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Monetize It: How I Write a Blog Post {Part 6}

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To monetize means TO MAKE MONEY ON YOUR BLOG. Yes, it’s possible without private sponsors or paychecks from big companies. You can do affiliate marketing on almost every post. Ready to hear how I monetize my posts?

Monetizing New Posts

When I write a post I see as evergreen content (any of my party posts, Disney posts, Christmas posts or how-to’s), I try to monetize them because I know at some point, I’ll get some traffic on them. And I might as well make money on it as have it sit there.

Sometimes I even think up posts that will be great for monetizing: a book list, an ebook list or best iPad apps. (OK, I haven’t done that yet, but it’s a good idea!) Of course, these posts are real and appropriate–things I’d write even if I weren’t making money on them.

Monetizing Old Posts

When I was at Blissdom last year, my biggest take-home was from Sarah. She said she heavily monetizes old posts that get big traffic.

For example, my Creative Guest Book post is my most-read post ever. I get hundreds of hits on it every day. In fact, I get more traffic on it now than I did the first few months it was posted. So, I put some regular Google-type ads on it and other affiliates ads–the type of ads I don’t want to have on my normal, everyday posts.

I know that most of the people reading that post are just going to click away quickly after reading, so I’d rather them click away on an ad than something else!

How I Use Affiliate Links

Affiliate programs are awesome because many of them don’t care what kind of blog you are. Big or small, old or new, they’ll take you because basically you’re giving them cheap advertising!

I’m an Amazon Associate because they have EVERYTHING known to man. So, if I mention a book, a movie or even a kind of craft supply, I link to it on Amazon. Also, on my party posts, I usually make a widget with additional party supplies not mentioned in my post. (?)

On my Disney posts, I put affiliate ads and links to The Disney Food Blog’s ebooks.

My Wedding Guest Book post has Tiny Prints wedding invitation affiliate links.

Whenever I mention food or menu planning, usually put in a link to eMeals.

I just look for appropriate (and non-spammy) spots to add links that will make me money! People are gonna click anyway, so you might as well make money on it!

Is it Worth It?

I think so. I’d say I make $50-100 on Amazon per month (and better at Christmas-time!). My last e-mealz check was $50. I’d be linking to these things anyway. So, it’s not much more work anyway.

So, look through your stats. What’s your top post? Add some money-making links!

Here are some fabulous make-money-blogging posts for your perusal:

How To Make Money Blogging series at Money Saving Mom
Affiliate Marketing from Blogging With Amy
Earning Online Through Affiliate Marketing and Why Affiliate Programs Work Well for Mom Bloggers at Savvy Blogging
How To Use Affiliate Marketing by moi!

writing tips for blog newbies

Part 6b: How To Insert Amazon Affiliate Links Into Your Blog Posts

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Comments

  2. Annnnnnd I just went and added affiliate links instead of the direct Amazon links in my post today. I ‘ve always figured it’s not worth the effort. But now you have me curious. Loving this series!

  3. Such a great idea to go back to old posts. I always intend to do that but rarely do. Need to make it a priority…thanks!

    • That tip from Sarah and monetizing old posts is what got me more into affiliate marketing. When something hits Stumble hard, I’m scrambling to go in and add more ads! 😉

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  4. Thanks for the tips. I seem to have trouble getting the amazon affiliate link to work on my site. The widget does not show up. Perhaps it’s a wordpress problem….

    • The amazon widgets don’t work? Hmmm. I don’t know much about that.

      Do you insert the text links in your posts, tho? That’s easier than the widgets and maybe more effective!

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  5. After reading your post today, I was a lot more aggressive about including Amazon affiliate links in a post I was writing on freezer organization. I’m curious to see if linking more will generate some income for me.

    Thanks for the tips!

    • I think of them as long-term money-makers! Think of how many hits your post will get over it’s lifetime! Lots of opportunities for clicks to Amazon! 🙂

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We checked to see how long our company was around, at the time it was nine years old and now it’s 15. Do you know when they started? If it’s under 5 years, then their is a risk factor2. Are they registered with the BBB. Ours is registered. I think this is important one.3. Who’s involved with the company? Like in ours Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki has endorsed our company. Many actors and actresses, business owners, government officials etc use our products. Check to see if anyone has endorsed this company. Also, meet with the co-founders. We’ve personally met our co-founders and found from our first meeting that they were incredible people with incredible visions. See if their’s a time where you can meet them. If your going to be doing business, there should be a time where you should have the chance to meet with them.4. What is the compensation plan now, and what was it like before.See the history of the comp plan and see if increases and never decreases in it’s history. 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