Blogs: Writing to the World or Just a Way to Make Money?

There is no doubt that blogging has rapidly become a very popular past time in the last ten years. People all over the world can log on to their respective blog and share their thoughts with whoever might care to read. It has become a culturally significant form of communication, especially among members of younger generations.

A blog can be used by anyone for any purpose they see fit. It may be a form of online diary where the blogger shares insight into his or her daily life. It could be a means of self-promotion, showcasing personal artwork, music, photography, etc. It could be a gathering place for like-minded users to share ideas or content. While no blog is the same or intended for the same purpose, one thing is true of all blogs: they have the potential to make you money.

Income can be easily generated on blog sites without ever actively selling anything. Advertisers are always looking for ways to get consumers’ attention, and blogs are a very real market for them. Advertisers are willing to pay bloggers to allow them to market their products on blog pages. These advertisements come in a variety of types and do not interfere with the blogs in any way.

One common type of advertisement is the banner ad. Usually found near the top of the page, banner ads are simply eye-catching graphics or videos meant to entice users into clicking them, which links them to the advertiser’s own site. Income is normally generated on a pay per click basis, whereby the advertiser pays the blog host whenever the ad is clicked. The more people who view your blog, the more likely they are to click the ad, and therefore the money you are likely to make.

Another newer method generating revenue is through the AdsCaptcha plug-in. This plug-in provides two services in one. First, it creates a secure blogging environment free of spam bots and other automated malware by only allowing human users to access your blog. It does so by prompting the user to enter a distorted word or phrase, called a Captcha, seen on their screen in order to proceed to your blog and post or comment. AdsCaptcha takes this concept one step further by allowing advertisers to use their brand imagery or slogan as the key word, phrase, or picture. This creates brand awareness for them and provides easy income for you.