TEN TIPS FOR MAKING MONEY ON THE SIDE — MULTIPLE REVENUE STREAMS(5->10)

6. Contextual ads

Google Adsense is an example of a contextual ad program. Yahoo and Microsoft also offer similar ad programs. These ads blend in with the content. If you see a newspaper listing with an ad that looks like it is part of the content, it could be a contextual ad. Google, for example, will examine the content and place very targeted text ads that are relevant to what the site is about in order to obtain the highest return. The amount of money that you can ultimately make is dependent on how much traffic your web site receives. The more visitors that see your ads, the more likely that someone will click the ads, which in-turn generates commission for you. Many publishers place the ads on their pages at the bottom or on pages where there are zero search results because that is the place where people are going to leave anyway and the way that contextual ads work is "one click and the visitor is gone". So if they are going to leave anyway, you might as well make money on them as they are leaving your web site.

7. Direct ad sales

Selling ads directly is a possibility for small publishers who have time, dedication and the right approach. You can sell ads to your competitors or other businesses who are interested in getting their banner in front of your web site visitors. Again, the amount that you can charge for these ads is dependent on the amount of traffic that your web site receives.

8. Sell products relevant to your blog.

Setup an eCommerce site and sell products that are relevant to the topic of your site. For example, if you have a blog that focuses on mobile phone products, you can sell chargers or cords for mobile phones.

9. Become a web hosting reseller.

Reseller web hosting programs are an excellent way at which work-at-home entrepreneurs can make extra income. And because reseller web hosting programs usually come with 24/7 technical support assistance from the up-stream provider web host, you can become a reseller without a lot of technical expertise.

10. Facebook advertising

Did you know that you can make money with Facebook? No only is it possible but it is growing in popularity because it is such a simple way to make money through something a lot of people use already. To get started making money with Facebook advertising, sign into Facebook, click Advertisers at the bottom, and get started making your ad. You will need a web site promotion page, a fan page or something else that is owned by you. People can come and visit and learn things about your site. You need an ad that says what you want and need to say. Keywords are important here but not the only consideration. Choose titles that are short and to the point. Use powerful and upbeat wording for the ads.

Making money online and creating multiple revenue streams is not difficult, if you have the time and the drive to work at it every day. In time, you can build successful revenue streams by following the previous ten tips. You can do one or all of the above. It might seem a little intimidating in the beginning, but as you begin to build your web site or blog with a web hosting provider, the different ways of which to build multiple revenue streams will come into play. As your web site establishes a following of consistent visitors, you will notice that your revenue streams will become more successful.