I’ve noticed yet another interesting trend as of late.
There are dozens of blogs covering the subject of “How to Make Money From Blogs”. They teach techniques on how to monetize your blog, how to gain readership, how to engage your blog audience, and so on, and so on, and so on.
However, only a pitiful few ever live up to their promise. And yes - there is a smell-test issue that is arising here.
The incredible irony is that many of these blogs have been ABANDONED for several months to over half a year (yes, I’ve been monitoring some of them). A paltry few return after an extended absence, with no explanation whatsoever, while others never ever return.
Hmmmmm……if blogging is so profitable, then WHY aren’t these Blogging Gurus following their own advice and BLOGGING?
My conclusion is: These Gurus’ blogging models aren’t that profitable at all…….otherwise, why stop?
Now don’t get me wrong - blogging can be profitable - evidence the recent sale of blog networks for hefty 6-figure sales. But I’m not talking about them.
I’m talking about the self-appointed Blog Profiteers.
Granted, sometimes shit happens.
Personal tragedy strikes, life’s priorities interrupt, and sometimes there are other emergencies that intrude upon one’s life.
However, if you are TRULY following your own advice, and engaging your audience, then you certainly owe them a brief explanation for your absence, don’t you? Especially if you are going to be stepping back from the blog console for months at a time.
Otherwise, people might just draw the wrong conclusion - about your personal blog profit model teachings, about the effectiveness of your methods, or……..about you.
Mr. P