Comments on: The Perils of Problogging http://stellify.net/the-perils-of-problogging/ On web design, technology, the Philippines, and more. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:10:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Selling Out on WordPress Themes * Stellify http://stellify.net/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-19464 Selling Out on WordPress Themes * Stellify Sun, 04 Nov 2007 08:52:55 +0000 http://stellify.net/nitpicked/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-19464 [...] I may not be the expert on problogging but acquiring a WordPress theme feels weird. Cutline, created by Chris Pearson, is now being managed by Brian Gardner under Splashpress Media since May 4, 2007. [...] [...] I may not be the expert on problogging but acquiring a WordPress theme feels weird. Cutline, created by Chris Pearson, is now being managed by Brian Gardner under Splashpress Media since May 4, 2007. [...]

]]> By: A Regression in Taste * Stellify http://stellify.net/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-7405 A Regression in Taste * Stellify Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:37:18 +0000 http://stellify.net/nitpicked/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-7405 [...] (Might as well be named The Perils of Problogging, Part II.) [...] [...] (Might as well be named The Perils of Problogging, Part II.) [...]

]]> By: Live Up To The Expectations of Your Readers « Lorelle on WordPress http://stellify.net/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-5693 Live Up To The Expectations of Your Readers « Lorelle on WordPress Fri, 04 May 2007 11:38:17 +0000 http://stellify.net/nitpicked/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-5693 [...] Live Up To The Expectations of Your Readers In The Perils of Problogging, Stellify makes some very good points in the issue of having ads on your blog and the business of blogging. However, I want to point out a beautiful statement: If you call yourself a writer because you are a blogger, then live up to the expectations of your readers. More so if you make money off them. [...] [...] Live Up To The Expectations of Your Readers In The Perils of Problogging, Stellify makes some very good points in the issue of having ads on your blog and the business of blogging. However, I want to point out a beautiful statement: If you call yourself a writer because you are a blogger, then live up to the expectations of your readers. More so if you make money off them. [...]

]]> By: ia http://stellify.net/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-4228 ia Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:59:57 +0000 http://stellify.net/nitpicked/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-4228 Shari, thanks for writing about it in the first place! And thanks to J for mentioning it on BH---Phillip also mentioned it <a href="http://performancing.com/node/6551" rel="nofollow">on Performancing</a>. Unfortunately these horrible personal blogs have became that way because its owners have been misinformed. ("Make big money quickly, easily!") It's a tip of the iceberg---how about grey areas like sponsored links on WP themes, etc.? It's really difficult if people have no idea what it is exactly that you are doing on the web, a very foreign place for them. Go for it! Your site is <em>very</em> popular and I'm sure you'll come up with a brilliant method of monetizing it, even at least for covering bandwidth and domain expenses! Shari, thanks for writing about it in the first place! And thanks to J for mentioning it on BH—Phillip also mentioned it on Performancing.

Unfortunately these horrible personal blogs have became that way because its owners have been misinformed. (“Make big money quickly, easily!”) It’s a tip of the iceberg—how about grey areas like sponsored links on WP themes, etc.? It’s really difficult if people have no idea what it is exactly that you are doing on the web, a very foreign place for them.

Go for it! Your site is very popular and I’m sure you’ll come up with a brilliant method of monetizing it, even at least for covering bandwidth and domain expenses!

]]> By: Shari http://stellify.net/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-4226 Shari Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:50:43 +0000 http://stellify.net/nitpicked/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-4226 ia, mabenta itong post mo. The Blog Herald, huwaw. Thanks also for the link. ;) I'm sorry that some people seem to have taken my post the wrong way. I'm simply comparing strictly <em>personal</em> blogs, mainly because I've become frustrated on the deteriorating quality of personal blogs I normally visit. They've become ad-infested that it's hard to read what they've really written (which is, honestly, crap). And geesh, the sponsored posts are just horrible. Can't they just incorporate the sponsor links in their entries more gracefully than just blatantly showing them to me without even disclosing the fact that the posts <em>are</em> sponsored? I also disagree with what Tammy said. I know how hard it is to earn money online. I've tried Blog to Profit twice, and I just cringe at those posts whenever I read them. But I try to integrate those links to my posts in the most natural way, and it really takes time to be creative enough to do it. Probably the only time you're going to notice that they're sponsored posts is when you see the links, haha. A very well-written pseudo-response. Now I only have to wonder if I have the guts to put even some minor ads in my site. Sayang yung exposure kasi. ia, mabenta itong post mo. The Blog Herald, huwaw. Thanks also for the link. ;)

I’m sorry that some people seem to have taken my post the wrong way. I’m simply comparing strictly personal blogs, mainly because I’ve become frustrated on the deteriorating quality of personal blogs I normally visit. They’ve become ad-infested that it’s hard to read what they’ve really written (which is, honestly, crap). And geesh, the sponsored posts are just horrible. Can’t they just incorporate the sponsor links in their entries more gracefully than just blatantly showing them to me without even disclosing the fact that the posts are sponsored?

