tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post839953499345998120..comments2023-09-17T00:52:27.888+10:00Comments on Girl With a Satchel: GWAS Notes: Let them eat cake!Erica Bartle (nee Holburn)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03115131016810116605noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-50168654925041693002010-01-19T21:42:38.404+11:002010-01-19T21:42:38.404+11:00I only recently discovered this website, and I hav...I only recently discovered this website, and I have thoroughly loved every minute of reading. However, had this been a 'subscription' site, I would have passed over it without a second thought. I didn't even notice you had ads, and at the risk of upsetting your advertisers, I didnt even notice that you had ads. We're all pretty adept at tuning them out, or at least forgetting them as soon as we've realised they're not of interest.<br />Please don't go subscriber. It'll be a big shame, but no doubt that the people that can't pay will find another blog to read for free.Lexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-5276575267794182122010-01-19T00:07:06.292+11:002010-01-19T00:07:06.292+11:00another vote for ads + free.
apart from the $, sub...another vote for ads + free.<br />apart from the $, subs & donations & such are also too much of an effort on behalf of many potential readers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-8199451862664027252010-01-17T14:22:50.659+11:002010-01-17T14:22:50.659+11:00ads is probably the way to go. As a lot of people ...ads is probably the way to go. As a lot of people have said, they are mainly ignored anyway. Perhaps you could look for companies who share similar values and see if they'll advertise. There may be charities etc who have very small advertising budgets who'd be happy to advertise on your site because it attracts readers who are likely to donate. You would lose a lot of readers if it was subscription only, but I think lots of people would donate to 'buy me a coffee'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-46000739131337755522010-01-17T00:10:17.542+11:002010-01-17T00:10:17.542+11:00Happy Birthday GWAS, and congrats Erica!
I'd b...Happy Birthday GWAS, and congrats Erica!<br />I'd be happy to pay a fee to subscribe, though would prefer the 'Buy Me a Coffee' option which I think would be better for readership of GWAS. I'd also support and advertise Flourish here - it's the right fit. Send me the info.<br />All the best Erica for 2010.<br />Jane x<br />(PS: you don't need to publish this, this is direct to you)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-19336515959824090032010-01-16T11:52:35.815+11:002010-01-16T11:52:35.815+11:00Congratulations GWAS and Happy Birthday!
I love yo...Congratulations GWAS and Happy Birthday!<br />I love your blog and it would be the one of a select few that I would be happy to pay a small subscription fee for, however in saying that I believe that you would cut your captive (and potential) audiences substantially. I don't believe that this would be worth your while!<br />I'm all for paid ads on blogs, as long as they compliment your blog. One really important thing to remember is that the businesses that you align yourself with actually speak for your character and represent you and your blog also, so the integrity of the sponsors is paramount (as you mentioned) and their presence gives the blog reader/viewer a greater grasp on who you are!<br />Look forward to following your blog into the future :-)Taybian Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13744017737425384171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-16398000853810280602010-01-16T08:48:51.726+11:002010-01-16T08:48:51.726+11:00I find it hard to reconcile in my mind paying for ...I find it hard to reconcile in my mind paying for content online with my Christian values. Not that being a Christian means I am unwilling to pay, but rather that I would be very discerning about what I pay for. Would I pay for access to a Christian website rich in resources? Yes, if needed. Would I pay for Mamamia? Probably not, even though I visit it often. If I am going to use the money God has given me to pay for content on the internet, I want to make it glorifying to Him, and I'm just not sure that the constant drain that Mamamia can be on me and defending my views and my faith within the commenting community is worth spending my money on. Would I pay for GWAS? Probably. It is the midway point between satisfying my more frivolous interests and my godly ones. Erica, I have always admired the way you can exist simultaneously in both the kingdom of God and the world of magazines. Ultimately, I know that whatever decision you come to it will be after time of prayer and consideration of Gods calling - which is the right motivation for doing anything.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921266399159928287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-84840444023638675902010-01-16T07:01:05.219+11:002010-01-16T07:01:05.219+11:00Yours is one of my favourite websites, and since I...Yours is one of my favourite websites, and since I started reading it, you have really influenced the way I look at magazines (having being a total magazine junkie for years now). I would happily donate to ensure you made an income, and was able to keep writing. Perhaps combine a donation option with more advertising, although with the goal of (as much as possible) having advertisers who share your philosophy/values.Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341348437601581718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-22671629931783310602010-01-16T04:11:47.075+11:002010-01-16T04:11:47.075+11:00I enjoy your blog but I could live without it if y...I enjoy your blog but I could live without it if you had to pay. Sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-22073004473341022052010-01-16T02:06:46.569+11:002010-01-16T02:06:46.569+11:00Happy Blogiversary dear GWAS! Thanks for all your ...Happy Blogiversary dear GWAS! Thanks for all your support and friendship over the past few years - you're a gem and true inspiration. <br /><br />I'd pay for your content any day. xxTop Bird @ Wee Birdyhttp://www.weebirdy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-7046740253416260462010-01-16T02:02:32.193+11:002010-01-16T02:02:32.193+11:00Happy Blog Birthday Erica!
