If you write your blog for fun – have fun 
But do you realize that you could be having fun and making money?
It’s true.
I’m having fun right now Seriously!
And – I’m definitely making money.
I haven’t sold out – I don’t take one single penny from any advertiser or affiliate program that I don’t have full confidence in.
See, I have a rule – and it goes like this:
If I wouldn’t recommend it to my sister,
I won’t recommend it to you.
And I Love My Sister!
I’ve turned down tens of thousands of dollars in advertising over the years from companies and programs who offer products I don’t believe are good for my listeners. I’ll sell no ad at all before I’ll sell one pixel on my website that would be an embarrassment to me.
It is possible to pursue an income with your interests and passions without compromising your message and values.
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My last post on my blog was about this exact subject and how it’s okay to just SAY “Yes, I’m making money blogging … I blog to make money!” Go mama bloggers! Good content can make money in all kinds of ways, including quality advertising as you suggest
Karri Flatla´s last blog post..Blogging for Money is a Business Model. Say it Clear. Say it Loud.
This is a great post. I have been battling with the idea of making money and blogging and is it ethical to do both. I have realized that it is okay to make money doing what you enjoy doing. It is not bad and you may make a lot more money that way.
Felicia – I Complete Me´s last blog post..The Perfect Marriage
So true Kelly with blogging you can have your cake and eat it too.
I also don’t recommend anything I don’t 1000% love, after all, you are only as good as your word. My most popular blog is a beauty blog, so what works for one person, may not work for someone else, so I try to qualify who will benefit and takes pics, so people can really see what the product is like.
Christie´s last blog post..What I Can’t Live Without Wednesday – my iPhone
I used to blog about my spiritual life and the creative worship I’m involved in, but haven’t blogged there in quite awhile. For quite awhile I’ve felt an urge to blog again – about business and life, I suppose – and am a loss where to start. Well gosh, that was honest of me, eh?
Really, I probably need business coaching.
Now this is something that I am really just starting to do on my mom blog. I think my thought was that I was too deep with my content but I am learning that I can make money with my blog all the same. I jsut had to figure out my niche for it.
I am excited about it and can’t wait to report back about where I am with it. I am starting reviews soon and some affiliate marketing stuff.
Like Angela, I too would blog even if I couldn’t make money doing it. Heck that’s what I been doing for 5 years now.
LaTara´s last blog post..Woman You Are Virtuous by Design
I agree Kelly! I love blogging and would do it even if I didn’t make money from it, but the money is nice too. I never recommend anything I haven’t either already tried myself or know the person who’s created it.
Angela´s last blog post..My New (Used) VW Beetle Bug!
I’m glad you said this.
It’s not an either/or proposition – making money or staying true to your voice and passion.
Carrie Lauth´s last blog post..Affiliate Marketing: Beginning Steps
Very good point, but I also think a lot of people don’t realize that there’s a lot of money to be made in professional blogging as well. Having the skills to blog is really going to make a difference during these down times because if you look at the latest stats, you’ll see that blogging jobs are steadily on the rise. That’s pretty impressive given the economy right now.
Anyway, thanks for the post, keep them coming!