I also disagree with what Tammy said. I know how hard it is to earn money online. I’ve tried Blog to Profit twice, and I just cringe at those posts whenever I read them. But I try to integrate those links to my posts in the most natural way, and it really takes time to be creative enough to do it. Probably the only time you’re going to notice that they’re sponsored posts is when you see the links, haha.

A very well-written pseudo-response. Now I only have to wonder if I have the guts to put even some minor ads in my site. Sayang yung exposure kasi.

]]> By: WeblogToolsCollection Español » Blog Archive » Noticias Varias para el 20/4 http://stellify.net/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-4118 WeblogToolsCollection Español » Blog Archive » Noticias Varias para el 20/4 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:00:34 +0000 http://stellify.net/nitpicked/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-4118 [...] Perils of Problogging ia apunta a los riesgos de bloguear “Profesionalmente” y cuando fui notificado de la entrada casi me sentí como que estaban hablando de mi. Materia para pensar. [...] [...] Perils of Problogging ia apunta a los riesgos de bloguear “Profesionalmente” y cuando fui notificado de la entrada casi me sentí como que estaban hablando de mi. Materia para pensar. [...]

]]> By: My First (and Unexpected) TLA Check * Stellify http://stellify.net/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-4081 My First (and Unexpected) TLA Check * Stellify Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:20:14 +0000 http://stellify.net/nitpicked/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-4081 [...] These are just some of the differences between the two site monetization schemes, but as of now it is also important to note that Google has recently declared war against text link ads of any sort, as well as its recent acquisition of the biggest online advertising company. Scary times, but I’m siding with TLA on this one. Can you spell monopoly? Besides, I’ve earned squat with AdSense (unlike him) and text links are less obtrusive and more ethical. [...] [...] These are just some of the differences between the two site monetization schemes, but as of now it is also important to note that Google has recently declared war against text link ads of any sort, as well as its recent acquisition of the biggest online advertising company. Scary times, but I’m siding with TLA on this one. Can you spell monopoly? Besides, I’ve earned squat with AdSense (unlike him) and text links are less obtrusive and more ethical. [...]

]]> By: Weblog Tools Collection » Blog Archive » Various News for 5/20 http://stellify.net/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-3948 Weblog Tools Collection » Blog Archive » Various News for 5/20 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:41:38 +0000 http://stellify.net/nitpicked/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-3948 [...] Perils of Problogging ia points out the Perils of “Problogging” and when I was notified of the entry, I almost felt like I was being singled out. Food for thought. [...] [...] Perils of Problogging ia points out the Perils of “Problogging” and when I was notified of the entry, I almost felt like I was being singled out. Food for thought. [...]

]]> By: ia http://stellify.net/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-3943 ia Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:44:34 +0000 http://stellify.net/nitpicked/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-3943 True. Unfortunately, that's what the vibe of the business side of blogging gives off: it's easy to make money and often that's the only thing people care about. "But there’s nothing wrong earning a living doing the things you’re passionate about" --- it doesn't have to be the arts, though. The ideal job is one that you love. True. Unfortunately, that’s what the vibe of the business side of blogging gives off: it’s easy to make money and often that’s the only thing people care about.

“But there’s nothing wrong earning a living doing the things you’re passionate about” — it doesn’t have to be the arts, though. The ideal job is one that you love.

]]> By: markku http://stellify.net/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-3942 markku Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:31:03 +0000 http://stellify.net/nitpicked/the-perils-of-problogging/#comment-3942 <blockquote>It's really simple: I put ads to pay for the upkeep of my site, everything else is gravy. I'm a web guy who blogs, not a blogger who does web stuff. :)</blockquote> That's a nice way of putting it. :) If you start a blog solely for earning money, discussing a topic you have no business talking about, then that's a mockery. But there's nothing wrong earning a living doing the things you're passionate about --- people in the arts are doing that exactly. However, integrity should be intact and there are certain ideals we should uphold and never compromise.

It’s really simple: I put ads to pay for the upkeep of my site, everything else is gravy. I’m a web guy who blogs, not a blogger who does web stuff. :)

That’s a nice way of putting it. :)

If you start a blog solely for earning money, discussing a topic you have no business talking about, then that’s a mockery. But there’s nothing wrong earning a living doing the things you’re passionate about — people in the arts are doing that exactly. However, integrity should be intact and there are certain ideals we should uphold and never compromise.

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