The purpose of your blog is to inform your readers about your topic. You can also recommend products and services that will make the topic easier for them. In turn, you can earn money when your readers purchase the resources you suggest to them!
One great way to do this is by creating a “Resources” page. This will be where all of the tools, products, and services you recommend will be listed. You can see how I created my Resources Page here.
Why you Need a Resources Page
Having a single page dedicated to your favorite niche tools, courses, and products is a great way to help your readers. They come to your blog for advice and recommendations, so make them easy to find! A simple list that tells your readers what to buy, and why they should buy it, is a great way to assist them in their hobbies, interests, or tasks.
Also, having a resources page helps you make money with affiliate products. When you recommend your favorite items to your readers, make sure you are using your affiliate links so that you earn a commission. That way, it’s a win-win for everyone.
What to Include in your Resources Page
Any product or service that you find helpful in your niche should be included in your resources page. Be sure to include anything that will make your readers’ lives easier too. Just make sure it’s related to the topics you blog about.
Let’s look at my resources page for an example. Since I talk about blogging and making money online, I recommend products and services that will make it easier to do these two things. My list includes my favorite domain name registrar, web hosting service, and social media tools.
If you are doing a beauty blog, you can recommend brushes, palettes, mirrors, and make up tools. For a fitness blog, list the equipment, workout DVDs, clothing, and other gear you recommend. Food blogs can mention cookware, kitchen appliances, cookbooks, and more.
You should only include products that you have personally tried. If you wouldn’t recommend something to a family member or friend, don’t include it on your resources page. Doing so can make your readers start to distrust you, or question whether or not you provide the best information in your niche.
How to Build a Helpful Resources Page
To create a resource page that your followers find helpful, start by collecting your links. If possible, use your affiliate links so you make money with your recommendations. As long as you are recommending quality tools and services that will benefit your readers, there’s no reason you shouldn’t earn a commission!
Once you have the list, create the page. Be sure to include it in the navigation menu, just like you would with your About and Contact pages. This way, it’s easy for your readers to find.
For each resource, list the name and link it to the product’s website or order page. Include a small paragraph on why you recommend the product. If you have a blog post, how-to tutorial, or review you have written on the product, be sure to link to that on your resource page. You need to give your readers all the info you can in one place so they can decide whether or not to purchase.
Add the logo or product image for each resource in your list. Link the images to the product website or order page, using your affiliate link when possible.
Additional Tips for Boosting your Income with a Resources Page
- Never add something to your resources page that you haven’t personally researched or tried.
- Review your resources page once a month. Add any new products you enjoy using, and remove any that no longer work.
- Make sure your links still work correctly and take the reader where they need to go in order to learn more. Check the links once a month as well.
- Only add products and services that are related to the topics you blog about. You may have a great frying pan at home, but if you blog about sports, do not add it to your resources page. However, if you blog about cooking, food, or recipes, be sure to include it!
- Disclose your affiliate relationship with a product. A simple mention at the top of your list will be good. At the top of mine, I have “This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase, I will get a few bucks. Thanks!”
Making More $$ with Affiliate Marketing
Your resources page is all about making money with your affiliate links. If you would like to earn more from affiliate marketing, I recommend you check out Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner. Michelle blogs at Making Sense of Cents, and regularly earns $50,000+ each month through affiliate marketing. You will definitely learn a thing or two…or 10!
I already had a resources page on my blog prior to taking Michelle’s course, but I revamped it with her suggestions and it looks much better now!
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This makes so much sense. I don’t know why I never thought to do this before, but I am totally taking your advice.
I hope this post helps you, Robin!
I hope this post helps you, Robin!
This makes so much sense. I don’t know why I never thought to do this before, but I am totally taking your advice.
This is a great idea. I’ve never thought to have a resource page with helpful tools and insert affiliate links. I will definitely be adding this to my “to do” list when I am editing the site. Thank you.
