How to Sell Ads on Your WordPress Blog (Beginner's Guide)

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Advertising is one of the many ways blogs can make money online . While we don't sell banner ads on our own blog, we work with many partners and have experience with online advertising.

You may be wondering how to add ads to your blog, especially if you're new to the blogging scene. Whether you're looking to monetize your audience or diversify your revenue streams, knowing how to sell ads in WordPress is a valuable skill.

This beginner's guide will introduce you to the different types of ads you can sell, how to set them up, and what to keep in mind when doing so.

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What do you need to sell ads on your WordPress blog?
First, you need to make sure you are using the right blogging platform .

There are two types of WordPress blogs: WordPress.com, a list of namibia cell phone number hosted blogging service, and WordPress.org, also called self-hosted WordPress. See the difference in our comparison of WordPress.com and WordPress.org .

WordPress.com has its own WordAds program and only allows third-party ads if you sign up for the Business plan. On the other hand, your self-hosted WordPress.org website allows you to run ads natively.

If you don't already have a WordPress website, follow the instructions in our guide to setting up a WordPress blog and you'll be up and running in no time.

If you want to run ads on your WooCommerce store , you can also check out our guide on setting up an online store and your own eCommerce website.