{"id":4046052,"date":"2020-08-16T19:23:29","date_gmt":"2020-08-16T13:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=4046052"},"modified":"2023-10-01T15:05:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T09:35:44","slug":"make-money-lifestyle-blogging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/make-money-lifestyle-blogging\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Money with a Lifestyle Blog &#8211; 7 Proven Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Before you started your <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-start-a-lifestyle-blog\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2308\">lifestyle blog<\/a>, chances are you already thought of monetization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There\u2019s no going around it \u2014 blogging is a lot of work.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s only fair to think about how you\u2019ll get rewarded for all your efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to look elsewhere for tips on how to make money with a lifestyle blog. I have all the information you need right here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take a look.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toc\" class=\"mb-toc\">\n<h2>Ways To Make Money with a Lifestyle Blog<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#affiliate\">1. Earning passive income via affiliate marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#advertising\">2. Display advertising<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#advertisingspaces\">3. Selling advertising spaces<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sponsoredposts\">4. Writing sponsored posts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dropshipping\">5. Build a WooCommerce dropshipping store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ownproducts\">6. Develop and sell your own products or services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#collaborations\">7. Brand collaborations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affiliate\">1. Earning passive income via affiliate marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve said it before, and I\u2019ll say it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/affiliate-marketing\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2309\">Affiliate marketing<\/a> is the best, most accessible way to earn passive income from your blog.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the reasons why I think so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Receive free products \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>A handful of affiliate marketing programs out there send free products to their members. This is useful if you want to write review posts that could convert interested readers into paying customers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promotional materials included \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;In addition to free products, most affiliate marketing programs also provide members with free banners, text ads, and other creatives. These materials make it easier to get your audience\u2019s attention and build buyer confidence.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No need to develop your own product \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Some of the top lifestyle blogs that make money develop and sell their own products for profit. You may get to that point in the future, but for now, affiliate marketing is here for your monetization needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance is the key \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;The more traffic you convert into customers, the more money you\u2019ll make. Take note that this income is passive, which means you could make money in your sleep.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Reasons-Why-Affiliate-Marketing-is-Great.png\" alt=\"Benefits of Affiliate Marketing\" class=\"wp-image-4046053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Reasons-Why-Affiliate-Marketing-is-Great.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Reasons-Why-Affiliate-Marketing-is-Great-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Reasons-Why-Affiliate-Marketing-is-Great-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, making money from a blog through affiliate marketing isn\u2019t complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How affiliate marketing works<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Affiliate marketing isn\u2019t rocket science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You look for affiliate programs in your niche, promote their products on your site, and earn commissions for every sale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Affiliate-Marketing-Model.png\" alt=\"Affiliate Marketing Model\" class=\"wp-image-3540060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Affiliate-Marketing-Model.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Affiliate-Marketing-Model-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Affiliate-Marketing-Model-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Yes \u2014 it\u2019s that simple.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most affiliate programs also don\u2019t require some form of payment from would-be members. The only tricky part is qualifying for an affiliate program, which usually involves requirements like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Having a certain amount of quality, relevant content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generating recurring monthly traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not having content that violates intellectual property laws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not having content that promotes alcohol, gambling, or other adult topics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, you must work on getting your niche blog off the ground first before you try affiliate marketing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think your site isn\u2019t ready yet for an affiliate marketing campaign?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I suggest you look at these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/promote-blog-posts\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2310\"><strong>17 blog promotion strategies<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to get your web traffic going.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re ready, it\u2019s time to look for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/lifestyle-affiliate-programs\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2311\"><strong>affiliate marketing programs<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;that match your lifestyle blog\u2019s content.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advertising\">2. Display advertising&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like affiliate marketing, display advertising will also help you earn passive income with your lifestyle blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How display advertising works<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Display advertising is the practice of showing ads on your website provided by another company or a \u201cdisplay network.\u201d These ads can be in the form of banners, images, text, or video overlays.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ad campaigns follow different types of pricing models that determine how publishers, such as yourself, get paid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Different-Advertising-Pricing-Models.png\" alt=\"Advertising Pricing Models\" class=\"wp-image-4046054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Different-Advertising-Pricing-Models.