Starting a blog is relatively easy. Making money from it is where things get interesting. Two of the most common ways bloggers monetize their websites are Google AdSense and affiliate marketing. Both can generate income from the same blog, but they work in very different ways. With AdSense, you display advertisements on your website and can earn when visitors interact with eligible ads. With affiliate marketing, you recommend products or services and earn a commission when someone completes a qualifying purchase or action through your affiliate link.