Module 6: Serve & Profit
Pick Your Path
Next, we’ll cover the pros and cons of each of the 5 major methods for making money with your blog so that you can decide on the right path for your business.
But just talking about the methods—the “what”—isn’t enough. We need to look at the big picture of how each of these monetization strategies fits into building your strong brand.
Pick Your Path (4:23)
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Ad Networks (4:36)
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Resources
- SHE Media – As of July 2023, this ad network evaluates applicants on a case-by-case basis and doesn’t publicize a page view requirement.
- Monumetric – As of July 2023, this ad network requires that you get 10,000 page views a month per Google Analytics before applying.
- Mediavine – As of July 2023, this premium ad network requires that you get 50,000 sessions a month per Google Analytics before applying.
- Raptive – Formerly known as AdThrive. As of July 2023, this premium ad network requires that you get 100,000 page views a month per Google Analytics before applying.
Sponsorships (4:56)
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Resources
Affiliate Marketing (5:09)
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Resources
- Affiliate Marketing: Guide for Beginners from Smart Blogger
Services (6:54)
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Products (7:06)
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Resources
- Pre-K Pages by Vanessa Levin – printables + teacher resources
- Affording Motherhood by Shannon Brown – course called Budget Breakthrough
- Posie by Alicia Paulson – patterns & kits
- Better Together by Pam Barnhill – an e-book for homeschoolers
- Read-Aloud Revival Premium – paid membership for homeschoolers
- Authority by Nathan Barry – a complete guide to self publishing, including a 90-day launch plan and step-by-step process for pricing your products to sell for profit
Decide How You’ll Monetize (14:25)
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Steps to success…
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