#SocialCafe 7.30 Chat Transcript

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#socialcafe Starting soon!
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

I'll be moving over to #socialcafe with @socialwebcafe to have an open ended #Twitterchat on #socialmedia #linkedinchat
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PDT / 9p EDT slot
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PDT / 9p EDT slot
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Our topic for this #SocialCafe : Monetizing My Blog - Is It Worth It? 7.30 #chattingNow https://t.co/dnbpD6Bppm
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe Hello, Deb! What's cooking? #socialcafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: Our topic for this #SocialCafe : Monetizing My Blog - Is It Worth It? 7.30 #chattingNow https://t.co/dnbpD6Bppm
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@conpsweeney Store-bought pastries. You? :) Hey Con! #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Chat questions (and more) for this #SocialCafe here: sw.bcafe.co/lf
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

All I have to say is . . . "Show me the money!" #SocialCafe twitter.com/socialwebcafe/…
— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

2 Tips to Help Us Build and Grow: 1) Please follow each other on Twitter; and 2) Please retweet the questions. (Yes, Deb needs to work on these two, so it is a reminder to self, as well :) #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@socialwebcafe Doing well here! Still waiting for you to incorporate #GitGrub into #socialcafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: Chat questions (and more) for this #SocialCafe here: sw.bcafe.co/lf
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @Kathrynclang: All I have to say is . . . "Show me the money!" #SocialCafe twitter.com/socialwebcafe/…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@Kathrynclang That's exactly it, @Kathrynclang ! So many people declare that they have made money in the six figures but their "formulas" are the same as everyone else's and do not produce the $$$$ #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Last week: Goals and Time Management for My Blog 7.29 sw.bcafe.co/le #SocialCafe https://t.co/l3JQrlX2P5
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialcafechat: 2 Tips to Help Us Build and Grow: 1) Please follow each other on Twitter; and 2) Please retweet the questions. (Yes…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: @Kathrynclang That's exactly it, @Kathrynclang ! So many people declare that they have made money in the six figures bu…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@conpsweeney It might be 2019... or later ;) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Tonight: Monetizing My Blog - Is It Worth It? 7.30 #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe @Kathrynclang Agreed! The formulas are old, the game has changes, and where's the money! #socialcafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialcafechat: Last week: Goals and Time Management for My Blog 7.29 sw.bcafe.co/le #SocialCafe https://t.co/l3JQrlX2P5
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q1 What are different ways to monetize a blog or site? #SocialCafe https://t.co/6EmdrmDTay
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Tonight: Monetizing My Blog - Is It Worth It? 7.30 #SocialCafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q1 What are different ways to monetize a blog or site? #SocialCafe https://t.co/6EmdrmDTay
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

A1: There are as many ways to monetize your blog as there are blogs to monetize ;) #SocialCafe twitter.com/socialwebcafe/…
— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

RT @Kathrynclang: A1: There are as many ways to monetize your blog as there are blogs to monetize ;) #SocialCafe twitter.com/socialwebcafe/…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q1 (rephrase) What is up with blog monetization? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@socialwebcafe A1) Might be better to focus on ones that actually work! #socialcafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialcafechat: Q1 (rephrase) What is up with blog monetization? #SocialCafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

A1 There are many different ways to monetize blogging, including sponsorship and myriad of others ( socialwebcafe.com/entrepreneur/ ) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: A1 There are many different ways to monetize blogging, including sponsorship and myriad of others ( https://t.co/GOAMWGG…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Anyone interested in joining the #SocialCafe team as a co-host some day? We are taking apps for weekly co-hosts... (once per month or once per two months)
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialcafechat: Anyone interested in joining the #SocialCafe team as a co-host some day? We are taking apps for weekly co-hosts... (onc…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Start getting those #ShamelessPlug tweets ready > We will tweet them later in #SocialCafe. I created the concept of #ShamelessPlug 7 yrs ago and now everyone seems to love using them! < my mini #ShamelessPlug :)
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialcafechat: Start getting those #ShamelessPlug tweets ready > We will tweet them later in #SocialCafe. I created the concept of #Sh…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: Tonight: Monetizing My Blog - Is It Worth It? 7.30 #SocialCafe
— Mojo(@mojosarmy)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q1 What are different ways to monetize a blog or site? #SocialCafe https://t.co/6EmdrmDTay
— Mojo(@mojosarmy)

Q2 Is ad revenue dead or a bad idea? It has been said that it sometimes annoys readers. What do you think? #SocialCafe https://t.co/FDjBm0ThMl
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q2 Is ad revenue dead or a bad idea? It has been said that it sometimes annoys readers. What do you think? #SocialCafe h…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

A2: Someone will always be annoyed with something if they want to be. You have to find what works for you, for your brand, and for your voice. #SocialCafe twitter.com/socialwebcafe/…
— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@conpsweeney Any suggestions, @conpsweeney ? Methods that work? #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q2 (rephrase) Is blog advertising a worthwhile means of monetizing? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @Kathrynclang: A2: Someone will always be annoyed with something if they want to be. You have to find what works for you, for your brand…
— @denversky🇺🇸(@denversky)

