Written on November 26th, 2009 at 12:11 am by Darren Rowse
Do You Sell a Product or Service of Your Own from your Blog? [POLL]
Time for another reader poll – this one is on a topic that many bloggers are getting into – monetizing your blog by selling something of your own from it.
Many bloggers make money by selling other peoples products with advertising or affiliate programs – but do you have something of your own to sell and are you doing it?
What you sell might include an e-book, membership are, consulting services, training, a DVD, real hard cover book, T-shirts….. anything!
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Do You Sell Any Product or Service of Your Own From Your Blog (eg. ebook/book, membership area, consulting, other product)?
Once you’ve voted and if you’ve said ‘yes’ – I’d love to hear what type of product or service you sell!
123 Responses to “Do You Sell a Product or Service of Your Own from your Blog? [POLL]” - Add Yours
Rhys
November 26th, 2009 12:33 am
At the moment, I sell bbPress Forum Theme Customization & Plugin development. I’m probably going to be releasing my first product within the next month hopefully!
David Risley
November 26th, 2009 12:36 am
A membership and a few e-products on one blog, and a coaching program on the other for bloggers.
Selling your own product on a blog is the absolute #1 way to generate revenue from the blog.
Banners are chump change comparatively.
KreCi
November 26th, 2009 12:37 am
I am selling my services as a web developer and paid versions of my scripts.
Fred Abramson
November 26th, 2009 12:39 am
I am an attorney.I give away “free” legal content on my blog and obviously sell legal services. Educational based.
Mike CJ
November 26th, 2009 12:39 am
I sell a Beginner’s Twitter book and a Beginner’s Blogger course via my site.
And via my travel blog, I sell a membership site to give people additional information about the island I live on.
Andrew @ webuildyourblog.com
November 26th, 2009 12:39 am
I have two niches that I work in:
1. Blogging. I sell my expertise to build blogs for clients and also help with mentoring. I’m just about to launch my first membership site as well, which will be a multi-media course aimed as those who want to make an income while blogging.
2. Self development. I sell several multi-media courses on Management and Public Speaking. I also interviewed and recorded several ‘famous’ self-development gurus and created a product from that.
Hope that helps.
Andrew
Kris
November 26th, 2009 12:42 am
Hellooooo….!
I teach bass guitar online. I started off by doing free lessons on youtube, which were within the ten minute quota. People were asking me to further the teaching within these lessons, so I realised that there was a market for me to sell longer, better quality lessons.
I have about eight of these, and never wanted to “drown” my site in them. My site is heavy on free content. I think it’s important to keep integrity.
Nelba Quintana
November 26th, 2009 12:44 am
I sell my expertise training courses to build blogs /wikis and to use Web2.0 tools for educators and also help with mentoring.
Hope that helps,
Nelba
Andrea_R
November 26th, 2009 12:45 am
I sell consulting services as well as an ebook/plugin combo for WordPressMU so you can host mutliple domains.
Jon Peltier
November 26th, 2009 12:55 am
I sell software utilities that extend the features of Microsoft Excel.
I also am in affiliate programs for a couple similar products, I market books on related topics on Amazon, and I host AdSense ads. Over 75% of my revenue comes from all of these activities. The rest comes from software consulting which is marketed via my blog and the associated web site.
Rebecca Haden
November 26th, 2009 1:03 am
I’m a professional web content writer, and I blog for other companies. My own blog can be seen as samples. Since I also do SEO and online marketing, what I write about that subject (and that’s the topic of the blog at my company website) is evidence that I know my stuff.
So no sales pitches at my blog, but it’s sort of like a portfolio and job interview.
Joel
November 26th, 2009 1:05 am
My blog has math video lessons and homework tips. I sell my own tutoring services on the blog. Haven’t had any internet-tutoring clients yet (what I really want); but I have converted a number of “real-life” clients.
