How to Make Money from Your Blog

You’re out there blogging with Google Blogger or some other host, bringing many sets of eyes to your Web site. Where’s the harm in making a little money for your efforts? The Web is full of ways to make your blog pay.

Placing ads

One way to stream some revenue is to put contextual, text, and impression ads on your site. The Web sites here pay you to display ads:

• Google AdSense
• Kontera
• AdBrite
• Adgenta/Q-Ads
• Text Link Ads
• Text Link Brokers
• Tribal Fusion
• Value Click

Becoming an affiliate

Joining affiliate programs, such as those in this list, let you connect to some cash:

• Amazon Associates
• LinkShare
• Commission Junction
• eBay Affiliates
• AllPosters
• Associate Programs
• The Affiliate Program Directory

Posting for pay

You can also try paid posting, which these sites can help you set up:

• PayPerPost
• PayU2Blog
• ReviewMe
• SocialSpark
• SponsoredReviews

Offering goods

Some Web sites pay you to offer merchandise or link to mini malls. Some of these sites include:

• CafePress
• Chitika’s eMiniMalls
• Printfection
• Zazzle