Apparently blog audiences believe everything should be free on the internet. Why not? However, there is an economic reality here. How many of you now work for free? How long can a labor of love sustain itself on nice comments and high readership?
I have put together useful products in many different formats to meet the needs of my readership. I provide life change coaching and have written three books now for those who want to go beyond my blog, in dealing with the many difficulties of changing something important in midlife. Going by my page-view statistics, I decided to provide a step-by-step workbook on how to change your life and, most recently, what to do if you feel like a loser.
Is it really impossible to “monetize” a blog? Must I now conclude that you only want free information online? If so, this leaves me with the difficult quandary:
Should I continue this blog?
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Hi!
I love this post and I couldn’t agree more. Turning 30 was nothing for me. I’m closing in on 40 in a few months and am full-swing into my midlife crisis. 30 came and went without a hitch. The real challenge happens slightly later when you really have made and followed-thru on some major life decisions. That’s when you look back with questions.
Thanks for sharing this. I have a site too that might be of interest to some http://www.mymidlifemanifesto.com
Bliss…
Joe
Bliss to you too Joe!
We seem to have to screw up our lives to then learn how to live the life we really want to live.
Live and learn until we get it right!
Laura Lee
You are so right Laura Lee! I’m determined to get it right starting now. I plan to keep in touch with you and your wonderful blog.
Joe
Good points, all. Thanks for your insights! What I keep coming back to, no matter what is happening, how challenged I may be at any particular time in my search for meaning … the sun comes up tomorrow. Blessing there.