@Kathrynclang Very good point, @Kathrynclang ! That is so important to find what works for you. Thanks for sharing that #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Need the #SocialCafe questions? Visit: sw.bcafe.co/lf
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A2 Using advertising is not dead but I prefer to advertise my own products; also, it helps to manage expectations (and track results in order to maximize success) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe A2) I don't think it's dead, it's just that a lot of traffic is required to make any decent money. It always annoys people so if it's not going to produce a profit for you, don't do it! #socialcafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @Kathrynclang: A2: Someone will always be annoyed with something if they want to be. You have to find what works for you, for your brand…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: @conpsweeney Any suggestions, @conpsweeney ? Methods that work? #SocialCafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q2 Is ad revenue dead or a bad idea? It has been said that it sometimes annoys readers. What do you think? #SocialCafe h…
— Ellen Berman(@eberman007)

@socialwebcafe Unless you have decent traffic then blogging is strictly a #branding play for me #socialcafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialcafechat: Q2 (rephrase) Is blog advertising a worthwhile means of monetizing? #SocialCafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: A2 Using advertising is not dead but I prefer to advertise my own products; also, it helps to manage expectations (and t…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@socialwebcafe May I ask a potentially embarrassing question please? #socialcafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialcafechat: Need the #SocialCafe questions? Visit: sw.bcafe.co/lf
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q3 How do I decide what my audience is willing to buy? How about services to offer or recommend? #SocialCafe https://t.co/vmA6NnRTC8
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q3 How do I decide what my audience is willing to buy? How about services to offer or recommend? #SocialCafe https://t.…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@socialwebcafe A3) I generally start by asking them #socialcafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q3 (rephrase) What about buyer personas on a blog? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A3: Take time to define your brand and also your target market for that brand - then start hanging where you target hangs out and listen to what they are saying. #SocialCafe twitter.com/socialwebcafe/…
— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Great way to do it @conpsweeney Relationship-building and trust-enhancing too #SocialCafe twitter.com/conpsweeney/st…
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A3 Track what works and does work. For example, many affiliate programs have the ability to track views versus sales & that helps you to know what moves your audience. #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialcafechat: Q3 (rephrase) What about buyer personas on a blog? #SocialCafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @Kathrynclang: A3: Take time to define your brand and also your target market for that brand - then start hanging where you target hangs…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@Kathrynclang Ooooh... I like that, too! Con mentions "asking" and you mention "listening." I like the honesty in the answers ;) #SocialCafe #noHiddenTactics
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Great way to do it @conpsweeney Relationship-building and trust-enhancing too #SocialCafe twitter.com/conpsweeney/st…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: A3 Track what works and does work. For example, many affiliate programs have the ability to track views versus sales & t…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: @Kathrynclang Ooooh... I like that, too! Con mentions "asking" and you mention "listening." I like the honesty in the…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@socialwebcafe @Kathrynclang Why beat around the bush? #socialcafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@conpsweeney @socialwebcafe Sometimes we direct the answer we want with the question we ask - but when we listen we can hear things we didn't expect. #socialcafe
— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

RT @Kathrynclang: @conpsweeney @socialwebcafe Sometimes we direct the answer we want with the question we ask - but when we listen we can h…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q4 Do you do affiliate marketing on your site, including reviews? Why or why not? #SocialCafe https://t.co/1fSMboCNor
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q4 Do you do affiliate marketing on your site, including reviews? Why or why not? #SocialCafe https://t.co/1fSMboCNor
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q4 (rephrase) Is affiliate marketing a worthwhile means of making money on a blog? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@socialwebcafe A4) No, not worth the effort currently #socialcafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialcafechat: Q4 (rephrase) Is affiliate marketing a worthwhile means of making money on a blog? #SocialCafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

A4 I use a program ( learntobloghangouts.com/skyrocket-your… ) that suggests 3 monetization links per post and I include affiliate marketing related to the blog niche. #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @Kathrynclang: @conpsweeney @socialwebcafe Sometimes we direct the answer we want with the question we ask - but when we listen we can h…
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@conpsweeney @Kathrynclang So true ;) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialcafechat A4: Affiliate marketing can be part of your monetizing plan - but there are a lot of factors that will determine the limits of the benefits. #socialcafe
— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships commun.it please RT #SocialCafe #ad
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: A4 I use a program ( learntobloghangouts.com/skyrocket-your… ) that suggests 3 monetization links per post and I include affiliate marke…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@conpsweeney That makes sense. When I was explaining affiliate marketing to my daughter last night, it made me wonder why I was doing it. But, I have had a wee bit of success so I still do... #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Just joining us? Review the #SocialCafe chat questions @ sw.bcafe.co/lf
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@socialwebcafe What are your results like? #socialcafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @Kathrynclang: @socialcafechat A4: Affiliate marketing can be part of your monetizing plan - but there are a lot of factors that will de…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships commun.it please RT #SocialCafe #ad
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: @conpsweeney That makes sense. When I was explaining affiliate marketing to my daughter last night, it made me wonder wh…
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialcafechat: Just joining us? Review the #SocialCafe chat questions @ sw.bcafe.co/lf
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q5 What about developing and promoting your own products on your site or blog? #SocialCafe https://t.co/BNKd3fVRBW
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q5 What about developing and promoting your own products on your site or blog? #SocialCafe https://t.co/BNKd3fVRBW
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q5 (rephrase) Is it a good idea to develop blogger-related products & services in your niche? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialcafechat: Q5 (rephrase) Is it a good idea to develop blogger-related products & services in your niche? #SocialCafe
— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

