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By: John Hoff

John Hoff — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:41:48 +0000

Davina
That’s what we do . . . test and tweak until we get things just right, and then we test again. Eventually, we find that sweet spot.

Jim
That’s what I like about your site, it’s simple and not overbearing. The primary focus on your site is your content and you.

By: Jim Gaudet

Jim Gaudet — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:18:56 +0000

Well, I have a different purpose for my blog. It is not to make money. I do have some Chitika ads for search users, but that’s it. I don’t make money with it though, not enough to pay server costs.

I plan on using my blog for authority. I make money indirectly from my blog, for searches like “costa rica seo” and “costa rica web deisgn”. There are what I am interested in and they have “come to me” without trying (thanks GOOG)

When I do focus on a blog for monetizing, I am looking for consistency with the main site. No change at all, but a few directed ads strategically placed. Only one in the sidebar (30% of my clicks) on under the header (25%) and one at the end of the post before the comments section which has the rest of the clicks. This keeps my readers focused on the content and only clicking when they are away from the content. I try not to force any ads to anyone while they are reading. This makes me leave the site immediately.
Jim Gaudet´s last blog ..Legalize It! Watch the Union Online

By: Davina

Davina — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:24:28 +0000

I love my blog JUST the way it is right now. The sidebars aren’t cluttered; I changed things a couple of months ago and am still happy with what I have, though I do move things around once in a while.

One thing I’m NOT happy with is the tagline. I’ve changed it a few times and it’s still not “right”.
Davina´s last blog ..Come Alive with Favourite Music

By: John Hoff

John Hoff — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:37:14 +0000

I’m in the same boat, Betsy. It’s funny how sometimes we know better but yet we don’t follow our own advice. A big change to my blog and our site is coming real soon.

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:45:25 +0000

Hi John – Yes, our blog sidebars are cluttered and I have to do something about it to prepare for better monetization! Clarification of purpose has finally arrived, too, so now I have less excuses! Thanks.
Betsy Wuebker´s last blog ..PASSING THRU: A YEAR