Hey BGB’ers!
OK, today is the big day! The results of my first ever Blog Carnival, run by Miz Joella at BlogsWithWings and hosted by yours truly.
First I want to thank everyone who participated; it was fun to read everyone’s views on monetizing a blog without ticking your readers off and making a general fat mess of it. J
We actually got a ton of spam submissions as well, which was extremely annoying, so just a side note… if you intend to host a carnival, expect some spammers! Lol
Now without further hoopla, let’s get into the non-spam entries that actually had something valuable to contribute. These entries are all listed under the category they chose to submit under, in no particular order. Drum roll pleeaaazzee! 
Blog Integrity
Miz Angie Presents:
Making money… on my blog? *gasp* posted at Angie Go Boom .
In this post Angie explores the idea of monetizing her blog tastefully by choosing to think of it much like a magazine editor thinks of a magazine. Her blog is a tool for getting her writer’s voice heard, and any product’s she chooses to promote via ads is the way she helps to fund her passion. Always keeping in mind her readers of course and choosing only those products she believes in. Well done!
Miz Jean Sarauer Presents:
Reboot Your Blog (How to Turn Profits Instead of Stomachs) posted at Virgin Blogger Notes.
Written in a style that is uniquely Jean, this post is great print out and hang by your desk material, as a checklist and reminder of all the things that are important to keep in mind when attempting to monetize a blog successfully. Things like feeling your reader’s pain, and being real. In essence, putting your readers first, always. Well done!
Miz Erin Hill Presents:
The Nice Girls’ Guide to Monetizing Your Blog posted at Nirvana Mamma.
This post is written by the lovely Erin, a lady who at first didn’t feel she could contribute as she is just exploring ideas of monetizing rather than actually implementing any yet. I urged her to contribute anyway, as that’s what we were after. Ideas and ways it can be done, and done WELL. I think she did an excellent job and rose to the occasion, how about ya’ll?
Blogging
Miz Joella Molson Presents:
Pay-Per-Post… How to Not Make Money on Your Blog! posted at BlogsWithWings.
This post is by the blog carnival runner herself, Joella Angel! It covers the whole pay-per-post thang, and making it work for you without ticking people off. Ethics? Check. Integrity? Check. Full disclosure? Check! Well done Angel!
Miz Ana Hoffman Presents:
Traffic Conversion: 7 Ways to Better Traffic Conversion posted at Traffic Generation Cafe.
This is a post by the lovely Ana. I hesitated at including this post at first, but Ana agreed to make a couple changes, and it was such a spectacular piece, I couldn’t NOT let ya’ll take a peek at it. Really it’s a great tutorial on ways to convert the traffic you receive into customers and clients, regardless of the method you choose to actually make money on your blog. Conversion is everything when it comes to making money! Well done Ana!
Mavis Nong Presents:
Blogging – Understanding The BIG Picture! posted at Attraction Marketing Online.
This is a great post by Mavis that discusses all the things you need to consider when optimizing your site for your readers. This is based on the age old adage of “The Money is in the List”. And there ain’t no list if you can’t give your readers exactly what they want! Great post, great read!
Mr. Corbett Barr Presents:
How I Created a Thriving Business Around this Blog in 5 Months (Think Traffic Monthly Report #5) posted at Think Traffic.
This is a post by a chap named Corbett, who I am coming to enjoy reading and respect more and more the more I read! (Yikes that was a bit of a mouthful.) I think the title pretty much says it all, and I can’t say enough about what I think of Corbett’s professionalism and integrity. Well worth reading again and again in my book!
Miz Jay Philips Presents:
You Mean I Could Make Money and Get Traffic? 15+ Great Tips posted at Words From a Purple Mind.
This is a post written by Jay with some great, no-nonsense, no-fluff ideas on monetizing a blog. While some of the methods “could” potentially be used in distasteful manner, with the right blog and the right person using them, all could be done with integrity as well. Well done Jay!
Mr. Bob Presents:
How to make money online blogging posted at Christian Personal Finance.
Bob contributed this excellent post, and in his own words- This is a 7000 word article I wrote documenting how I make a full-time living from my blog. Nuff said right? Can’t do better than that!
June Tree Presents:
Make Money Blogging: Top Bloggers And How Much They Earn posted at The Digerati Life.
