Are you looking for ways to make money blogging? Blogging is a great way to make money online but it takes patience, dedication and hard work. Money made from blogging can come from many online revenues.
Earlier in the year, I shared how I make money blogging and included my main sources. Every blogger is different, we all utilised different ways that
Ways to Make Money Blogging
The sole purpose of this blog was to share personal ramblings including things that I love. Over the years things changed and I started to provide structure to the blog in time I started making money. Here are some of the ways to make money blogging.
Sponsored Posts
Sponsored posts are the most common ways to make money blogging. Back when I realised I could make money blogging, I used to apply for opportunities presented in blogging groups. These days I am fortunate that PR companies and brands reach out to me directly to work on sponsored posts.
Most bloggers also reach out to brands who match their theme and ask for sponsored collaborations. I have only ever done this a few times and been fortunate on them too. Do not be discouraged if they don’t agree
Sell Your Products
Selling your products on your blog is another great way to make money online. Whilst I do not personally make anything, my mother has a side hustle selling knitted baby clothes.
Other blogs sell planners, calendars and other blogging resources that can help you take the blog to the next level. Most bigger bloggers have even written books which they sell on their blogs.
Affiliate Links
I will share my disclaimer now, I don’t make money via affiliate marketing. Other bloggers seem to credit this as
If you wish to give affiliate marketing a try, then check out affiliate pages like Awin or Share-a-Sale. For fashion bloggers, I would recommend Collective Style shop which allows you to create outfits that can be bought.
Invest Money in Your Blog
I know it sounds counterproductive but investing in your blog can make you money. Little things like buying a domain, changing up your blog theme and using better pictures. Invest
Think of it this way, outside your stats and reading your posts, the theme is what they look at first. Either
Passive Income Q2 2018
As I have already mentioned, on this blog, I make money mostly from sponsored posts. I am fortunate to be in a possible where PR companies and brands reach out to me. Over the last 4 years
Whilst the Q2 2018 report is late, I thought I share what I made in during April thru to June 2018. Please note, the amounts shared do not include PayPal fees or blog maintenance fees.
During the month of April, I made roughly £500 before the aforementioned fees. Then in May, I made around £700 again this was before the relevant fees. Finally
As you can see I didn’t do too badly considering I blog part-time and this is a side hustle. Please note that these are not exact fees but rough estimates rounded. All earnings are declared to our HMRC to be compliant with our national laws.
I do hope that this post helps bloggers who are just starting out or want to monetise their blogs. It is not impossible to make money from the blog but
Why I share my blog earnings
I know most bloggers are not comfortable sharing
- To motivate other bloggers, to know it is possible to make money from your blog
- To track my earnings for tax purposes, obviously
, everyone does it differently.
This blog has brought so many opportunities my way, I share those so for me it makes sense to share earnings too. Again this is a personal choice, not sharing your earnings is a choice too,
Ryan K Biddulph says
Awesome, Miranda. I love a good sponsored post opportunity that comes my way.
Debra says
My blog is for sure my full time job! It is a lot of work but it enables my family to do some fun things too!
Michelle Murray says
This post is exactly what I’ve needed. Bookmarked to read later but just wanted to pop on and say thanks
Mellissa Williams says
These are some great ways to make money blogging – I make most of mine from sponsored posts but am definitely keen to learn more about affiliate links.
Wendy says
All my blog income comes from sponsored posts, I am an amazon affiliate but in three years I’ve not earned a penny from it!xx
Nafisah NK says
Thank you for sharing this information, I have been blogging for a year now and have barely earned a lot of money. I have clicked the links you attached and will check them out xx
Newcastle Family Life says
I am planning on blogging full-time this month, I have been blogging part-time for the past few years and have been lucky to make an income each month. I have never tried affiliate marketing, but I think I will have to look into it x
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
Awesome tips! This would be quite helpful especially if you are new to blogging.
Kita Bryant says
These are some seriously great ideas for making more money blogging. I need to try a few of these out.
Sara Welch says
Traffic is the best way to get new clients and ad offers. These are some great way to help as well!
Crystal says
These are great ways to ear money from a blog. I’ve never really kept track of how much income my blog generates, I should probably start.
Rachael says
Thanks for sharing your profits, I find it really interesting and motivation when other bloggers share their incomes. I understand that to many, it’s a very private thing, but I find it really useful!
Laura says
Thank you for sharing this post, I only started blogging six months ago and so I am now working on ways to make moeny from it.
