There are many ways to monetize a blog and affiliate marketing is one of them. Bloggers who specialize in a particular niche can use affiliate marketing to promote products that their audience may be interested in. Blogs are usually more specific and can include links in blog posts, videos, and banners. Social media can also be used to share links, especially when they’re natural. For example, if a blogger talks about a certain product on Twitter, he can include a link in a blog post or in a video clip.