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Kamruzzaman Kamrul
Kamruzzaman Kamrul

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Why Niche Blogs Earn More with Display Ads in 2025

Back in early 2020, I launched my very first blog. It was about everything—tech reviews, travel tips, finance hacks, even recipes from my grandmother. It looked great on paper… but the numbers told a different story.

Traffic was scattered. My readers were bouncing after a few seconds. And worst of all? My ad revenue was barely enough to buy a coffee.

Fast forward to today—2025—and the blogging world has changed completely. One of my friends, Mia, started a tiny blog only about houseplants. She didn’t chase millions of readers. She focused on one passionate community. And guess what? She’s now making more in display ad income than I ever made from my massive general blog.

I couldn’t believe it… until I saw the analytics.


The Power of Going Niche

Advertisers in 2025 are getting smarter. They no longer pay for random eyeballs—they pay for relevant, targeted audiences.

When Mia’s readers see an ad for a new plant care product, they actually click. Because it speaks directly to them. This high engagement makes advertisers pay a premium, which means higher CPMs (earnings per thousand views) for niche blogs.

Meanwhile, broad blogs like mine get drowned out in the noise.


The Secret Ingredient: Trust

The magic of niche blogging isn’t just better targeting. It’s trust.

Readers who follow a specific-topic blog see the author as an expert. So when ads appear, they don’t feel like interruptions—they feel like recommendations.

In 2025, trust is currency. Advertisers know this, and they’re willing to pay more to appear on platforms that have it.


Build Your Own Niche Blog Easily

Here’s where it gets exciting for you.

You don’t need to be a tech wizard to launch a niche blog that earns. With VisitFolio.com, you can:

  • Build a beautiful, personal blog in minutes.
  • Add appointment booking for coaching, services, or consultations.
  • Manage your whole portfolio and content in one place.

It’s designed for creators, freelancers, and dreamers who want to build trust and turn passion into income.


The Bottom Line

If you’ve been thinking about starting a blog in 2025, go niche.

Find a topic you love, focus on serving that community, and let display ads do the rest. It’s no longer about how many people you reach—it’s about reaching the right people.

And if you want the easiest way to get started, launch your niche blog today at VisitFolio.com.

Your future self (and your ad revenue) will thank you.

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