Michael Holmes
November 26th, 2009 1:07 am
I sell my book off my blog. I really don’t see me seeling consulting or any other thing like that–just books:)
Chandoo
November 26th, 2009 1:20 am
Very good poll Darren. I currently sell an e-book and a set of excel templates for project managers. I also recommend some affiliate products (only the ones I believe in and use myself). It has been a very positive experience so far. I have learnt lot more about landing page optimization, copy writing, product development, sales promotion and customer satisfaction thru this than what I learnt in 2 years of my MBA.
Liane YoungBlogger
November 26th, 2009 1:21 am
Surely I think selling services right now is equally [or much more] profitable when put side-by-side with advertising networks. Well for me, it’s a sounder choice as well. It’s like making money with your real expertise and that’s much more valuable compared to just selling adspots or something. having the freedom do doing and profiting from it is also so much enticing.
Michael
November 26th, 2009 1:31 am
I sell a PDF file that contains mnemonic images to help students learn the part of the brain and do well on their tests.
Shevonne
November 26th, 2009 1:59 am
I’m trying to sell my writing services. Just started to really focus on it, so we’ll see how it goes.
Leslie
November 26th, 2009 2:12 am
Yes. Currently my book, but will be expanding it to teleseminars, as well as consulting services.
Jim Logan
November 26th, 2009 2:16 am
I sell an ebook, screencast program, membership site, and packaged teleconferences (taking audio, transcripts, and referenced links and services from past teleconferences and turning them into resources pages available for purchase). All are focused to the readership of my site. I’m beginning to offer affiliate opportunities.
SEO Consultant
November 26th, 2009 2:20 am
I sell my optimization services in my blog but most of the time I just share my knowledge as I believe educating my readers is far more important than selling them.
Chef Mark Tafoya
November 26th, 2009 2:29 am
We sell our Gilded Fork: Entertaining at Home cookbook on our website. We also have an online gourmet product boutique where we’ve gathered a bunch of great gourmet items we sell. Soon we’ll be debuting our “Academy” where we’ll sell my cooking class videos, cooking tips audio podcasts, and Restaurant Social Media Training Course.
Chris Baggott
November 26th, 2009 2:31 am
We are a business blog software company. We use our own software obviously, but also have over 500 clients on the Compendium platform all focused on demand generation through blogging.
Bruce H. Johnson
November 26th, 2009 2:59 am
Sell my novels (ebook and print). Blog about tech writers transferring into fiction writers; have an Amazon store.
Caroline Goddard
November 26th, 2009 3:03 am
I sell fine art photographic prints linked through my Etsy shop on my blog, Blue Satin Sashes. Readers can also link directly to my other business website, Bloom Creatives, and view writing samples and the rest of my photo portfolio.
Joe Smith
November 26th, 2009 3:17 am
I’ll eventually sell from my blog (most likely not this one).
I feel it’s best to post more frequently, build trust & community, and basically “prove my worth” to the blogosphere before I sell anything.
I’ll get my fair share from the community, but I’m going to pay my dues first.
Live. Love. Laugh. Learn. Leave a Legacy.
j2s
Matt Levenhagen
November 26th, 2009 3:22 am
It’s actually a combination for me.. but I do sell memberships and other products and use a blog as part of that process..
-Matt
Amy - parkcitygirl
November 26th, 2009 3:28 am
A bag pattern!
Kevin Tea
November 26th, 2009 3:42 am
I have a couple of affiliate 125 ads for some of the online services that are relevant to my readers but the return is very small. I have just opened an Amazon Store and I have made more from that in a week or so than from the affiliate linkis in six months!
I am wary of Google Adsense because I don’t want to be seen as overtly commercial!
Say Web Tutorial
November 26th, 2009 3:44 am
I sell source files of some programs. But the bulk of income is still affiliate sales and yes, some adsense
AnastasiaCarroll
November 26th, 2009 3:47 am
I sell a Japanese language etextbook but not very successfully yet :( Though the site was started only in April so I still have faith :)
Rebecca Coleman
November 26th, 2009 4:03 am
I have an e-book called “Guide to Getting Started with Social Media for Artists and Arts Organizations.”
