Monetize

usgb/ˈmɑːnɪtaɪz/
verb

To make money from an activity, product or service that was not previously producing income.

They decided to monetize their blog by adding advertising.
Visual representation of "monetize" - To make money from an activity, product or service that was not previously producing income.

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  • monetize a blog
  • monetize a website
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New Revenue

Refers to starting to earn money from something that was free before.

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The park started to monetize entrance by charging a fee.
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Indirect Earnings

Monetize can mean earning money indirectly, such as through ads, not just direct sales.

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They monetize their free app by showing users advertisements.
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Online Context

Often used for generating income from online content or services.

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After gaining followers, he found ways to monetize his YouTube channel.
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