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How I monetize this blog.

Writing here is a side project that I want to keep going for years. These are the five revenue surfaces I use — some active, some intentionally small — and how I balance them so the content stays honest and the bills stay paid.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-12 · Author: Mahesh Waghmare

  • Display Ads

    Google AdSense placements on high-traffic articles.

  • Affiliate Marketing

    Tools + books I actually use, linked via Amazon Associates.

  • Sponsored Content

    Occasional partner-funded tutorials with full disclosure.

  • Digital Products

    Plugins, templates and small SaaS across the empire.

  • Donations

    A coffee link for readers who want to chip in.

Disclosure

Affiliate links carry an Amazon Associates tag (jyotiwaghma01-21) — I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Only tools I actually use get linked. Sponsored posts (if any) are always disclosed at the top of the article.

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