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There is a lot of debate about this subject… alot of bloggers are dead set against bloggers that write sponsored posts, and then there are others that don’t seem to mind one way or another.

Why do Bloggers do Sponsored Posts?
Well to answer a simple question with a simple answer its for the money. Most Bloggers do sponsored Posts so that they can create some sort of return from their Blog. This may pay for hosting of the site, a bit of development to the blog or any other reason.

Do they believe in the Product they are writing about?
This is a good question and it may be the case that yes they do, or most bloggers realize that they can even write a negative review (if it is warranted) and still get paid for it. So the chances are that the blogger is stating the facts as he/she knows it.

What if the readers don’t like it?
This is a hard question I guess its a bit like what if viewers don’t like a particular advert on T.V or a movie maybe. The best course of action if you are offended by a sponsored post is not to read it… yep its as simple as that really!

Will Sponsored Posts ruin my Blog?
Well the answer to this is yes or no, depending on whether you let it or not. Sponsored Posts have been around for a long time and if you handle them in a mature and honest way there is no way that they should affect your blog in a negative way - however you may want to obey the following five ways of sponsored post bliss…

1. Always make it obvious to your readers that a sponsored post is a sponsored post.
2. Write a “real” article straight after the sponsored post so that a visitor to your site is greeted with a real article.
3. Try to keep sponsored posts in line with the topic of your blog.
4. Don’t boast about the money you make from sponsored posts on your site.
5. Don’t sell yourself too cheap - only write for high paying Posts.

As you can see there are fors and againsts depending on what kind of person you are and how forgiving your readers are - they are going to be turned off your site quickly if all there is every time they visit is a bunch of sponsored posts - however as long as you include other good quality articles I doubt any reasonable person would hold it against you.

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You may be thinking that you would like to have you own Blog, there are many questions that you probably have and in this article we will answer some of the most common ones.

Where do I start?

The best thing to do is find a passion or Niche subject that you would like to Blog about, have this clear in your mind before you set about starting your blog, otherwise you may find that the type of Blog that you create doesn’t suit what you are wanting to Blog about.

What Blogging Platform Should I use?

I would recommend that if are just dipping your toes in the water you start with a Blogspot Blog, this way it doesn’t cost you anything, you can still monetize it if that is something that you are intending doing, and you can get a feel if this is really for you or not. If after a couple of months you are enjoying what you are doing, and want to get into it more seriously then you should consider getting your own domain and using a blog platform like wordpress.

How often do I need to Post to my Blog?

It is important that if you are looking to build up a regular readership that you post articles on a regular and consistent basis. This might mean 2 articles a week, or maybe one every day. However whatever you decide make sure you stick to it, that way you will not disappoint your readers when they come looking for fresh material and don’t find any!

How much money can I earn from my Blog?

This varies a lot, it is quite straightforward to earn a small amount of money from your Blog, however few make a living out of it -this is certainly possible if a lot of effort and time is put into it. Be aware you are probably not going to make quick and easy money from a blog.

How do I monetize my Blog?

There are many ways of monetizing your website, some of the more popular methods are Google AdSense, becoming an Amazon Affiliate and Text Link Ads. All these offer ways to earn money from advertising rendered on your site. If you are just starting out however it is important that you realize that you need a large amount of traffic coming to your site before you start earning any income off it. So you are probably better off concentrating on building this up first.

What are the best ways of getting Traffic to my Blog?

There are many methods of driving quality traffic to a Blog site (and we are talking quality traffic here, not the kind that comes from sites like blog explosions).

• Claim your Blog on Technorati
• Visit and comment on other Blogs in your “Niche”
• Join communities like MyBlogLog and network
• Join forums and use your Blog link in your signature.
• Submit your best articles to sites like digg and reddit

Where to from here?

Promote your website, constantly. Write great articles and participate in the blogosphere. Over time your site traffic will begin to build and you may end up addicted like the rest of us!

Good Luck

Rob StGeorge

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