No, I have not receive any paycheck from Google.
But report here suggests that more and more bloggers are earning money from their blogs. Many are earning serious money. That too, considering a lot of them are part-timers or pursuing their hobby.
Good news is that money is not coming from advertisements or affiliate programs, as most of us perceive as the primary source of income for blogs. Money is coming from consulting, speaking assignments or conferences.
Well, I am also getting a little more serious about my blog, as blogging in India is still in its nascent stage and niche bloggers are even less. This means that there is an opportunity to do something different and make a mark for myself. After all, trying and failing is any day better than sitting on your ass and not trying.
As some of you may have noticed that I have moved my blog to custom domain. I think it is high time for me to get a custom domain as in coming months I will be promoting my blog heavily.
Secondly, I have made blog cards for my blog. I have shamelessly copied the idea of having blog cards from Hugh. Hugh is a cool guy and everyone who wants to learn marketing in this world of social media, should follow his blog.
Information on my blog card is very minimal. It only has my name, blog address and my email ID. No phone number. No address.
I want conversations to revolve around my blog, blogging as a medium and of course, customer service. It has this Aloo Kachalu at the back of the card.
I am sure it will be fun to take this to next level.
by Sid 'Ravan' Kabe , on October 25, 2009 10:20 PM
hey thats a nice article...reading it through... and its also cool idea of getting business card on blog...
tell me where to get it... i will have one too...and den we will have ours exchanged...:D
by Whats In A Name , on October 26, 2009 12:17 AM
Hey this idea of cards sounds great.... please guide me with this...
Hey do u believe tht people really earn good money from their blogs? I somehow feel its a little tricky... revenue mediums other then advertisements are difficult to get in case of niche blog like mine.
by Ramesh , on October 26, 2009 11:14 AM
Good luck Adesh. You are a leader in blogging on customer service and I'm sure you'll achieve much success. I look forward to listening to your speeches.
by Anonymous , on December 11, 2009 1:56 AM
What necessary words... super, magnificent idea
by Anonymous , on January 5, 2010 1:13 PM
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!