Honestly Speaking -Yes, blogging actually can make you earn lots of money!
But like any other trade it needs Planning, dedication, hard work and discipline.
Making money blogging sounds like a dream but Not only do you get to work independently and skip the 9-to-5, you can also blog from anywhere in the world about the topics of your choice. While it involves hard work, even beginners can achieve this with the right strategy.
First and foremost you need a blogging website. After that you need to start regularly updating that website so that traffic is generated to your website. Once these are done you can start thinking of monetising your website.
There are several ways to monetize a blog. Here are some of the most common ways blogging make you earn money:
- Display Ads
- Google AdSense – Earn money when visitors see or click on ads.
- Mediavine / AdThrive – Premium ad networks for blogs with higher traffic (50k+ monthly sessions).
- Affiliate Marketing
Promoting products and services and earn a commission when readers buy through your link.
The Popular affiliate programs are: Amazon Associates, ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, Impact, Rakuten.
- Sponsored Posts
Brands pay you to write about their product or service.
Rates depend on your blog’s traffic and influence.
- Selling Digital Products
E-books, courses, printables, templates, or exclusive content.
Platforms like Gumroad, Teachable, or Podia help sell digital goods.
- Selling Physical Products
Dropshipping, print-on-demand (T-shirts, mugs, etc.), or your own handmade products.
- Memberships & Subscriptions
Offer exclusive content to paying subscribers (Patreon, Substack, or your own website).
- Freelancing & Consulting
Use your blog to showcase expertise and attract clients.
Writers, designers, coaches, and consultants often get clients through their blogs.
- Email Marketing & Paid Newsletters
Grow an email list and sell products, courses, or premium newsletters.
- Event Hosting & Public Speaking
- A successful blog can lead to paid speaking gigs, workshops, or hosting events.
- Donations
- Use platforms like Buy Me a Coffee or Ko-fi if readers want to support you directly.
How Much Can You Make?
Beginners: $100–$500/month (with ads/affiliate marketing).
Intermediate: $1,000–$10,000/month (with sponsorships, digital products, and memberships).
Pro Bloggers: $10,000+/month (from multiple revenue streams).
What Do You Need to make Blogging profitable and earn money?
Niche selection (profitable & sustainable).
Quality content & SEO strategy.
Consistent traffic (organic, social media, email list).
Monetization strategy based on your audience.
Are you thinking about starting a blog, I was also new to this but with consistent efforts I have started earning money.