It really grew out of my blog (which is about business skills for artists). When I sat down to write it, I used posts that I’d written as the ‘bones’ of the book. The overhead is low, and the blog and the book really support each other!
BrianJUY
November 26th, 2009 4:20 am
We sell The Expat Cookbook… A cookbook for how to make “from scratch” recipes for people from the US who live abroad and can’t buy food from back home… Like “sour cream” and “peanut butter”…
Our website is about Uruguay and our blog is about our daily life in Uruguay… and we have a forum as well.
We are getting ready to relaunch another site in the next 2-3 weeks with a product that details how to successfully create a website, blog, forum and product… Aimed at people who want to live abroad, just like us.
Clara Mathews
November 26th, 2009 4:32 am
I do not sell my own products on my site, however I have been thinking about what type of products would work best for my site. It is a movie blog geared towards women. I am thinking about an ebook, but now sure how well that will go over.
I have also considered selling a line of products like T-shirts, mugs, etc with my logo and cool movie quotes.
Arijit Das
November 26th, 2009 4:36 am
Actually, I am thinking to Sell my own Ebook from my blog. But to sell out my book, I need to write that book in a very interesting manner.
So, I Started my Ebook writing on “Need of Blogging in our life along with microblogging”…. How’s my idea…??? Hope will attract many users.
Justine Smith
November 26th, 2009 5:27 am
Hi Darren,
I am only in my 4th week but with almost 500 unique visitors a day and climbing I would like to offer some services/products directed at my reader base.
I think I would offer an e-book free to increase subscriptions and many should build up more people…
How many visitors a day did you have when you started adding products?
The Emotion Machine
November 26th, 2009 5:52 am
Not yet, but there is no telling what the future may bring. I am considering working on an ebook sometime within the next two years.
Derek Jensen
November 26th, 2009 5:59 am
I am actually going to tell you what I want to sell on my blog since I do not currently sell anything.
In the near future I really want to start an ebook.
Dustin | Engaged Marriage
November 26th, 2009 6:12 am
I currently don’t sell anything on my site, but I have been doing some research with my growing number of readers (site is only 3 months old). There seems to be a consensus that an e-book along the lines of “15 Minutes to an Extraordinary Marriage” is greatly desired (I have posts and more ideas that fit this theme). I hope to get started on it over the holidays. In the meantime, I thought about creating a smaller, free e-book for those that sign up to my email list.
Deborah Hanchey
November 26th, 2009 6:17 am
I haven’t been blogging long, but I wrote an ebook (40 pgs) on how to install, configure, and use the Subscribe2 WordPress plugin. I sell that on a separate page from my blog.
robert
November 26th, 2009 6:31 am
I created a new product called Twitter Background Effects, a series of short video clips that teach people how to create their own backgrounds and advertisements for their blogs to generate additional income from their blogging and twitter efforts.
I don’t have this product set up on my blog because other content will cause people to click away from the product.
Creating the product was easy and no one else has made these videos, but getting traffic from other bloggers and pay-per-click ads has been a headache.
if people like the product, I plan on creating a full course that teaches people how to grow their blog readership and sales using graphic design. I create my own 125×125 ad banners and found this to be the cheapest and fastest way to start getting traffic to a new blog or website.
Thanks for letting me share this with Problogger and the Problogger community!
Robert
John
November 26th, 2009 6:45 am
I sell Internet marketing services for small businesses and I’m working on an ebook and/or membership program as well.
Free Article Directory
November 26th, 2009 6:46 am
Not selling any of our own product, however we are providing reviews and recommending other products to our users and visitors.
Lisa Keone-Teeter
November 26th, 2009 6:51 am
I offer my Votre Vu Luxury French Skincare samples and product giveaways to my readers. I also offer specials periodically and announce new product launches. Our products are getting incredible reviews, tons of press coverage and celebrities are starting to give testimonials. The company offers skincare, hair & body products for men and women comparable to high end lines found in top department stores but at 1/4 the price. We also offer a home business opportunity at ground level since we launched in January 2009 in the USA.
