| One of the most difficult decisions a new blogger | | | | The ads clutter the page and look unsightly. Most |
| must face is when to start monetizing their blog. | | | | visitors click the back button very quickly on these |
| Several opinions exist on this topic with all arguments | | | | sites. A problem arises, however, when the content |
| raising valid points. Some abhor the monetization of | | | | is good but the ads and layout are so poor that |
| blogs. At the other end of the spectrum, some start | | | | visitors again leave quickly. |
| blogs only for the hope of money. So, as a new | | | | Early monetization can be added on a small scale |
| blogger, what route is best to take? Let's take a | | | | without being obtrusive. A single block of text link |
| look at the pros and cons of a few options so you | | | | advertising such as AdSense can be placed above |
| will be better informed when faced with this decision. | | | | the fold and still be attractive. |
| No monetization | | | | Late monetization |
| The idea of blogs and the evolution (or revolution) of | | | | This method refers to waiting and allowing a blog to |
| the internet in recent years has led to more free | | | | grow before placing ads on the site. Many experts |
| sharing of information. In a way, bloggers have | | | | agree that this is the best way to make money |
| allowed the online community to take back the | | | | from a blog. This category typically includes blogs |
| internet from huge corporations that would prefer to | | | | that are three months or older and have at least 30 |
| charge for every work or informational bit found in | | | | posts. A downside to this monetization technique |
| cyberspace. However, as blogs have become | | | | involves your prospective community having become |
| increasingly more popular and prevalent, the shift in | | | | accustomed to an ad free blog. When the ads |
| information sharing has started to move back in the | | | | appear, some regular readers will be upset and leave. |
| direction of monetization rather than freely sharing | | | | Most will understand and all will be well. |
| without thought of monetary gain. In the purist's | | | | Deciding if and when to monetize a blog can seem |
| eyes, a blog with ads is an abomination. | | | | like a daunting task. It is important to note that a |
| Early monetization | | | | blogger cannot please every visitor every day. |
| As stated before, many bloggers have read the | | | | However, with a little planning and good ad placement |
| stories and promises of wealth and started to blog | | | | and layout, there is money to be made from blogging |
| simply for the money. These blogs are new (less | | | | especially if you are passionate about your topic - but |
| than 3 months old) and already show lots of ads. The | | | | that's another article altogether. |
| problem is that the content suffers or is nonexistent. | | | | |