’t think you’ll ever see the day where you’ll be 100% financially free.
So in this post I’m gonna share with you 2 simple ways to monetize so you can at least cover your hosting, autoresponder and any other monthly expense that comes from being an online entrepreneur.. (..which isn’t much )
2 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Monetize Your Blog
We can all agree that our blog is the central hub of our business, it’s what we use to attract visitors and prospects into our business – But does that mean we can’t monetize it? one word: NO, of course it doesn’t..
Here they are:
- 1st Way – Affiliate Product Banners – This is by far the easiest to implement. It takes absolutely no work to maintain after they’re up, your job after that is to see if the affiliate offers that you put up are converting well, and making you money. If not.. move on to other affiliate offers that might suit your audience better.
- 2nd Way – Recommended Tools & Resources - This is a very useful tips for those targeting online marketers, small and home business owners. Since they’ll need domains, hosting and an autoresponder, you can recommended your favorite and get paid when they sign up.
You’ll find that over time the tools and resources you use will start paying for themselves because of the amount of people who sign up through your link. So don’t hesitate to get these things set up – you might be leaving a bunch of money on the table..
The THIRD Way & A Quick Favor…
The third way of monetizing is explained in more detail on day 5 of the Blogging Blueprint video course. This takes a bit longer but it’s well worth it. Which brings me to this…
I’m very excited about this new product I’m creating, and I’m almost done with it – But before I upload it to the members area and release it, I wanted to make sure I covered everything I needed to cover.
Can you help me out? There’s a quick 2 question survey that should take you a minute to fill out, can you do me that favor and take that quick survey?
Here’s the link: http://www.inboundpro.net/questions/ Plus, you’ll get more details about the program on that page.
If you enjoyed this post, please share it, tweet it, digg it, and stumble it – I’d really appreciate it. Leave me your thoughts below..
Talk soon,
Hector The Alexa Director
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Thank you Hector, it is now time that I started doing something constructive money wise with my blog. Will definitely be looking
at your new product.
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Rachel,
Thanks for stopping by and for your interest – trust me, it’s gonna be REALLY good, I’m excited!
talk to you soon
Hector
Yoyu are soo amazing I have learned so much from you! You are a blessing fomr God! cyndy nale
Wow Cyndy..
Thank you – that touched my heart.. I’m looking forward to sharing more with you
talk to you soon
Hector
This is one area where I’m looking to improve Hector. I have a few ads but would like to jazz them up some.
Thanks for sharing the little nudge to get going
RB
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Hey Ryan,
Definitely add some affiliate offers to start seeing cashflow – you just need to align those offers with the needs and wants of your market..
- takes some testing – hope that helps
talk to you soon
Hector
I know the third way since I took you 6 days course, and I think every one should take this course. It is so brillant and well conducted.
You’re a smart marketer. Respect from Canada.
Olivier
Oliver,
Thank you so much for this comment/shout out of my course..
I really appreciate it man
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Hector
Hey Hector,
It’s a cool thing when you can have your blog pay for itself. Monetizing your blog not only allows you to suggest products or services to your readers that can help them move forward in their business, but it puts a little money in your pocket for making the suggestion and helps build more value in you as well.
Fred
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Fred,
You’re totally right.. it’s a great business model when you get paid to help, suggest and recommend..
thanks for commenting
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Hector
2 super-simple ways to make money around the clock on autopilot! Awesome post Hector!
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Thanks Amanda.. yup – completely on autopilot
thanks for commenting
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Hector
Thanks Hector for reminding me… next step… monetize my website.
Coach Freddie
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You’re very welcome Freddie, go for it and let me know how it goes
thanks for commenting
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Hector
Hector,
Great tips on how to monetize your blog, love how you can truly use your blog to give value and generate income at the same time on autopilot
Had a very good weekend away from the computer and generated sales without having to pitch, sell, or blatantly advertise.
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Chris,
That’s the best feeling anyone could ever ask for.. (except for love – that one’s great too) but in a business sense.. money coming in on complete auto-pilot, just by offering value is like heaven..
thanks for sharing & congrats on your success
talk soon
Hector
Hey Hector,
These are all great ways to monetize your blog. I would like to add a third one…Consulting your expertise.