OK, so “technically” this isn’t exactly about monetizing a blog per se… but it’s some great stories of bloggers who are doing it and doing it well, so I thought you could really learn a lot from it! And maybe even have an inspired moment or three. Basically this is a “YES, IT CAN BE DONE” sorta post. Happy reading!
Business Blogging
Miz Donna Fontenot Presents:
How To Transition From a Personal Blog To A Business Blog Without Losing All Your Regular Visitors posted at DazzlinDonna – Making A Living Online.
Donna wrote a great piece here about her own personal experiences of transitioning from a personal blog into a business geared blog, that I think we could all learn a few lessons from. And Donna herself is an excellent example of integrity and all around goodness, so I urge you to read it and learn grasshopper… learn!
Mr. David Hennessey Presents:
Earn Money by Making Your Knowledge Easier to Access posted at Grow Your Wellness Biz.
David here discusses a great way to monetize your blog, and at the same time deliver real value and convenience to your readers. As he says, if you’ve folks digging through your archives anyway, why not use your content to create a more easily accessible version of the best of it? And in the process earn a bit of money to feed your family. Win, win!
Mr. Andrew Rondeau Presents:
How is Blogging Good for Business? posted at We Build Your Blog.
Andrew here discusses just why blogs have become such effective business tools, and explores a couple options and ways you can monetize YOUR blog as well, and of course… why you’d even want to. Well done!
Mr. Cary Ganz Presents:
The Six (6) Apps and Plug-ins You Need Now! posted at TwitterRight Blog.
I included this post by Cary because he goes over some great tools you might need in your blogging business kit in order to do it well. After all, you can’t monetize a blog without a bit of help right? That’s where the tools come in! Happy reading BGB’ers!
Mr. David Crandall Presents:
How to Make Money without being a Scammy Bastard posted at Heroic Destiny.
This bit of love comes from David, a more integrity laden chap I think I’ve yet to meet. Not only does he put #customerlove at number one, he gives you a number one secret to asking your readers for money without being well… a scammy bastard. His solution? Make ‘em love you first! Pretty good advice right?
Miz Jessica Presents:
Hi My Name is ____ and I’m Broke posted at It Rocks 2B Mom
This is a post by Jessica who’s a mom struggling with the whole “being broke” phase that happens at even the best of times. She shares her story, along with some ways that explores how she’s gone about trying to monetize her blog with integrity that is sure to spark some ideas for you as well. Give it a read and let her know how you think she’s doing so far.
And there you have it BGB’ers! My first ever blog carnival and hey! It didn’t even hurt! (Sorry, had to say it!) I hope you enjoy reading these spectacular posts, and be sure to drop any thoughts, questions, or observations in the comments below. We’d all love to hear them!
Warmest
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Hi Cori,
Thank you for choosing my article to be part of the Carnival and for the great write up you wrote to introduce my posting to your readers.
You are a whiz with words!
David
P.S. I am looking forward to reading all the other postings too. Carnival, great idea!
David Hennessey´s last [type] ..Earn Money by Making Your Knowledge Easier to Access
Hey David! You’re welcome hun, I was glad to include you!
And do check out all the other posts, they are great!
Looks like you forgot the link to mine.
I’m having a great time reading them all. Great job, everyone! Wow, every time I try to comment here, I get the dreaded “you look like a spammer” message. Not quite sure what I have to do to get approved.
DazzlinDonna´s last [type] ..Online Product Ideas – Infographic
Oh FOO Donna! I didn’t forget, something must have happened when I transferred from Word to WP.. ;( So sorry about that, it’s fixed now..everyone go see Donna’s post cuz I’m a dork, and it’s a spectacular post!
And Donna, no idea why my blog thinks you’re a spammer. I’ve noticed I’ve had to approve you and a few others several times now, and not sure what might be causing the problem! So frustrating, lol. Mayhap a WP quirk maybe? Ugg.. anyway, link fixed now at least! 
Hugs!
No worries. I won’t hold WP or Word quirks against ya.
DazzlinDonna´s last [type] ..Hacked Blogs- Who Ya Gonna Call
Thanks goodness or I’d be in a hot mess, lol. Seems I’m always having either one or the other!
Excited to dig into it, Cori; thanks for doing all the leg work!
Ana Hoffman
Ana @ Blog Traffic Generation´s last [type] ..Treasure Island of Link Building- How to Find the Best Links Every Time
Yw Ana! That’s what I’m here for!
