Are you making money from blogging in 2026?

elliot_ said:
Are you guys still making money from blogging?

How do you monetize your traffic?

I wanna start a blog since it's cheaper than ai tools for a youtube channel...

Is this a good idea?
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It is not that easy. You need very high budget for this in 2026 because you are competing with big authority websites.
 
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Blogging can still make money but only if you target a clear niche and monetize with affiliates, products or leads not just ads.
 
I think blogging is still profitable in 2026 if your content is good enough however you can start using ai tools which far more profitable and has good scope in future aswell
 
I have launched multiple projects through blogging this year and try to keep blogging regularly. I hope my project will be successful in this journey.
 
Blogging is still profitable in 2026 if your content is genuinely valuable. However, combining it with AI tools can be even more profitable and offers stronger future potential.
 
elliot_ said:
Are you guys still making money from blogging?

How do you monetize your traffic?

I wanna start a blog since it's cheaper than ai tools for a youtube channel...

Is this a good idea?
Click to expand...
It’s still a good idea, but it’s definitely not 'fast money' anymore. You're right that it's cheaper to start, but the competition is also higher because everyone is using AI to write.

My advice? Use AI tools for your research and outlines, but make sure the final version has your own voice and original data. That’s the only way to stand out in 2026. For monetization, focus on solving a specific problem for your readers, and the money (affiliates/leads) will follow.
 
Yes — blogging can still make money if you have good content, choose the right niche, and know how to monetize through ads, affiliate marketing, or selling products, so it’s still a reasonable idea.
 
Yes, blogging can still make money in 2026 if you focus on the right niche and consistent traffic growth. Most people monetize through Adsense, affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, or selling their own services/products. It’s still a good low-cost idea, especially if you enjoy writing and can target search intent-driven topics. The key is choosing a niche with both demand and monetization potential.
 
Blogging can still make money through ads, affiliate marketing, and selling products/services, and it’s a good option because it costs less than YouTube—but you need to be patient for several months to a year to build traffic and stable income.
 
Yes, blogging can still make money if you do SEO well, create high-quality content, and use monetization methods like ads or affiliate marketing; however, it requires patience because it takes time to build stable traffic, but it’s still a good option for beginners if you stay consistent long term.
 
Yes, I am making money from blogging in 2026 but it’s more competitive and strategy-driven than before. Success now depends less on just writing content and more on building authority, trust, and a clear monetization plan.
 
Yeah, I make money from blogging, mostly through affiliate links and ads. It took some time to get traffic, but once it kicked in, it became pretty consistent.
 
Blogging is still working, particularly for micro-niches. I monetize with ads but there are better alternatives depending on the niche.
 
Yes, blogging can still make money, but only after you get steady traffic. People earn through ads, affiliate links, or sponsorships, but it takes time and patience to grow.
 
Yes, blogging can still earn money, but only when your site gets regular visitors. Income comes from ads, affiliates, or products, but it grows slowly and needs consistent effort.
 
blogging still works but it's way harder than 2-3 years ago. google's AI overviews are eating a lot of informational traffic, so u need to either go super niche or build real brand authority. cheaper than youtube yeah but the timeline to profit is usually 6-12 months minimum
 
I’ve found that blogging still pays, but only if I treat it like a small project instead of a quick hit. Picking a tiny niche and writing stuff that sounds human helps me dodge the AI noise. I also spread risk by mixing AdSense with a couple of affiliate links that fit naturally. If budget is tight, I start with free traffic channels like Reddit or Quora before spending on SEO.
 
elliot_ said:
Are you guys still making money from blogging?

How do you monetize your traffic?

I wanna start a blog since it's cheaper than ai tools for a youtube channel...

Is this a good idea?
Click to expand...
Yes it worth even in 2026 and it will doesn't dead even google dead.
But if you want to rank site so you need to get a high quality backlinks .
You can also rank without backlinks but backlinks help you to boost ranking fast.

The one of best backlink is Guest post (GP) That worth in 2026.
 
as I know Yes, bloggers still makes money Mostly from ads and affiliate links, but it takes time and consistency to see results.
 
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