Blog/Content Website

Create content website monetized through ads, affiliates, and sponsored content

Startup Cost
$200-$800
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
8-18 months
Profit Potential
$2,000-$20,000+/month

Overview

Blogging involves creating written content that attracts organic traffic from Google, then monetizing through display ads (Google AdSense, Mediavine), affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, and selling products/services.

Successful blogs target specific niches - personal finance, travel, food, parenting, tech, health - and create comprehensive, SEO-optimized content that ranks in search.

The model is highly passive once content ranks - articles continue driving traffic and revenue for years.

Starting requires choosing a niche, setting up WordPress on hosting (Bluehost, SiteGround), and publishing comprehensive articles (1,500-3,000 words) targeting keywords with decent search volume and manageable competition.

Income sources: display ads ($10-40 per 1,000 pageviews once you qualify for Mediavine or AdThrive), affiliate commissions (5-30% of product sales), and sponsored posts ($200-2,000+ per post).

Building to $3,000+ monthly typically requires 50,000-100,000 monthly pageviews, achievable with 50-100 quality articles.

Growth takes 6-24 months as content ranks.

The work is flexible, fully remote, and builds valuable digital assets.

Required Skills

  • Writing
  • SEO
  • WordPress
  • Keyword Research
  • Patience

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Highly passive income once content ranks
  • Content has long-term value (years)
  • Multiple monetization streams
  • Fully remote and flexible schedule
  • Can sell blog as valuable asset

Cons

  • Very slow initial growth (6-12 months)
  • Requires consistent content creation
  • Google algorithm changes affect traffic
  • Need significant traffic for good income
  • Competitive in popular niches

How to Get Started

  1. Choose niche with commercial intent and interest
  2. Set up WordPress blog on quality hosting
  3. Research 50-100 keyword opportunities using Ahrefs
  4. Create comprehensive content calendar
  5. Write and publish 2-4 articles weekly consistently
  6. Build backlinks through guest posting and outreach
  7. Apply for Mediavine once hitting 50K sessions

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