A5 I keep a list of my successful (based on tracking) affiliate programs as well as my own products and interchangeably add those to my blog posts; Since doing so, I've seen about 500% increase in success rate #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang @conpsweeney @socialcafechat So true with the limits and benefits. Unless you have lower utility bills than most of us and no rent or mortgage, I would suggest focusing on another income method and having affiliate marketing as a piece of the pie but not the biggest piece. #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q6 What is a sales funnel, and how can you implement one that is successful for your blog or site? #SocialCafe https://t.co/HlE1gGsYe6
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q6 (rephrase) Let's figure out these sales funnels and how they will help us monetize... #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A6 It helps if you map out your sales funnel and fill it with your most successful products, be it affiliate or your own products. #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Next week: Pulling It Together with Email and Social Media 7.31 sw.bcafe.co/lg #SocialCafe https://t.co/tWAyLDOEqR
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Q7 What platform is recommended for selling? WooCommerce? Any other platforms? #SocialCafe https://t.co/SULW373RYl
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q7 (rephrase) Is WooCommerce the best option for selling products and services on a blog? Why or why not? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A5 I think it is really help to develop your own content. That is what I am working on with my writing! #SocialCafe
— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

A7 I prefer WooCommerce as it has the features I like and loads faster than other platforms; also allows for virtual and products and services. #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A6 In some cases you can purchase ready-made sales funnels and learn what they are by using them (implementing them) #SocialCafe
— Deborah Anderson(@techauditcom)

A7 I've used WooCommerce and like it. #SocialCafe
— B2CTweet(@b2ctweet)

@socialcafechat A7: I like Easy Digital Downloads plugin for eBooks #SocialCafe
— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q8 What are some recommended resources for those who are getting ready to launch their own product or service? Tips? #SocialCafe https://t.co/2HMXtznXh1
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q8 (rephrase) Are there places where we can learn more about monetizing our blog? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@Kathrynclang @socialcafechat It is a great plugin. Silly me tried to use both EDD and WooCommerce and that was just too much strain on my poor site. But, I concur that EDD is great if you are selling ebooks. #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A8 Stay tuned at YourContent.Today as we are adding products, including free tips and ecourses to help you with topics related to monetization (and other topics ;) ) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe I need a nap - I totally read free trips :D but free tips are great too ;) #SocialCafe
— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q9 Ok, now it is time to brag about what you do well! Your #ShamelessPlug is ... #SocialCafe https://t.co/HOWaCdqCNK
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q9 (rephrase) Time for that #ShamelessPlug! #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@Kathrynclang I think I need a nap, too. I read your tweet three times before I figured out what we were talking about.. lol But, I like the idea of a free trip, as long as it includes pillows and ocean breezes :) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A9 Our #ShamelessPlug is ... visit YourContent.Today for helpful resources ;) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A9: Speaking of Easy Digital Downloads, you can see how I have put it to work (and grab an eBook or two) by visiting kathrynlang.com/ebooks #ShamelessPlug #SocialCafe
— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Hmm... I'm starting to wonder. My last tweet, in response to your needing a nap didn't come through, or did it? #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe It came through :D I was trying to find out what you do with pillows in the ocean breezes ;) #SocialCafe
— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Ok, it is just tweetdeck acting up on me.. Some tweets are showing up under the #SocialCafe filter and some are not but I see them on twitter. Maybe tweetdeck needs a nap :) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang I think I am picturing Hawai'i :) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Next week: Pulling It Together with Email and Social Media 7.31 sw.bcafe.co/lg #SocialCafe https://t.co/5J1NWXyj7X
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Thank u for joining us for our #SocialCafe Chat. Just wanted to let you know we appreciate u!
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @Kathrynclang: A9: Speaking of Easy Digital Downloads, you can see how I have put it to work (and grab an eBook or two) by visiting http…
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Monetizing My Blog - Is It Worth It? #SocialCafe 7.30

Odd... @Kathrynclang - Your #ShamelessPlug didn't come through on @TweetDeck so I looked it up manually on your Twitter profile and found it ;) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

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