Innovation Happens When You Solve A Problem In A Unique Way
Jason from Successforyourblog is right. Blog ads, and ads in general these days, are boring. I find most blog are doing the exact same thing and its kinda boring if you ask me. The typical ad layout is a 468 x 60 banner up at the top of the page. Then the 125 x 125 button farm on the right hand side just above the fold. I find this topic intriguing because blog monetization is one of my specialties. He’s right. Something needs to change. The question is though…... Read More »
Only A Handful Of Blogs Actually Make Money Online
It seems that finally everyone is starting to come clean about making money with blogs. The reality is that I’ve known for years is that most people can’t make a living off of a blog, and will never be able to. But because there are so many “make money online” sites out there nowadays, there seems to be some perpetual brand growth that everyone can make this professional blogging thing work monetarily. It just isn’t true. This is hard, hard work.... Read More »
Online Advertising Just Got Fun - My Latest Project: Scratchback.com
You thought I was done helping others make money online when I sold BlogKits eh? Not quite. Starting today, I’m accepting only 100 beta testing applications for my latest project called Scratchback.com. The press release goes out later this week, but loyal JimKukral.com blog readers get the scoop early of course, and can apply for one of the spots early as well. I’m thinking they’re going to go fast though, so sign up now if you’ll want to have an... Read More »
How To Sell A $100,000 Sponsorship For Your Blog
Joel Cheesman is a blogger in a niche of career/recruiting. Early in 2007 Joel sold a one-year sponsorship for his award-winning blog, Cheezhead.com, to Jobcentral.com for $100k. I recently interviewed Joel via email to find out how he did it, and how you can do it to. Jim Kukral: Was it your idea to sell your entire blog or did the sponsor suggest it? Joel: Mine. Jim’s Analysis: It just goes to show that success comes to those who ask for it. Decide what you want,... Read More »
