Comments on: Mainstream Media Doesn’t Want to Pay Bloggers

By: The Burnman

The Burnman — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:04:00 +0000

Equal pay for equal work. If the project in question is of the same variety and depth that would be created by a staff writer, than the pay should absolutely reflect that.

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:14:33 +0000

In a few years this will be the mainstream media.

By: Ramon Ray

Ramon Ray — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:45:00 +0000

It really depends on the media, prestige, exposure you’ll get. I don’t think there’s no rule. Ramon Ray, Editor & Technology Evangelist, Smallbiztechnology.com

By: Amber in Albuquerque

Amber in Albuquerque — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:01:34 +0000

I think it’s a little of both. I’ve noticed the trend in broadcast news too: “Send us your video” (do our job for us). The contest seems like a fun and good-faith effort to give an unknown blogger a little press while keeping the blog going during vacation.

I don’t think you should be pilloried for taking an unpaid gig either as long as you aren’t feeling hard done by. You’re getting clicks and a resume booster (on a name brand site too). If you think that’s enough reward for your effort then who am I to judge?

By: Guillermo

Guillermo — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:06:24 +0000

I think it depends on everyone’s situation. I was offered something similar for a new Immigration Community Website and, for me, I just need to build a name and some reputation so to do it for free, once a week and just a few lines for a linkback to my blog… It’s a good deal.

If I were John Chow I’d probably charge them… or not do it at all! But I’m not: he’s in BC and I’m in ON… ;)

Best regards…