Great idea! I have a mile long list of site “to do” and it’s always growing 🙂
Great idea! I have a mile long list of site “to do” and it’s always growing 🙂
This is a great idea. I’ve never thought to have a resource page with helpful tools and insert affiliate links. I will definitely be adding this to my “to do” list when I am editing the site. Thank you.
I have thought about this before, but I’m a parenting and food blogger. I occasionally touch on blogging tips but I’m just not sure how I would go about setting up a resource page for my niche. However, I do include and use affiliate links often throughout posts and in banners, and it has made a huge difference in my monthly blogging income.
Thanks for stopping by, Erin. I took a look at your blog (cute design, by the way!) and since you do a lot of recipes, I think you could do a great resources page of your favorite kitchen items and small appliances. Also, you could always break your resources page into different categories. A section for food, another for parenting, and even another for blogging!
Thanks for stopping by, Erin. I took a look at your blog (cute design, by the way!) and since you do a lot of recipes, I think you could do a great resources page of your favorite kitchen items and small appliances. Also, you could always break your resources page into different categories. A section for food, another for parenting, and even another for blogging!
I have thought about this before, but I’m a parenting and food blogger. I occasionally touch on blogging tips but I’m just not sure how I would go about setting up a resource page for my niche. However, I do include and use affiliate links often throughout posts and in banners, and it has made a huge difference in my monthly blogging income.
Excellent tip! I never thought about compiling my links in one, easy access page. I’ll have to make some time to do this. Thanks!
Excellent tip! I never thought about compiling my links in one, easy access page. I’ll have to make some time to do this. Thanks!
I never considered a resource page but you make very good points!
I never considered a resource page but you make very good points!
This is a great idea and actually something I love for a lot when visiting blog sites!
I have gotten to where I look for it too. I love seeing what other people recommend!
I have gotten to where I look for it too. I love seeing what other people recommend!
This is a great idea and actually something I love for a lot when visiting blog sites!
This is such a great post Kecia! Overhauling my resources page is at the top of my to do list!
Thanks, McKinzie! I have a feeling I’ll be redoing my own page quite often. It will become a permanent fixture on my to do list. 😉
Thanks, McKinzie! I have a feeling I’ll be redoing my own page quite often. It will become a permanent fixture on my to do list. 😉
This is such a great post Kecia! Overhauling my resources page is at the top of my to do list!
I really love all this great information! I at the moment do not have a resource page on my blog but I am definitely going to be working on one.
Thanks, Karen! I hope this helps you create your own resource page.
Thanks, Karen! I hope this helps you create your own resource page.
I really love all this great information! I at the moment do not have a resource page on my blog but I am definitely going to be working on one.
This is such a good idea, but I am still trying to think of what I might include for my Eat Real Whole Food Site… Thank you for giving me the idea…
Thanks for stopping by, Karen! For your blog, you could do a resources page filled with products that help your reader eat clean. Maybe cookbooks and your favorite kitchen tools? A meal planning service or guide would be helpful to include too.
Thanks for stopping by, Karen! For your blog, you could do a resources page filled with products that help your reader eat clean. Maybe cookbooks and your favorite kitchen tools? A meal planning service or guide would be helpful to include too.
This is such a good idea, but I am still trying to think of what I might include for my Eat Real Whole Food Site… Thank you for giving me the idea…
I’m liking this idea! I will have to start working on it. A resources page can be referred to over and over by both me and my readers. I like it!
You are right, Terri! I look at mine a few times per week, just to see if I need to add or remove anything.
You are right, Terri! I look at mine a few times per week, just to see if I need to add or remove anything.
I’m liking this idea! I will have to start working on it. A resources page can be referred to over and over by both me and my readers. I like it!
I need so much blog help, it is ridiculous. I want to make more money from it, but it just isn’t happening.
Stick with it, Alexandria! It can be difficult to start making money blogging, but once you do, it becomes easier to increase the income!
Stick with it, Alexandria! It can be difficult to start making money blogging, but once you do, it becomes easier to increase the income!
I need so much blog help, it is ridiculous. I want to make more money from it, but it just isn’t happening.
