How to monetize your WordPress blog
WordPress is a content management website that is free for everyone to use, you can make money through the site in numerous ways, some options will require you to invest to get a return on your investment which brings me to the first option to make money through your blog.

Google Adsense is a program that provides content creators with a way to make money online through the use of advertising. When you sign up to the site, you will need to enter your details to your blog and then you will receive a unique code that you can embed into the widget section of your WordPress. This is one of the best ways to earn extra cash, unfortunately, if you are using a free plan, you will not be able to use Google Adsense on your WordPress site. Plans start from $4 a month, so it is up too you if you want to make that little investment.
The Amazon affiliate program lets content creators generate links that will reward them with a commission when a reader clicks on their link to buy the product on amazon. There are affiliate programs available for every nook. To get the most out of affiliate marketing, you need to think about what your readers are interested in, chances are their interests are similar to yours so think about the products you would recommend to a friend. Amazon links can be inserted and promoted in any of your blog posts, just stick to it being genuine and not products that have no relevance to what you are portraying.
Adsanity is a widget that is simple to set up on WordPress. To start , you need to install it on the site then you are given the option to create your own ads. There are two advertising options, local ads or external ads then you will create the title and size of your ad to display on your blog. Using the same method as Google Adsense, you paste the link into a widget in the dashboard section.
Sponsored posts/reviews
There are many online companies that are happy to pay content creators that will review their product as it will give them exposure. The most important part is that it matches your niche. This specific method worked for me through my book blog, I have received books to review in return for an honest review. I was happy to receive a product instead of money but you will have your own requirements when working with companies. Listed below are websites that you can sign up to.
Ecommerce
If you are interested in using your blog to sell physical or digital products, there is a plugin that is highly recommended called WooCommerce. WooCommerce helps you list and sell your products and setup payment methods so you can manage your online store effectively. The plugin is free for anyone who wants to be creative with their online shop. Before you install the plugin, get familiar with the basics of WordPress, find a host, and design your blog for customer attraction.

Thank you for reading,
Happy blogging!
