Comments on: Blogging for Joy

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:23:33 +0000

*giggle* You must have been following our Twitter feed on iPhone 4 pre-order day

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:21:32 +0000

I think that as long as the focus is on it being a creative outlet and sharing, then all else just falls into place We do make a few passive dollars off our blogging efforts, and I love the way you put it into terms as being more like interest off a savings accounts. That just about sums it up for us.

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:48:36 +0000

Excellent food for thought and much appreciated! Like Monica, I do plan to earn revenue from our blog when my wife and I begin traveling fulltime in our motorhome later this year. And your Technomad experiences and wisdom have been a huge help. But making money from online ads is not our focus. Instead I view it as a supplement, like interest on a savings account. The blog will be a creative outlet and a chance to share with others our ideas and the fruits of living more fully.
Check out Matt´s recent awesome post ..What this is all about

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:35:37 +0000

I absolutely agree, Carmen. If the love of sharing in this medium is there, monetization or not, it will be genuine.

And sometimes, the rewards are far greater than financial. I so look forward to when our paths finally cross in person!

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:33:46 +0000

For sure.. connections and friendships are priceless. So honored to have crossed paths with you.

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:32:50 +0000

I think the balance can be struck if the intention is there.. and I look forward to seeing how you achieve that, I know you’ll be brilliant at it!

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:31:44 +0000

It is refreshing to be amongst like minds. We too look forward to when our paths finally cross!

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:30:48 +0000

Awesome.. looking forward to catching up.. and meeting you guys finally on the playa!

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:29:22 +0000

Some of them can be sigh worthy indeed. However, after meeting some of them in person, we’ve come to appreciate those that can find a nice blend of personality and monetization.

By: Rocinante/Michelle

Rocinante/Michelle — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:04:33 +0000

I’ve been reading for about a year, considering my own semi-nomadic potential. There’s so much badly-written, poorly-researched, dollar-inspired garbage on the ‘net with regard to reviews and how-tos generated through pay-per-click writing sites…it’s nice to feel I have “friends” on the road who aren’t afraid to crow about their tech one day, and get all sailor-mouthed about it the next. Makes you a more credible resource for information, in my opinion. I’ve forwarded quite a few of your posts to friends interested in full-time sailing, decluttering, simplifying, or hitting the road.

And more power to you for having a few Amazon ads here or there, or perhaps a sponsored banner or two!

Glad to hear Cherie’s dad is on the bounce. I’ll be stopping by your camp on the Playa this year–maybe might have my own fiberglass “egg” by then!

By: Carmen

Carmen — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:39:40 +0000

Cherie and Chris, Your authenticity and genuine kindness is I think what draws so many people to your blog. Your interview with us continues to be our most commented upon post and I think it’s because your followers so genuinely love you. Whether a person eventually wants to monetize their blog or not I think the true love of the activity of blogging has got to be present because it is work to keep content coming out and if you aren’t drawn to it on a very deep level it would be hard to sustain it.
Recently my husband has been questioning whether I should continue to spend so much time blogging because there isn’t financial reward in it for us – at least not now. Each time he brings it up I think “Could I really stop?” I love it so much I would hate giving it up.

By: Chris Dunphy

Chris Dunphy — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:36:17 +0000

“it’s about finding your people and connecting with them.”

Exactly!!

I have met SO MANY amazing people through blogging, at first via my personal blog on LiveJournal, and now here.

I actually never would have met Cherie if we hadn’t both been active on LiveJournal, and connected via mutual friends.

And I’ve discovered that people are more likely to connect when they don’t feel that you are out to sell them something. It is hard to come across as genuine when you have an agenda, and something to sell.

I absolutely loved your “Not For Sale” post – I couldn’t agree more.

By: Carl

Carl — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:15:23 +0000

Agreed wholeheartedly. As you noted, it’s not about monetizing your blog, it’s about finding your people and connecting with them. There’s real value in that.
Check out Carl´s recent awesome post ..Not For Sale

By: Monica at In Wanderment

Monica at In Wanderment — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:50:16 +0000

Hi Cherie,
I’ve been following your blog for a couple months now. This post has given me pause for thought.
As a reader I enjoy your authenticity. Though I plan to monetize my blog, my goal is to be as genuine as possible while still providing value for people. I think there are lots of people today who are doing that well, although I see your point about feeling obligated to keep pumping out work.
Best wishes for your father’s recovery.
Monica

By: GotPassport

GotPassport — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:41:12 +0000

Hi there. We’ve followed your blog from the beginning. You two are an inspiration for us to live in an RV down the road when we return to the US. We’ve been thinking along the same line it seems. So refreshing to see another travel, LIP blogger who feel the same way. Keep writing.
Still hoping to cross paths one of these days!

By: Japhy

Japhy — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:38:51 +0000

Great post. I had to take my blog down temporarily due to some work-related requirements, but I hope to be back blogging, and purely for the joy, by August.

By: OurTakeOnFreedom

OurTakeOnFreedom — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:18:47 +0000

What a nice sentiment to hear. I usually sigh when I see new 4HWW / travel / lifestyle design blogs that are from the start looking to monetize as a way to fund their desires.
Check out OurTakeOnFreedom´s recent awesome post ..Acting the Part