Jenni says
I have affiliate links but have never made anything from them. I think I need to look at my analytics properly and see where I need to tweak
Deborah Nicholas says
Most of my income comes from sponsored posts right now, i really dont know where to start with affiliates and wouldnt have a clue what to do! lol
Sarah Bailey says
It sounds like you are doing really well considering you see blogging as just a side hustle! Be interesting to see how you do once you do get a passive income coming in.
Michelle says
I’ve been blogging for three years and I definitely don’t make much money. But I’m also very picky about who I work with and the downside to working with some companies is that they don’t want to pay you. When I first started out I thought I would do a few reviews for free just to get myself out there. That was a bad idea. Soon, I was getting loads of offers to work with me but for no money. Plus, the things I was reviewing I didn’t really believe in and I absolutely think that in order to sell anything or do a proper review of a product, you must believe in it. I do like your tips though. It is a great way to make a little extra money if you desire it.
Petwr says
My blog is new and just starting to grow. It’s my hobby but these are great tips for making a blog work for you!
Heidi says
Great Post, I definitely need to step up my game haha!! I have used affiliate links but not really got anywhere. I think my first step and what I am currently up too is building my audience!
Catalina says
A blog means a lot of hard work, but also a lot of time dedicated and some money investement. To earn some money blogging you need patience and creativity. You don’t need to stay there and wait for money, but move on and use your creativity earn something from it.
Annette, 3 Little Buttons says
Oh wow! That’s brilliant for a side hustle. It’s interesting to see where you make money from on your blog and what options could be open to bloggers looking to make an income.
Melanie says
I utilize sponsored posts and affiliate income. It is a good side hustle for sure. I am always interested in learning more ways to do so.
Samantha says
It’s getting harder and harder IMHO, lol. I’m not one that uses affiliate links, they are far too much work with too little return in my own experience, but who knows. Maybe I’m doing it poorly.
Beth Sachs says
Like you, my main source of income from my blog is sponsored posts but I definitely want to explore affiliate links in the future. I think there is a lot more I could do!
candy says
Very well written especially for the blogger just starting out who is wondering how to go about earning some income from their blog. Comes down to personal preference.
Amber Myers says
These are some great ideas! I do like to make money from my blog now and again. I also love to be able to write what I want, so I try not to boggle down my blog with constant sponsored posts.
Talya says
I have to say most of my income comes from sponsored posts I peresonally choose not to get involved with affiliate links as I’m not really convinced how much money can truly be made from these.
Alli Smith says
These are all great ways to make money blogging. As a blogger, I make most of my money from sponsored posts and the ads on my site. I do make some money through affiliates like Amazon and others, but not as much as I’d like.
Tasheena says
You’re so talented. I wish I knew how to knit. This post has so many great nuggets to keep on hand.
robin rue says
I am not doing affiliate links at the moment, but I do ok with sponsored posts. These are all great ways to earn some extra money.
Angela Milnes says
I think your doing really well to say this is a side hustle. Man…. If only I could make that as a full time blogger each month! I do like this post and need to learn more about affiliate marketing.
Heather says
I’ve definitely made money from blogging. But I have to admit from time to time I feel burnt out and drained. But I’ve been doing this as a side hustle for almost ten years now and I prefer it over selling products online to friends and hoping for their support. I’m not really a salesperson so I can’t really do those jobs.
Jayne @ Sticky Mud and Belly L says
Well done! I think it is nice that you are sharing your success so that others can see that it can be done. Sponsored posts are a valued source of income for me, alongside my freelance work. I agree with Talya in her comment regards to affiliate links, they don’t contribute much to my income at all.
Pam says
I think it is great that you are sharing how to make money on your blog with others. I do have a product-a cookbook- but I really need to find a few more to do for a side hustle.
Trina says
Great tips. I had a hard time investing in my blog and I think it hindered me, I finally broke down and invested in a better host and it was the best thing I ever did for my blog.
Laura says
Thank you for sharing this post, I only started blogging six months ago and so I am now working on ways to make moeny from it.
Crystal says
These are great ways to ear money from a blog. I’ve never really kept track of how much income my blog generates, I should probably start.
Rachael says
Thanks for sharing your profits, I find it really interesting and motivation when other bloggers share their incomes. I understand that to many, it’s a very private thing, but I find it really useful!
Heidi says
Great Post, I definitely need to step up my game haha!! I have used affiliate links but not really got anywhere. I think my first step and what I am currently up too is building my audience!
Jenni says
I have affiliate links but have never made anything from them. I think I need to look at my analytics properly and see where I need to tweak
Debra says
My blog is for sure my full time job! It is a lot of work but it enables my family to do some fun things too!
Petwr says
My blog is new and just starting to grow. It’s my hobby but these are great tips for making a blog work for you!