Mark Wolfinger
November 26th, 2009 7:04 am
I sell an e-book and am writing another.
Imogen Lamport
November 26th, 2009 7:16 am
I sell ebooks on dressing with style, and packing for travel, that I write, I also have mention of the image consulting services that I offer from personal shopping to colour analysis.
ashley
November 26th, 2009 7:16 am
i sell my services as a makeup artist.
Andreas Bauer
November 26th, 2009 7:22 am
I sell an e-book.
Sarah
November 26th, 2009 7:52 am
I am starting to sell kits on my blog–I have 3 different Glitter Decoupage Ornament Kits that I’m selling, and a couple of Stamping and Embossing Supply kits.
Here’s the link:
http://makegreatstuff.com/order-kits/
I also make videos on how to use the kits:
http://makegreatstuff.com/videos/
I’d love it if you’d take a look! :-)
Tomas Stonkus
November 26th, 2009 7:57 am
Currently, I am not selling anything except providing the free advice from my own experiences. However, I am planning to start offering consulting services later on.
James Andrix
November 26th, 2009 8:01 am
I’m selling a science fiction novel I wrote in blog format. It’s the online journal of an android Xenobiology Professor.
I’ve just recently transition the blog from the a journal-story format to a genera science/biology blog selling the book. I’d appreciate tips on how to better organize my layout.
I’m also not sure if I’m even taking the right direction with the new content. I’m not a biologist so it’s hard to generate new non-fictional content, and I don’t like constantly referencing wikipedia and other blogs.
http://xenobiology.blogspot.com
Blog Tips
November 26th, 2009 8:04 am
Selling your own product or service is definitely a more profitable way to earn from your blog or site. Im looking forward to have my own soon ;-)
jamie
November 26th, 2009 8:20 am
I am wondering what my first product should be I am thinking an e-book however my blogs relatively new.
Do you think this is a good idea or would it be better to give my first e-book away for free? Advice would be appreciated.
Dan
November 26th, 2009 8:50 am
I create one book a month and sell it as an ebook and paperback. Setting up the first one and learning inDesign was the hard part. Now the sales pile up.
Sarah Arrow
November 26th, 2009 8:55 am
I blog about same day couriers and delivery services, and sell those through informative blogs, I also blog about starting a courier business and sell ebooks and twitter guides through the site.
I am now looking at video and how to make that work for the transport aspect and get that in the blogs too.
sjay
November 26th, 2009 10:13 am
I am giving out simple but cool website for free for someone signup for web hosting place via my referral link. Plus some additions help if needed in setting up the emails or transferring a existing website.
Just started it so still have lot of gray areas to clear out.
TwinToddlersDad
November 26th, 2009 11:58 am
Currently I am selling a 52-page eBook with toddler nutrition tips from pediatricians and dietitians. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to support Share Our Strength fight childhood hunger in America.
Yvonne Adele
November 26th, 2009 12:02 pm
Hi gang.
I sell ideas which solve any challenge. I have a team of 400+ Ideas Agents in 8 different countries and a handful of them do a brainstorm overnight on a variety of business challenges. The client gets around 100 ideas in about half a day.
Not only do I sell it from my blog, but now I’m selling it from YOUR blog! Thx for the opportunity to talk about it here! x
clarky
November 26th, 2009 12:11 pm
Oh wow, I am so surprised so many people has selled products or service of their own, I bet them all made a lot of money from that.
I heard that creating a product and selling it is one of the most popular ways to make money online, now I understand.
WIsh some day I could make my own products :).
Simon Quellen Field
November 26th, 2009 12:18 pm
I design and sell scientific toys at scitoys.com.
Daily Agent Tips
November 26th, 2009 12:21 pm
Darren, (since you asked…)
I set up a hosted blog back in January and started selling a real estate sales script after getting featured on a major real estate website. I made over $1000 within my first month and wrote two new ebooks.
