{"id":34,"date":"2012-05-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/erickalberer\/how-to-monetize-your-ideas\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T18:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T18:50:43","slug":"how-to-monetize-your-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/erickalberer\/how-to-monetize-your-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Monetize Your Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

The rise of the Internet has it a cinch to communicate and exchange ideas with a great number of people in very little time. The problem now is it\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed with the tremendous amount of ideas flowing at you. It\u2019s easy to find inspiration, but you may also be on the lookout for ideas that not only interest you but you can monetize or develop into something profitable. Here\u2019s how to go about it:<\/p>\n

First: Filter Out the Ideas to the Ones You Want<\/strong><\/p>\n

For many bloggers, discovering that key idea\/concept started with their interests. So, first things first\u2014answer the following questions as honestly as you can:<\/p>\n

What are you interested in?<\/p>\n

What can you think or talk about for prolonged periods of time?<\/p>\n

What would you choose to do if you had enough free time?<\/p>\n

What would you choose to do even if you didn\u2019t earn from it?<\/p>\n

What comes naturally to you that you assume any one can do it, or you\u2019re amazed not every one can do it?<\/p>\n

What did you love to do as a kid?<\/p>\n

If you could be or do anything in the world, what would you be or do?<\/p>\n

If, after answering those questions, you have one or a few options that answer the above questions, that\u2019s fantastic! You\u2019ve filtered through the multitude of ideas to find the essential ones, the ones that are close to your heart. Now, you have a better idea on where to focus.<\/p>\n

Next: Fine-tune and Zero In<\/strong><\/p>\n

The above questions aren\u2019t the easiest to answer, and the following may be more diffficult. One thing to remember is that sometimes it\u2019s not about finding the right answer to a feeling or quandary; it\u2019s more like finding the right question to ask and unlocking the best answer you can possibly give. If you have several options and interests, ask yourself:<\/p>\n

What brings you joy? Not necessarily what you\u2019re good at, but what truly generates the feeling of happiness inside you?<\/p>\n

How would you envision your ideal life? What would you be doing? How would you being? Get as specific and concrete as you can.<\/p>\n

If money and time were no obstacle, and you had the power, how would you craft this ideal life of yours? What specific steps can you take towards creating this ideal life?<\/p>\n

Do you feel absolutely clueless about what to do at this point? Perhaps you\u2019ve lived by what you \u201cshould\u201d do for so long you\u2019re not sure what you want? Then ask for the help of a good friend or family member who can give you their observations on what you like to do and what can give you joy.<\/p>\n

Next: Find Your Monetizing Options<\/strong><\/p>\n

Say you have a brilliant idea. You know in the deepest part of your soul that that is what you\u2019re interested in and want to explore it. For many, they choose to blog about their interests. That way they express their opinions and get to research more about their chosen topic or niche. They discover readers who have the same interests they do. They foster a sense of community because of shared likes and dislikes. Thus, their blogs or website become a venue for ideas and expression.<\/p>\n

If you choose to go via blog, there are several options to monetize it:<\/p>\n