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ProBlogger has an interesting discussion on the evolution of blogging - it used to be that making money was a side effect of blogging, but now its obviously become a huge money making target.

www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/15/making-money-as-a-side-effect-of-blo...

So why do you blog?

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  1. offendedblogger
    To amuse myself.
    1. whojaybe
      lol my message to you was below...
  2. metroknow
    Does getting paid amuse you?
  3. ThriftShopRomantic
    I blog just to have my writing read. I love to write, and if it amuses some folks along the way, that's fantastic!
  4. flamingpoodle
    To amuse myself and OffendedBlogger.
  5. Webzu
    I use blogging as a way to keep track of my own progress(it's focused around my sketches and drawing at thiendo.blogspot.com) - like a kind of diary! It's a good way to do it in my opinion and it's always nice when someone has a comment or some critique regarding the pictures, it's the only way to learn besides whipping myself.
  6. Mushfiq
    I am blogging for both of them..! specially money..!
  7. metroknow
    @Webzu: I am doing a similar thing in a sense - I use my blog as a source of accountability for my goals with my health.

    Great sketches, btw!
  8. oivvayblog
    I blog because I figure my poor husband shouldn't be the only one having to listen to my random complaining, and because I enjoy writing.

    If I could get paid to blog, that would be ideal, but I doubt I'll ever be that lucky.
  9. wehireu
    I blog to express my thoughts, improve my writing skills, and give me an incentive to learn out and try new things.
  10. ivytan
    I blog for fun - mostly. I occasionally earn some money through adsense and affiliate links. But I really do endorse those companies and I aggressively market them. If I do earn money great. If I don't, it's okay too. I make enough to cover my hosting fees. That's already a plus for me.
  11. PotatoChef
    If I was blogging for money I would be known as the homeless blogger. I have made a total of .36 off Google AdSense. Good thing I'm the Masked Millionaire!!
  12. pbdjones
    I think you have to be in it for the blog as an end in itself. If you happen to make money doing something you love, great. But to count on it, when it's not really like printing money, might take the joy out of something you would otherwise truly like spending your time on.
  13. ModelElaine
    I blog cause I think I am damn smart and want to pass over my wisdom. Plus, I am broke too
    1. GetSmart
      Hear, Hear, I like that.
    2. Hangingonahyphen
      I give you my best answer award...
  14. saiffarooqi
    the main reason for me to blog is that i find writing to be something that gives me a lot of satisfaction ... i also blog to express my ideas and views/opinions about certain things in life ... and through my writings i also feel like spreading awareness about certain issues ... making money was not at all a thought that i had, in fact when i initially thought of having a blog, i didnt even know that people could make money with their blogs ... i realized that later
  15. zawadi
    How about blogging for both, thoughts and money? I mean how can u express yourself by writing on a blog with no electricity, INTERNET or a broken Computer? I blog for all of that
  16. Feliz
    I blog because I like sharing ideas with other people. Actually I wanted very much to earn money online but I don't know how. My articles in other websites are only paid in cents and up to now I haven't earned enough to cover the cost of what I spend using my computer. Has anyone have some great ideas on how to earn money online? Thanks in advance.
  17. imeester
    just a cause. hehe
  18. farangrakthai
    I actually spent quite some time in Thai forums discussing life in Thailand and still do but thought that I could discuss it on my own blog also. I've got a well paid full time job, so no, money is not part of it.
  19. kkchoon
    I blog for money or passionate topics! Normally I do it for both, and sometime I will blog for passionate topic.

    www.ultimate-iwealth.com
  20. whojaybe
    To watch Chelle amuse herself ;-)
  21. fated82
    I blog for money. Contrary to popular belief, I only have passion for blogs that do well in terms of traffic and $$....
  22. huibo
    I blog for money and as a way of self-expression... the second goal is being fulfilled, but the first...

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