Question
How does Hilary Erickson's blog generate over $3,000 per month?
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Answer
I generate $3,000+ per month by combining several income streams rather than relying on just one.
From my income reports, the big categories are:
- Ads – mobile networks like PadSquad plus desktop ads (The Blogger Network, BlogHer/SheKnows, Google, Media.net). In good months, ads alone have been over $2,800.
- Affiliate income – Amazon, Dressing Your Truth, hosting companies like InMotion, and a few others.
- Sponsored posts – usually 1–3 paid campaigns per month.
- My own products – a Kindle book and my blog income spreadsheet (a smaller slice, but growing).
I also keep expenses reasonable (hosting, tools, PO box, conferences), and I consistently invest 15–20 hours a week into content, Pinterest/Instagram, SEO, and updating old posts so traffic keeps growing.
Are you thinking of using a similar mix on your own blog, or just starting to monetize?