A lot of people have gotten on Pay Per Post, but I haven’t yet. I’m not entirely sure why, but I hadn’t tried it. So I decided if I was going to list is as a possible way to make money I needed to get an idea how it works. I’ve signed up for Pay Per Post and I’m currently waiting to be accepted.
I did notice that people have images on their websites for PPP Direct. It’s on a lot of websites and the image isn’t too attractive. So I thought I might mention that with PPP you can customize the image you use to match your design, or just to look better. Jenny, over at The So Called Me, has her own custom PPP Direct image and I’ve noticed that it is much more attractive and less bothersome than the image they provide.
If you’re using the image PPP provides for you, consider that you may sell more direct posts by using your own custom image.
I’ve seen ones a lot better then mine. But I’m not too creative at the moment. If I ever get a new layout I’ll be making a better picture. :D
September 4, 2007 @ 9:57 pmI need to get one of those i just cant design for the life of me.
September 6, 2007 @ 3:07 pmI’ve done a few sponsored reviews and other PPP type programs, the general feedback from my readers was stop it. Even though the subject matter was relevant to my blog, they didn’t like it. Additionally, it detracts from my credibility for other, non-sponsored items that I talk about and review, which I do on a regular basis. If I come across a product or service that I really like or really hate, I write openly and honestly about it, as any blogger should. If you care how your readers will react to your good word on a paid subject matter, especially one that requires a favorable posting, then don’t use them. It’s not worth the few extra bucks.
The only person I’ve seen this work really well for is JohnChow.com - who makes several thousand per month off sponsored reviews… but his site is very unique unto itself.
September 6, 2007 @ 8:59 pmPaid reviews are nothing new for me and I usually get pretty good responses on them. I tell the truth on paid reviews, I don’t endorse anything I don’t trust myself.
However, I’m just now trying out PPP because the topic of this blog is to make money with your blog, therefore my job is to try everything and report back.
September 7, 2007 @ 7:07 amMy readers dont mind I get a ton a day. They all know the money is going to good use its not like I am wasting it on crap. I pay my bills its my sole source of income after i quit my job since the site itself became a fulltime job. and its going towards expanding the site itself to offer more resources for moms.
September 7, 2007 @ 6:18 pm