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\"Best<\/p>\n

If your blog isn’t monetized, you\u2019re losing money.<\/p>\n

Blogs can be monetized regardless of their topic, number of followers<\/a>, or purpose. Even if it\u2019s your passion project, your blog can and should make you money. Both new and older posts can bring in passive income.<\/p>\n

Making money with your blog is easier than you might think; all you need are the right tools. We\u2019re going to take a look at the 8 best WordPress plugins to monetize your blog.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t have a blog yet? <\/strong>No problem-get your site published in minutes with HostGator\u2019s one-click WordPress installs. Learn more here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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1. OptinMonster<\/h2>\n

\"Optin<\/h2>\n

OptinMonster<\/a> is the most popular conversion optimization software available. It helps you convert abandoning website visitors into subscribers and customers, so you can grow your email list, increase your page views, and make more money.<\/p>\n

You can use their pre-made templates and drag-and-drop builder to create high converting optin forms including popups, slide-ins, and floating bars. The tool comes with behavior targeting so you can show the right message to the right person on the right page at the right time, thus making maximum revenue.<\/p>\n

Cost: Plans start at $9\/month when paid annually.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2. WPForms<\/h2>\n

\"WPForms\"<\/p>\n

WPForms<\/a> is a customer acquisition tool that lets you easily create customized forms designed to capture visitor information for lead nurturing purposes. It has pre-built templates that are all mobile responsible and translation ready. This means you\u2019ll never lose a single customer, no matter what device they\u2019re on or where they live.<\/p>\n

WPForms offers additional features to monetize your blog. Their true customization options-including the ability for users to upload files and make payments or donations- lets you create forms for everything from initial contact request forms, customer service questions, new subscriber optins, and even membership and product orders. It\u2019s the easiest form creation software to use, and it\u2019s flexible enough that you can make any form you need to bring more profit to your blog.<\/p>\n

Cost: Plans start at $39\/year <\/strong><\/p>\n

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3. Insert Post Ads<\/h2>\n

\"Insert<\/p>\n

The Insert Post Ads<\/a> plugin inserts ads directly into blog posts themselves instead of just having ads on the periphery of your page where they are easily ignored. In-content ads have increased visibility and a significantly higher likelihood of engagement, drastically increase click-through rates and revenue.<\/p>\n

The plugin can even insert these ads automatically so you don\u2019t have to manually enter each one into every post, saving you a ton of time and simplifying the process. Its flexibility lets you choose where and how often you want the ads to show up, giving you complete control over how many ads are showing up in your content for maximum potential revenue.<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/strong><\/p>\n

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4. ThirstyAffiliates<\/h2>\n

\"Thirsty<\/h2>\n

Aside from ads, affiliate selling is perhaps the fastest way to monetize your blog.<\/p>\n

ThirstyAffiliates<\/a> lets you import affiliate links from Amazon and other major selling sites. You can quickly and easily earn commissions from sales just by placing these links in your content. They have a link creator that cloaks the affiliate link in your URL; when a user clicks, they\u2019ll see a redirection from your URL instead of a traditional affiliate link. This also ensures reliable sales tracking so you earn commission on every sale, guaranteed.<\/p>\n

Unlike other similar plugins, ThirstyAffiliates has options like 'Open Link in New Window'\u009d so you won\u2019t lose readers from your blog in exchange for commission. You can also add images and graphics to affiliate links to make them more eye-catching and dynamic, driving more clicks from the customer and commission for you.<\/p>\n

Cost: Basic plan is free, with add-ons available for purchase <\/strong><\/p>\n

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5. WooCommerce Memberships<\/h2>\n

\"WooCommerce\"<\/p>\n

WooCommerce\u2019s Memberships<\/a> plugin lets you create membership-only sections on your site. You are in complete control of how much access you want to give and to whom<\/a>, allowing for different levels of membership (and price points) to be created. You can even drip content to different levels of membership, giving new content to 'premium'\u009d members first, which can incentivize users to pay for more exclusivity.<\/p>\n

You can sell memberships as an exclusive product or as part of a different package purchase, so you can offer the types of memberships that benefit your business and sales most.<\/p>\n

Cost: $149\/year for a single site<\/strong><\/p>\n

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6. Ad Blocking Detector<\/h2>\n

\"Ad<\/p>\n

Ad Blocking Detector<\/a> can detect the ad blocking software that has cost bloggers large amounts of revenue.<\/p>\n

This plugin will automatically replace blocked ads with other types of content like newsletter sign-ups, which provide alternative methods to monetize your blog and prevents overall loss of revenue. It recognizes all major ad blocking browser extensions to offer you the best protection possible against lost opportunities for monetization.<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/strong><\/p>\n

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7. Videe.TV Monetization<\/h2>\n

\"Videe.TV<\/p>\n

The Videe.TV Monetization plugin<\/a> lets you place high-engaging video ads in your content. This means more clicks and more commission while enriching your blog posts with relevant videos.<\/p>\n

This plugin provides you with a library of video content you can choose from to create playlists that you know your audience will find relevant and interesting, maximizing views. Each user view earns you a commission, and their real-time reporting helps you track every cent as you earn it.<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/strong><\/p>\n

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8. Mobile Ad for WordPress<\/h2>\n

\"Mobile<\/p>\n

The Mobile Ad for WordPress<\/a> plugin focuses on the increasingly-important mobile ad revenue. It offers ad units designed specifically for mobile users and sites. The ads they serve load faster and don\u2019t use as much data as traditional ads, resulting in optimal performance and more clicks.<\/p>\n

This plugin gives you plenty of customization options, including different ad formats to choose from and the ability to choose when users see your ads. You can even wait to show users an ad until they\u2019re clicking away from your site, so you don\u2019t lose traffic until they\u2019re already leaving.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Monetizing your blog doesn\u2019t have to be difficult; these plugins allow you to generate additional income on all of your posts without a lot of hassle. Choose one of the plugins above to get started and you\u2019ll be on your way to making money from your blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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