tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post7159033614207172534..comments2024-01-13T07:38:36.064-05:00Comments on Target Liberty: A Response to a Commenter on Ad BlockingRobert Wenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-43814711499226162252015-12-22T22:38:11.491-05:002015-12-22T22:38:11.491-05:00I understand RW's point here - it does make it...I understand RW's point here - it does make it more difficult for a young blogger starting out to blog as his primary source of income. But like most small businesses, it starts out as something you do in addition to your primary source of income. Something you dedicate your free time and weekends to until you accumulate enough support to do it exclusively.<br /><br />Plus, has RW given a Kyle Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844577444408628599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-88568948461781660272015-12-21T10:01:29.626-05:002015-12-21T10:01:29.626-05:00You sound like a central planner, deciding for eve...You sound like a central planner, deciding for everyone which methods work and which don't. You belong at a Bernie Sanders blog.Robert Wenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-81822860269017252422015-12-20T16:35:41.048-05:002015-12-20T16:35:41.048-05:00Great comments. This argument almost makes me feel...Great comments. This argument almost makes me feel like in Anthem, "it would bring ruin to the Department of Candles!"<br /><br />Ad blockers are here to stay, we're not going to turn the electricity off so you can keep the candle makers employed. Libertarianism will not be hindered by ad blocking, this notion is greatly exaggerated.theageofnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684732649465149601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-73097910888737090132015-12-20T08:12:21.191-05:002015-12-20T08:12:21.191-05:00Here's an even better response: http://voxday....Here's an even better response: http://voxday.blogspot.co.il/2015/12/advice-for-would-be-blogger.html<br /><br />Shorter version: write because you enjoy the process and because you actually have something different to say. Don't do it for the attention. Don't do it for the money. Don't do it because you like what you perceive as the lifestyle. Don't do it because you like theShimshonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158609487960587917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-24283917114663535212015-12-20T05:02:49.722-05:002015-12-20T05:02:49.722-05:00Bob, that is an absurd argument. If you are seriou...Bob, that is an absurd argument. If you are seriously writing for the money, you will fail, period. Even under the best circumstances, ad money is RARELY more than a bit of spending money.<br /><br />Writing a blog is about building a brand. Here's what Vox Day said in a recent interview about ad revenue:<br /><br />SS: Have you ever focused on trying to generate advertising revenue? If so, Shimshonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158609487960587917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-1533431802101907592015-12-19T20:27:03.784-05:002015-12-19T20:27:03.784-05:00I come here for quality content and because new it...I come here for quality content and because new items are posted thought the day. I kind of miss EPJ being on one site personally. You have to produce quality content for a long time to build an audience. Bloggin ain't easy.Wagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719718595125311688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-472016353041116692015-12-19T17:38:59.485-05:002015-12-19T17:38:59.485-05:00Google presence? What the hell are you talking abo...Google presence? What the hell are you talking about, click through ads have nothing to do with "Google presence"?Robert Wenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-11031795451626534782015-12-19T16:19:32.524-05:002015-12-19T16:19:32.524-05:00I started using an ad blocker because the ads were...I started using an ad blocker because the ads were not tasteful. The ads typically had a lot of skin, many were overtly raunchy and others were mail order brides. I continuously I asked for the ads to not show up because they were not tasteful. However, the ads would continuously show. I would have had no problem viewing ads if they were tasteful. I finally had it when absolutely disgusting ads Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220765443849396111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-51018388866398424942015-12-19T15:26:17.574-05:002015-12-19T15:26:17.574-05:00How many blog followers do you need to make decent...How many blog followers do you need to make decent ad revenue? Is it any easier to get that kind of following than it is to build an email list? And why does the focus have to be on libertarianism? Why can't people share other skills and ideas they have and tie it into libertarianism or austrian economics etc. Instead of a blog people could make youtube videos, start a podcast, or a Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970586845001280417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-89009946317184695812015-12-19T14:47:51.351-05:002015-12-19T14:47:51.351-05:00Fee-based webinars for a libertarian web site star...Fee-based webinars for a libertarian web site starting out! Are you serious?Robert Wenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-54620186562743959652015-12-19T14:42:58.035-05:002015-12-19T14:42:58.035-05:00Don't forget selling novel products to your re...Don't forget selling novel products to your readers such as "The Drudge Formula". RPNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760029866298156951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-91762212563437998102015-12-19T14:42:09.743-05:002015-12-19T14:42:09.743-05:00And you write this based on how many blogs that yo...And you write this based on how many blogs that you have started? Do you have any idea how long it takes to build an email list? Or how many blog followers you need to sell even one book? <br /><br />Robert Wenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-79581528580298615272015-12-19T14:38:42.088-05:002015-12-19T14:38:42.088-05:00Ludicrous. New bloggers have virtually no Google p...Ludicrous. New bloggers have virtually no Google presence. Even if people do click on their ads the returns are paltry at best. The reason their sites fail is almost always poor traffic. RPNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760029866298156951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890852736639676808.post-32814026748677775812015-12-19T14:26:48.832-05:002015-12-19T14:26:48.832-05:00Fallacious argument by RW here. There are plenty o...Fallacious argument by RW here. There are plenty of ways to make money online without relying on ads, even for someone just getting started. I would argue there are better ways even. Building an email list and selling info products for example. Write e books about your blog topics and sell them to your subscribers. Hosting webinars for profit is yet another way. Get creative.Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970586845001280417noreply@blogger.com