I’ve since decided to build a full website, http://www.DailyAgentTips.com. I’m still in the early list building phase right now, but I’m generating a slow but steady pool of subscribers. I’ve also outlined a post I plan to send you detailing that first foray into income blogging. It was quite the experience!
Have a great day!
- Eric
Ed Penano
November 26th, 2009 12:37 pm
Yes I do.
I sell my little buggah’s, my (our) labor of love, the Dinky Ninja Bears.
Genesis
November 26th, 2009 12:38 pm
I sell an ebook, Article Marketing Step by Step, and a Freelance Writing Online for Beginners e-course. I am a writer by profession, so my services are also mentioned on my blog, though I have a separate website for that. I’m currently working on an ebook on time management for work at home moms.
Nathan Hangen
November 26th, 2009 1:16 pm
I sell consulting, Twitter Rockstar, a blogging case study book, another Twitter guide, and more to come.
Why blog if you aren’t selling something?
Natalie
November 26th, 2009 1:17 pm
I sell my “real hard cover” gift book for new mothers, Mums Are Wonderful!
ESN
November 26th, 2009 2:37 pm
I sell website templates from the Template Monster affiliate program. It’s both good and bad; good because I don’t have to worry about adding new templates regularly, bad because I am only earning commission.
Daniel Ambrose
November 26th, 2009 3:17 pm
I am a Florida based artist, a representational landscape painter of coastal environs and and mountains of the southeast United States. I sell my paintings and art related services through my blog.
John D Carmack
November 26th, 2009 3:42 pm
I have one blog about technology for personal and small business use. I occasionally use it to pitch services offered at my company for computer service and repair.
I have another blog that only has some ads. It’s purpose is more personal, though.
Kris Roxas
November 26th, 2009 4:52 pm
Lol, I haven’t made one yet… But I’m working on something called Blogging on a Budget. It’s for beginners who don’t want to spend a whole lot.
Hahaha, and I’m not even even going to be selling it. -.-’
-Kris Roxas
Morgan
November 26th, 2009 5:51 pm
I give-away a free sales letter for anyone that signs-up for my RSS feed and a free audio course for anyone who signs-up for my newsletter.
David Morson
November 26th, 2009 7:03 pm
Nope, currentlu i have my blogs but I am not selling something my own, wht would be if i sell something my own.
Fat Burning Furnace
November 26th, 2009 9:09 pm
i am selling my findings for fat loss
Sean Ashcroft
November 26th, 2009 10:06 pm
Hey all,
I’m a journalist, and run Sticky Clients, which is a personalized business gifts venture, whereby businesses buy key client contacts a personalized spoof newspaper front page.
The idea is the client hangs this on the wall, which offers a lasting point of contact between the client and the business.
Even better, if the client contact moves jobs, they take their front page with them, and this can help bring in new business from the contact’s new employer.
My blog, Planet Client, is the engine of this site, and seeks to help my target audience find clients, keep clients and understand clients.
Although the main aim is to drive traffic to Sticky Clients, I’m also looking to monetize the blog through AdSense and Amazon.
Simon
November 26th, 2009 10:21 pm
I generally don’t sell my own products, it’s not something I have ever really thought about when there is such a massive range of affiliate programs and the like to chose from.
If I had a big enough readership I would consider t-shirts and merch but i’m really not there yet :)
Cecilia
November 27th, 2009 12:04 am
I [will] sell the MummyMug – a hot drink safety solution to prevent kids getting scalding burns from tea and coffee.
Muzi Mohale
November 27th, 2009 12:17 am
I run a membership based website where I matchmake empty trucks with available loads in South Africa. All users pay a monthly fee to post new trade leads and respond to published trade leads. It’s only been about empty trucks and loads, however I’ve just identified another opportunity into adding warehousing as well. Pity though my kind of industry here, is pregnant with dishonest operators who leave a bad image…and another challenge is dealing with brokers, instead of principals.
work at home
November 27th, 2009 12:33 am
I am just promoting affiliate products from my blog.