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Different-Advertising-Pricing-Models-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Different-Advertising-Pricing-Models-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost Per Mille \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>With the CPM pricing model, publishers receive a flat fee for every 1,000 impressions or ad views. This is a great way to consistently earn money if you run a high-traffic blog.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost Per Action \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;The CPA pricing model rewards publishers whenever visitors complete the advertiser\u2019s desired action through your ad placement. While this model has high potential payouts, more care is needed when choosing an advertising partner.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay Per Click \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;PPC advertising is a popular pricing model that pays publishers for every click they generate. Unlike the CPA model, conversions aren\u2019t needed for PPC payouts \u2014 what matters is that ads get clicks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/adsense\/start\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Google AdSense<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is widely regarded as the best advertising network for content creators around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the range of advertiser categories available, AdSense also provides publishers with tools to help optimize their ad campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdSense.png\" alt=\"Google AdSense in Three Steps\" class=\"wp-image-4046055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdSense.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdSense-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdSense-768x462.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advertisingspaces\">3. Selling advertising spaces&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept behind display advertising and selling advertising spaces on your website are fundamentally similar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In both strategies, you show ads on your website in exchange for cash. The only difference is the way you connect and work with brands that advertise on your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How selling advertising spaces works<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By selling advertising spaces directly, you forego the convenience of being part of a display network. You reach out to relevant brands, substantiate the specifics of your advertising partnership, and earn money based on your terms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your blog gets a decent amount of monthly traffic, you can also publish an \u201cAdvertise with Us\u201d page. This should publicly announce that you\u2019re selling advertising spaces as well as divulge the details of your proposal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you an idea, check out\u00a0this page from Preparedness Pro\u00a0\u2014 a blog about preparedness and self-sufficient living.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Preparedness-Pro-Advertise-with-Us-Page.png\" alt=\"Preparedness Pro Advertise on Our Site\" class=\"wp-image-4046056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Preparedness-Pro-Advertise-with-Us-Page.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Preparedness-Pro-Advertise-with-Us-Page-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Preparedness-Pro-Advertise-with-Us-Page-768x509.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the earning potential is highly flexible when selling ad spaces directly. It all depends on both the quantity and quality of traffic you draw to your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re also in control of the types of ads you wish to use as well as where to show them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/advanced-ads\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2313\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Advanced Ads<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>plugin is perfect for this if you\u2019re using WordPress. It allows you to easily create and manage your ads \u2014 be it an image, rich content, or display network ad.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads.png\" alt=\"Advanced Ads\" class=\"wp-image-4046057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-768x346.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced Ads also lets you manually set special conditions that determine where your ads can be seen and by whom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to write a single line of code for either. The plugin streamlines this process using the visual interface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-Display-Conditions.png\" alt=\"Advanced Ads Display Conditions\" class=\"wp-image-4046058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-Display-Conditions.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-Display-Conditions-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-Display-Conditions-768x405.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to where ads appear, Advanced Ads allows you to insert advertising spaces into any widget area. Plus, you can use the dedicated block for the Gutenberg editor to add advertising spaces to any post or page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-Gutenberg-Block.png\" alt=\"Advanced Ads Gutenberg Block\" class=\"wp-image-4046059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-Gutenberg-Block.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-Gutenberg-Block-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Advanced-Ads-Gutenberg-Block-768x473.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot more to what Advanced Ads can do, but that warrants a post of its own. Since the plugin is free, I encourage you to try the plugin out for yourself to learn more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now \u2014 back to writing your \u201cAdvertise with Us\u201d page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Preparedness Pro\u2019s case, they also expressly mentioned that they\u2019re open to publishing featured product articles. This is a type of sponsored post, which fits another monetization strategy for bloggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sponsoredposts\">4. Writing sponsored posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a lifestyle blogger, your content development ability should still be your number one asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are brands out there that can use your help in reaching and connecting with their target audience. And if your content skills are good enough, you should be able to make a killing with sponsored posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How writing sponsored posts works<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the blogging landscape, a sponsored post can be anything from a product review to an Instagram post. Some brands are also willing to provide sponsored content themselves \u2014 you just have to publish it to your blog readers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This depends on the kind of message the brand wants your audience to hear. It also depends on your own blog\u2019s audience base.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if your Instagram account has a huge following, more brands will be enticed to tap into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like when selling advertising spaces, you can reach out to other brands for sponsored post opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process can be a lot faster if you\u2019re a social media influencer. Platforms like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifluenz.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ifluenz<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sponsoredtweets.