Comments on: Have You Been Betrayed by Your Blogger?

By: Genuine Chris Johnson

Genuine Chris Johnson — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:41:35 +0000

Woah. No. No. No. Anyone–and I mean anyone–that begrudges someone else’s nickles is acting cowardly. Period. You charge what you’re worth. You guest post if you want, and you can take eyeballs and convert ‘em or you can take money and go in that direction. Seriously, people, bitching about what someone else can make is moronic.
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By: Moe

Moe — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:09:04 +0000

Many people who aren’t in the publishing industry have a skewed view of the worth of writing based on format. If it’s a book they get it. If it’s a magazine they accept it. If it’s a blog they believed it should be free now and always. Bloggers started out low on the totem pole and it’s going to take them time to rise in public opinion of worth.

By: Marian Schembari

Marian Schembari — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:45:38 +0000

I think this is super duper interesting. Mostly because of the use of the word “betrayal”. Betrayal usually involves having an established amount of trust. Meaning that in regards to blogging, you have been reading said blogger on a regular basis and in turn trusting what they say. Having them turn around later and charge you, well, don’t you think they deserve it? Hopefully you haven’t been wasting your time reading the blog of a bad writer who is also a greedy greedy pig. Also, I feel the need to add that this has never happened to me.
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By: Alison Kerr

Alison Kerr — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:23:28 +0000

Thanks for letting me read and leave a comment for free! Good topic.
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By: Glendon Cameron

Glendon Cameron — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:58:42 +0000

This give me the best of you is an internet developed phenomena that is now rearing it ugly head. It is far more reaching than blogging, people shopping, online have come to expect amazing value….for nada! When Zappos started selling shoes offering free shipping and free shoe return was the only way to entice customers to buy their shoes. Great ideal , however once the genie is out the bottle it is hell hard to get her back in, in the free notion world of internet parlance it may be impossible.

This has carried over to every aspect of the internet and this not a bad thing!
You are going to have to be smarter than the average bear, have content that blows the others away. But bigger than that, from my cyber perch what see is many bloggers have not decided what their content is worth.

Until that magical , mythical, majestic moment happens it is going to be hard to sell the notion that this content is worth plunking down the credit card to read. You must be convinced first before you can convince others.
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By: Bzero

Bzero — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:56:59 +0000

I wouldn’t pay to read most blogs, but I have put money in online tip jars (up to $30) for blogs I really enjoy that I read often. If I’m getting real value from a blog (or other type of website) I’m willing to chip in, but I have to know what I’m getting first, and a “pay to see” structure would block me from learning which blogs were worth it.

By: smuhlberger

smuhlberger — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:24:15 +0000

It seems to me to be obvious that if you want something done reliably and regularly someone is going to be paying for it.
The question is, is how many blogs are good enough to pay for?
I won’t be charging for my blog, but I have a well-paying job and the blog contributes to my professional reputation.
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By: FitJerk's Fitness Blog

FitJerk's Fitness Blog — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:54:00 +0000

My mom said that only the naught kids get spanked. So I decided to turn up the naughty. She was right.

I agree with this post though. There has been this weird ass notion that “blogging” = “free” and this needs to be smashed over the head with a sledgehammer.
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By: Marvelous Monday! : Wicked Whimsy

Marvelous Monday! : Wicked Whimsy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:04:50 +0000

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By: Gillian - Google SEO

Gillian - Google SEO — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:43:42 +0000

As I said on a previous post, I am in favour of paying for subscribed content. I like the model of having people pay for premium content because they can sample the free content and if helpful to their business, they can choose to subscribe.