Episode 14

How to Monetize Your Website

As published on Humaneity Podcast

In this episode, we discuss how to make money from your website.

This week’s AGENDA:

Review what we discussed last time
Website review – Global Sports Channel
Today’s topic – How to Monetize Your Website
FAQ – How can I get more people to engage with me on social media?
Tools and downloadables
Homework

Website Review

Globalsportschannel.com

Positive

Design is great – consistent colours and fonts throughout
Images are great
Content is original and is well presented
You have lots of calls to action
You offer lots of opportunities for people to get involved

Suggestions for improvement

How Our Sports Channel Will Change Lives – at the top of the page
Info at top of About You page – include on home page – We created the Global Sports Channel for YOU. For all of the sports fans, and the people who are involved in sport across the world. Sport unites us like nothing else on the planet. Sports inspire us, it motivates us, and it connects us.
How do I know if this is for me – who is your target audience?
Can you create pages based on sport and then include interviews, products etc that relate to that particular sport?
On product reviews – can you set up affiliate program where you can send people if they want to buy the products?

Topic to be discussed – How to monetize your website

Shopping cart – real products or digital products
Website with Amazon or eBay Store
Affiliate program – offer other people’s products without having to ship them
Sponsor ads – contact complementary businesses and ask if they would like to advertise on your website
Google adsense – Include Google ads on your website – popular on blogs
Online consulting / training – suitable for service providers such as coaches and consultants
Create online course or membership portal – suitable for any business

More info

https://www.web4business.com.au/portfolio-item/4-ways-to-make-money-with-your-website/

Answer a question

How can I get more people to engage with me on social networks?

Most people’s idea of social media marketing is just posting, but there are 3 other key elements:

Like / comment / share other’s people content without asking for anything. People are naturally curious and will check out your profile.
Ensure your profile is set up properly
Request to connect to people – but not just anybody – your ideal clients.

Homework

Choose an extra income channel for your website

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Many Happy Customers

I just wanted to say thank you for again building my new website, it looks fabulous and reflects my style totally. Thank you also for listening to my requests and not giving up until I was happy with the end result. As always you are a pleasure to work with and your knowledge and skill, not to mention your patience is unquestionable. I would happily recommend you to anyone seeking help with web design.

Danielle DuBois – Your Marriage Celebrant

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I am delighted with your design of our web site. Your design ideas have always been in line with the company look and are fresh and innovative, as well as being easy to read and understand. Your suggestions regarding adding value to the web site and on how to get the site to work harder have been invaluable.

Not only have you fulfilled our design wishes, but you have also given that oh so necessary ongoing support. I have found this to be incredibly helpful and, for a small business, financially manageable. Now, if only you could bottle your creativity, enthusiasm and efficiency …..! Thanks Ivana! I look forward to continuing to work with you!

Louise Brogan – All Money Matters