Check out Steve Pavlina's blog, he has a couple posts there how he was able to pull a nice amount of cash from his self help/philosophy blog
How to monetize a philosophical blog?
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You can advertize philosophical conferences, seminars, even Universities there. Probably, lots of local businesses would be happy to put their banners on your blog.
I remember the Science Fiction Book Club and some sort of "Book Club for Liberals"-type book club (it was basically offered as such) used to be on a couple of networks. I don't know if you could find more stuff like that.
I don't know the exact demographic of your audience, or if it spreads over a coupe of distinct demographics. Everyone I personally know who would be likely to read your blog would be into movies, games, PUA stuff, books, how-to-write, micro brews, pipe tobacco, and even some mobile apps.
I second hamulon's suggestion of The Teaching Company, esp The Great Courses
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/special/AffiliateProgram.aspx
They've done well via direct marketing in various magazines for a long time now. I would imagine that, if they work out for you, you could promote their different offers for a long time to come.
I don't know the exact demographic of your audience, or if it spreads over a coupe of distinct demographics. Everyone I personally know who would be likely to read your blog would be into movies, games, PUA stuff, books, how-to-write, micro brews, pipe tobacco, and even some mobile apps.
I second hamulon's suggestion of The Teaching Company, esp The Great Courses
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/special/AffiliateProgram.aspx
They've done well via direct marketing in various magazines for a long time now. I would imagine that, if they work out for you, you could promote their different offers for a long time to come.
Pavlina is an OG. I also like these guys The Partially Examined Life | A Philosophy Podcast and Philosophy Blog.
With a 1500 member email list, you could consider marketing an affiliate offer every few emails or so. And have a banner ad on the site for the same offer. I think personal-growth/self-improvement is a complimentary niche for a philosophical blog. There are a couple of programs out there that I can think of that are legit, and would probably fit in well with your site.
Looking for a writer by any chance? (Master's degree in Phil. here) - Focused on Heidegger during my studies, but the last few years I've been exploring Buddhist philosophy mostly.
I can do one for free.
I can do one for free.
Easy order 1000 made in china socrates bobbleheads ....profit!
That sounds like a joke, but i also studied philosophy and know how geeky and weird these students can be.
id go with cookie stuffing but consider this.
Amazon books or other product that will increase the likelyhood of a click through to amazon at this time of year. If you can get the amazon cookie on their PC before christmas there is a good chance they are going to make an amazon related purchase at tsome time in the next 48 weeks.
Amazon does over 300 orders per second on a good day
Amazon books or other product that will increase the likelyhood of a click through to amazon at this time of year. If you can get the amazon cookie on their PC before christmas there is a good chance they are going to make an amazon related purchase at tsome time in the next 48 weeks.
Amazon does over 300 orders per second on a good day
Think you´re overthinking the targeting a bit. Surely most of the wannabe philosophers secretly want to read something they actually understand
I´d start with monthly post titled something called "Best Reads - *Month* 2013" and pick 5-10 books ranging from academic stuff and very related niches to mainstream.
Also educational stuff seems like a good idea, but again I´d prefer books rater than e-courses or something - looks more legit.
Not sure if it can be pulled off on your site specificly but how about a Diary Series on something like "Project: Socrates in Greek" and in every entry promote language course books/dvds/cdroms? And a spin off article on different language course books/programs etc so you can cover all languages?
Another series on "Philosophical take *newly released/classic movie*" to promote netflix/your choice of dvd merchant?
If you posting enough/regular high-quality/in-depth content, a weekly lighter content shouldn´t turn off your audience
I´d start with monthly post titled something called "Best Reads - *Month* 2013" and pick 5-10 books ranging from academic stuff and very related niches to mainstream.
Also educational stuff seems like a good idea, but again I´d prefer books rater than e-courses or something - looks more legit.
Not sure if it can be pulled off on your site specificly but how about a Diary Series on something like "Project: Socrates in Greek" and in every entry promote language course books/dvds/cdroms? And a spin off article on different language course books/programs etc so you can cover all languages?
Another series on "Philosophical take *newly released/classic movie*" to promote netflix/your choice of dvd merchant?
If you posting enough/regular high-quality/in-depth content, a weekly lighter content shouldn´t turn off your audience
I'd say books, and possibly even natural medicines etc depending on the type of philosophical blog it is.
Rather than bog standard typical offers you may have to use something like the amazon affiliate program. Try not to sell them bullshit though.
Since your blog is geared towards profit that automatically voids any authenticity or value of the philosophy in my opinion
id go with cookie stuffing but consider this.
Amazon books or other product that will increase the likelyhood of a click through to amazon at this time of year. If you can get the amazon cookie on their PC before christmas there is a good chance they are going to make an amazon related purchase at tsome time in the next 48 weeks.
Amazon does over 300 orders per second on a good day
Except the Amazon affiliate cookie expires after 24 hours...
Utilize honest offers that your demographic will see as such. If the blog is just general philosophy and no more specialized than that, you have multiple options as far as media like books, cd's, movies that can specifically target the 'thinking man/woman."