While there are various ways to monetize your blog and make money blogging, many bloggers find other ways to make money online. They find a niche for themselves, make a connection with someone looking to hire, learn skills that are marketable, or create their own opportunities.
Some bloggers become blog designers, write an ebook, create a product to sell, work for another blogger, write for other sites/magazines, or become brand ambassadors. To inspire you, we have more examples of other ways bloggers have found ways to make money online.
Social Media Consulting
Ashley and I took what we have learned about social media and turned it into a business: Other Half Media. We work with businesses to create and/or implement plans for using various social media platforms, conduct blogger outreach for them, and perform various other activities to help increase their social presence. We also teach online interactive classes for bloggers through How to Rock Your Blog. We were already talking to businesses and bloggers about the best way to leverage social media, so it made sense to turn it into a paid service.
Freelance Writing
Jessica Watson: I am a freelance writer for SheKnows and Childswork and I write content for companies as well. It took me quite a while before I was actually getting paid to write. The first thing I did was let anyone and everyone know I was looking for work, I even wrote a blog post about it. Word of mouth is the best way to find out about open writing positions at some of your favorite sites. The second thing I did was invest time is getting my writing out there. Rather than hope someone visits your blog and hands you the position of your dreams, look for opportunities to showcase your skills. Submit to guest post on any site that fits your niche and takes submissions, look for places to contribute for the exposure and to build your resume. Sooner or later you will make the right connection that lands you a paid position.
Company Partnerships
Kim Young: While blogging many people have found opportunities of contributing for large sites, brand ambassadorships, writing for magazines, book deals, and even appearing on tv shows. You really never know where blogging can take you. The information and skills you learn along with the connections you make can have a lasting impression on your life. I started as a kids craft blogger. Reading other’s blogs showed me that I could pursue my longtime interest in photography. Other mom bloggers were doing it, so why couldn’t I try? That lead me to changing my blog focus and meeting a whole new audience, too. One of those bloggers recommended a product to me that she loved. Upon checking them out and chatting with the owner, turns out she was looking to expand her products to the U.S. market. One simple question of “When will your bags be available in the U.S.?” has now turned into me being the U.S. and Canada distributor for SHUTTER|bag, a line of stylish leather camera bags. I am using the networking and marketing skills I learned as a mommy blogger, to slowly and steadily build a solid foundation for my new business. It is scary and exciting, but I have an extremely supportive network of friends all over the blogosphere. So you really never know what doors may open for you. Just as vast as the blogging world can be, so are its possibilities.
Marketing
Tina Seitzinger: I’m the Co-founder of Girls’ Lunch Out; networking events for women in social media, and I also work from home full-time for BabyCenter in their social media department. I’ve always used my personal blog, Life Without Pink, as a platform to land projects and positions. I have a marketing background, so for me it was an easy transition. In the beginning, I tried putting myself out there as much as possible by networking, becoming very active on Twitter and Facebook, generating conversations with brands and attending as many events/conferences as I could. I contacted a few companies to see if they had any open positions in their social media department and that’s how I landed my first job. It wasn’t a ton of money, but I used it to gain the experience I needed. That’s really how it all began. Since then, I have worked for a few more companies as either their community manager or social media manager. Starting Girls’ Lunch Out really helped me connect with brands and professionals in the industry. My advice is to network as much as possible and make sure you tell your close contacts you are looking for work. That’s the best way to land a job!
Do you make money online? What do you do and how did you get your opportunity?
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Great advice. Thanks for sharing, Shell!
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What a helpful, inspiring article. Thank you for sharing.
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I started backward. I was an online service provider (virtual assistant) who then started blogging. I make money through services, affiliate marketing, ebooks, direct advertising and more. I think the key is to not put all of your eggs in one basket. Things can fluctuate over time, it is best to have a back-up plan in place before it is needed.
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I am getting a notebook out and taking notes from each of the ladies you interviewed. I am ready to get the ball rolling with my blog and again, I thank you for great information.
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This awesome! I am working on expanding my services and writing has always been one of my strongest skills. I will be adding more to my resume. Thanks for sharing this information.
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Great info! Thanks so much…it is defiantely true..you never know where your blogging will lead. Up until a year ago I had never even heard of blogging and recently I was contacted by a wonderful Christian Company who will be flying me to a dotMOM conference in Alabama! Who would have thought!
Blessings!
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Great article! I learned a bit this weekend at Bloggy Boot Camp, but now I”m DEINITELY interested in making blogging work for me and getting an income from it.
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Thanks for the post. This information is exactly what I’m looking for. I just started blogging seriously at the beginning of this month. Holy cow, is it a lot work, lol! I’m still trying to find my voice and niche but I’m feeling better about the content that I’m putting out there in hopes of attractiing opportunities. The SITS site in general and articles such as this have given me so much direction. Thanks again!
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This is such a helpful post! Thank you! Bookmarking it for future reference right now!
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I make money through affiliate links and social media consulting. The affiliate marketing isn’t always easy, but as your traffic and authority grows, it becomes easier. Plus I never pass up an opportunity to promote a product I love (that’s the key) in a blog post. Sticking to products/companies I love keeps my site authentic.