I work with small business owners helping them get exposure with online marketing. Most of them found me from my blog. This is a great way to monetize since you can generate a recurring monthly fee.
Chat with you later…
Josh
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Josh, what’s happening bro
That third one is a GREAT addition to the list.. Congrats on your offline success
thanks for sharing
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Hector
Simple,straight forward,to the point and often forgotten Thank you again for your insight.
Elliott
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Hey Elliot,
Just how I like it.. you’re welcome man..
thanks for sharing
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Hector
Hey Hector,
Those are both great ways to start some positive cash flow.
You provide great value here. Based off your blog video course, I’m sure what you’re working on now will totally rock.
Kudos!
Susanna
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Susanna,
I just hope people use these tips and start seeing that positive cashflow – it helps a lot!
I really appreciate that Susanna – I’m very excited about this program.. :0D
thanks for commenting
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Hector
I have to admit I have conflicting thoughts on how to monetize your hub.
Squeeze it or Focus it.
The focus of your hub is to have readers take action but subscribing to your list. In theory you can monetize them there by taking them through your funnel. Some would argue that your hub should just focus on this action.
To squeeze your hub, or more accurately squeeze your readers for whatever you can get out of them if they do not join your list. If they do not join your list are they likely to click on a banner ad, hard to say.
Like I said, I am conflicted on this issue
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Hey Peter..
Great question/concern you have there.. it all falls back to testing and tweaking. If people aren’t subscribing then I suggest tweaking your offer a bit.
Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend placing ads and banners when you’re first building your audience for the simple fact that they don’t know you and might get the wrong impression.
Now – I also recommended making “the OPT-IN” the MAIN focus because that leads to a long term business – BUT you need cashflow in order to build.. so, when you get your audience, provide value, and build relationships you can place banners and see how much they can make you..
If they cover expenses, you’re on the right track. More traffic = More Profit!
hope that helps
thanks for commenting
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Hector
Great tips as usual, Hector! I really do need to get an opt-in for my page.
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Hey Stacy..
You should definitely do that. building your list is the most important thing you could be doing in your business.
glad you stopped by
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Hector
Hector,
Great content – as always! Keep it coming. I am working on implementing your ideas.
Al
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Hey Alan,
thanks for your comment, go for it and let me know how it goes.
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Hector
Some great advice Hector, and I liked how you had the survey form set up. Simple steps like these help keep bloggers focused! Good stuff!
Kimberly
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Hey Kimberly
Glad you enjoy simple stuff like this, Thanks for stopping by
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Hector
Hector,
As always, amazing content!
I cannot wait for Social Control Training to be released!
Thanks for sharing!
~Andie Petoskey
Thanks Andrea..
Glad you stopped by – I’m excited about Social Control too..
I’ll keep you posted
Hector
I loved your remark about Why you are in business: “If that’s NOT your end goal, then you’re official running a non-profit organization – and I honestly don’t think you’ll ever see the day where you’ll be 100% financially free.” You hit the nail on the head. We’re all here to make some money other wise we’re just wasting time that could be spent doing income producing activities. In other words, procrastinating.
I look forward to hearing more about your new product.
Rebecca
Hey Rebecca..
I’m glad you agree – there are so many activities that we need to do to run our business but only a few are profitable – mostly the ones where something gets sold.
I’ll keep you posted about Social Control
talk soon & thanks for stopping by
Hector
Hey Hector,
Great stuff bro. There is so many ways to Monetize a blog. The other thing is that far too many people limit themselves with only 1 blog.
Tons of ways to market using a wordpress blog…
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Hey Ryan,
I use wordpress for everything – from my personal branding platform to my product members area and even for my upcoming launch.. you’re right there are many many uses for wordpress
thanks for sharing
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Hector
Wealth of info in so little words… thanks for this.. Great read..
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Hey Al..
Thanks for the comment – & you’re welcome
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Hector
Hey Hector, thanks for the tips, its about time I started monetizing my blog a little more effectively. Ill be checking out your site a little more to get some ideas on how to be effective in doing this
cheers
Nat