How to monetize a beer site (blog) ?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Pointmag, Jul 19, 2007.

  1. #1
    Do any of you guys know how can one monetize a beer site?
    We know Adsense doesn't let us put ads on pages that promote alcohol and stuff.
    What do you think?
     
    Pointmag, Jul 19, 2007 IP
  2. mightyb

    mightyb Banned

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    #2
    Donations saying: Like this site? Click here to buy us a beer.

    Im sure you can find some beer related products like home brewing kits and get comission.
     
    mightyb, Jul 19, 2007 IP
  3. humanedited

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    #3
    Check beer delivery sites like thebeerguy.ca to see if they have affiliate programs

    Also, beer and sports usually go hand in hand so why not sign up for some affiliate programs that sell sports memorabilia.
     
    humanedited, Jul 19, 2007 IP
  4. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #4
    Sell absinthe instead ;)

    You should push homebrew equipment/books like mightyb suggested. CJ's eBay program is good, they have plenty of homebrew kits you could be getting a commission from.
     
    Kerosene, Jul 19, 2007 IP
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    Perhaps you can set up an online beer shop... lol... :D

    --Joe
     
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  6. 8everything

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    What about that plugin.. for "buy me a beer" (is it a plugin? :p) anyways, maybe it'll send you some free beers your way :p
     
    8everything, Jul 19, 2007 IP
  7. tradeya

    tradeya Notable Member

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    or sell the links for ads for your local beer store and offer the discount for your visitors (get commission from stores if they can sell beer through your site recommended) do what mightyb said is good too.
     
    tradeya, Jul 19, 2007 IP
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    d16man Well-Known Member

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    #8
    find some microbrews who want to advertise for cheap...they are easy, and there might even be a few in your area.
     
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  9. Pointmag

    Pointmag Member

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    Good points, I'll see what I can do.
    Just one more IMPORTANT question: "Did you (also) replied because you are a beer drinker?"
    Thanks.
     
    Pointmag, Jul 19, 2007 IP
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    t2000q Prominent Member

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    get affiliates from sites like cj.com
     
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    Gambling affiliate programs!
     
    jorgy, Jan 28, 2008 IP
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    not a bad idea for the plugin
     
    dude110, Jan 28, 2008 IP