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SponsoredTweets<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>will make you more discoverable to brands that need influencer connections they can leverage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SponsoredTweets.png\" alt=\"SponsoredTweets\" class=\"wp-image-4046060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SponsoredTweets.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SponsoredTweets-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SponsoredTweets-768x393.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifestyle bloggers can also refer to websites like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/payperpost.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PayPerPost<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to look for content sponsorship opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Ifluenz and SponsoredTweets, PayPerPost is also a platform designed to connect content creators and marketers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PayPerPost.png\" alt=\"PayPerPost Sign In Page\" class=\"wp-image-4046061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PayPerPost.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PayPerPost-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PayPerPost-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, relying on these platforms is completely optional.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already getting a steady stream of traffic, you can also mention sponsored post opportunities on your website. After all, brands who are willing to engage in content sponsorships are actively looking for websites that fit their bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apetogentleman.com\/advertise\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ape to Gentleman<\/strong>\u2019s<\/a>&nbsp;\u201cAdvertise\u201d page to get an idea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ape-To-Gentleman.png\" alt=\"Ape to Gentleman Advertise Page\" class=\"wp-image-4046062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ape-To-Gentleman.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ape-To-Gentleman-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ape-To-Gentleman-768x303.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you can be as detailed as you want with your content sponsorship proposal to brands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mention information such as the types of sponsored posts you\u2019re willing to publish and whom should they contact. Doing so will eliminate friction in the communication process \u2014 allowing you to close sponsorship deals faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dropshipping\">5. Build a WooCommerce dropshipping store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I know \u2014 a lot of new bloggers get intimidated when they hear the word \u201ceCommerce.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Who wouldn\u2019t?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, building an eCommerce brand from scratch takes weeks \u2014 if not months \u2014 of work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, eCommerce\u2019s barrier to entry can be significantly lowered by dropshipping wholesalers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How dropshipping works<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, dropshipping is a retail fulfillment method where you don\u2019t need to physically possess your stock. Whenever you close a sale, the wholesaler or manufacturer will handle the product\u2019s shipping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This greatly reduces the overhead costs of stepping into the eCommerce industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2318\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WooCommerce<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>can provide you with everything you need to start your own dropshipping store with minimal risks. It is a comprehensive e-commerce platform that lets you manage every aspect of your online selling business straight from WordPress.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-1.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce\" class=\"wp-image-4046063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-1-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-1-768x347.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To integrate WooCommerce with WordPress, you just need to install, activate, and configure the free plugin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything, from managing your products to creating coupons, can be done through WooCommerce. You can also use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/products\/woocommerce-dropshipping\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WooCommerce Dropshipping<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>extension to make your dropshipping endeavor a walk in the park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The extension works by automating notifications to suppliers whenever a purchase of their product is confirmed in your store. Suppliers are then granted limited access to your WordPress website, allowing them to view pertinent details about the order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-Dropshipping.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce Dropshipping\" class=\"wp-image-4046064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-Dropshipping.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-Dropshipping-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WooCommerce-Dropshipping-768x389.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also quickly import supplier information and inventory to build your entire dropshipping ecosystem within minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure enough, the WooCommerce interface on your WordPress dashboard will take some getting used to. But it\u2019s nothing a trip to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.woocommerce.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WooCommerce Docs<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>can\u2019t fix.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember that dropshipping isn\u2019t a magic bullet that will single-handedly carry your lifestyle blog to success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s indeed an easy way to get your feet wet in eCommerce, it does have some downsides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower profits \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Suppliers don\u2019t handle the fulfillment of orders for free. Expect your margins to be noticeably lower than if you are to handle fulfillment yourself.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High competition \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Due to the accessibility of dropshipping, it\u2019s tough to find low-competition products. Your only ace in the hole is to focus on generating quality traffic through high-performance content marketing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frequent stock shortages \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Unless you find an extremely rare product to sell, chances are you\u2019re sharing dropshipping suppliers with other website owners. This, in addition to no inventory control, could result in orders with no products left to deliver.