How To Monetize a Small Blog by Luke Weil is a short book covering the basics of monetizing a blog. This book is like a blog monetizing 101 course within a 33-page booklet.
As someone with a modest sized blog who incorporated monetization strategies from the start, I was curious about what this book would suggest. How To Monetize a Small Blog is a potentially time-saving reference for newer bloggers.
There are two common viewpoints on the subject. One is that a new blogger should incorporate revenue building strategies from the start (if that is the blogger’s goal). The other viewpoint is that it is better to learn to blog, build an audience and create compelling content first. Then introduce revenue building into the blog.
There are of course ideas anywhere on the spectrum between those points of view. I tend towards monetizing early on if the blogger hopes to monetize. However, I do understand the other viewpoint and feel perhaps the past year would have been easier if I just focused on my blog and audience. The author Luke Weil also tends towards monetizing early on.
Contents How To Monetize A Small Blog by Luke Weil:
- Advertising: direct sales, pay per click ad networks, affiliate advertising
- Sponsored posts and advertorials
- Branded sponsored campaigns
- Building a mailing list
The author introduces the importance of developing a profitability plan and the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency with our audience. While the book covers the basics, it is short so only a few pages are devoted to each topic.
What I liked (The Pros)
How To Monetize a Small Blog by Luke Weil is short and easy to read. It introduces the basics in a way that would save time for a new blogger (or one new to monetization).
I like that it covers the pros and cons of different monetization methods. I especially like that the author reminds us to stay loyal to our readers when making these decisions.
Some Caveats:
I really only have a few caveats with How To Monetize a Small Blog by Luke Weil. I would love it if this book contained a little more content and more practical tips. The truth is, much of this information can be found within a few Google searches. Of course, that is true of many books and it is often the authors point of view that makes the content unique.
I do feel this book can save time for a newer blogger as it is a short, handy reference. The Kindle version retails for .99 while the paperback version retails for $4.99.
From The Publisher
Luke Weil gives readers an up-close look at the strategies he has used to generate such immense success as a blogger. After starting off with just a small blog and no clear monetization strategy, Weil’s blog became such a sensation that he was able to make a career out of the platform he created merely as a hobby. (source book description from the publisher)
Where to Find The Author Luke Weil Online:
https://www.createspace.com/5801113
Luke Weil on LinkedIn
http://lweil.com/
Luke Weil on Twitter
Where To Purchase How To Monetize A Small Blog:
Both paperback and Kindle versions are available on Amazon.
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