tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post3683253210996935722..comments2023-12-28T06:30:30.527-05:00Comments on From Mrs. to Mama: We like bloggers... until they start making money off blogging.Mrs. Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-51641406692068070362013-12-21T10:23:23.787-05:002013-12-21T10:23:23.787-05:00I'm not a blogger but I do enjoy reading many ...I'm not a blogger but I do enjoy reading many different blogs. I skip over sponsorships/product reviews because I feel that I can't trust the honesty of the blogger. I have yet to see a review where the product was not giving a favorable review. Just like a celebrity, I don't trust that they really believe in x miracle cream when someone is clearly paying them to say it/wear it.<br /><br />I also find it hard to read blog posts with postings by the same company on the same day. I understand they put deadlines on it but it's a turnoff.<br /><br />I love your blog, respect the work you put in in and am happy that you're able to make money from it. Keep up the good work.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661506538502940678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-69309879615103508352013-12-20T06:56:36.044-05:002013-12-20T06:56:36.044-05:00Thank you for your insight and taking the time to ...Thank you for your insight and taking the time to comment. I think you explained it better than I did---it's just like a magazine, or advertisement on TV. When you don't like it? You move on to something else. I truthfully don't like when a site takes too long to load either due to ads, and will find myself leaving. I don't think there is anything wrong with leaving or not liking something anymore--that is our choice to have. So yes, I agree 100%<br /><br />As far as the promotion thing? Not sure how a job promotion and an advertisement on her house makes any sense? That is, unless she is in advertising? We are comparing apples to oranges here. A website would be expected to have advertisement as that is in the same area of "work." Now, unless your friend worked in advertising for homes, then I would understand. But I'm not sure where you are getting with throwing that out there---and on top of that, not sure why you would voice your opinion to her if it was not hurting anyone? I guess I just didn't understand that example.<br /><br />Which brings me to the "working for the man" is a necessity for most. You didn't explain what you meant, so I won't sit here and assume, but it kind of sounded like you meant that people who blog or get paid to blog are not doing it out of necessity? Correct me if that's not what you meant. I won't go into my thoughts on that, because I just don't want to assume anything. <br /><br />And as far as everyone loving what they write about in sponsored posts? No, not all may love it, and not all must love it in order to write about it or promote it. Again, one does not know a person's financial situation and if writing about toilet paper or anything of that sort {something they probably are not PASSIONATE about} means that they get to buy Christmas presents this year? Then right on girlfriend, go write! But again, I'm not sure that anyone has ever said that either about sponsorships---that everyone loves what they test out or write about. Sounds like that was the impression that you were under? <br /><br />Again, thank you for your thorough thoughts. I always enjoy reading different perspectives.Mrs. Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-20060956648019479162013-12-19T17:48:05.023-05:002013-12-19T17:48:05.023-05:00Yes! I accept sponsors and paid opportunities on m...Yes! I accept sponsors and paid opportunities on my blog, because I put a lot of time and energy in my blog, and I'd like to see a return. Even if a small return. I have absolutely NO problem with other bloggers doing the same. I expect it!Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543581308363689982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-28621172201839164572013-12-19T17:04:54.099-05:002013-12-19T17:04:54.099-05:00Also, I don't think comparing it to a regular ...Also, I don't think comparing it to a regular job promotion is quite apt. If my friend were getting a promotion in exchange for putting an advertisement on her house or car, I may or may not voice my opinion on that depending how close we were and how open she was to me butting in. I would NEVER want or expect an apology. I deeeefinitely don't think bloggers should have to apologize for any sponsorships they take on or explain their financial situations. The backlash you're talking about is all about entitlement and I can only assume mainly stems from envy.