How to Monetize an WordPress site without ads

Nov 25, 2022

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If you're thinking about making profits from your site it's likely that advertisements are the only option. But what if there was an alternative way to monetize your page content?

This is the reason we're telling you the answer! With WordPressand  it, you can build a site that helps you earn money without having to hassle with advertisements or give up valuable space for them.

In this post, we'll show you how you can earn money from your website with no ads. We'll dive right in!

The Tools You'll Need

What you'll need to know for starting:

  • WordPress: a no-cost Content Management System (CMS) which can assist you in building websites of any kind.
  • a monetization and membership plugin that enables you to generate revenue from the revenue generated by your WordPress site.

How to monetize a WordPress Site Without Ads (In 5 steps)

Once you've identified the necessary tools for the creation of a revenue-generating site It's time to take a a look at how to build one.

Step 1: Download WordPress and Install

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watch >> how to install on wordpress (june 2022)

With a monetization tool, you are able to make money from your website by offering memberships or subscriptions.

Step 2. Add Paid Content

It is possible to organize content paid for with tags and categories. This way, it will allow you to better control access.

For starting, you must open the new page, or post in WordPress. Then, you can create your own content or upload files such as video and images:

Creating a new post in WordPress

When you're ready, navigate towards your Post Tab within the Editor box. Here, you can assign categories and tags to your blog posts:

Adding categories and tags in WordPress

Additionally, you can utilize WordPress to create and sell online courses. This video will demonstrate how to create a curriculum for your WordPress site:

Learn how to EXPAND A COURSE

Step 3. Create a Member

This can help you generate an ongoing stream of revenue without using a single advertisement to your website.

On your WordPress dashboard, select > Memberships > Add New. It will bring you to a page on which you can add a new membership.

Adding a new membership in .

The first step is to add the title and description. After that, you'll be able to decide on a the type of billing, as well as accessibility standards.

The tutorial below will offer a more detailed walkthrough on how to create members on your website.

watch >> how to create memberships (plus an overview of the process and how to set it up)

Step 4: Create rules to control access

The plugin allows you to control access to your website content to ensure that only paying members can view the material. On Your WordPress dashboard, click > Rules > Add New:

Adding a new rule in .

It will lead you to a web page on which you can create new guidelines for your posts. Under the Content & Access section, you can choose which posts to protect.

You can, for instance, pick Posts Categorizedand put in the title in the title of your category.

Adding protected content.

Under the Access Conditions You can choose the membership that will grant access to the content that is protected:

Be on guard for your SITE'S CONTENT: HOW TO Utilize Rules

When you have set these rules that only members who pay be allowed access to your information. Users who want to view your articles, download your photographs, or attend your online courses will need to purchase the membership.

Step 5: Configure Your Login and Registration Page

In the end, you'll have to configure your registration and login pages so that users can sign up and access your website content.

In your WordPress dashboard, go to > Settings > Pages. Then, locate your Login Page area and click edit:

The  Login Page field.

Check out our video to learn how to customize the login page.

WATCH >> HOW to customize the LOGIN PAGE

It is also necessary to set up your registration page. To do so, go to > Settings > Fields.

Within Custom User Information Fields, you can create additional fields on the registration form you are using:

The Fields tab in Settings.

You can watch our video to learn more about how you can customize your registration page:

Learn how to modify your registration pages using customized fields

Now users are able to sign-up to become members and gain access to your contents!

Sites that use the Monetization Technique

Christina Jones Photography, mentioned above, is one example of a site using for the purpose of monetization.

Let's look into a few other options!

BOOOOOOM

Booooooom is a member-only site for artists, photographers, and illustrators. Once you're an active member, you are able to submit your work to be considered as a feature on the site. In addition, you'll get 20% off all items on the shop.

There are two kinds of subscriptions: monthly and annual.

My Mindful Movement

check out my story of mindful movement with Helen Faliveno

My Mindful Movement is a yoga site that provides online classes. As a member, you'll get access to fitness videos, live sessions as well as a group of friends.

Users can pay either a monthly or an annual amount, or pay for a subscription for six months. This option is appealing to those with different financial budgets and requirements.

To find more inspiration Click here!

Conclusion

Through WordPress and  its plugins, you are able to earn an income while offering valuable information.

To recap, here's ways to make money from your website without advertisements:

  1. Incorporate your content that you paywalled.
  2. Create a Membership.
  3. Create rules that determine the access rights to your materials.
  4. Configure your login and registration pages.
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