Happy Labor Day!
Hey Cori, thanks for the compliments and for including me in this. It looks like an excellent first carnival for you. I’ll be checking out some of the articles now. Cheers!
Corbett´s last [type] ..How to Convert Traffic into Buyers with Dave Navarro
Hey Corbett! Thanks for dropping by, it did turn out quite well I think!
Enjoy the reading hun!
Hi Cori,
Thanks for including my post in the Carnival. I enjoyed reading the other listed posts as well — great job everyone!
Have a wonderful day!
All the best,
Mavis Nong
Mavis Nong @ Attraction Marketing Online´s last [type] ..FeedBurner Is Stealing Your CommentLuv Backlinks!
Yw Mavis! Well deserved, and glad you liked the others too!
Woohoo! Thank you so much for including me in this and most especially for the very flattering compliment. Totally makes my day.
I will say though, this type of post feeds my procrastinating side and fuels my ADD like no other. Ha! Can’t wait to dig in to these amazing posts.
You are such a rockstar! I love that you put this together and how you support your community. As the Aussie’s say “Good on you!”
YW babe! Glad I could make you smile.
Although I totally do NOT condone procrastination and ADD habits ::stern face::… except of course on this one occasion because all the other posts submitted are awesome too. Heeee!
I’ve already learned so much and I’m only half-way through reading them all! I’ll have to come back later, so much to digest. This was exciting to be apart of and to be linked with so many great blogs. Thanks, Cori!
Angie´s last [type] ..My break-up letter to Summer and Fall on the brain
Yw Angie, glad you chose to submit and be a part of it!
And glad you’re finding all the posts useful.. mission accomplished!
So glad to be a part of this and what a great resource this post is now with links to so many excellent articles. We should all be rich any day now if we take in all this advice
I’ll send some extra moola your way if a big pile drops on my head.
Jean Sarauer´s last [type] ..The 5-Minute-a-Day Twitter Strategy
Oooh yes, please do!
I’ll pray for big piles of moola plopping! Lol
Hello Cori,
Whoa! This is an awesome list. It will take some time to work my way through here and implement these ideas. I am impressed at the effort you expended putting this list together.
You rock,
Alan
Hey Alan! Thanks, hope you enjoy all the reading.. they are quite awesome bloggers if I do say so myself.
Awesome list Cori! and most of them are giving link love (dofollow links). I’ll be happy to follow their blog as well. Anyway, I see that your blog is getting better now, the last time I was here, I think you were busy that time with guest postings (and I particularly enjoyed your entry on kikolani and famousbloggers). It’s really good news to see that you’re doing great at this time
I’ve also read your about page, and saw that you’re very busy with your own projects. Good luck with that as well 
Regards,
Jason
Hey Jason! Yes quite a few of the bloggers I know give link love. Yes, blog is doing great, back in the swing of things.. and working on quite a few pies in the oven. lol Appreciate you dropping back by, stay tuned..got something pretty spectacular coming out hopefully next week, mid-week.
Thank you for selecting my post & the wonderful comment. All the posts that were selected are very good and very helpful.
When’s the next contest?
Jay Philips´s last [type] ..You Mean I Could Make Money and Get Traffic 15 Great Tips
Hey Jay! Glad you enjoyed the carnival.
Still new but want to find out more about what is a blog carnival. Going back and reading a number of this and will bookmark. Nice to see everyone helping each other
Eileen
eileen ludwig´s last [type] ..Family Feud Studio Audience on a Live Stage Set at Universal Studios Orlando
Thanks Eileen, hope you enjoy all the reading!
MY 1st BLOG CARNIVAL! Woo Hoo! My post at @BigGirlBranding http://bit.ly/degPq4 All about monetizing your blog. #31DBBB #dbbb #cwpit
Wow, looks like a great carnival!! I’ve just now heard of it, and I’m ready to go clicking on some links
Thanks for hosting and for providing more insight into some good blogs. I think everyone would love to learn a little more on making a little while blogging 
Tabitha Blue / Fresh Mommy Blog´s last [type] ..The Tide
Thanks Tabitha!
Enjoy the clicking and reading, hope you find a lot of value in all the posts..they are great! 
#Tips: Great list of articles on how to monetize your #blog http://wfapm.com/abC7Sg courtesy of @BigGirlBranding #blogging
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