After 14 years of blogging, we've tried every monetization method out there - and most of them failed spectacularly. In this video, we're pulling back the curtain on what actually worked, what was a complete waste of time, and the brutal lessons we learned the hard way.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/0znN_1sKL6o

📊 IN THIS VIDEO:

- Which monetization methods generated real income vs empty promises

- The biggest mistakes that cost us thousands of dollars

- Why some "proven" strategies completely flopped for us

- What we'd do differently if we started over today

- The truth about blogging income nobody talks about

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Our Monetization Journey

00:44 Early Monetization Efforts

01:43 Platform-Specific Monetization

05:00 Product Launches and Merchandising

07:11 Service-Based Income and Virtual Events

08:57 Passive Income Strategies

13:15 Biggest Wins and Epic Fails

13:53 Conclusion and Future Plans

💬 Which monetization method are YOU currently using? Drop a comment and let us know if it's working or if you're struggling - we'll share our honest take!

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We're two solo bloggers documenting how we rebuild and future-proof our content in the age of AI.

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