Blogging as Passive Income
A well-established blog can generate income around the clock. Your articles work for you 24/7, attracting readers and converting them into revenue through multiple monetization methods.
Blog Monetization Methods
- Display ads: Google AdSense, Mediavine, AdThrive
- Affiliate marketing: Recommend products for commissions
- Sponsored posts: Get paid by brands to write about them
- Digital products: Sell eBooks, courses, templates
- Services: Consulting, coaching, freelancing
Starting Your Blog
- Choose a profitable niche with advertiser interest
- Set up on WordPress with good hosting
- Create valuable, SEO-optimized content
- Build an email list from day one
- Focus on evergreen content that stays relevant
Making Blogging Passive
- Target keywords that drive consistent organic traffic
- Update old posts to maintain rankings
- Create content systems and outsource writing
- Build multiple traffic sources (SEO, Pinterest, email)