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Chapter 15: Making Money from Your Blog

You can make money from your blog, although making money probably is not the best reason for starting a blog or website. A blog is a great way to build your brand and to connect with customers. To make money directly, you have options that include placing ads on your site and setting up to sell products.

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Introducing Blog Economics

Place Ads on Your Blog

Add Google Ads to Your Site

Consider WordPress.com WordAds

Add Amazon Affiliate Ads to Your Site

Add Amazon aStore to Your Site

Get Set for E-Commerce

Use an E-Commerce Plugin

Introducing Blog Economics

You can make money from your blog directly, or you ...

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