You can monetize your site by adding advertising, affiliate links, finding a sponsor, subscriptions or selling stuff directly. But as you know high traffic is t

You can monetize your site by adding advertising, affiliate links, finding a sponsor, subscriptions or selling stuff directly. But as you know high traffic is the key to success with all of them. So, you have to work to increase traffic. That should be your goal. Monetizing comes after that. Another possibility is to make it your show piece. You can use it to showcase your talent and therefore increase your potential salary. This is your best bet for now. Ask yourself, "How does this site highlight my talens?" That will get you some immediate benefits.