racoma.com.phJ. Angelo Racoma on technology, economics, writing, problogging, and getting things done

A lot of bloggers are going against the idea of Pay Per Post type of schemes. For one, it’s considered a hit against one’s credibility to write material that endorses commercial products or services for compensation. And then there’s the problem of losing Google juice because of linking to these commercial material.

But then again to many–especially those who are just starting to enjoy the benefits of monetization–this is the only viable way to earn a few bucks off the blogosphere. Some think blogging for money this way is akin to prostituting oneself. But some think that the blogosphere should give credence to blue-collar blogging.

This has brought up a lot of arguments, notable among which is the recent undying does the A-List exist? question, which I posted about at the Blog Herald.

Personally, I don’t think there’s harm in trying out pay per post. For one, aren’t the big time blogs also selling direct links and ads on their sites? Some even do reviews, and some are not clearly marked as paid.

For me, as long as you clearly state that a post is sponsored, then there should be no reason to worry about credibility. It’s when you write in a misleading manner, and if your intentions are not clear, that you’re fooling yourself and your readers.

I for one, would like to try my hand at paid reviews. You can sign up for a review at ReviewMe. The service has rated reviews on my site at $100 each. Of course, you can always get in touch with me directly if you’d like to buy my soul get me to check out your stuff.