How To Monetize

Ways to make money from the projects you build and share. From consulting gigs to digital products, your public work can open doors to income opportunities. We’ll show you the different approaches that actually work.

We have a whole section on Monetization that goes into great detail about different ways you can monetize your skills and public projects. Here is a quick summary of some of the key ideas:

Affiliate Links

Learn how affiliate programs work, which ones are worth joining, and how to use them effectively on your own projects and personal site.

YouTube Ads

What it takes to make YouTube ad revenue as a technical content creator.

Paid Downloads

Learn how to create and sell digital products, such as eBooks, templates, or software tools, to generate income from your expertise.

Consulting & Freelance

Learn how to offer your expertise as a service, whether through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or speaking engagements.

Donations

Learn how to leverage platforms like Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee to receive support from your audience.