Episode #1026
The Best Way to Monetize Your Site
May 23, 2019

In episode #1026, we discuss the best way to monetize your site. Tune in to hear our advice.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Way to Monetize Your Site
  • [00:40] The best way to monetize is to “sell the Tilapia”.
  • [01:20] The majority of your traffic is not going to convert.
  • [01:35] If you can make money from this large chunk (the tilapia), you’ll be in good shape.
  • [03:00] Make the most by remarketing, pushing products, etc. on this group that won’t convert.
  • [04:00] Often, we don’t think we have the time to do this, but you do.
  • [04:15] Whether you are pushing affiliate links or plugins, it’s another way to make cash.
  • [04:49] That’s it for today!
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