Michelle Murray says
This post is exactly what I’ve needed. Bookmarked to read later but just wanted to pop on and say thanks
Sarah Bailey says
It sounds like you are doing really well considering you see blogging as just a side hustle! Be interesting to see how you do once you do get a passive income coming in.
Deborah Nicholas says
Most of my income comes from sponsored posts right now, i really dont know where to start with affiliates and wouldnt have a clue what to do! lol
Mellissa Williams says
These are some great ways to make money blogging – I make most of mine from sponsored posts but am definitely keen to learn more about affiliate links.
Michelle says
I’ve been blogging for three years and I definitely don’t make much money. But I’m also very picky about who I work with and the downside to working with some companies is that they don’t want to pay you. When I first started out I thought I would do a few reviews for free just to get myself out there. That was a bad idea. Soon, I was getting loads of offers to work with me but for no money. Plus, the things I was reviewing I didn’t really believe in and I absolutely think that in order to sell anything or do a proper review of a product, you must believe in it. I do like your tips though. It is a great way to make a little extra money if you desire it.
Nafisah NK says
Thank you for sharing this information, I have been blogging for a year now and have barely earned a lot of money. I have clicked the links you attached and will check them out xx
Newcastle Family Life says
I am planning on blogging full-time this month, I have been blogging part-time for the past few years and have been lucky to make an income each month. I have never tried affiliate marketing, but I think I will have to look into it x
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
Awesome tips! This would be quite helpful especially if you are new to blogging.
Catalina says
A blog means a lot of hard work, but also a lot of time dedicated and some money investement. To earn some money blogging you need patience and creativity. You don’t need to stay there and wait for money, but move on and use your creativity earn something from it.
Wendy says
All my blog income comes from sponsored posts, I am an amazon affiliate but in three years I’ve not earned a penny from it!xx
Heather says
I’ve definitely made money from blogging. But I have to admit from time to time I feel burnt out and drained. But I’ve been doing this as a side hustle for almost ten years now and I prefer it over selling products online to friends and hoping for their support. I’m not really a salesperson so I can’t really do those jobs.
Kita Bryant says
These are some seriously great ideas for making more money blogging. I need to try a few of these out.
Sara Welch says
Traffic is the best way to get new clients and ad offers. These are some great way to help as well!
Trina says
Great tips. I had a hard time investing in my blog and I think it hindered me, I finally broke down and invested in a better host and it was the best thing I ever did for my blog.
Jayne @ Sticky Mud and Belly Laughs says
Well done! I think it is nice that you are sharing your success so that others can see that it can be done. Sponsored posts are a valued source of income for me, alongside my freelance work. I agree with Talya in her comment regards to affiliate links, they don’t contribute much to my income at all.
Pam says
I think it is great that you are sharing how to make money on your blog with others. I do have a product-a cookbook- but I really need to find a few more to do for a side hustle.
Melanie says
I utilize sponsored posts and affiliate income. It is a good side hustle for sure. I am always interested in learning more ways to do so.
Samantha says
It’s getting harder and harder IMHO, lol. I’m not one that uses affiliate links, they are far too much work with too little return in my own experience, but who knows. Maybe I’m doing it poorly.
Annette, 3 Little Buttons says
Oh wow! That’s brilliant for a side hustle. It’s interesting to see where you make money from on your blog and what options could be open to bloggers looking to make an income.
Beth Sachs says
Like you, my main source of income from my blog is sponsored posts but I definitely want to explore affiliate links in the future. I think there is a lot more I could do!
candy says
Very well written especially for the blogger just starting out who is wondering how to go about earning some income from their blog. Comes down to personal preference.
Amber Myers says
These are some great ideas! I do like to make money from my blog now and again. I also love to be able to write what I want, so I try not to boggle down my blog with constant sponsored posts.
Talya says
I have to say most of my income comes from sponsored posts I peresonally choose not to get involved with affiliate links as I’m not really convinced how much money can truly be made from these.
robin rue says
I am not doing affiliate links at the moment, but I do ok with sponsored posts. These are all great ways to earn some extra money.
Alli Smith says
These are all great ways to make money blogging. As a blogger, I make most of my money from sponsored posts and the ads on my site. I do make some money through affiliates like Amazon and others, but not as much as I’d like.
Tasheena says
You’re so talented. I wish I knew how to knit. This post has so many great nuggets to keep on hand.
Angela Milnes says
I think your doing really well to say this is a side hustle. Man…. If only I could make that as a full time blogger each month! I do like this post and need to learn more about affiliate marketing.