371 | Want Passive Income From Your Blog? Here’s What to Focus On

Thrive: The Podcast for Content Creators

Ever wondered how bloggers actually make money from ads and how much traffic you really need to do it? If ad revenue feels like a distant dream, this episode is your wake-up call. I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to turn your blog into a money-making machine and set you up as an influencer.

This is the kickoff episode of our monetization series, built on the growth plans we use inside Boldfluence. You’ll learn exactly what it takes to qualify for networks like Mediavine and Raptive, how to optimize your blog for traffic, and the biggest mistakes creators make when trying to scale. This isn’t fluff—it’s a behind-the-scenes roadmap.

Mentioned in this Episode

• Mediavine
• Raptive
• Pinterest Workshop
• Boldfluence

Looking for more support? Inside Boldfluence, we help creators build blogs that earn with:

• A community of bloggers working toward ad revenue goals—so you’re never doing this alone
• Blog post templates and title plug-and-plays
• Keyword research training and SEO walkthroughs
• Strategy coaching to grow your traffic faster
• Personalized feedback on your blog structure and content plan

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