To check out author Jessica Bell's website, click here.
To see a totally random link and just to keep you on your toes, click here. : P
Also, you will notice a poll in the top righthand column of my blog. I don't usually do polls, but this is a rather important one. I am considering allowing ads in very discreet places of this blog. But I don't want to offend anyone or discourage viewership. This blog is, above all else, about writing and art. That being said, I put a lot of work into Southern City Mysteries. To get a little something monetary back would be good, no?
But I don't know...Is this artistic compromise? That's why I am asking you before I make a decision.
Thanks for the link! I'll check out the blogfest.
ReplyDeleteHa! My husband was just talking to me yesterday about the ad thing. I keep getting emails about ads and monetizing. I think either way is fine...we're all kind of immune to ads by now, aren't we? I don't think I even see them anymore.
Elizabeth
Mystery Writing is Murder
I agree with Elizabeth - I doubt anyone would even notice.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the plug! :) Re the ad thing. I think you should feel free to do what you like. I can't imagine anyone judging you for doing so ... or maybe that's just me ... all accepting, non judgmental kinda gal?
ReplyDeleteElizabeth- I just found AA's site, and it's a good one. My husband doesn't even know ads are possible! But he would appreciate me getting a little something for all the time I pour into the Internet...and away from him!
ReplyDeleteAlex- I'd like to think so.
AA- Glad to do it, but I only do it with worthy links, so thanks fo posting great stuff. :)
As to the judging thing--I am the same way, I ignore it on the blogs that have it, unless an ad pops out at me, and then I click on it--which is what you are supposed to do! But 2 out of 3 votes so far are somewhat negative...Hmmm...we'll see!
That Blogfest could be interesting. Hmmmmmmm. I'll have to check my calendar.
ReplyDeleteThe concept of ad's don't bother me, it really depends on what's being advertised. Male enhancement products probably wouldn't be a good choice. :)
Definately go for the ads, but make sure they're not cheesy, like ads that blink and shake and are generally annoying, detracting from your content. But I say go for it. If I had someone soliciting me for ads, I would do it as long as the ads flow with my site.
ReplyDeleteStephen Tremp
DL- I know, right? And, what?!?! No male enhancement products? The women would crack up and secretly send them to their significant others, and the men would blush and secretly save the website addresses...
ReplyDeleteStephen- Thanks for the encouragement. You always have the most sensible comments!
I am a bit confused, though...Who is voting on the poll? All the comments are positive, but most of the votes are negative.
whoops. forgot about the poll! I'll vote now :)
ReplyDeleteOh! I forgot to mention I did my Detective Fiction post today.
ReplyDeleteAlso: I voted in the poll. Mine was "wouldn't even notice" -- which is true.
Thanks, AA and Matthew...Heading over there now!
ReplyDeleteOk I voted. Ads..I don't think I would even notice. I mean, I didn't even see the voting area until I read about it.
ReplyDeleteA blogfest, I have never heard of one. Not sure if I am brave enough to venture there yet.