Wit + Wisdom: Serious Business. Seriously Funny.

Everybody wants to make money, right? But blogging is not a get rich quick scheme. Erin and I talk about how to monetize your blog appropriately and intentionally, and we share what NOT to do. We talk about affiliates, ads and ad networks, and how to get started and rock sponsored posts. SHOW NOTES Blogging is NOT a get-rich-quick scheme, it's a "Get average results in due time" thing. To get started, sign up as an Amazon affiliate or an affiliate for other brands. You won't earn huge money, especially until you grow your blog, but you will earn a tiny bit here and there. Your affiliate disclosure has to be IN CLOSE PROXIMITY of your affiliate link. Basically, if you can see the disclosure and the link without scrolling, you're good to go. NOTE: You cannot use Amazon affiliate links in an email. This includes RSS feed emails. When using ads, just like everything else, use them in moderation. As a reader, ads have a tendency to disrupt the reader experience. Also, keep mobile in mind. More than 50% of readers