<br /><br />For most of us, "working for the man" is a necessity. Etsy or other craftmaking or writing such as through self-publishing are different matters altogether. That is a direct exchange of money between maker and consumer. <br /><br />We all have bills to pay. There really should never be any criticism of the ways people find to take care of them unless it's directly harmful to another being. Blogging is neat because you can control the hows and whys and whens, though in the end, the big company is still the ultimate winner. A person may receive some monetary compensation and free goods and the company receives an infinite number of years of free advertising thereafter with a presumably vast audience. That's just the nature of sponsorship in blogs or videos. It is what it is and as mentioned above, it's incredible that anybody can pick up blogging and start to make money. At the same time, I have a hard time believing that everybody taking on sponsored posts truly likes everything they get sponsored for. That's the cynic in me I suppose though the reverse seems terribly naive. <br /><br />Hopefully my words are just construed as more food for thought. zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10208700012742859488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-89975772050530166952013-12-19T16:26:49.765-05:002013-12-19T16:26:49.765-05:00Very nice post. As a longtime blog reader and rec...Very nice post. As a longtime blog reader and recent blogger myself, I've always felt that outspoken critics of sponsorships have been condescending, hypocritical and obnoxious. With that said, I tend to steer clear of blogs with a huge amount of advertising, pop-ups, sponsored posts. Of course, huge is relative. <br /><br />It doesn't mean I don't "like" them anymore but I stop visiting their blog for the same reason I don't read magazines with tons of adverts stuck in between the real articles and for the same reason I leave a blog if the visual design is extremely distracting or puts me off in some manner. Also the same reason why, if I am watching tv at a friend's house, I will change the channel when a commercial comes on and come back when I think the commercials are over. I just don't like watching/seeing ads. I will still follow through my feed reader but I just stop visiting their actual site b/c I don't want to be bombarded by ads. <br /><br />If I turn on my adblock plugin, it's pretty good about getting rid of them but it turns off some script functionality as well so I don't always have it on. I'm happy and intrigued people make money off their blogs. It's truly an incredible age we live in. I have ads on my blog. As a sidenote, I would never expect my readers to "support" me by clicking on my ads just because they're reading my blog. I know you didn't say this but I think some bloggers do feel like this is an equal exchange. I don't blog to receive something other than conversation in return. <br /><br />For me, it's just a personal preference. <br />Anywho, great topic and glad somebody wrote a thorough post on it! :)<br />x <a href="http://www.atelierzozo.com" rel="nofollow">atelier zozo</a>zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10208700012742859488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-57055006311334400172013-12-19T00:22:11.410-05:002013-12-19T00:22:11.410-05:00Last month was the first month my family has been ...Last month was the first month my family has been able to pay the bills without borrowing from savings in years...because of the money I made blogging! It's not a lot. It's never a lot. But it makes a huge difference to us. And if I have to lose some readers to help pay the bills, you better believe I'm going to do it. I often just skip the sponsored posts by bloggers I follow, and I don't see why my readers can't do the same. And sometimes, I do discover cool new products and I trust bloggers to give me honest reviews. It is win-win in my opinion. Why get down on someone for making money on their hobby, doing something they enjoy? Do people get down in their friends when they start selling their crafts at craft fairs or start a etsy shop because they are selling out and no longer doing what they live for free?Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-8025700359816996062013-12-18T21:23:31.802-05:002013-12-18T21:23:31.802-05:00This topic has been on my mind and heart for a whi...This topic has been on my mind and heart for a <b>while</b> and I'm glad you wrote about it. Makes me mad that suddenly I can't be trusted because I'm getting paid...I love the part where you said "Do you share where your money goes with others? Does the blogger, or anyone for that matter owe that to you? To explain the details of their financial situation? I think not. At the end of the day, what difference does it make. How someone makes their money, and better yet, how they spend it." Amen. It's really no one's business anyway! I might have to sound off on this again so I'm not leaving a super long comment ;PXlovehappyxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11177093440225679996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-23160672437972493102013-12-18T18:20:04.466-05:002013-12-18T18:20:04.466-05:00Love this post!! Right on!
-diary of a fit mommy
