IS THIS THE GOLDEN AGE OF BLOGGING?

     I can compare today's Blog atmosphere to the early days of radio and television without stretching too much.  

     In those golden early days of both radio and television, announcers and even the stars of the program would promote the products shamelessly.  They would gently (and not so) prompt the audience to purchase the products.  Advertisers exercised great control over the programs that they sponsored.  Many early television programs were brought into our homes with only one sponsor.  Daytime dramas are a great example of this, still to this day bearing the name "Soap Operas".

     I have spoken to several potential bloggers who are AFRAID to monetize their blog, feeling that it makes them look greedy.  Other bloggers will say that they would monetize but "I am not a salesman".

     Affiliate programs really do not require salesmanship.  They do require that the visitor to the blog click on the link and buy the product.  And sometimes we as bloggers do have to remind our visitors that we are here to make money as well as share information.  

     To that end..."We will be right back after a brief word from our sponsors".  I will say a couple of things about a book that is helping many bloggers get on the right track.  The book is "Problogger:  Secrets For Blogging Your Way to A Six Figure Income"  By Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett.  The book is full of great information from a SUCCESSFUL blogger and is available by clicking the link to the right.   Many thanks to the authors for some great information.