Comments on: Want to join a blog network? Here’s the inside scoop. http://wurk.net/2005/11/09/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/ Your career. Your say. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:05:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Dan http://wurk.net/2005/11/09/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/comment-page-1/#comment-40191 Dan Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:27:17 +0000 http://blogging.wurk.net/2005/11/03/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/#comment-40191 Although blog networks are looking for journos, there is also a chance of (paid) exposure from major news sites like Le Monde, and Dagbladet, where a blog post took front page of a news site. Personally, I favour affiliate shopping links to contextual ads. Advertising may be unpopular, but if there is money to be made via a personal recommendation to a trusted seller, that seems like a win-win situation. Signing up with a network is a commercial decision. Blogging on one's own in a lifestyle choice. Great blog- enjoyed my read.... Although blog networks are looking for journos, there is also a chance of (paid) exposure from major news sites like Le Monde, and Dagbladet, where a blog post took front page of a news site.
Personally, I favour affiliate shopping links to contextual ads. Advertising may be unpopular, but if there is money to be made via a personal recommendation to a trusted seller, that seems like a win-win situation.
Signing up with a network is a commercial decision. Blogging on one’s own in a lifestyle choice.
Great blog- enjoyed my read….

]]> By: Yuga http://wurk.net/2005/11/09/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/comment-page-1/#comment-40125 Yuga Wed, 16 Nov 2005 19:31:06 +0000 http://blogging.wurk.net/2005/11/03/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/#comment-40125 I think they're looking for journalists, not bloggers. :D I think they’re looking for journalists, not bloggers. :D

]]> By: Citizen of the Month » This is NOT a Blog Anymore http://wurk.net/2005/11/09/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/comment-page-1/#comment-40117 Citizen of the Month » This is NOT a Blog Anymore Mon, 14 Nov 2005 07:24:23 +0000 http://blogging.wurk.net/2005/11/03/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/#comment-40117 [...] 3)  Some bloggers are making money.   Did you know that if you have some specific skill or expertise you can pitch your blog idea to one of the blog networks?  This will get you a lot more exposure — and maybe some money down the road. [...] [...] 3)  Some bloggers are making money.   Did you know that if you have some specific skill or expertise you can pitch your blog idea to one of the blog networks?  This will get you a lot more exposure — and maybe some money down the road. [...]

]]> By: Scrivs http://wurk.net/2005/11/09/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/comment-page-1/#comment-40100 Scrivs Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:11:28 +0000 http://blogging.wurk.net/2005/11/03/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/#comment-40100 Hey Barry, Sorry I didn't get back to you soon enough. Here are my <a href="http://9rules.com/blog/2005/11/what-we-look-for-in-a-site/" rel="nofollow">answers</a> to the question asked. Hey Barry,

Sorry I didn’t get back to you soon enough. Here are my answers to the question asked.

]]> By: Shai Coggins http://wurk.net/2005/11/09/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/comment-page-1/#comment-40099 Shai Coggins Thu, 10 Nov 2005 05:47:58 +0000 http://blogging.wurk.net/2005/11/03/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/#comment-40099 Thanks, Barry. Looks like you managed to come up with an interesting post based on your short interview. Good job! :-) Thanks, Barry. Looks like you managed to come up with an interesting post based on your short interview. Good job! :-)

]]> By: Rhys http://wurk.net/2005/11/09/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/comment-page-1/#comment-40098 Rhys Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:48:54 +0000 http://blogging.wurk.net/2005/11/03/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/#comment-40098 Thanks for bringing up the 'professional part Mike...it's crucial! As is being able to handle criticism with humor and grace. Thanks for bringing up the ‘professional part Mike…it’s crucial! As is being able to handle criticism with humor and grace.

]]> By: Barry Bell http://wurk.net/2005/11/09/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/comment-page-1/#comment-40097 Barry Bell Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:37:07 +0000 http://blogging.wurk.net/2005/11/03/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/#comment-40097 Mike - please do go on. And on, and on, and on, and on, if you want. That's what the comments are for! This is all good stuff. Thanks again, guys. Mike – please do go on. And on, and on, and on, and on, if you want. That’s what the comments are for!

This is all good stuff. Thanks again, guys.

]]> By: Mike http://wurk.net/2005/11/09/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/comment-page-1/#comment-40096 Mike Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:33:18 +0000 http://blogging.wurk.net/2005/11/03/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/#comment-40096 I think those guys said it all, but lets add : the ability to handle adversity and negative comments in a professional way...the proven ability to respond quickly to attempted contact...the ability to agree to disagree....the ability to read in between the lines, it's hard for commenters to relay all they are trying to say....the ability to wait a second before blasting commenters out of the water, on blogs, patience is a virtue. There's a few and as you can tell, I could go on and on, if you needed me to. I think those guys said it all, but lets add :

the ability to handle adversity and negative comments in a professional way…the proven ability to respond quickly to attempted contact…the ability to agree to disagree….the ability to read in between the lines, it’s hard for commenters to relay all they are trying to say….the ability to wait a second before blasting commenters out of the water, on blogs, patience is a virtue.

There’s a few and as you can tell, I could go on and on, if you needed me to.

]]> By: Rhys http://wurk.net/2005/11/09/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/comment-page-1/#comment-40095 Rhys Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:24:08 +0000 http://blogging.wurk.net/2005/11/03/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/#comment-40095 Jeremy nailed it!! Listen to that advice. :) Also, I'd like to add--Barry mentioned it--that a lot of people don't realize what hard work blogging is...at least if you want to produce quality work. It takes an enormous amount of time and passion. It helps when you work with the most supportive network ever, though! :) Jeremy nailed it!! Listen to that advice. :) Also, I’d like to add–Barry mentioned it–that a lot of people don’t realize what hard work blogging is…at least if you want to produce quality work. It takes an enormous amount of time and passion. It helps when you work with the most supportive network ever, though! :)

]]> By: Barry Bell http://wurk.net/2005/11/09/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/comment-page-1/#comment-40094 Barry Bell Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:22:59 +0000 http://blogging.wurk.net/2005/11/03/want-to-join-a-blog-network-heres-the-inside-scoop/#comment-40094 Damn. I did. I just double checked and I missed you off the original list. Wasn't intentional, though... honest! Damn. I did. I just double checked and I missed you off the original list. Wasn’t intentional, though… honest!

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