How to Monetize an WordPress Site Without Ads

Nov 25, 2022

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If you're looking to earn revenue from your website, you might think advertising is the sole way to do it. But what if there was another way you could monetize your content?

We're here to inform you that the answer! Using WordPressand  it, you can create a website which can help you make cash without the hassle of dealing with advertisements or give up valuable space to accommodate ads.

In this blog, we'll show you how you can make money off your website with no ads. So let's dive in!

The Tools You'll Need

What you'll need to know to know before you start:

  • WordPress: A free Content Management System (CMS) that will help you create any type of website.
  • A monetization and membership plugin that enables you to earn money from the revenue generated by your WordPress website.

How to Make Money from a WordPress Website without Ads (In 5 steps)

If you've figured out the tools you need for your revenue-generating website, it's time to take a look at how to make one.

Step 1: Get WordPress and install

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Using , you can monetize your website by offering memberships or subscriptions.

Step 2: Add Your Paid Content

It is possible to organize content paid for by tags and categories. It will be easier to control access.

In order to begin, create your first page or publish in WordPress. You can then write your content or upload images and videos:

Creating a new post in WordPress

If you're all set, head to The Post Tab within the editor box. There, you'll be able to add tags and categories to your posts.

Adding categories and tags in WordPress

In addition, you could use to make and sell online classes. In this video, we will teach you how to build a curriculum for your WordPress site:

WATCH >> HOW TO CREATE A COURSE IN

Step 3: Create a Membership

It can allow you to generate a steady stream of income without using a single advertisement to your website.

Within the dashboard of your WordPress dashboard, go to the menu for Memberships and then Add New. It will bring you to a webpage where you can create 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 charging type, and access requirements.

This tutorial will provide you with a more detailed walkthrough on how to setup memberships on your website:

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

Step 4: Create rules to control access

Our plugin lets you control access to your content so that only paid members are able to access it. Within the dashboard of your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Rules > Add New:

Adding a new rule in .

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

In this case, for example, you could pick Categories of Postsand enter the title in the title of your category.

Adding protected content.

Under Access Terms, you can select the membership which will allow access to the content that is protected:

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Once you're finished When you're done, click save the rule. If you'd like to know more about how you can control access to content that is paywalled This video will guide you through the entire process:

Watch >> PROTECTING YOUR WEBSITE'S CONTENT: HOW USE RULES

Once you create these rules and rules, only paid members will be allowed access to your information. Anyone who wants to read the content of your website, download photographs, or attend your online course will need to sign up for the membership.

Step 5: Configure Your Login and Registration Page

Then, you'll need set up your login and registration pages in order for users to register and gain access to your website content.

Within your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Settings tab and then Pages. Then, locate your login page field and select Edit:

The  Login Page field.

Check out our video to learn more about how you can customize your login page:

WATCH >> HOW to personalize the LOGIN PAGE

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

Under Custom User Information Fields You can design new fields to fill out your registration form.

The Fields tab in Settings.

You can watch our video for further details on how to customize the registration page of your choice:

Learn how to customize your registration pages with customized fields

That's it - now members can sign up to become members and gain access to your content!

Some Websites Use to make money

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

Let's check out a couple additional!

"Boom!"

Booooooom is a site for membership for artists, photographers, and illustrators. When you become members, you will be able to upload your artwork to be considered for features in the online magazine. You'll also get 20% off of all products in the online shop.

There are two kinds of subscriptions, monthly and annually.

My Mindful Movement

Watch >> my story of mindful movement featuring helen Faliveno

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

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

For even more inspiration Click here!

Conclusion

With WordPress and , you can make money while providing useful information.

To recap, here's how to monetize your site with no ads:

  1. Incorporate your content that you paywalled.
  2. Make a member.
  3. Create rules that determine who can access your material.
  4. Configure your registration and login pages.
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