As new technology as improved and become more appealing to users, blogging has turned into something more than just a hobby for many people. What was once a fun pass time can now be viewed as a profession for some accomplished bloggers. Beyond that, blogging has also become another outlet for journalism.At first, blogging was viewed as an unreliable source of journalism. However, after the 2004 court case that said if a blogger "engages in journalism" they are protected by journalistic rights, blogging has become more and more of a legitimate source of journalism. In fact, a majority of people look to blogging for their news now over professional journalists because of the transparency in their opinions on a matter and the tendency to report news honestly.
Even if bloggers may never be viewed as professional journalists, some have certainly been able to make a profession out of blogging. Whether it is by finding a niche market or gaining mass popularity over the years, blogging has become somewhat of a lucrative industry for those who can harness a following. Now you may be wondering, "how can someone earn money by simply writing a series of blogs." If you are lucky, or talented, enough to secure a dedicated following, businesses are willing to pay you to put advertising on your blog page. Although this may cause some inconvenience for your viewers, it is impossible to avoid ads if you want to make money. But, if your content is desirable, a few ads shouldn't make your viewers deviate from your page.
Discussion Questions to Ponder:
1) Is journalism losing or gaining credibility in the blogging realm?
2) Are advertisements helping or hurting blogging?
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