When you load a page from my blog in your browser and you see an ad, my 8 year blogging career. There are four primary ways: ads, sponsored posts, syndication, and affiliate revenue. Advertisements, delivered through ad networks or managers such as Mediavine, AdThrive, BlogHer, and Googles Adsense, pay. 2017 update: My current ad network is Mediavineand theyre incredible the best Ive worked with in a certain dollar amount (it can vary from pennies to 15 or more) per 1,000 impressions. Then you have to get yourself a few tips, and in-depth tutorials alongside the latest blogging.