...Love this post!! Right on!<br /><br />-diary of a fit mommy<br />www.fitmommydiaries.blogspot.comsiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987923951073766315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-66101247935160633892013-12-18T15:40:35.482-05:002013-12-18T15:40:35.482-05:00You nailed it---women tearing women apart. That is...You nailed it---women tearing women apart. That is what I would hope people would take away from this post. To remember that every situation is unique, and that no one person is alike. To make assumptions puts us at fault, not the person that we are making assumptions about.<br /><br />Life is too short, and I'd rather celebrate success than tear it down!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing Cari, I have missed chatting with you friend! Hope you and that family are doing wonderful!Mrs. Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-7104197422174721412013-12-18T15:37:50.642-05:002013-12-18T15:37:50.642-05:00Yes, WORK is right. I have had to set my alarm {to...Yes, WORK is right. I have had to set my alarm {too many times} for 5am just so I could wake up and meet a deadline. It's work, but there are rewards that come with it, and I refuse to let anyone make me feel guilty for doing the same thing they are doing---working.Mrs. Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-42750393580814753482013-12-18T15:36:32.549-05:002013-12-18T15:36:32.549-05:00Blogging has changed SO much through the years, an...Blogging has changed SO much through the years, and if there is one thing that I have learned along the way, it would be to never assume one person does {or should} do things like the next. <br /><br />I always love to hear from you Hilary, and hope you {and that baby} are doing well! You are going to be an amazing mama!Mrs. Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-16817167359220629942013-12-18T15:34:08.208-05:002013-12-18T15:34:08.208-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Mrs. Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-51678841027569355032013-12-18T15:25:30.153-05:002013-12-18T15:25:30.153-05:00Thank you for sharing your own personal story. I w...Thank you for sharing your own personal story. I wish I could sit here and lay out all my finances for the year and how blogging has been one of the greatest blessings for my family. When my kids go to college and not have the student loans that I have today? I'll remember blogging, and will forever be thankful for the opportunities that have come my way.<br /><br />Have a Merry Christmas to you and your family!Mrs. Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-66470575185354815942013-12-18T15:23:58.454-05:002013-12-18T15:23:58.454-05:00Yes, yes yes! I just move along. I rarely spend ti...Yes, yes yes! I just move along. I rarely spend time reading blogs, so when I do? I read what interests me, and not read what doesn't. Like you said, it is wonderful when I find a deal or product that I wouldn't have otherwise if the blogger hadn't shared it with me {even if they are paid to talk about it}. I do my own research, and if I like what I read, I buy! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing!Mrs. Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-23024627977120555352013-12-18T15:22:12.877-05:002013-12-18T15:22:12.877-05:00Yes, it would be hard to no longer read what the w...Yes, it would be hard to no longer read what the writer once shared with their audience. I think this is something that is expressed by many people {and rightfully so} when they describe that the voice is lost. I think what I hoped to express is in this post {and maybe failed to do so successfully} is that sometimes things change, people change, and certainly blogging changes. And I don't think that the writer owes anything to anyone that is reading for changing directions.<br /><br />I guess my thought on this whole topic is how many people actually lose sleep over someone taking sponsorship {no matter the amount or how often}? Probably none. Yet, people are quick to express it very loudly when given the opportunity.<br /><br />That isn't really directed at you Shannon, as it is just the general audience of people who talk about people doing strictly sponsorships or any other paid opportunity. I do agree though that disclosures should always be made. <br /><br />I truly appreciate your feedback, as always Shannon!<br /><br />Mrs. Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-13600825215722489892013-12-18T15:09:48.989-05:002013-12-18T15:09:48.989-05:00Makes total sense! At the same time though, we hav...Makes total sense! At the same time though, we have to remember that that's the choice they made and we cannot assume what the circumstances are that brought them to that decision. And I always try to remember that with time, all things change. Including blogging.<br /><br />Heck, I think blogging is kind of going downhill... not up.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts friend! I always appreciate your viewpoints :)Mrs. Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-62531098520396410142013-12-18T15:03:25.351-05:002013-12-18T15:03:25.351-05:00Great thoughts, thank you for sharing. I guess my ...Great thoughts, thank you for sharing. I guess my only question would be is why one would be sad for someone that has not expressed that they are upset {unless they have} or that they are unhappy. Again, without knowing their financial situation, what if this is the happiest they have ever been with blogging. Now that they are making money, maybe actually NOT living paycheck to paycheck, or paying off bills that they wouldn't otherwise.<br /><br />I think that's something people need to remember---that our own experiences cannot be applied to another persons. <br /><br />Therefore, need not be sad or feel sorry for them---I'd rather celebrate and be HAPPY for the success of another individual.Mrs. Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-76627124100928300592013-12-18T14:52:30.279-05:002013-12-18T14:52:30.279-05:00I'm with Shannon, I don't feel any blogger...I'm with Shannon, I don't feel any bloggers owe anything to me, and I am not upset that they are making money, it's when everyday it's post after post of ads and giveaways, and I just don't hear their voice anymore, and that just makes me sad. As a photographer, I understand how easy it is to let something you love doing turn in to something you need to do, and sometimes there is just a part of me that's a little sad about that, for me, and for others who go through it. Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149636249307372386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-55382926429464317522013-12-18T11:48:19.855-05:002013-12-18T11:48:19.855-05:00This is a great post and so well said. Thank you!This is a great post and so well said. Thank you!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854626199369018050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-48552793379176805982013-12-18T10:27:39.488-05:002013-12-18T10:27:39.488-05:00I'm not opposed to bloggers making money blogg...I'm not opposed to bloggers making money blogging, what I don't like is when someone who I love reading starts doing ONLY sponsored posts and doesn't continue to write from the heart as well. You are good about mixing it up which is what I like. I also don't like when bloggers don't state that a post is sponsored even when you can totally tell it is. I just like people to be genuine when doing it and not sneaky. If you are proud of what you are doing no need to be sneaky (this doesn't apply to you!)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356655617475615318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-32443430977909092332013-12-18T10:21:53.630-05:002013-12-18T10:21:53.630-05:00Well said! May be because I'm a blogger and m...Well said! May be because I'm a blogger and my perspective might be different than someone who is a non-blogger reader but I actually think that the ability to land paid opportunities and have paid advertisements on the blog validates the content! No one is going to pay $ to a site that isn't worthy of it. When you hit that point it should be like a little seal of approval that your content is worth supporting and partnering with. I think the real issue is jealousy that someone makes money by a means that people think is easy...which it is most definitely not. As you said, if the content doesn't apply x out for the day, if the ad on the sidebar doesn't interest you don't click it. I appreciate the content that does apply to me. I appreciate tips on products I may never have heard of before. In fact I just purchased a Christmas gift for my husband from a tip from another blogger. It wasn't a paid post but most of her links were affiliate links. I don't care because I learned of a new product and have a unique gift for my husband under the tree!Jessica | Petal + Plyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241523881757666204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-82102467610722546302013-12-18T10:18:30.801-05:002013-12-18T10:18:30.801-05:00It's funny how people try to put rules on blog...It's funny how people try to put rules on blogging. Which is just plain stupid. If you can do something and make money doing it? More power to you!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686565812112185860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-41680977546930774402013-12-18T09:25:19.895-05:002013-12-18T09:25:19.895-05:00Yes. Just yes. I'm another reader who has been...Yes. Just yes. I'm another reader who has been here long before the advertisements and sponsored posts. I just suck at commenting. I got a lot of backlash from longtime readers when I "commercialized" my blog as they liked to put it. I blogged for years without any ads or sponsored posts and I was happy doing that but when the opportunity presented itself for me to make real money doing what I had already been doing for free....I couldn't turn that down. I have 5 kids and I'm a stay-at-home mom, money is very tight, and quite honestly the only reason my kids will wake up to gifts under the tree this year is because of the money I've made blogging this year. So I also refuse to feel guilty or apologize. Period. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04968250671087385396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-30069481675974346042013-12-18T09:23:50.978-05:002013-12-18T09:23:50.978-05:00Thank You :)Thank You :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10981643213319451144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-32380097331102026092013-12-18T09:22:37.974-05:002013-12-18T09:22:37.974-05:00Gah, couldn't have said it better myself. It b...Gah, couldn't have said it better myself. It blows my mind when I hear comments like this because I just feel like those people would never, ever turn down the free things and/or the money if offered to them. It takes a lot of work to run a blog, especially one that makes money. I don't think the negative people REALLY understand that its, essentially, a second full-time job for most of us. <br />Whitney Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538576313777740739noreply@blogger.com