The social media consulting is new and came about because so many people wanted to “pick my brain” for ideas so I created a “Pick My Brain” package that people respond to. For an hour, they can chat with me about blogging and social media and I share how I was able to grow the audience for my site so quickly
Kimberly
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Sure, Julie
Your email address isn’t linked above, so please feel free to contact me at my email address or through the contact page of my site and we’ll chat!
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Twitter: IulianaBlakely
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I started monetizing my blog last month and made a whole 36 cents in one month. Loads of money! Lol. I am getting a little discouraged. I was hoping to contribute at least a little to our already small family income, but it hasn’t happened yet. I am working on it all the time, but it seems as if I may be doing something wrong.
Really good tips though! Thank you!
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Thanks so much for including me! Great info – love hearing all the stories and tips.
I never knew blogging could open so many doors! Thanks for the advice!
~Jess
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This is a great post. I love hearing all the different ways that folks find to earn money – there are a lot more options than I think people realize!
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This is all great information. I especially love what Kim said: “Just as vast as the blogging world can be, so are its possibilities.” I noticed this a little over a year ago and decided I would be open to the possibilities.
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Great tips! I’m definitely looking to make some money from my writing on other sites besides my blog.
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Like one of the bloggers mentioned above, the success of my blog has led to great consulting opportunities. It seemed only natural to name the full-service digital marketing agency after my blog. I named it Naked Girl Media.
It is amazing how the blog has led to so many opportunities for me. I am so grateful daily.
Great post!
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Twitter: ChrystalMahan
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Great tips. I need a blog bootcamp on how to make the best out of affiliate links. Trying to post products in my articles, or write about products just doesn’t come naturally for me and I feel like folks are going to look at me like a fake. I figure practice makes perfect, so I keep trying. I have been blogging since 2004 so it has also been a challenge for me to keep professional and personal separate.
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Great list, I will be checking it out! I just became a full time stay at home mom and am just looking for a bigger reason to spend time on my blog!
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What a great article! Love the information and definitely going to help with projects I’m thinking about.
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Such a fab article, love reading everyone’s tips! Thanks for sharing!!
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Blogging can take people so many places
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As someone who is always looking for extra work, this post couldn’t have come at a better time. Thanks, girls, for the very helpful tips!
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There are a lot of great ideas here – including many in the comments. I offer an ebook for sale, counselling, etc. by the hour, as well as my mlm products and some affliate products. I agree with someone above that you shouldn’t put all your eggs in one basket. We need to have multiple streams of income – and it is more fun that way too.
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It’s so encouraging to read all the stories of women making it happen! You go girls!!
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I have really been wanting this, but no idea at all on how to start, thanks for sharing, always a blessing.
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dear ugochi,
we have a program to help you get started – with honest business training. that is the point, many people have no idea where to get started and really need a helping hand instead of someone just trying to get money out of their pocket. it works but really, it takes a lot of energy.
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This gets my creative juices flowing! Thanks for sharing!
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These are all great. Getting freelance work is something I’m so interested in, but like many bloggers, I didn’t go to journalism school so I don’t know the ins and outs of pitching to publications and all that seems to go into getting freelance gigs, but it’s definitely something I’m trying to do more of. I guess I am lucky in that I already have a day job where I get to write, so I can’t complain, but I’d definitely like to expand my portfolio.
Thanks for the tips!
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I need a stready paycheck. Blogging hasn’t generated anything for me except free products for review. But I enjoy it and I still aspire to have more $ opportunities.
Elle
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Twitter: Skylar_Magazine
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I have to tell you, times are tough for me these days. August was a very good month. I now have 2 paying advertisers. You have no idea how excited I was to sell ad space! It didn’t really take long, I was kind of surprised. I haven’t made a lot of money from it, but it’s a start! The fact that I got 2 in one month after just announcing I was looking for sponsors, seems like a good sign to me. Still, I’m struggling. I got laid off from my job 6 years ago and haven’t had much luck finding work. I finally became an Avon rep, but I’m just starting out and haven’t sold a dang thing! I don’t know why, they’ve got great products, and the prices really aren’t too shabby. I think people have a misconception about it, they’re thinking 80′s Avon lady with the bright red lips, when their makeup wasn’t as great, but they have changed and they have expanded. They have more than just makeup too. Obviously they are a pretty respectable company and much loved, otherwise they wouldn’t be in business after all these years. Anyway, it’s tough getting started. I’m putting books out where ever I can. I’m using my blog, Pinterest, Facebook etc. In fact, I started up a blog and Facebook page for my Avon business. I’m always looking for ways to monetize Skylar Magazine though. All of these ideas are so inspiring. I’d love to do some consulting, and freelance writing. I just never know where to look or how to get started. I know the opportunities are there, just hard to find. Anyway, thanks again for such an inspiring post!
Sarah
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So true. It took a while, especially a lot of nerves, before I was finally making money online – problem was that I started a digital scrapbooking site (please don’t laugh
). I did not do market research, i did not do any keyword research nor did I knew what it was these days. Today the site is nearly 5 years old and brings in one monthly income. I can just say – one needs to have nerves and be patient to make it a success!
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