These are great tips. I never considered the need for a resource page before. I’m seriously considering adding one now!
Thanks, Cynthia. I hope these tips help you create your own resources page!
Thanks, Cynthia. I hope these tips help you create your own resources page!
These are great tips. I never considered the need for a resource page before. I’m seriously considering adding one now!
I have never thought of this before. What a great idea! I will have to look into adding this to my blog.
I have never thought of this before. What a great idea! I will have to look into adding this to my blog.
A resources page can be a great idea! Coupled with ensuring every post contains at least one affiliate link, income is sure to rise!
What a cool idea! I never thought of dedicating a single page to all my resources. I do product reviews so I have something new to add every month, but you have definitely inspired me. I could probably have a resource page of my absolute favorites and other things I regularly use. Thanks for the idea!
You could totally work a resources page, Melanie! I like the idea of changing out your favorites often. Great idea!
You could totally work a resources page, Melanie! I like the idea of changing out your favorites often. Great idea!
What a cool idea! I never thought of dedicating a single page to all my resources. I do product reviews so I have something new to add every month, but you have definitely inspired me. I could probably have a resource page of my absolute favorites and other things I regularly use. Thanks for the idea!
That sounds like a great idea! I never thought about making a resources page before. Affiliate marketing is a great way to monetize your blog though, it’s tried and tested.
Thanks for dropping by, Amanda. I agree that affiliate marketing is a great way to monetize your blog.
Thanks for dropping by, Amanda. I agree that affiliate marketing is a great way to monetize your blog.
That sounds like a great idea! I never thought about making a resources page before. Affiliate marketing is a great way to monetize your blog though, it’s tried and tested.
Great tips!! I pinned this and am looking forward to putting some of it into practice.
Thanks, Lora! I hope these tips help you create your own page!
Thanks, Lora! I hope these tips help you create your own page!
Great tips!! I pinned this and am looking forward to putting some of it into practice.
I am really loving your blog. I never knew about resources page, but that means many other bloggers don’t either. If I’m a product review blogger with a focus on kid, crafts, products and more, Is it ok if I add a bit of everything or will it be too messy?
Thanks for the comment, Shirley! You could definitely add a few different products on your resources page. Just split it up by sections/subheadings, so your readers can find what they need.
Thanks for the comment, Shirley! You could definitely add a few different products on your resources page. Just split it up by sections/subheadings, so your readers can find what they need.
I am really loving your blog. I never knew about resources page, but that means many other bloggers don’t either. If I’m a product review blogger with a focus on kid, crafts, products and more, Is it ok if I add a bit of everything or will it be too messy?
I don’t have a resources page and had no idea that it was a way of building income! What an excellent idea.
Thanks, Ana! Hopefully this post helps you if you decide to create a resources page of your own. 🙂
Thanks, Ana! Hopefully this post helps you if you decide to create a resources page of your own. 🙂
I don’t have a resources page and had no idea that it was a way of building income! What an excellent idea.
You are so right Kecia! I keep putting this off, but I know I just need to bite the bullet. Thanks for the push!
You are so right Kecia! I keep putting this off, but I know I just need to bite the bullet. Thanks for the push!
This is a really great idea! I have never thought about adding a Resources page to my blog. Definitely have to think about adding it. Thanks for the tips! 🙂
– – Rachel @ Tidy&Teal
Thanks for your comment, Rachel! I hope your resources page increases your income!
Thanks for your comment, Rachel! I hope your resources page increases your income!
This is a really great idea! I have never thought about adding a Resources page to my blog. Definitely have to think about adding it. Thanks for the tips! 🙂
– – Rachel @ Tidy&Teal
Hi Kecia,
There are many important pages which can make your blog better. I have never thoughts about adding a resource page.
I should think about it. Ia m sure, people would love your advice and maybe they can have their boost.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Enjoy the day.
~Ravi
Thanks for your comment, Ravi. I hope you find success with your resources page, and blog!
Thanks for your comment, Ravi. I hope you find success with your resources page, and blog!
