What To do When You Need Quick Money
When I logged into my RSS reader this morning I had made a shocking discovery. One of my favorite blogs has just been sold and initially I thought Whoa…what the..But then I totally understand why John sold his blog and not to mention in record time.
He is off to South America and all it’s adventures. As it seems, John is following a dream and because of the location it is impossible for him to continue with the blog. So he just sold it - that made me think, if you need money quickly, then why not sell your blog. I know it isn’t a new concept. Actually there are many online websites where one can sell their sites from. But seeing it done right in front of my eyes made me realize that it is indeed possible to build up a brand new blog and sell it within 11 weeks for a good amount.
Which brings me back to John’s blog. The price he was asking is peanuts clearly to what the site is worth right now and whoever bought it made himself a bargain. (Or maybe herself) At this stage it is unclear who is behind the takeover, but I’m sure our curious natures will be satisfied to reveal the lucky new owner of Sitefever.
In the meantime, I say adios to John and wish for your dreams to come true along a great life.
Monika
To get my blog updates hot of the press, click on the Orange RSS button.
About the Author: I'm a passionate freelance writer and problogger. To further build my business I'm also in the process of building my own niche empire which pays me residual income.
GnomeyNewt | Sep 22, 2007 | Reply
I was so surprised when I finally got on my RSS reader this afternoon! Yet another friend that started around the time I did is off on a new adventure. When I read that 3 months was when bloggers make or break, they weren’t kidding. I’m feeling it to myself and their decision has me thinking a lot about my own blog. I wonder if we will see any more bloggers sell their blogs in record time and go off into the unknown. :c)
Rock Solos | Sep 22, 2007 | Reply
Hi All,
I was also shocked. What he accomplished in just a few weeks is amazing.
I wish him all the best in his travel.
John
geekwriter | Sep 22, 2007 | Reply
Thank you Sarah and John,
It is indeed a bit of a movement right now with a few bloggers moving onto other pastures.
Suppose we will always see this happening. And it certainly makes one think what our blogs are really worth in monetary terms.
Monika
YC | Sep 24, 2007 | Reply
I understand that it’s business, but I sure wished that John might have done some quality survey of potential buyers before selling it. I have a sneaky feeling I won’t drop by that blog anymore after seeing the new posts.
I really wonder how you all get your blogs to such great stages in such a short time - I am struggling.
geekwriter | Sep 24, 2007 | Reply
YC,
You’ve got a valid point there. I actually unsubscribed today after seeing the new posts.
I’m afraid that whoever bought that blog isn’t going to cut it at keeping the readers. The posts are miserable and they are full of spelling mistakes. I’m afraid that I’m out of there and I also have a feeling that many others will follow suit.
What a shame for John’s hard work.
As for your comment about your struggles. You do have a great looking blog. And you should never compare yourself to any other blogger out there.
Why - because we all have different amount of time to put into the blog available to us, as well as our background, knowledge and resources. Keep posting often, network (as you already do) and trust in the knowledge that your blog rankings will increase.
In the meantime, promote promote and promote some more.
Monika
GnomeyNewt | Sep 24, 2007 | Reply
Listen to wise Monkia, YC! It is a tough world this blogging thing. Once you think you are doing the best in the world, you turn around and there is somebody else doing better. In one way, it will keep you humble and in another way it will keep you competitive. Both healthy if you keep them both at the same level! Blogs are so hard to judge, because each aims for something different. Just focus on what is the most important to you and overtime if you keep going it will fall into place.
As for John selling so quickly, it is strange with the quickness and I hope he is alright. I am wondering about other scenarios because I’m just like that :c). The new writer is not doing that great because they are just posting journal type posts so far which John stayed away from. I wanted to unsubscribe but I have a weird side of me that just is hoping it won’t fall apart and want to stay tuned for a little longer.
YC | Sep 24, 2007 | Reply
Thanks for the kind words, Monika! While I’m ’struggling’, I do enjoy every bit of it. It reminds me so much of how I love DJing but hated the superficialness of the entertainment circle, but it was what I loved that made me go through it for years. Of course, the blogosphere is totally different - so much more real people around
geekwriter | Sep 25, 2007 | Reply
YC,
That is great to know, also that you are a DJ. My best friend in Switzerland is a DJ and I know a lot about that circle of life. I used to hang out there a lot. Like you said, it is very superficial all though, I’m a sucker for good pumping house music. That’s how I can totally let go and dance away frustration and upsets.
Not that this happens much these days
Plus I’m getting older too so going to clubs is mostly a thing of the past for me.
Sarah,
I love how you said to stay humble and competitive at the same time. That’s exactly what I’m trying to do all the time.
One of the people I look up to (but not idolize) is Jim Rohn. He is a well known personal development speakers and this guy - despite his success has always stayed so humble, it is amazing.
I hope to be like him in years to come in terms of having had great success and still staying humble at all times.
Great comments guys - that’s what I love to see. It really allows us to connect on a deeper level doing this I think.
What do you reckon?
Monika