As a magazine fanatic ...Happy Blog Birthday Erica!<br /><br />As a magazine fanatic I love what you've done with the blog. If you do choose to go the subscription route I's be more than happy to pay. <br /><br />x tAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-3985897000918176752010-01-16T00:38:35.682+11:002010-01-16T00:38:35.682+11:00Happy Blog anniversary to you and your wonderful b...Happy Blog anniversary to you and your wonderful blog. It really is a joy to read your posts. However in terms of paying to subscribe I am afraid I would have to say no. I just have a bit of a block with the idea of paying for online content. I would say go for ads because no one would doubt your integrity and you can still maintain control over which ads you put up and for how long.Ondo Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336900817908858105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-71136497114553365452010-01-15T23:55:01.980+11:002010-01-15T23:55:01.980+11:00Good for you! I'm pretty new to the blogging w...Good for you! I'm pretty new to the blogging world, but I've already experienced how lots of corpos want to bribe you for editorial endorsement, or place ads that have nothing whatsoever do with what you stand for....<br /><br />Happy Birthday, and I'm looking forward to continue reading your blog!Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09325618895044556026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-35776719588804993132010-01-15T19:44:24.117+11:002010-01-15T19:44:24.117+11:00I'm a huge fan, and will support you whatever ...I'm a huge fan, and will support you whatever you decide to do. Happy bloggy birthday!! Cath xxSquiggleMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094710479615479611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-66305910930143666622010-01-15T19:22:11.279+11:002010-01-15T19:22:11.279+11:00Hey Erika - I love GWAS and would be happy to pay ...Hey Erika - I love GWAS and would be happy to pay to subscribe, but would also be fine to see more ads. As a lot of other readers have said, yours and Mamamia are my favourite blogs and whatever it takes to keep them going I am behind!<br /><br />Happy blog-birthday! xxxxThe Monash Street Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12873691517608122697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-38953479259957947582010-01-15T18:47:30.815+11:002010-01-15T18:47:30.815+11:00I read this blog everyday as I'm currently ove...I read this blog everyday as I'm currently overseas and missing Aussie mags. But even when I'm at home I read it regularly and always catch up on past posts. I would be up for paying a small subscription fee, but I'm talking really small because I'm a student with zero funds. <br /><br />That said though, I would do that because this is an individual's blog and I understand the energy going into it. I don't think I would ever pay for News Corp because I only read newspapers online when I can't access the physical news. Also, it's such a faceless corporation that I don't feel the need to. His comments have given people thought though about the nature of the content we access.<br /><br />Keep up the great blog!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061038690244399251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-76220074232924590062010-01-15T18:41:29.896+11:002010-01-15T18:41:29.896+11:00Another vote here for the "buy me a coffee&qu...Another vote here for the "buy me a coffee" idea!<br /><br />Good Luck, there is no reason you should not be paid for your work. If only all bloggers were!<br /><br />Love to the Satchel...booknookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553340581285206790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-3239785604318811452010-01-15T18:00:06.002+11:002010-01-15T18:00:06.002+11:00Your blog and I share a birthday!
