Usually, the best way to monetize them is with affiliate earnings (referral income, CPA,...) but it's hard when you just started and have very little traffic.
When you start it's good to balance between CPC/CPM until you have a traffic base. After you can change with affiliation, then it''s up to you to turn visitors to converting traffic. However, it can take a long time before getting it, a little authority, and a lot of content.
(The template is not very helpful.)
Thank you so much. You just gave me a million dollar advice here. Will quickly start implementation. On a personal note, I always find your comments so helpful and have taken note of your moniker, although I sincerely do not remember where else I've read them. I'll sure work on the template. Good observation.