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer service issues \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Dropshipping can also lead to unhappy customers even if your supplier still has products to ship out. Remember, things like package tracking and arrival times are out of your control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ownproducts\">6. Develop and sell your own products or services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the lifestyle blogging sphere, there is an upper-echelon reserved for brands who succeed in selling their own products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if you intend to create your own line of beauty products, fashion items, eBooks, or online courses. By creating something and offering it to the world, you can say that you\u2019ve made your dent in the industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How selling your own products or services works<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This particular blog monetization strategy is rather self-explanatory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You build your own product or service, sell it to your audience, and turn in a profit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore some of the things you can offer your audience as a lifestyle blogger:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>eBooks \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>For certain lifestyle blog niches, like self-improvement, career, and dating, a simple info product like an eBook could work. While you do the writing, you can tap into freelance networks like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Upwork<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>for jobs like eBook design and formatting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online course \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;If you feel like an eBook isn\u2019t enough for the education you want to provide, consider building online courses. Platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/podia\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2322\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Podia\"><strong>Podia<\/strong><\/a> can help build the skeleton of your course while you focus on content creation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brand products \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Some fashion bloggers at the top of their game also have their own clothing lines. With resourcefulness and creativity, lifestyle bloggers in the travel and food niches can do the same.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lightroom presets \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Lifestyle bloggers who are passionate and skilled in photo editing may also offer lightroom presets for sale. This lucrative strategy is often done by photography bloggers who showcase their work as proof of quality on their websites.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consultation services \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Finally, lifestyle coaches can make money by offering their consultation services to the online populace. Fee structures may vary between daily rates, hourly billing, project-based, and results-based.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing and selling your own product or service is a massive task. This, however, is a surefire path to cementing your authority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can draw inspiration from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-lifestyle-blogs\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2323\"><strong>best lifestyle bloggers<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>who already make it happen. Just look for blogs with an \u201conline store page\u201d or \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-digital-products\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2324\">digital products<\/a>\u201d in their monetization strategies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"collaborations\">7. Brand collaborations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a lifestyle blogger, your authority is undeniably your most important asset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We already discussed how other brands can utilize it through sponsored posts. Other brands, however, may be interested in taking a step further with more elaborate collaborative projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How collaborative projects work<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In a way, some brand collaborations like press trips produce results akin to sponsored posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized hotel or restaurant visits, for example, end up in posts that review the establishment or highlight the blogger\u2019s experience. But unlike your average sponsored post, this collaboration takes much more planning, effort, and resources to execute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaborative projects are also usually more rewarding for the participating blogger. And I\u2019m not just talking about cash payment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In collaborative projects, a lifestyle blogger also usually receives various free stuff. Free accommodation and travel expenses, for example, are common in press trips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another specific type of collaboration may exist between fashion bloggers and brands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The original ideas of a fashion blogger, for example, can be turned to a clothing line by a brand-name company. Collaborative products may also be online courses, perfumes, books, and so on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such collaborations, however, are understandably rare. Still, it only shows that the sky\u2019s the limit if you\u2019re a dedicated blogger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of this kind of collaboration would be the partnership of New York influencer,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/somethingnavy.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arielle Charnas<\/a><\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/press.nordstrom.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/nordstrom-announces-partnership-influencer-arielle-charnas\" data-lasso-id=\"2326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nordstrom<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Something-Navy.png\" alt=\"Something Navy by Arielle Charnas\" class=\"wp-image-4046065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Something-Navy.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Something-Navy-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Something-Navy-768x423.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for simpler brand collaboration ideas, you may look at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Giveaways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To look for collaborative opportunities, you can utilize blogging networks and influencer marketing platforms. Alternatively, you can launch Google and type keywords like \u201cfashion blogger collaboration\u201d to manually search for opportunities posted by brands.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-SERP-Collaborations.png\" alt=\"Google SERP for Fashion Blogger Collaboration\" class=\"wp-image-4046066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-SERP-Collaborations.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-SERP-Collaborations-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Google-SERP-Collaborations-768x452.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also follow the approach of bloggers like <strong>Hannah Dtrick<\/strong> that posted about brand collaboration opportunities on her blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hannah-Dtrick-Collaborations.png\" alt=\"Hannah Dtrick Collaborations Page\" class=\"wp-image-4046067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hannah-Dtrick-Collaborations.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hannah-Dtrick-Collaborations-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hannah-Dtrick-Collaborations-768x488.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employing monetization strategies can be the most exciting phase of your lifestyle blogging career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also easily become the most stressful if you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re doing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m confident that the list above will help you effectively monetize your blog. 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