Monetize

This week we are going to be looking at ways to make money by blogging.  There are people out there earning a living as bloggers, and even more supplementing thier income. Of course, we know there are companies that use blogs as a way of promoting their product but I am focusing here on individuals who succeed in creating income - money or in kind - from their own blog. So - here are some strategies you might be able to utilize.

Collaborate with other companies 
This blogger has such a following that target has collaborated with her several times to design
products to be sold in Target.
http://www.designlovefest.com/2017/03/dlf-lugggage-giveaway/#comment-1840240

A common method is for a company to collaborate with bloggers writing about their product area.  Often multiple bloggers writing about the same topics will be involved.
http://www.lilblueboo.com/2017/03/how-to-display-a-sea-glass-collection.html 

Ads
https://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/truth-chickens-die/

Sponsored posts 
https://www.designertrapped.com/diy-pipe-desk/

Use your blog to promote other items you sell 
http://inspiralized.com/curried-cauliflower-and-lentil-salad-with-carrot-noodles-and-honey-
cumin-dressing/

http://www.livesweetblog.com/bunny-rompers/ 

Affiliate links 
http://www.mrsplantintexas.com/2017/03/the-cheese-trap-herbed-cheese-ball.html 

Reviews (get free stuff!) 
https://prettyprintsandpaper.com/2017/03/06/review-chalkola-chalk-pens-discount-code/

Blog leads to opportunities
This blogger had a niche food blog which led to a publisher giving her a book deal. She now uses
the blog to promote the book. (And look at how she adds links to other blogs that promote her
book. Collaboration!)
http://thefirstmess.com/2017/03/08/hot-pink-smoothie-cheers/

From the mouths of bloggers 
http://www.carrieonliving.com/blogger-bytes-how-do-i-make-money/

http://www.carrieonliving.com/how-to-get-sponsored-content/