Donate to ICM Blogging
December 12, 2008 in blogging, CICM shop talk
Image via WikipediaI’ve vacillated on this topic numerous times, and I’ve finally taken the step of creating a PayPal Donate button at the top of the side bar you see at right. You can also access it via this link. #
This is a labor of love, and will continue to be. I never expected – nor asked – to make a living from doing this. #
There is the larger question of how much this service is worth to those of you read every day (or every so often). #
Chris, Ralph and I have discussed the option of including ads on the site to help fund our efforts, but I think this is a more personal, more effective way of seeking donations. And plus, I don’t want to drop a bunch of ads on you on top of the other annoying ads you receive on every other web site. #
So if you’re so inclined, even in this tough economic environment, drop a few coins in the collection plate. #
These funds will go toward helping me maintain the editorial content of the blog and generate additional content. #
And yes, this will be the only notice you’ll ever see. #
Thanks for reading, and I am grateful to you for your continued attention. #
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You also have to ask yourself what the blog is worth to you in terms of enhancing your "brand." I think your call for donations, especially your insinuation that your readers owe you something, is extremely off-putting (especially during this difficult economic times, this time of the year). Encourage your readers to give to a truly deserving charity.
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