Dorothy Thompson
November 27th, 2009 12:36 am
Happy Thanksgiving! What an interesting poll…I sell virtual book tours from mine. The blog was started in Oct ‘09 but I’ve been in business since ‘07. Hits to the new blog are great and since it’s Thanksgiving, I want to thank all our followers and thank you, Darren, for providing us with such great blog posts…don’t eat too much turkey!
Virgil Bierschwale
November 27th, 2009 12:37 am
http://www.KeepAmericaAtWork.com/HarperValley/
Swayze
November 27th, 2009 12:37 am
I sell an e-book teaching raw foodists how to deal with their cravings for cooked foods.
Sharon
November 27th, 2009 12:46 am
I sell handmade Jewelry. Incuding some gorgeous Bracelets. I make a Family Photo Memory Bangle, where I take 22 to 24 Family photo’s of the customers choice and put them in a Bangle. I also make beach glass necklaces. And bead and wire rings. please visit at http://www.bojosmom.etsy.com for lot’s of great Christmas gifts.
Reza Winandar@Blogging Guide
November 27th, 2009 1:11 am
I prefer make money by Google Adsense or selling links. Selling a membership can cause change your reputation into an affiliate marketer, not a blogger.
Orna Ross
November 27th, 2009 1:14 am
I’m a novelist and this holiday season I’m offering a uniqiue and thoughtful gift for anyone who likes reading/writing – a signed copy of A Dance in Time, my latest novel. Not just the author’s scrawl on the title page – I am working by email first with the gift-buyer to work out what we will say in the inscription, dedication and also in an accompanying card. It really is a personalised gift — and exclusive too, as I’m only doing 50 of them. Further details here: http://www.ornaross.com/2009/11/the-perfect-gift/
Jenny
November 27th, 2009 1:35 am
Hi Darren, Kelly Diels and I currently promote/sell original t-shirt ideas on our blogs (KellyDiels.com and Workinonaramp.com). So far, we haven’t sold very many, but I’m hopeful that with increased traffic and a new effort to lower the cost to around $10 per shirt, we’ll get more sales. Our latest t-shirt was one for the GenY’s who are still living at home. http://workinonaramp.com/2009/11/17/real-t-shirts-you-can-buy-week-3-a-tribute-to-the-special-roommates/ Anyone else out there selling t-shirts? We’re currently using Cafe Press, but I’m considering purchasing a heat press to make certain versions of our shirts available for lower costs. T-shirt entrepreneurs unite!
Dean Saliba
November 27th, 2009 1:48 am
No but I will be when I finally get my book published. :)
Phil Simon
November 27th, 2009 2:06 am
I sell my services and (indirectly) my two books. Of course, I don’t really mail them. Amazon does that.
Dean – good luck getting published!
Scott Tousignant
November 27th, 2009 2:20 am
I sell my Home Office Fitness program for busy homepreneurs who want to become super-focused and highly productive.
I’ve used the model of a 30 day home office fitness challenge (thanks to Problogger), and this helps my followers to experience the benefits of fast fun workouts in their office and how it positively impacts their business.
The customer can experience the benefits of the first month of the program for a small one time fee. If they enjoy it they can join the membership program where they get new home office workouts, cardio, motivation, and much more.
Scott Tousignant
Duane Johnson
November 27th, 2009 2:24 am
I use my blog to promote my scuba diving education business.
Amy
November 27th, 2009 2:27 am
Currently I sell handmade goods, but I am working on some products and services. Hopefully they’ll be on the virtual shelf within six months.
Homespunspa
November 27th, 2009 2:30 am
Hi everybody. I sell my book, “How to throw a home spa pajama party the Homespunspa way.” It’s filled with all kinds of spa-style recipes for sleep and beauty. Only $24 CAD plus shipping and it makes a great Christmas gift.
Janie Coffey
November 27th, 2009 2:54 am
I sell two services; real estate brokerage and general contracting
Adele
November 27th, 2009 3:27 am
I’m selling a printed full color calendar and 2 fonts at the moment.
