There’s Cash in Them There Blogs or How to Make Money Doing What You Love
Written by diane on March 9, 2008 – 2:41 pm -This post is for all the up and coming, and/or still struggling, bloggers online who just know there is money to be made doing what they love… writing blog posts!
Similar to making money by freelance writing, and hiring yourself out to individuals through companies like Guru and eLance, there are a bunch of websites out there just waiting to pay you to make your next post all about them.
The beauty is in the variety. Lots of topics to choose from, and each company listed below seems to have almost a niche. And, even if you’re a diehard blogger, it’s almost (I said almost) certain that making a bit of cold hard cash every now and then wouldn’t be such a bad thing… right?
So last night I did my homework and found out a bit more about the companies many are using as they blog their way to the bank. Hopefully you will find this additional bit of research helpful as you pick and choose your next virtual “employer.”
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Associated Content
Created December 2003
PR 6/10
Ranked 2,775 in Alexa
This paid to post website has the look and feel of “prweb,” a higher end product for the most part. Furthermore, Tim Armstrong who presides over Google’s North American sales and advertising, sits on their Board of Directors.
They offer a lot of category choices - from arts & entertainment to automotive to opinion to prose and more. Should be something for everyone here.
* Are you an AC blogger? Provide feedback please! *
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PayPerPost
Created January 2005
Florida-based
PR 6/10
Ranked 2,481 in Alexa
For bloggers, you get paid to write about web sites, products, services, and companies. You can even earn cash for providing your opinion along with valuable feedback to advertisers.
* Are you a PayPerPoster? Good to work for or not? *
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Snap Bomb
Created October 2007
Too New for PR
Ranked in the 370,000 in Alexa
Snap Bomb, a San Francisco-based internet marketing company showcases a marketplace for advertisers and bloggers. Advertisers benefit by having “buzz” about their products (services, what-have-you) blogged about by… you guessed it, bloggers.
The win-win is that bloggers are then paid for their blog posts! And, it’s totally free to sign up with Snap Bomb.
* Are you a SnapBomber? Tell us your story! *
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Blogsvertise
Created June 2006
PR 5/10
Ranked 6,217 in Alexa
Advertisers hire you to talk about their websites in your blogs and journals. They get the publicity, you make money. You are paid via PayPal per task (blog entry).
* Are you a Blogsvertiser? Leave your feedback please! *
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Reviewme
Created May 2003
PR 5/10
Ranked 8,959 in Alexa
Simple… make money reviewing and promoting products.
* Like Reviewme? Hate It? Comment please! *
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Bloggerwave
Created November 2006
Denmark-based
Ranked 47,320 in Alexa
Their press release states, “Bloggerwave.com offers a tsunami of opportunity for Bloggers, Advertisers and Agencies!” Though it has a great Alexa, there’s not much to go on from the front page. (Also found a typo, those drive me crazy so if you ever see one here point it out please!)
* Have you caught the Wave? We’ll look for your comments! *
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Well there you go. Maybe you’re already familiar with these, maybe a few are new to you. Maybe the whole idea of actually getting paid to do what you love is entirely wow, and you’ll be heading off to bigger and better paychecks this week. We hope so!
We would sincerely love your feedback about each and every one that you have first-hand knowledge working. Please DO tell us your experience(s).
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March 10th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I did not know this was true. what an opportunity to try out… thanks to you!
March 10th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
I’ve submitted articles to AC. I really like them, they pay okay and they pay fairly quickly. I just don’t have a lot to write about for them. It’s different than writing blog posts.
March 10th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I do quite a bit for PPP. I like them, although it can be nerve racking reserving an opportunity. There are 1,000’s of other bloggers all trying to get the same ops.
Blogsvertise has only provided me with a few ops over the last few months.
I like AC, although it’s different than writing blog posts. You write articles about a variety of topics and submit them for approval and payment. I’ve had 5 or 6 articles that I’ve been paid for.
March 10th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
To Linda! Thought you’d enjoy reading this
To Lynne, thank you! That’s what we needed (and could use more of hint, hint anyone else reading!), first hand experience with this way of making more money online! You’re a peach!
March 11th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
I didn’t know about all of these sites. Thanks for the great information.
Denise
March 11th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Hi Denise! You are most welcome
I’m positive this is only the tip of the iceberg really - keep us posted if you find more! And your results if you give it a whirl.
March 12th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
I used to do a few PPP but u need to be aware that google will take away your PR - you are being paid for the link not for the 1.5 people reading your blog entry!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:56 pm
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