Learn how to turn your emails into sources of income.
Growing your audience is one of the most exciting and fun things you can do online. Through many different channels, including email, you can offer value to like-minded people around the planet. And as a bonus, you also have the opportunity to earn income from your audience.
Whether you're selling products or services, offering sponsored content, or advertising on your site, there are many different ways to monetize your online presence. And your email list is no exception! Generating income from your emails is very similar to other methods available online, with a few minor changes. (And if you don't collect emails, Now is a great time to start doing this!)
In this blog post, you will learn three different ways to start earning income from email marketing. We've intentionally excluded selling products and services from this list to highlight simple steps you can implement today to get started. If you have products or services to sell, you should definitely use your email marketing program to do so!
Please note: these outlets largely depend on the email service provider (ESP) you work with. Always check your ESP's terms of service before using any of these options.
3 Ways Your Emails Can Generate Revenue Without Direct Sales:
- Become an affiliate (and use an affiliate-friendly ESP).
Affiliate and referral programs are designed to reward members who recommend their product or service. Essentially, if you know about something that you use and love, and share that love with your audience, you can be rewarded (financially or with additional products) based on the number of people who sign up.
Search for products, goods and services that you regularly use to see if there is an affiliate program, discount codes or referral links available. Include them in your emails or link to them in your template for an easy way to earn rewards or extra income.
And then start telling your audience and sending timely email reminders! Please note that some affiliate and referral programs, as well as some ESPs, have strict affiliate marketing rules. We highly recommend for you to check before shipping to ensure that you are in full compliance with both the affiliate program and your ESP's terms of service.
At FeedBlitz, we don't limit your affiliate mailings. As long as you comply with your individual affiliate program's policies, you can send as many emails, including affiliate links, as you like.
- Insert advertisements into the emails you send.
If you advertise on your website, why not in your emails? Both your website and your emails offer coveted space, are viewed by your audience, and provide revenue opportunities.
When it comes to inserting advertisements into your emails, there are two main categories:
1. Selling space in your email and manually inserting advertisements based on an agreement you have entered into.
2. Ads that are automatically inserted into your emails through integration with an online advertising service.Either option is a viable way to generate income from your emails without directly selling to your audience.
FeedBlitz offers a one-click advertising program that automatically inserts ads into your emails and you can determine where they appear. Our clients typically see advertising revenue of $2 to $3 per 1,000 opens for US readership, depending on real-time ad markets and available inventory. If you send emails frequently to a large audience, this can help offset the costs of your email marketing or use it for other purposes.
If you monetize your website by showing ads but not taking email into account, you may well be leaving money on the table.
Highlighted Field: Want to learn more about the FeedBlitz one-click advertising program? It's fast and easy, and all ads are rated G. (We work directly with the ad company to ensure any political or inappropriate ads are quickly removed from inventory.) Check out our monetization program or enable advertising in your account.
- Sign up for your ESP's affiliate or referral program.
An email service provider is a service like any other. Many services offer their own affiliate or referral programs to reward customers who tell their friends and acquaintances about them. With some ESPs you may be automatically registered, while with others you may need to register manually to get started.
FeedBlitz offers a robust referral program that is now available to all customers, without any restrictions or limitations, with members receiving a share of the revenue every month as long as the referral's account is in good standing. The referral program operates on a two-tier basis and is a great option for earning another stream of extra income while marketing your list. Details about the program and reimbursement levels are outlined in great detail. Here.
Grow your audience to increase your income.
The options suggested above largely depend on your current sending habits (i.e. frequency and open bets) and your relationship with the audience. With minimal setup and minimal ongoing effort, your greatest earning potential comes from an active audience that regularly opens your emails.
However you choose to monetize your newsletters, we highly recommend that your priority be sending high-quality email content that will be useful to your readers. Not only does this build a foundation of trust, but it also leads to increased open rates. Whether you sell something directly or indirectly, both options are ideal when it comes to earning an income online.
Are you ready to start earning income from your emails? Find out more about our free trial and contact us at our Support page contact us via email, live chat or even phone. Live support is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.