Michael Linsin
November 27th, 2009 3:34 am
I sell my book Dream Class directly from my site, but also include a link to Amazon.
Mario C.
November 27th, 2009 3:48 am
I don’t sell anything yet, but I give away to my readers an eCourse about self improvement, which easily could be sold for a minimum of 15 USD.
I use this as a branding and loyalty building strategy.
National Cookie Network
November 27th, 2009 4:08 am
I sell eBooks I write for cookie business owners. I’m also now branching out into writing my own cookie recipe books. It’s a lot of work initially, but I love seeing that “New Order” email come through. It makes it all worth it.
RaagVamdatt.com - Financial Planning Demystified
November 27th, 2009 4:27 am
I have been writing for over 2 years now. I had AdSense from day 1, and some affiliate ads as well. But I always wanted to diversify the income stream, and wanted to sell something of my own.
In June 2009, I started selling financial planning service on my website. The website has loads of free content, and I answer each and every question asked through the comments (about 10-15 a day!). But this paid service means personalized attention from me.
The service has received good response, and I would be focusing more and more on that.
I am also in the process of creating small e-courses on topics related to personal finance.
Sharon
November 27th, 2009 4:28 am
I’m glad to see it’s fairly even. I’d hate to think that everyone started blogging to make money! I have found some really interesting blogs, and if they advertise, I don’t read the advertisements. My favorites are favorites because of content and wit. NOT what they sell.
Overall, I understand the whole marketing aspect (I should, I’m IN marketing), but I NEVER click on ads.
http://www.sharonmcleod.ca/blog
(I’m new to blogging, but you’d never find ads on my site, ever)
Helen
November 27th, 2009 4:53 am
In one way or another, we are all trying to sell something. I(we) selling services for GTD users.
Beth Norman
November 27th, 2009 6:23 am
rubberstamp and scrapbook supplies.
Jessica Sideways
November 27th, 2009 6:27 am
I use my blog to promote the services I provide, which are web design services, wedding officiation, writing services and I am working on a few products, such as tee shirts and a book.
Laurie
November 27th, 2009 6:40 am
I sell listings for my regional portal, social media services, wordpress site implementation, public speaking services/workshops… and am developing a new entity to help small business owners use innovation and technology in their businesses, in plain english. I also push traffic to my clients’ web sites to support their advertising in my portal.
Wedding Photographer italy
November 27th, 2009 7:51 am
I usually sell myself… it’s that enough?
Mandi and Maddi
November 27th, 2009 10:27 am
Firstly i love polls hmm????
I have a widget on my fairly newish blog (about 6 months i think) for MyEtsy.com shop which i sell handmade accessories and gifts.
Also a badge for another handmade online shopping site which i have a store at called Madeit.com
I am also an affilliate menber of commission junction and i use googleAds.
Trying, but i still need more members and comments etc. Still i come up well in search engines so it will just take time and plenty of viral marketing. Oh and i use facebook, twitter and many forums to promote the blog….
Simbelmynë
November 27th, 2009 12:33 pm
I’m trying to sell my handmade jewelry.
Tyler Staley
November 27th, 2009 12:56 pm
I personally don’t sell my own products at this moment, but that is because my site isnt large enough to do so. So i keep with Amazon.
Though i think this depends on your niche, some people will never be able to sell their own products due to niche demands.
Susan Weinschenk
November 27th, 2009 2:15 pm
I sell my book, Neuro Web Design: What makes you click right now… plan to sell other products soon.
Calandra
November 27th, 2009 5:54 pm
I sell vintage sewing patterns and reproduced vintage clothing.
MJ Ray
November 28th, 2009 3:10 am
We sell our web development and system administration services off the back of our blogs. We’re a tech worker co-op, so blogging sort of fits our ethos in a way – good customers for us will like blogs.
Jason
November 28th, 2009 4:31 am
No, but I bet I could do so. Tried Amazon affiliates and sold 13 watches from one link over a 3 month period. I can only imagine what would happen if I had 1000 links. Too bad Amazon affiliates it kind of tacky, or else I would do just that.
