We Are The Champions!

Or are we the sellouts?

This blog was going to be about Twitter's new advertising options. If you've paid attention - there has been a big uproar in the Twitterverse about the decision to allow ads to appear at the top of posts. Of course it had to happen, because Twitter is a business and businesses must make money to survive.
This blog was going to be about Twitter, but when I logged on to write, I decided to write about selling out instead. As an advertiser, I am not upset that there are multiple vehicles that I can use to reach consumers. I am concerned with ensuring that my messages are well-received. I am concerned with the idea of selling out.
Blogger has announced a new advertising method in addition to Google AdSense and Google AdSense for feeds. You can now connect directly to Amazon, recommend books or gadgets and get a commission when your readers then buy those books.

"Starting today, you can search the Amazon product catalog without leaving the Blogger interface and insert links to the products you find into your posts. Not only is the process of linking to products more efficient, but Amazon makes it easy for you to earn money whenever your readers actually buy the products you write about. " - Blogger Description

How tempting.

Now, as a book or gagdet reviewer you can start making money when someone buys that product. Kind of makes you want to give them more favorable review now, doesn't it?