Is Blogging Losing the Vibe?

by Deb Ng

This is the third such email I received saying basically the same thing. With the author’s permission it’s reprinted and being used as fodder for discussion:

Dear Deb,

I love blogs and blogging because of the community and the sharing. I’m really disappointed lately because the top pro bloggers now all turned into pimps and sales people. They’re selling courses, ebooks and the secrets of their success. Instead of blog posts discussing the topics they love, they’re turning into sales pitches. I’m being bombarded with popups every time I visit my favorite bloggers. What happened to blogging? Is it all a giant make money online thing now?

B.A.

I’ve noticed this as well. More blog posts are being used as a sales pitch or to hawk an affiliate link. I can see where this is a turn off. Is it losing it’s warm and fuzzy vibe? In some cases yes.  Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m writing my own ebook and I have ads in the sidebars, clearly I’m trying to earn money from my blogs. Read more