Day 5 of 5
Making Money with Your Blog
Worksheet — 5-Day Money Making Blog Crash Course
Action Step

Explore the 5 monetization methods from the lesson, choose which ones fit your blog, and create an action plan. Start with one method and scale from there.

1 The 5 Monetization Methods

Rate how relevant each method is for your blog (1–5 stars). Check the ones you'll pursue first.

1
Affiliate Marketing
Earn commissions by recommending products you love. Sign up for programs like Amazon Associates, ShareASale, etc.
I'll use this method
2
Display Ads
Place ads on your site via Google AdSense, Mediavine, or AdThrive. Best once you have consistent traffic.
I'll use this method
3
Sponsorships
Get paid by brands to write about their products. Build traffic first, then pitch or join influencer networks.
I'll use this method
4
Online Courses
Teach what you know using platforms like Teachable or Gumroad. Package your expertise into a paid course.
I'll use this method
5
Digital Products / E-books
Sell e-books, printables, or templates. Use Gumroad, WooCommerce, or Amazon KDP.
I'll use this method
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Day 5 of 5 — continued
Your Monetization Action Plan
2 Affiliate Programs to Join

Research affiliate programs in your niche. Write down the ones you'll apply to.

Program / Network Products to Promote Commission Rate Status
3 My Income Goals
★ Revenue Targets

Course Completion Checklist

I've chosen my blog niche and domain name (Day 1)
My blog is live with hosting and WordPress (Day 2)
My blog is designed and looks professional (Day 3)
I've researched keywords and planned content (Day 4)
I have a monetization strategy in place (Day 5)
I've published my first blog post
I've set up an email list to capture subscribers

💡 Monetization Tips

  • Start with affiliate marketing — it's the easiest to begin
  • Don't apply for ads until you have 10K+ monthly pageviews
  • Always disclose affiliate links (FTC requirement)
  • Build an email list from day one — it's your most valuable asset
  • Focus on helping your readers — the money follows
  • Be patient: most blogs take 6–12 months to earn consistently
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