Catch-Up Day: Improving website monetization + I did not see this coming ... 😲

Hey streight, As you already know, I've been using Saturdays as my catch-up day for various website tasks. Last weekend, I was focused on increasing our website traffic using the two resources that I shared. And as a result, my traffic increased over 10 - 20% on my various websites :) If you missed it, don't worry - I'll re-share it at the end of this email. Anyways, several people wanted to know what am I working on this weekend? The answer is ... traffic monetization! It's a big focus for me this weekend and upcoming week. Here are the top two resources that I'm using: - 18 ways to make more money from your existing website traffic - 22 proven power-user tips to boost your conversions Why did I choose this as my #1 priority this week? I'll cover that below in the section where I share the big news that I didn't see coming. But first, my goal during these crazy times is to help you create something amazing that you'll be proud of in the next 6 months. If you haven't started your website / idea yet, then now is the best time.  Some people shared in our Facebook group that they were having a hard time coming up with a blog name / business name idea. You can use this tool called Nameboy.  It's the oldest domain name generator in the world (started in 1999). I bought it and made it really awesome.  Unlike other tools, it also checks whether the domain is actually available, so you will save a lot of time while seeing the best name ideas :) Once you have found the idea, you can use our tutorial on how to learn WordPress for free (in a week or less) to create a website, blog, podcast, membership site, or even an online store. Ok now coming back to the news that surprised me big time!!! Yesterday Business Insider reported that 11 retailers including Amazon were suspending their influencer / affiliate programs with top affiliates like Skimlinks, and others. This is why it's more important than ever for content creators and influencers to not only build their own website, but also build an email list. If you rely on affiliate marketing as your primary source of income, then you need to diversify. Here are 30 ideas that can help. Also hopefully now you understand why maximum traffic monetization is my top priority this week. If you missed my email from last week, here are the two resources that I used to grow my traffic. . - 32 marketing hacks guaranteed to grow your traffic - 27 easy ways to increase your website traffic (proven tactics) Aside from that, I have added dozens of other free resources in my ultimate coronavirus small business guide. With that said, I hope you're staying safe, healthy, and in good spirits :) Syed Balkhi Founder of WPBeginner P.S. Want to learn from WPBeginner experts and other motivated readers like yourself? Join the WPBeginner Engage Facebook group. It's free, and we just passed over 33,000+ members.   You're receiving this email because you subscribed to the WPBeginner newsletter at wpbeginner.com Want to get this information in real time? Click here to move to our daily newsletter. If for any reason you do not want to receive our valuable tips, resources, and insider information about blogging and WordPress, then you can unsubscribe by clicking the link at the end of this email. No hard feelings! Transparency Notice: WPBeginner content is reader supported, which means if you click on some of the links in this email, we may earn a small referral fee. Please know that we only recommend products that we use ourselves and / or believe will add value to our readers. Cheers! Here's to you and an amazing 2020! Our mailing address is: WPBeginner LLC 7732 Maywood Crest Dr West Palm Beach, FL 33412 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list