Comments on: Blogging for Profit – Part 7 http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:27:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tinahttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280787 Tina Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:47:58 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280787 Hi, Crystal I wanted to say congratulations on your news. Both my babies, now adults, were wonderful surprises, and now I am still plenty young enough to enjoy my two grandsons!I wanted to also let you know that I am faithfully getting through your "summersale" special on money saving and home spending information. I have lots of ideas and things I am trying. I also have saved and printed the Blogging for Profit and WAHM series you have recently posted. Although I am a full-time employee, I want to start incorporating more money earning potential into our household. I have revamped my blog (URL attached) as I would like to expand my quilting endeavors. I am taking an online course through Quilt University (dot com) that introduces ways to set up your business online and lots of options to explore. So between your great info and QU, I am on my way. I also added Google Adsense to my blog, referencing you as my "inspiration." I know I don't have many visitors yet, but hope to as I begin my networking with others online.I hope you can take a quick glance at my blog. I will continue to use your tips, advice, and expertise to enhance my online experiences. Hi, Crystal
I wanted to say congratulations on your news. Both my babies, now adults, were wonderful surprises, and now I am still plenty young enough to enjoy my two grandsons!

I wanted to also let you know that I am faithfully getting through your “summersale” special on money saving and home spending information. I have lots of ideas and things I am trying. I also have saved and printed the Blogging for Profit and WAHM series you have recently posted. Although I am a full-time employee, I want to start incorporating more money earning potential into our household.
I have revamped my blog (URL attached) as I would like to expand my quilting endeavors. I am taking an online course through Quilt University (dot com) that introduces ways to set up your business online and lots of options to explore. So between your great info and QU, I am on my way. I also added Google Adsense to my blog, referencing you as my “inspiration.” I know I don’t have many visitors yet, but hope to as I begin my networking with others online.

I hope you can take a quick glance at my blog. I will continue to use your tips, advice, and expertise to enhance my online experiences.

]]> By: Kendrahttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280786 Kendra Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:28:11 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280786 Crystal, thanks for this motivational series :) Income-earning potential aside, I know keeping a blog (and having an audience) will definitely help keep me accountable to the goals I create for myself. So I've started mine and am having a lot of fun! I even created a link to your blog today :) Thanks again for the inspiration. Crystal, thanks for this motivational series :) Income-earning potential aside, I know keeping a blog (and having an audience) will definitely help keep me accountable to the goals I create for myself. So I’ve started mine and am having a lot of fun! I even created a link to your blog today :) Thanks again for the inspiration.

]]> By: Richael Durdinhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280785 Richael Durdin Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:04:36 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280785 What a great series, thank you so much for all the information. You are such a blessing to all of us. I'm wondering...how do you know what is a good "price" for advertising? How much should I expect a company to offer for advertising? What a great series, thank you so much for all the information. You are such a blessing to all of us. I’m wondering…how do you know what is a good “price” for advertising? How much should I expect a company to offer for advertising?

]]> By: Amyhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280784 Amy Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:54:51 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280784 You are so sweet to link up to my article- I wondered where the new comments where coming from. I love your heart and the fact that you are willing to share this information with others. I know these posts are a lot more time-consuming, and that shows how generous your spirit is. ((hugs)) You are so sweet to link up to my article- I wondered where the new comments where coming from. I love your heart and the fact that you are willing to share this information with others. I know these posts are a lot more time-consuming, and that shows how generous your spirit is. ((hugs))

]]> By: Sherihttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280783 Sheri Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:51:36 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280783 Hi, I am Sheri and I am new to the arena as well. I started swaggrabber.com as a complete money saving website targeting people that are new to the whole process. I found it was really confusing and difficult when I first started discovering this whole new world of saving so I thought I would do something to help everyone else out. These kinds of articles are great! Curious if you have any suggestions for companies that might be willing to advertise? I am amazed that I have been getting a thousand hits a day and I have only been up and running a little over a week! I really do strive to keep the content fresh and up to date and have been working on getting the forums going so I hope to see an improvement over the next few weeks. I really do want to make this a site that is easy to use and easy to navigate. So any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.FYI - about coupons.com I have them as an advertiser and while you don't make much it is a great benefit to those that visit. The ability to print out coupons while on your site is wonderful. The company name is Brandcaster. Check out their affiliate program https://brandcaster.coupons.com/publisher/ I have been quite pleased with them so far. Good luck to everyone, I hope you are enjoying this as much as I am! Hi, I am Sheri and I am new to the arena as well. I started swaggrabber.com as a complete money saving website targeting people that are new to the whole process. I found it was really confusing and difficult when I first started discovering this whole new world of saving so I thought I would do something to help everyone else out. These kinds of articles are great! Curious if you have any suggestions for companies that might be willing to advertise? I am amazed that I have been getting a thousand hits a day and I have only been up and running a little over a week! I really do strive to keep the content fresh and up to date and have been working on getting the forums going so I hope to see an improvement over the next few weeks. I really do want to make this a site that is easy to use and easy to navigate. So any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.

FYI – about coupons.com I have them as an advertiser and while you don’t make much it is a great benefit to those that visit. The ability to print out coupons while on your site is wonderful. The company name is Brandcaster. Check out their affiliate program https://brandcaster.coupons.com/publisher/ I have been quite pleased with them so far. Good luck to everyone, I hope you are enjoying this as much as I am!

