You’ve probably come across those blog posts or pins where people are making crazy money from their blogs—like six figures a month—and thought, “Okay, but how are they actually doing that?”

Honestly, it’s not as complicated as it seems. There are a few straightforward ways bloggers are turning their content into income—and the best part? You can totally start doing it too.

So in this post, I’m going to walk you through the top 4 ways bloggers are making money online. I’ll also share exactly what I do to earn an income every month from my own blog—yes, really! Let’s break it down together.

Okay, so let’s talk digital products—basically, these are things you make once (like an ebook, planner, guide, or template) and people can buy and download them instantly, no shipping or stock needed.

Yeah, it takes a bit of work upfront to put them together, but once they’re done? You can sell them again and again, even while you sleep. That’s the beauty of it—it’s like your own little money-making machine running in the background.

Here are a few examples to get your wheels turning:

One of the easiest ways I started making money online was through affiliate marketing. Basically, it just means sharing products you love and use—and when someone buys through your special link, you earn a little commission. It’s kind of like getting paid for giving a good recommendation to a friend!

When I first got started, I signed up for simple programs like Amazon's affiliate program. They were super beginner-friendly and a great place to test the waters.

Later on, I began sharing other people’s digital courses—especially ones that genuinely helped me learn and grow. One course that really opened my eyes to how affiliate marketing works was The Beginner's Affiliate Marketing Training Bundle by Ana from the She Approach. It honestly laid the foundation for how I built this whole side of my business.

For example, I wrote a blog post about the My Favourite Reads For Business Growth And Success, and I linked to each one using my own affiliate link. If someone reads that post and grabs a book, I get a small payment from that sale—it adds up more than you’d think!

These days, I mostly share tools and programs I use daily to run my business. If I love it and it helps me, I figure it might help someone else too. That’s what affiliate marketing is really about—sharing value in an authentic way.

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I also continue to promote Amazon products with reviews and on my blog and social media.

Okay, real talk—creating online courses has been one of the most rewarding (and profitable!) parts of my journey.

Basically, a course is just a way to package up something you’ve learned—whether through experience, trial and error, or something you’re passionate about—and teach it to others in a super helpful way. You can use videos, audio lessons, workbooks—whatever feels right for you and your style.

When I first got started, I was making a small amount of money from affiliate links. But once I launched my own course, everything changed. It helped me go from double figures a month to more than I imagined—and now that one course regularly brings in an extra income every month. Crazy, right?

Yes, it takes some upfront work, but once it’s out there, it can basically run itself. You’re helping people and creating real income on autopilot. If you’ve ever thought about teaching what you know, this might just be your thing too.