4/14/2012

Monetizing the Blog

Here's a conundrum I have been musing over for the past couple of months, monetizing the blog.  What to do.  What to do.

Should I or shouldn't I?  Am I writing for  the pleasure of writing and sharing what I write or for profit?  Why not both?  I've been reading up on this subject in other blogs and have discovered most bloggers are either for it or against it.  No surprise there.

I can see the pros and the cons, but I still can't decide.

I need more opinions.  What do you think?



8 comments:

  1. Are you talking about putting ads on your blog? If so, I don't think there's anything wrong with it as long as they are products or companies you would shop from. I've been blogging for 2+ years with some ads on my blog and haven't seen a penny. But maybe one day it'll all add up to a little something. Happy thinking about it!

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    1. That's what I'm talking about, those little ads.

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  2. I don't see anything wrong with putting up a few ads on the side for people to click on. Just as long as you don't go crazy with the ads. I'm even okay with a few sponsored posts sprinkled here and there.

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  3. I hate Google Adsense, so I don't bother with that. However, I do have a blog where I created my own ads. I sell space for $5 a month, and I've gotten sales. People pay me through PayPal.

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    1. Thanks for your suggestion. I'd like to know what you didn't like about Adsense.

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  4. I've done Blogsvertise and it works for me. I'm paid 30 days after posting through paypal. I'd prefer NOT to advertise on my blog, but the extra cash helps. I just try to keep my posts relevant to my theme. :)

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    1. Blogvertise is new to me. I appreciate you sharing the information.

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  5. I ponder the same questions often - I doubt my blog will ever be more than just a place for me to 'express myself,' although I can always hope for a Miracle...and a Windfall! ;-}

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