Diversify Your Websites Beyond Affiliate Commissions

byDianeK59

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2 weeks ago

Beyond Affiliate Commissions: Simple Ways to Monetize Your New Website

Hey everyone, seriously, how's it going? I know, building a website feels like learning a new language sometimes, right? Like, 'SEO? Is that a breakfast cereal?' We're all in this Wealthy Affiliate adventure together, trying to figure out the whole affiliate marketing thing. With Wealthy Affiliate training, we WILL succeed! (Even if sometimes we feel like we're just translating alien hieroglyphs.)

But when I started, I learned some truths. You put in the work, write those awesome articles, and then... you wait. And wait. And sometimes, you're like, 'Is this thing even working?' You start wondering if the internet is just a vast, empty space where your brilliance goes unnoticed.

I've been there. We've all been there. That little voice in your head saying, 'Maybe I should just go back to watching cat videos all day?' (And let's be honest, those cat videos are tempting.) But hold on, because there's more to this website gig than just waiting for those affiliate commissions to roll in. We're going to talk about how to make your site a little more... lively. A little more... profitable. (And less like a digital ghost town.)

Why Diversify? Because Life Happens (And Google Updates Happen.)

Look, I'm not going to sugarcoat it. Putting all your eggs in one affiliate basket is risky. It's like relying on your phone's battery to last all day without a charger. Eventually, it's going to die. And then what? (You're left in the dark, just like when Google decides to change its algorithm.)

We need backups. We need multiple streams of income. Think of it like this:

• If one thing goes sideways, you're not completely sunk. (I'm looking at you, Google, with those updates that turn my world sideways and inside out! Seriously, Google, are you trying to give us all existential crises?) We've all had those moments where something just... doesn't work out. It's nice to know you've got other things going. (Like a digital life raft.)
• More money means more... well, more of everything. More freedom, more flexibility, maybe even that fancy coffee you've been eyeing. (The kind that doesn't come from a vending machine.)
• You'll learn a ton. Seriously, trying out new things expands your skills. And honestly, it's kind of fun to experiment. (Like trying to figure out if you can make a digital product out of your collection of weird socks.)
• Less stress, more peace of mind. And who doesn't want that? (Especially when Google decides to throw another curveball.)

Let's Set Some Real Goals, Okay? (No Unicorns Allowed.)

We're not shooting for the moon right away. Let's keep it real. Let's aim for goals that are actually... doable. (Like, goals that don't involve winning the lottery.)

• "I'm going to make a simple checklist that actually helps someone, and I'm going to sell it. Even if it's just a few bucks." (Enough for that fancy coffee, maybe?)
• "I'm going to try out Google AdSense, and I'm going to learn how to make it work. Even if it's just a little bit at first." (And try not to click on your own ads, okay?)
• "I'm going to offer a service that I'm actually good at, even if it's just something small." (Like, offering to explain SEO to people who think it's a breakfast cereal.)

The Stuff We're Going to Talk About on our next articles (The Good Stuff.)

We're going to dive into some simple ways to make your website earn more:

• Digital Downloads: Turning your brain into something people want to download. (Think checklists, templates, little guides. And maybe a guide to surviving Google updates.)
• Ads: Those little boxes that can actually make you money. (We'll figure out how to make them work without making your site look like a digital billboard. Or a digital circus.)
• Services: Using your skills to help others and get paid for it. (Because you're awesome, and people will pay for awesome. Even if your awesome skill is explaining SEO.)

Let's Be Real, Let's Help Each Other (We're In This Together.)

At the end of the day, it's about helping people. It's about creating something that's actually useful. And yeah, it's about making money. But it's also about being part of a community. (A community that understands the pain of Google updates.)

Let's Talk! Seriously, Let's Chat (Let's Vent.)

Okay, so here's the deal. I want to hear from you.

• What's the one thing that's been stressing you out about your website lately? (Is it Google? It's probably Google.)
• What's a crazy idea you've had for a digital product? (Don't be shy, we've all had some weird ones.)
• Let's share our wins and our struggles in the comments. We're all in this together. (And we all need a good laugh sometimes.)

Next time, we're going to dive into digital downloads. Get ready to turn your knowledge into something awesome. And remember, you're not alone in this. (Especially when you're battling Google.)