“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” – Mark Twain

Amongst the mid-15,00’s – Nicolaus Copernicus brought a statement to the renaissance world that would chance the way we think – forever. The earth was in fact, not the center of the universe.

We’re oftentimes met with many so-called “facts” in our day to day dealings that never stand questioned. In our own lives we also do things one way, just because, and never seek to improve upon that facet.

The thought I’d like to bring up today comes from a question I’m asked routinely – week after week. What’s the best way to make money on the internet?

The answer: There’s no “one best way” to make money on the internet.

Making money on the internet roughly depends on the owner, the topic, the type of blog or website – and many other factors that are involved in monetizing internet traffic. The following are just some of the many ways individuals have found success in making money on the internet.

  • Domaining
  • Affiliate Marketing
  • Direct Advertising
  • Website Flipping
  • Adsense
  • eCommerce
  • Twitter Monetization
  • Freelance Writing
  • Services

It’s important to remember that although one way works well for one – doesn’t mean it will work perfectly for you.

After the many years of working on the internet I’ve found that experimentation is key. For bloggers, there are gobs of opportunities & networks available in order to monetize a blog – yet it’s difficult to pinpoint which would be most successful without some degree of testing. Many have gone with the mainstream – only to find later that a completely different advertising method works much better in returning a profit.

The takeaway from these thoughts is that just because others are doing it – doesn’t mean you should too. You’ll be rewarded if you take the time to first research, test & experiment with any new form of online money making venture.

As a tribute to Copernicus – take the time to examine all aspects of your online experience. Question what you’ve always done. Analyze what others are doing. Discover new ideas & philosophies. With this frame of mind in practice, your road will only have one way to travel: up.

How do you make money on the internet?