Happy Tuesday! I wanted to create a blog post on one of my most asked questions. How to Make Money Blogging? I’m going to share with you MY experiences and how I make money blogging. I am not by any means making the “big bucks” doing this as I am just in my first year. However, I have gained extensive knowledge through trial and error as well as my own personal research. So, I figured I would come on and share it all with you guys.

Not all Monetary Exchange

When you first start out blogging/influencing, the money does not just automatically start piling in. I feel like this is a BIG misconception that comes along with the title “Blogger” or “Influencer”. A majority of the time, new bloggers and influencers work for product exchange. This means discounted/free products in exchange for blog content or social media content. I have made some of the most amazing connections by collaborating with brands this way. Brands want to know that you are serious and actually have an “influence” with your blog/social media.

Commissionable Links

One way you make money blogging is by commissionable links also known as affiliate links. I use commissionable links through the LIKEtoKNOW.IT platform. You guys, I’m sure, see me post links and IG pics that mention LIKEtoKNOW.IT. How does this produce revenue? If you click on a link I advertise and purchase the product, I get a small {very small} percentage of the sale. I’m talking like 4-5%. There are a few brands that offer upwards of 20% commission though. Once you hit a certain amount of sales, LIKEtoKNOW.IT sends the money you made directly to your specified banking/PayPal account. All of this being said, I NEVER advertise products that I don’t 100% believe in and have tried myself.

Promo Codes

Another way you make money blogging is by the promo codes you see bloggers using. Some brands that I work with are kind enough to provide me with a commissionable promo (discount) code for you guys. Every time someone uses one of my promo codes, I get a small commission of the sale. These codes also track how well the blogger/influencer does at “influencing” his/her audience. Again, I NEVER promote brands that I do not believe in 100%. You can check out all of my promo codes by clicking here.

Working Directly with Brands

A third way to make money blogging is by working directly with brands. This is where the big bucks, so to speak, can come in. Brands will reach out to bloggers/influencers to advertise for them. They pay you directly for the content and time you provide. This is usually a set amount negotiated between the brand and blogger. I absolutely love getting the chance to work directly with brands. Although I said above that brands will reach out, but don’t be afraid to reach out to brands yourself. I have done this quite a bit and have had good luck with it!

Hopefully, this clears up any questions you guys had about this topic. As always, feel free to message or comment with any questions you have! Have a wonderful week!

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