Let me start out by saying that I'm in no means an expert when it comes to making money through blogging. I've done a few sponsored posts here and there and have had paid sidebar ads on this little blog of mine, but blogging is no where close to being my main source of income. It can be done of course, but it takes a lot of work which can involve way more time than a normal 40 hour work week. So whether you're looking to make it big, or just looking for some extra cash on the side, here are some places to start making money through your blog.
Blogging Networks
A blogging network is like a match-making service for bloggers and brands. Once you join, which is usually done through an application process, that network will connect you to brands and companies that fit your blog. It connects advertisers to writers like you and me to help them advertise a specific product or offer. Most pay you a set amount which can range anywhere from $20-$200 per post depending on the company.
1. BlogHer
3. Mode Media
4. etailPR
5. Mom Select
7. ReviewMe
8. MomDot Media
10. Sponsored Tweets
11. Markerly
12. Blog Meets Brand
13. FitFluential
14. WOLF (Best Buy)
15. Blogging Edge
17. Canopi
19. Linqia
20. BlogDash
21. Collectively
22. Mom Spark Media
23. SocialSpark
24. TapInfluence
25. Blog Distributor
26. Global Influence
27. The Motherhood
29. Bloggy Moms
30. BlogPaws
31. Style Coalition
32. GigCoin
33. Mamavation
34. Ignite Media
35. Mom It Forward
39. Blogs Release
41. Social Chorus
42. Mom Blog Society
45. Link Vehicle
46. Blueprint Social
47. Bethany House
48. Made in Blog
50. House Party
51. Stiletto Media
52. Blogsvertise
53. Lunchbox
55. US Family Guide
56. Massive Sway
57. Bloggin' Mamas
60. Moms Meet
63. Sverve
64. Triberr
65. LinkFromBlog
66. MITUSA Media
69. One2One Network
70. Platefull
71. Cooperatize
74. Weave Made Media
77. PayPerPost
78. Talented Talkers
81. Millennial Blogs
83. Mommy Mindset
84. The Mission List
86. Tastemaker Mom
87. Social Influenz
89. Mommerce
90. Socialyte
91. Type-A Parent
Ad Networks
I think this is the first way bloggers attempt to make money. How many of you have tried using Google Adsense at one point or another? All of you, that's how many. Most ad networks pay based off the amount of clicks or impressions their ad featured on your blog gets. Be forewarned that this is not an easy way to make large amounts of money, but on the other hand, it's very easy to get signed up and rolling.
92. Google Adsense
94. AdGroups
95. Burst Media
97. Blogads
98. Exponential
99. Content.ad
100. Media Nexus
101. Project Wonderful
102. BuySellAds
103. Rivit
104. Mad Ads Media
105. Media.net
106. Bidvertiser
Freelance Writing
Writing articles on other blogs/site is a great way to earn money while also improving your professional writing skills or finding your voice/niche. Some you'll be able to link back to your blog to increase traffic.
107. About.com
108. Bubblews
109. Demand Media Studios
110. Constant Content
111. Helium Network
112. Triond
113. Elance
114. Guru
115. Examiner.com
116. iFreelance
117. Federated Media
118. oDesk
119. Squidoo
120. Freelancer
121. Women's Forum
122. Yahoo Contributor
123. Patch
124. Read Learn Write
125. HubPages
Monetized Links and Affiliate Networks
If you're a fashion or beauty blogger, monetized links, in my opinion, are the way to go. You link the text of the item your wearing/using in the post and when people click through to the site and buy the product, you'll receive a small commission of that sale. Some will even pay you based on traffic directed to their site instead of solely on purchases. Affiliate networks are similar, but often ask you to promote a certain product through posting reviews and current offers. Sometimes they're simply text links, and sometimes they ask you to place an ad banner in that specific post. These are usually commission based.
126. Reward Style
127. ShopSense
128. Skimlinks
129. Viglinks
130. Infolinks
131. LinkWorth
132. LinkConnector
133. CJ Affliate
134. Flex Offers
135. Glitter Network
136. Amazon Associates
137. ShareASale
138. Loud Sale Media
139. LinkShare
140. Escalate Network
Product Reviews
Get free stuff in exchange for writing an honest review. How can you go wrong with free stuff? I've personally have used Influenster and have loved working with them!
141. Influenster
142. Tomoson
143. BzzAgent
144. SheSpeaks
145. BuzzSeeker
146. Smiley360
147. BlogHer Visionaries
148. PINCHme
149. Swaggable
150. Chatterbox
Did I miss any companies that you've worked with? Let me know in the comments below so I can continually update the list. If you find this useful, please pin it so you can reference it often.
Disclaimer: Just because a company is on this list, does not mean that I have worked with them or can vouch for their legitimacy. Please use your judgement and work with these blogger networks at your own discretion.
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