How to Make Money on Tumblr

Are you on Tumblr? If not, you could be missing out on an opportunity to earn money through ad revenue or to boost your small business profits. There are several different ways to make money on Tumblr and we’ll give you the run-down on how to make the most of your Tumblr account.

How to Make Money on Tumblr: Establish a Voice

First things first. If you’re not already on Tumblr you’ll need to create an account and start a blog. Think about whether you want your Tumblr to represent you as a person or whether you want the Tumblr to be for your business. Of course, you can have more than one account, but it’s a good idea to focus your money-making energies on one or the other.

To create a new Tumblr blog, simply go to tumblr.com and make an account. You can have more than one blog per account, so if you already have a personal blog you can easily create a new Tumblr blog for say, your jewelry business or your consultancy. For each new Tumblr blog you’ll pick a title and URL and then choose the privacy settings. You can change the URL at any time.

Once you’ve set up those basics on Tumblr you can choose the appearance of your blog. It’s also a good idea to decide on a tone and stick to it. Will your blog be bright and playful or minimalist and serious? A consistent brand voice will help you gain and retain followers.

Success on Tumblr is a matter of having many followers for your blog and many “notes” on your posts. Posts get notes when someone likes or reblogs them. Having highly shareable images, quotes and GIFs can improve your chance of attracting followers on Tumblr.