Monetizing Your Blog For Profit

When you know how to monetize your blog with

affiliate programs, you will quickly see that there

is limitless earning potential for your online

business.

 

Some of the better known programs you may have

heard of are Ebay and Amazon, and bloggers are

making substantial income with these sites.

 

But you can also become an affiliate for major

retail stores or even sell items such as ebooks,

through sites like Clickbank.

 

Amazon and Clickbank are perfect for those who

are new to blogging, because they don't require that

your blog must have a lot of traffic or posts to be

accepted into the program.

Some affiliate programs have lengthy applications

and often the site won't approve you until you have

an active blog that is showing promise.

 

Don't let this discourage you, however - start with

an affiliate program, like Amazon, so you can start

generating affiliate revenue early on, which will

motivate you during the slow, early stages of

blogging.

 

Visit websites and companies that would provide

perfect affiliate products for your blog in the future,

check if they have affiliate programs available.

 

As an example, if you had blogs that focused on pet

products, you can begin by featuring Amazon items

but in the long term, your goal might be to become

an affiliate for a big chain like Petco or Petsmart

once you meet their application criteria.

 

No matter which businesses you intend to apply to,

to become an affiliate, once your blog is really

generating traffic, be certain to diversify and not

put all of your eggs in one basket (program), in the

event that the company would cease offering

programs for affiliates.

 

Warm Regards,

 

Suzanne Howarth