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What could be more satisfying (and enriching) than making money doing something you love and do just for the enjoyment? Isn't that everyone's dream? If you have a successful blog, you can do just that. Blogging and making money can go hand-in-hand if you follow a few basic principles. Read this article to learn how. Below are three of the most common methods for making money with your blog. Use AdSense or other similar services. Making money with one of these services is quite simple. The service puts banner advertisements on your site and whenever one of your fans follows the link, you receive a commission. Research the different services available and select a program appropriate for you. Consider reputation, how commissions are paid and if the ads placed on your blog will be relevant to your content. Your followers will not follow links unrelated to their interests. Don't clutter your page with too many ads and don't use a service that uses pop-ups. Ads at the top or side of your page are not offensive, but annoying pop-ups can be a turnoff. Consider using text content to encourage your visitors to click on advertising. However, you cannot be direct in asking them to click on the ads. Join an affiliate marketing program. Affiliate marketing provides income based on the number of customers directed to a business through your marketing efforts. The business pays a commission on sales generated from traffic driven from links in your posts. Links can be placed on the side or top of your page like conventional advertisement, or you can use contextual links within your articles. You can also create full-page advertisements to present the products you market. Successful affiliates select products that interest their readers. It is important to take the time to select a reputable affiliate program. Make sure you do not become involved with a program that supports spamming, trademark infringement, false advertising, etc. Consider, as well, types of commissions and the selection of products offered. Well-written product reviews and good descriptions generate more sales; but, if you prefer to be more discreet, use well-placed links and ads. Consider selling your own product. This is probably the most profitable method to earn money on your blog. Many bloggers already post pictures of their artwork and writings. This is an opportunity to offer prints of your most-liked pieces or to write an ebook. If you are not the artsy type, you can still market items. You might have a friend who wants to market items but doesn't have a website and is willing to pay a commission, or you can take advantage of close-out sales, buying large quantities of items your readers will like. Find quality products and sell them at competitive prices. Encourage readers to buy your products by writing about them in your blog, organizing contests and offering discounts. As you already know, blogging is a fun way to communicate with the world, obtain comments and inspiration and sometimes just to vent. You can make it profitable too. Spend some time researching the various methods available to monetize your blog. Keep in mind your time constraints and how frequently you update your site. Selling products can be more profitable but it is more time consuming than posting ads. Have fun with your blog and make some money! George Wilson operates an internet marketing and SEO consulting firm that specializes in helping small businesses acquire more clients by using new media marketing. George possesses an extensive background in SEO Services, is an expert writer on subjects related to SEO management and internet marketing and is accredited as a project management professional. He has more than ten years experience working in SEO and developing sound and proven skills. If you are ready to take your campaign to a higher level, visit his site at SEO Management Group or contact him at +1-832-449-6450.
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