I’ve long advised that bloggers in quest to make money from blogging broaden their interests across multiple revenue streams so as not to put all their eggs in one basket. We take a look at some of the ways that bloggers are currently using to make money through blogs:

Advertising Programs to make money: Perhaps the most obvious changes in the past few months have been with the addition of a variety of feasible advertising options for bloggers looking to make money from their blogs. The most common way bloggers seem to make money online is through the appropriate ad program from Google - Ad sense.

RSS Advertising: There have seen some advances in RSS Advertising also. I’m yet to hear of any bloggers making big money blogging through it to this point - but as improvements are made to the ad programs exploring this, I’m sure we’ll start to see examples of it being gainful.

Sponsorship: In addition to the collection of advertising programs that are available to join, there is a growing knowledge in the business of the value and opportunity that exists for them to advertise directly on blogs.

Affiliate Programs: There are larger affiliate programs like Amazon, Click bank and Commission Junction but also literally thousands of others from the big to the very little.

Blog Network Opportunities: With the rise in popularity of Blog Networks, bloggers are also being accessible with more places to earn an income from their blogging either by writing for or with others. While there are distinct advantages of blogging for yourself, blogging for an reputable network who will handle a lot of SEO activities has its advantages too.

Non Blogging Writing Opportunities: This is fast becoming more familiar as bloggers are being hired to write in non blogging mediums.

Donations: Tip Jars and donation buttons have been a part of blogging for years now but the last year saw a number of bloggers go full time after fund raising.

Flipping Blogs or Blog selling: Also more common are the practice of Blog Flipping or selling of blogs online.

Consulting and Speaking: While it has been popular for recognized consultants to add blogs to their businesses we’re also starting to see bloggers with no consulting background able to make money by charging readers for their time in consulting scenarios because of the profile that their blogs have built them. Blogging has the ability to ascertain people as experts on niche topics and we all know the value of being alleged as an expert.