How To Make Money Blogging On Wix

Hey there, fellow bloggers and digital dreamers! If you’ve been following my recent videos, you know we've been on quite the journey. We started by exploring how to create a free blog on Wix, and then we took a leap towards turning that blog into a business with a personalized domain name through Wix's plans. Today, we're taking it up another notch—it's all about monetizing your blog on Wix.

Now, the juicy stuff: if you’ve ever pondered over making money from your blog, let me tell you, it’s no different from doing so on platforms like Squarespace or WordPress. The best part? Blogging is one of the most cost-effective ways to kickstart an income stream. No hefty fees to Amazon or eBay just for the privilege of selling, and no mandatory ads on Facebook. With such low entry costs, the only real hurdle is your commitment and creativity!

The Holy Trinity of Blog Income: Ads, Affiliates, and Info Products

When it comes to monetizing your blog, you have three primary roads to explore: advertising revenue, affiliate sales, and selling your own info products. If you become a household brand, merchandise might also fly off the shelves. Let's dissect these avenues a bit:

1. Advertising Revenue: The Easier Path to Monetization

Running ads isn't just a token revenue stream—it’s your starting point, your initiation into the world of blog monetization. To get this ball rolling, apply for Google's AdSense program. Once you're in, Google will drop a few coins your way in exchange for placing their ads on your site.

After your blog gains traction—think around 50,000 sessions (those would be visits in normal human speak) per month—you can level up by applying to ad agencies like Mediavine. Not only do they pay more compared to Google AdSense, but they also collaborate with you on the strategic placement of ads, unlike the more automated (sometimes spammy) approach of Google.

Success in this space hinges on traffic; more sessions, more dollars. But your niche also plays a crucial role. Blogs about finance might attract high-paying ads compared to the comparatively serene world of travel content.

Want some hard numbers? Let’s peek into a case study from the Income School folks. Their Bora Pets site fetched an impressive $20k per month with 124,000 page views. That’s some solid blogging, right there!

2. Affiliate Sales: Your Product Promotion Pilgrimage

Next up, affiliate marketing. This might be a slightly more lucrative path. Align yourself with companies whose products you swear by, and promote them in return for a cut of the profits. Register as an affiliate, snag some URL links from the company, and you’re good to go.

Adding these links to your Wix blog is straightforward. Whether you’re embedding a text link in your content or spicing up your page with a neat button, Wix makes it easy. A little creativity here could lead to significant payoffs.

Pro tip: Amazon Associates is your go-to for affiliate links—seen them in action across blogs for sure. Commission Junction is another excellent choice because it manages affiliate programs for many online businesses. Or, you can go big and partner directly with the company, often getting a better deal.

For super-effective affiliate sales, consider email marketing. Invite your readers to subscribe, and nurture their interest with curated content and affiliate promotions to subtly drive sales.

3. Info Products: The Digital Gold Mine

The crown jewel of the trio—selling your own info products. Once you’ve grabbed your audience's attention, offer them freebies like eBooks or online courses to get them on your email list. From there, upsell them a paid version or encourage them to purchase other products you offer.

A site that nailed this is Succulents and Sunshine. Using a blend of ads, affiliates, and info products, its creator turned her blog into a six-figure business.

Think creating an eBook sounds daunting? Not to fear—I recommend Designer.io for engaging eBook creation. For courses, YouTube’s unlisted video feature is perfect for embedding educational content into your site.

And there you have it! Now, you’re not just the artist creating a blog but the entrepreneur making it thrive financially.

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Until next time, keep blogging, keep dreaming, and always stay curious!