]]> By: Jenniferhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280782 Jennifer Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:09:03 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280782 I'd like to know more about the issues that you had when you used Blogger/Blogspot as your blog provider. What were the downsides of doing that? You mentioned something about spam. I want to avoid problems, so your advice would be helpful. I’d like to know more about the issues that you had when you used Blogger/Blogspot as your blog provider. What were the downsides of doing that? You mentioned something about spam. I want to avoid problems, so your advice would be helpful.

]]> By: Kathrynhttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280781 Kathryn Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:27:00 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280781 Thanks for this series!I have two questions. How do you keep your blog unique and true to yourself, while at the same time staying within the niche you've chosen?If the time comes where blogging is no longer something that is fun and worthwhile to you, what is a good checklist to go through to figure if you want to quit or just take a break or just need inspiration?I'm sorry if that is confusing. Thanks for this series!I have two questions. How do you keep your blog unique and true to yourself, while at the same time staying within the niche you’ve chosen?If the time comes where blogging is no longer something that is fun and worthwhile to you, what is a good checklist to go through to figure if you want to quit or just take a break or just need inspiration?

I’m sorry if that is confusing.

]]> By: Nataliehttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280780 Natalie Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:49:16 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280780 I just started blogging last week and the content, ideas, and timing has all come fairly easy for me. On the other hand the technological aspects have been a REAL challenge and I am not computer illiterate. My question is, what helped you to learn how to work with html code, links, layout, etc. ? I just started blogging last week and the content, ideas, and timing has all come fairly easy for me. On the other hand the technological aspects have been a REAL challenge and I am not computer illiterate. My question is, what helped you to learn how to work with html code, links, layout, etc. ?

]]> By: Nishahttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280779 Nisha Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:44:38 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280779 Crystal,Thanks again for taking the time to do this series. Currently, my challenge is building up my readership. I know this takes patience! My question is: How long did it take you to build up your readership, and what specific techniques helped you in increasing your traffic?Thanks so much! Crystal,

Thanks again for taking the time to do this series. Currently, my challenge is building up my readership. I know this takes patience! My question is: How long did it take you to build up your readership, and what specific techniques helped you in increasing your traffic?

Thanks so much!

]]> By: Jayciehttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280778 Jaycie Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:58:56 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280778 I just recently started my blog for fun. I just wanted a place to share my Total Money Makeover journey with others. And in the meantime, post some deals, recipes and craft ideas. I was so glad you posted how to add Sitemeter. I've been able to see that there are people reading. (With few comments left, it's hard to tell sometimes) My question is, at what point do you know that you should try to put ads on your site for profit. Do you ever feel this can take away from a site? At this point I really want to leave my site as just a "for fun" place. I guess I just want people to know that I'm not trying to sell them anything. But at the same time, I wouldn't mind making money to pay off our debt. Can ads ever be bad? How do you (and your readers) feel about looking at sites with ads? I just recently started my blog for fun. I just wanted a place to share my Total Money Makeover journey with others. And in the meantime, post some deals, recipes and craft ideas. I was so glad you posted how to add Sitemeter. I’ve been able to see that there are people reading. (With few comments left, it’s hard to tell sometimes) My question is, at what point do you know that you should try to put ads on your site for profit. Do you ever feel this can take away from a site? At this point I really want to leave my site as just a “for fun” place. I guess I just want people to know that I’m not trying to sell them anything. But at the same time, I wouldn’t mind making money to pay off our debt. Can ads ever be bad? How do you (and your readers) feel about looking at sites with ads?

]]> By: Juliehttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280777 Julie Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:45:22 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280777 I just want to say thanks for this series. I've had a personal blog for awhile now and had been thinking about a public one and your series finally got me to do it. I just want to say thanks for this series. I’ve had a personal blog for awhile now and had been thinking about a public one and your series finally got me to do it.

]]> By: Gloriahttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280776 Gloria Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:45:13 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280776 Thanks so much for doing this series. It has been very helpful to me, as I just launched my first blog. Questions: Do you have a pricing policy for the ads that you solicit yourself? Or do you just price them on an invdividual basis? Also, how can I get those type of ads before I reach 500 visits per day on my site? How do I get to 500 sites per day? Should I spend money advertising my own blog in local venues, such as radio or magazine? (My blog is dedicated to local deals and events.) Thanks for all your help. I love your blog! Thanks so much for doing this series. It has been very helpful to me, as I just launched my first blog. Questions: Do you have a pricing policy for the ads that you solicit yourself? Or do you just price them on an invdividual basis? Also, how can I get those type of ads before I reach 500 visits per day on my site? How do I get to 500 sites per day? Should I spend money advertising my own blog in local venues, such as radio or magazine? (My blog is dedicated to local deals and events.) Thanks for all your help. I love your blog!

]]> By: Michellehttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280775 Michelle Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:38:12 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280775 How do you get your hyperlink to say "this" instead of theweb address? How do you get your hyperlink to say “this” instead of theweb address?

]]> By: Siennahttp://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280774 Sienna Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:18:51 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-7.html#comment-280774 I have been trying to figure out how to get a coupons.com coupon sidebar so that my readers can print coupons from my site - how do I do this? I have been trying to figure out how to get a coupons.com coupon sidebar so that my readers can print coupons from my site – how do I do this?

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