There are several effective ways to monetize a website, depending on your content, audience, and goals. Here are some strategies you might consider:

1. **Advertising**:
   - **Display Ads**: Sign up with ad networks like Google AdSense to place ads on your site. You earn money based on clicks or impressions.
   - **Direct Ad Sales**: Sell ad space directly to businesses or use a platform like BuySellAds.

2. **Affiliate Marketing**:
   - Promote products or services relevant to your audience through affiliate programs like Amazon Associates or ShareASale. You earn a commission for each sale made through your referral links.

3. **Sponsored Content**:
   - Partner with brands to create sponsored posts or reviews. Companies pay you to feature their products or services on your site.

4. **Subscription Models**:
   - **Membership Sites**: Offer exclusive content or benefits to subscribers who pay a regular fee.
   - **Premium Content**: Charge for access to high-quality articles, reports, or other digital products.

5. **E-commerce**:
   - **Sell Products**: Sell physical or digital products directly on your site. This could include merchandise, e-books, courses, or software.
   - **Dropshipping**: Partner with suppliers to sell products without handling inventory.

6. **Online Courses and Webinars**:
   - Create and sell online courses or host paid webinars on topics relevant to your audience.

7. **Donations**:
   - **Crowdfunding**: Use platforms like Patreon or Ko-fi to receive donations or support from your audience.
   - **One-time Donations**: Add a donation button or page to your site using services like PayPal or Buy Me a Coffee.

8. **Lead Generation**:
   - Collect leads for businesses and charge for these leads. This works well if you have a niche audience that companies want to reach.

9. **Consulting or Services**:
   - Offer consulting, coaching, or other professional services related to your area of expertise.

10. **Email Marketing**:
    - Build an email list and monetize it through targeted offers, promotions, and affiliate marketing.

11. **Freelance Writing or Content Creation**:
    - Use your website as a portfolio to attract freelance writing or content creation gigs.

12. **Selling Data or Insights**:
    - If you have valuable data or insights about your audience, you might be able to sell this information to businesses or researchers. Ensure you comply with privacy laws and regulations.

To maximize your earnings, focus on delivering value to your audience and choose monetization strategies that align with your website's niche and user experience. It may also be helpful to experiment with a combination of these methods to see what works best for you.