Karen
November 28th, 2009 9:26 am
I have 1 informational blog ( http://scooterroutes.blogspot.com/ ) that I don’t sell anything on but it does have Adsense on it.
I do have 2 websites though. At PurelySoapin.com I sell my handmade soap that clears up eczema, and it also has information about soapmaking. And at http://www.karen.nan4u.com you can join a networking group to save money and earn money at the same time.
BloggerGirl
November 28th, 2009 9:46 am
At this moment I do not sell anything!
I was selling a service, I was writing advertising texts, but now my page’s ruck is very low, so nobody wants me to write any more :(
So sad
abrablog
November 28th, 2009 3:48 pm
i sell my own ebook. about how to make money.
ZK @ Web Marketing Blog
November 29th, 2009 8:28 pm
That was really a nice poll. Darren we would love to read your thoughts about this as well and how we can maximise as well.
I generally sell those products which are related with my experience, as with that I will be able to make people understand what is good and what is not.
I also advice similar things to other people as well.
Prasanga
November 30th, 2009 4:38 am
I write blog reviews about clickbank products. It is fun to do when there is an Interesting products to promote. It is getting some great traffic to those pages. It is important to optimize the content to get targeted traffic. I also write for review sites. Thanks for asking.
Chip
November 30th, 2009 6:18 pm
The score is tight. I guess it’s a better idea to use established networks to sell something.
Sylvia
December 1st, 2009 12:40 am
books and some literary services
Jannie Funster
December 2nd, 2009 5:10 am
Super late for this party, but what the heck. Let’s just call me “fashionably late.”
Yes, I sell my somewhat recently released (May ‘09) CD “I Need A Man,” with 5 of the 12 songs I wrote — award-winning.
Whoo-hoo.
Only $10.00 with low shipping and handling.
Mabs N Cals
December 21st, 2009 7:18 am
We started as a brick and mortar florist in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
We now have an online florist selling personalized gifts to other states.
We are in the midst of completing a blog we just setup to offer value to our customers.
Seems we are a different model of how blogging got to us.
Merry Christmas everyone ;)
MamaBear
December 29th, 2009 7:01 am
I design blog books for a living and promote my design site on my personal site. Who would have thought a childhood dream of creating scrapbooks for other people would turn out to be a reality!? I’ve designed books for people all over the world and am excited to see how my business will grow!
I also have plans to publish and sell a version of my book called Alphabitty Moments. It started out as a blogging carnival and has snowballed since I won Blurb’s Best Book Contest in November.
All Wheel Drive Vehicles
January 15th, 2010 6:13 pm
The only thing that I “sell” is Advertising space. I create unique content, and advertisers line up to post ads on my blogs! Its called Google Adsense…
davidbaer
January 21st, 2010 12:50 am
Often we forget the little guy, the SMB, in our discussions of the comings and goings of the Internet marketing industry. Sure there are times like this when a report surfaces talking about their issues and concerns but, for the most part, we like to talk about big brands and how they do the Internet marketing thing well or not so well.
http://www.onlineuniversalwork.com
Bob B
January 27th, 2010 5:23 pm
Some good advice on product selling – I had an Amazon banner on my sidebar, don’t think I sold a thing in 3-4 months, you’re right when you say you’ve got to give your readers a reason to click through to an affiliate site. I’m trying this out with a few of my more popular posts on my site and I’m slowly starting to see some returns.
Anna
February 5th, 2010 9:20 pm
I’ve been reading for some time your blog and needed to to tell you I love your style and the opinions you share here. Have a nice one ;)
kiramatalishah
February 9th, 2010 4:20 pm
Often we forget the little guy, the SMB, in our discussions of the comings and goings of the Internet marketing industry. Sure there are times like this when a report surfaces talking about their issues and concerns but, for the most part, we like to talk about big brands and how they do the Internet marketing thing well or not so well.
http://www.onlineuniversalwork.com
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