Traffic isn’t the only route to monetization. We’ve seen blogs with modest visitor numbers earn thousands by focusing on value, niche offers, and direct relationships. In this post we share 36 practical, low-traffic-friendly ways to make money blogging, even if you get hardly any traffic, arranged by strategy so you can pick what fits your skills and audience right now.
High-Value Services You Can Sell Directly
One-On-One Consulting Or Coaching
Offer personalized help that addresses a specific pain point in your niche. We charge premium rates when we solve urgent problems, clients value time and results, not pageviews.
Website Or Blog Audits With Action Plans
Sell audits that diagnose UX, SEO, and conversion issues, then include a clear action plan. A one-off audit can easily earn what months of ads won’t.
Freelance Services Based On Your Blog Skills
Turn your writing, SEO, design, or marketing skills into hourly or project work. Our blog doubles as portfolio proof, clients prefer hiring someone who practices what they preach.
Paid Workshops Or Small Group Training
Run virtual sessions for small groups (6–20 people). They scale your time while keeping engagement high: attendees pay more for interaction than for on-demand courses.
Niche Coaching Packages (Multi-Session)
Package 3–6 sessions around a clear outcome (launch, growth sprint, content plan). Recurring sessions lock in revenue and boost client success stories for testimonials.
Short Paid Consulting Calls (30–60 Minutes)
Offer quick, tactical calls for a set fee. These are low-commitment for buyers and high-margin for us, perfect for handing off leads who aren’t ready for bigger packages.
Digital Products And One-Time Sales
Ebooks And In-Depth Niche Guides
Write compact, actionable ebooks targeted to a specific problem. Even with low traffic, a tightly marketed guide to a niche pain point converts well.
Paid Mini-Courses Or Self-Paced Workshops
Create short, focused courses (2–5 lessons). They’re faster to produce than full programs and sell at accessible prices for curious readers.
Templates, Swipe Files, And Workbooks
Sell templates (email sequences, content calendars, proposals). Customers love ready-made tools that save time, price them per use or as bundles.
Printables, Planners, And Downloadables
Design printable worksheets or planners tailored to your niche. They’re easy to deliver, have low overhead, and fit impulse buyers.
Premium Checklists, Toolkits Or Resources
Offer curated, up-to-date toolkits or deep checklists that people will pay for to shortcut research.
Sell Stock Photos, Graphics Or Design Assets
If we create visuals for posts, we package and sell them as assets, other creators will pay for niche-specific imagery or icons.
Subscriptions, Memberships, And Recurring Revenue
Paid Newsletter Or Premium Email Content
Charge for exclusive emails with high-value insights, templates, or deals. Even a small, engaged subscriber base can sustain this model.
Membership Community Or Private Forum
Run a paid community where members get access to Q&A, peer feedback, and exclusive content. Recurring dues stabilize income.
Subscription Resource Library Or Vault
Curate a constantly updated library of guides, templates, and recordings behind a paywall. New additions keep churn low.
Retainer Services For Ongoing Work
Offer retainer packages for content, SEO, or social media work. Retainers give predictable income and deepen client relationships.
Tiered VIP Support Or Coaching Subscriptions
Provide tiers: basic access, plus VIP strategy sessions and priority support. Tiering lets us serve both casual fans and power clients.
Course Memberships With Monthly Access
Instead of selling courses once, host them inside a monthly membership so learners pay while they progress and we get steady revenue.
Affiliate, Sponsorships, And Partnership Income
High-Commission Niche Affiliate Offers
Promote high-value, relevant products with healthy commissions. Even a few purchases from a small audience can add up when the offer matches their needs.
Direct Sponsorships For Posts Or Newsletters
Work with brands for sponsored posts or newsletter spots. Micro-audiences often command good rates if engagement and targeting are strong.
Sponsored Mentions On Social Media Or Email
Sell short sponsored mentions in email or social channels, transparency plus relevancy keeps trust intact and sponsors returning.
Productized Affiliate Bundles Or Kits
Package multiple affiliate products into a bundled recommendation with a single affiliate link. Bundles increase average order value.
Affiliate Partnerships With Exclusive Offers
Negotiate exclusive discounts for your audience, exclusivity boosts conversions and often unlocks higher commissions.
Joint Webinars Or Co-Branded Promotions
Co-host a paid or affiliate webinar with a complementary partner. Shared promotion multiplies reach without huge traffic requirements.
Micro-Monetization And Direct Support
Pay-What-You-Want Downloads Or Tips
Offer downloadable resources with an optional payment. Some readers will pay more than the minimum, especially for unique, helpful assets.
Tips And Donations (Tip Jar Platforms)
Add a tip jar for quick support. It’s low-friction and can be surprisingly effective if we explain how donations help keep content free.
One-Time Paid Q&A Or Problem-Solving Sessions
Sell short, focused problem-solving sessions for a set fee. They’re perfect for readers who need fast, actionable answers.
Paid Guest Posting Or Contributor Slots
Charge for vetted guest slots if your audience is attractive to other bloggers or brands wanting exposure.
Charge For Access To Curated Resource Lists
If we maintain curated, time-saving lists, sell access to them. Busy professionals value curated over combing the web.
Sell Small, Targeted Ad Slots Or Sponsored Links
Offer limited, niche ad slots in sidebars or resource pages. Keep placements relevant to preserve trust and CTR.
Repurposing, Licensing, And Leveraging Content
Sell Curated Content Packs To Businesses
Turn research and roundups into packaged content for companies that need ready-made resources, license per use or per client.
License Articles Or Case Studies To Publications
Offer exclusive or non-exclusive rights to publish detailed case studies or guides you’ve created.
Turn Posts Into Slide Decks, Lead Magnets Or Books
Repurpose top posts into slide decks, books, or lead magnets and sell or license those formats to audiences who prefer them.
Offer Content-As-A-Service (Repurposing For Clients)
We’ll repurpose clients’ long-form content into posts, emails, and social snippets, an efficient, high-value service many will pay for.
Publish And Sell A Compilation Or Workbook
Compile a series of posts into a paid workbook or anthology. Bundling adds perceived value and simplifies marketing.
Syndicate Or Sell Rights On Paid Platforms
Place premium content on paid platforms (newsletters, member sites) that pay per article or per view, another revenue layer.
Conclusion
We’ve laid out 36 pragmatic ways to make money blogging even if you get hardly any traffic. The common thread is focusing on value, solveable outcomes, and direct relationships, not raw visitor numbers. Pick a few complementary strategies, test pricing, and double down on what converts. With consistency and the right offers, a small but engaged audience can be more profitable than a large, indifferent one.
