How to Monetize a Website

1. Set up a Google Adsense account. After you have applied and been approved for an Adsense account, you can place ads on your website. When visitors click on your ads, you will earn revenue from Google (see Resources below).
2. Join an affiliate program with Commission Junction. Commission Junction has literally hundreds of companies that want affiliates to sell their products. All you have to do is place one of their banners on your website. If a visitor to your site clicks on the link and makes a purchase, you will get a commission (see Resources below).

3. Open a Paypal account. Paypal is an online payment processor where you can send and receive payments. This great tool will help you immensely whenever you'll need to pay or collect any money online (see Resources below).
4. Write an ebook and sell it on your site. An ebook is a digital product you read on your computer. If you are an expert or very knowledgeable about your hobby, you could write an ebook and sell it on your website through Paypal.
5. Create a Paypal donation button. If visitors come to your site and appreciate the information you are providing, they can click on the donation button and donate whatever amount of money they want (see Resources below).