Money For Blogging?
There's an interesting new trend in the blogosphere -- accepting money for reviewing products and websites. What do you think about this?
Personally, I don't have a problem with it if it's just one small infrequent part of someone's blog. And also if the product or site being reviewed is relevant to the blog's regular focus. I won't begrudge anyone, especially stay-at-home moms and dads, from making a little cash every now and then with their writing.
One new company that is allowing bloggers to make money is ReviewMe. This easy-to-navigate website matches advertisers with blogs based on subject matter and tags. It took me about 30 seconds to sign up and be approved. If I ever receive an offer to review a product or site, it's completely my choice whether to do it or not. And if I do write a review, I'll always let you know that the post is an ad that I'm being paid for. In fact, ReviewMe is going to pay me for this very post you're reading right now.
I maintain this blog for several reasons... First, and foremost, is to connect with other parents out there. The community of mom and dad bloggers continues to amaze me in its scope and diversity. I enjoy being a small part of it. The second reason I keep this blog is as an outlet for my creativity. In other words, it's therapeutic. Reading and writing blog posts is a good way to end the day.
If I can say that a third reason for this blog's existence is to put a few dollars into my kids' college fund, then I'll be very happy to add that to my list.
Personally, I don't have a problem with it if it's just one small infrequent part of someone's blog. And also if the product or site being reviewed is relevant to the blog's regular focus. I won't begrudge anyone, especially stay-at-home moms and dads, from making a little cash every now and then with their writing.
One new company that is allowing bloggers to make money is ReviewMe. This easy-to-navigate website matches advertisers with blogs based on subject matter and tags. It took me about 30 seconds to sign up and be approved. If I ever receive an offer to review a product or site, it's completely my choice whether to do it or not. And if I do write a review, I'll always let you know that the post is an ad that I'm being paid for. In fact, ReviewMe is going to pay me for this very post you're reading right now.
I maintain this blog for several reasons... First, and foremost, is to connect with other parents out there. The community of mom and dad bloggers continues to amaze me in its scope and diversity. I enjoy being a small part of it. The second reason I keep this blog is as an outlet for my creativity. In other words, it's therapeutic. Reading and writing blog posts is a good way to end the day.
If I can say that a third reason for this blog's existence is to put a few dollars into my kids' college fund, then I'll be very happy to add that to my list.
Permalink posted by Phil at 12:38 AM
6 Comments:
I was thinking of trying this out with my hunting blog. Still haven't decided. Looks like it is worth a shot though.
Sounds interesting. I read a blog that occasionally puts in a review of a product and it seems flow well overall.
As one who does it, I think it's a great idea. That being said, I've done it for products that DON'T pay me. I've learned a lot of valuable information through the blogs and sometimes, it's just nice to pass along.
Stay-at-home daddies got to bring home the bacon too, right?! Get yours, pops.
You can let ReviewMe know that I'm going to check this out too based on your post. I'll probably have to start adding tags to blogs.
USuggest.com allow the bloggers to make some extra money through recommended products directly from within their blogs, and hopefully directing their readers to online retailers. As such, the respective blogger would receive a commission from any sales generated through referrals!
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