Hi Kecia,
There are many important pages which can make your blog better. I have never thoughts about adding a resource page.
I should think about it. Ia m sure, people would love your advice and maybe they can have their boost.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Enjoy the day.
~Ravi
That sounds like a great idea. Thanks for sharing this tool with us all!
That sounds like a great idea. Thanks for sharing this tool with us all!
What a great idea!! I know I have seen food bloggers do this with equipment they use and other things they feature often on their blog.
I think food bloggers can be very successful with a resources page. There are many kitchen tools and gadgets out there to recommend!
I think food bloggers can be very successful with a resources page. There are many kitchen tools and gadgets out there to recommend!
What a great idea!! I know I have seen food bloggers do this with equipment they use and other things they feature often on their blog.
This is very interesting! It is something that I never really thought about before. It definitely can be helpful to those that are visiting your site!
Yes, Whitney. Many people love resources pages because they can quickly see what you recommend.
Yes, Whitney. Many people love resources pages because they can quickly see what you recommend.
This is very interesting! It is something that I never really thought about before. It definitely can be helpful to those that are visiting your site!
This is awesome! I never would have thought about creating a resource page.
So many ideas now… 🙂 Thanks!
This is awesome! I never would have thought about creating a resource page.
So many ideas now… 🙂 Thanks!
Brilliant! Such simple advice…yet it something that so many of us have left out. I will definitely be doing this in the next week.
Yet another thing I’m doing totally wrong on my blog *sigh* This was really helpful, thank you Kecia.
Yet another thing I’m doing totally wrong on my blog *sigh* This was really helpful, thank you Kecia.
This post was really helpful. I am new to blogging and am trying to gain all the knowledge I can. Thanks for sharing!
This post was really helpful. I am new to blogging and am trying to gain all the knowledge I can. Thanks for sharing!
I never thought to add a resource page. Thanks so much for the tip!
I never thought to add a resource page. Thanks so much for the tip!
YES! Having a resources page is so helpful for readers. While it’s a great way to earn income, it’s also such a great way to help readers and solve their problems if they are trying to figure out how to do something. Smart tip!
YES! Having a resources page is so helpful for readers. While it’s a great way to earn income, it’s also such a great way to help readers and solve their problems if they are trying to figure out how to do something. Smart tip!
I love this idea! Just moved this to the top of my to-do list. Thanks!
Thanks, Debbie! I hope it helps your blog and readers.
Thanks, Debbie! I hope it helps your blog and readers.
I love this idea! Just moved this to the top of my to-do list. Thanks!
Such a great idea. I have been meaning to do this for a while! Really need to get on to it as these sorts of pages are extremely helpful!
Such a great idea. I have been meaning to do this for a while! Really need to get on to it as these sorts of pages are extremely helpful!
Interesting… I have a resources page, but it’s mostly filled with my past articles. I suppose I’ll add my affiliate stuff there too.
Interesting… I have a resources page, but it’s mostly filled with my past articles. I suppose I’ll add my affiliate stuff there too.
I’ve just recently added a resources page after reading somewhere that it’s the 2nd most looked at page after the ‘about me’ page. Hopefully I will start to see some traction with it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I’ve just recently added a resources page after reading somewhere that it’s the 2nd most looked at page after the ‘about me’ page. Hopefully I will start to see some traction with it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Hello Kecia!
Thank you for this information! I have been wanting to start a blog but really didn’t know how to choose a site builder. There are so many out there! What site would you recommend ?
Thank you Kecia!
Thank you Kecia,
This is a very helpful idea. I will be incorporating resources pages into my blogs which both need a big kick up the rear! Much appreciated advice. Found this post on my Pinterest feed by the way.
Nice Post!!! I will try this in my blogs. Thanks for sharing.
Very interesting tips
good ideas thanks fo the valuable tips.
Keep it up.
thank you very much.Shahul Hamed @ zameela shahul
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ohh I haven’t had that page on my blog. That’s good information. I need resource page on my blog. Great Idea. Thanks again