You deserve to ...Your blog and I share a birthday! <br />You deserve to be rewarded for the work that you put in here Erica, I wish you many more sponsors in 2010!Paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-10120570287821394032010-01-15T17:28:44.558+11:002010-01-15T17:28:44.558+11:00happy birthday! :)
not so keen on the idea of pay...happy birthday! :)<br /><br />not so keen on the idea of paying...i would not read it if we had to pay, and that would make me very sad indeed, given how much I love GWAS!<br /><br />xlizzaaaaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-81651706292606249172010-01-15T16:54:41.139+11:002010-01-15T16:54:41.139+11:00Happy birthday Erica.
I would be happy to pay a s...Happy birthday Erica. <br />I would be happy to pay a small fee- but for your blog alone -are you reading Mr Murdoch?<br />Why not explore advertising a la www.Salon.com?<br />The reason is that we will ignore the adverts (being accomplished and cynical online types) and if you have a subscription service it may be harder to attract new readers.<br />Anyway please keep going.<br />love Alison xxAlisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-55386199978455206982010-01-15T16:41:15.951+11:002010-01-15T16:41:15.951+11:00Erica, you should definitely think about having a ...Erica, you should definitely think about having a paypal donation option for your readers on top of your advertising. I would subscribe to your blog if it became subscription only but I suspect that would affect your readership numbers in a massive way.Talia Cainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16467070010792425352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-35429827231022759692010-01-15T15:55:18.626+11:002010-01-15T15:55:18.626+11:00Happy Birthday GWAS! :)
Like many other readers h...Happy Birthday GWAS! :)<br /><br />Like many other readers have said, if you choose to do a subscription with a small fee, I would consider it.jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-35960050003190609682010-01-15T15:49:49.988+11:002010-01-15T15:49:49.988+11:00I like your blog and probably check in once or twi...I like your blog and probably check in once or twice a week. I don't read every post, just what catches my eye and when I have a minute at work. If I had to pay to read this site, I wouldn't read it. You might lose a lot of people who just stop in now and then, if you charged people to read. <br /><br />Would you be happier having less readers, but more money? <br /><br />I guess that is where it is going to be a hard choise for bloggers, because as writers they want their words to reach as big an audience as possible.Louisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-11535801712162005352010-01-15T15:16:09.601+11:002010-01-15T15:16:09.601+11:00Happy bloggy birthday, lovely!
You know how much ...Happy bloggy birthday, lovely!<br /><br />You know how much I love this blog, and I'd definitely be happy to take out some sort of subscription. I can't quite imagine not being paid for the work I do every day (and I understand that you're not looking for sympathy here) so for me, it makes sense.Rochellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-91421137377486747262010-01-15T15:07:47.174+11:002010-01-15T15:07:47.174+11:00You've set up a great little nook in the onlin...You've set up a great little nook in the online world Erica, one you should be very proud of.<br /><br />There are a few spaces I would pay for. Yours and Mama Mia are two that come to mind. I don't mind the ads. You're savvy and make sure they fit in. I would still like to see them if we paid.<br /><br />I know pro-blogger tried this with some success... but if you had a little paypal button here somewhere that said Buy Me A Coffee {which we could do through paypal} I'd shout you a coffee or two each week.<br /><br />Happy Bloggy Birthday. xxChantelle {fat mum slim}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02167267576456836722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-34792365118692671732010-01-15T14:53:55.307+11:002010-01-15T14:53:55.307+11:00Happy blog-Birthday lovely,
Count me in for a GWAS...Happy blog-Birthday lovely,<br />Count me in for a GWAS subscription, if that's what you decide :) xUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048204347195855466noreply@blogger.com