Define "monetize". OP seems to imply that monetize equals "create an elaborate business plan that consumes your life. But "monetize" could be as simple as add

Define "monetize". OP seems to imply that monetize equals "create an elaborate business plan that consumes your life. But "monetize" could be as simple as adding a donate button to your website. As long as you don't have unreasonable expectations about living off a donate button, it costs you nothing to add one, most people don't think of doing it, and it may surprise you that many people often actually appreciate you giving them the opportunity to show their appreciation in a useful way.