Web logs have exploded on the Internet, creating the oft-mentioned “blogosphere” that allows everyone to sound off. But is blogging for bucks viable self employment?
Blogs, or web logs, became an almost overnight sensation. Suddenly, even celebrities were keeping regular blogs, with the entire entertainment industry following suit. Blogs appeared on sites like MySpace, and thus, it was born: the blogosphere, that huge variety of blogs that are easily accessible if you’ve got an Internet connection.
With any new trend, there are always opportunities. Because blogs equal content (the stuff that makes the search engines go ‘round), soon companies started offering money to bloggers who keep the world entertained with regular posts. Is blogging for bucks a viable form of self employment, or just a way to spend a whole lot of time for a whole lot of small results?
There are some self employed professionals who’ll say paid blogging is a good idea, but these are the rare few who’ve found both readership and success. For those that can write keyword-rich posts that the public finds appealing, blogging for bucks might not be a bad idea. The trouble is, most companies offer very small amount of revenue that’s based on the amount of “hits” your blog gets. Unless the blog you’re writing becomes highly popular, it’s unlikely you’ll enjoy huge financial returns on blogs.
Blogging for bucks can often be time-consuming as well, as most companies have requirements on how often they want their bloggers to post. This means you might spend five days a week on your blog, and receive a monthly check that still doesn’t seem to add up. Blogging for bucks could become viable self employment, but only if you manage to type up a blog that many, many, many Internet users want to read – and, you find a site that’s willing to pay you for your blogging efforts.
