Comments on: Free advertising for your blog? What's the catch?

BlogUpp displays thumbnails of your blog on other blogs, and vice versa.

[BlogUpp]

Hi there!
This a BlogUpp representative. Thanks a lot for this great review!
I'd like to clarify some of the issues, which looks to seem unclear.

a) Those 10% that BlogUpp reserves actually mean that for a total of 10 displays, 9 are community related, and only 1 is ours. Those 10% in fact cover also blogs that are getting additional bonus impressions; more info on that on http://www.blogupp.com, in "Be in the know about how it works" section;
b) Concerning "Google monetizing" mentioned above - well, that was a misunderstanding, as there is not such at BlogUpp;
c) The blog matching by blog field/topic is a technique we are proud of, and it will be enforced when the network is big enough;
d) Yes, it is easy to sign up; and actually that is not the best word (as there is no registration), rather refer to it as just one-click set-up;
e) Indeed, in this early version is not available the BlogUpp feature for stats analysis, but it is on the way. BlogUpp aims to make the service unprecedentedly easy, and properly automated. Nevertheless, here it is an extract on this issue from the official press-release at http://blog.blogupp.com:
"Even though no account is required with BlogUpp!, that doesn?t mean the bloggers can't benefit from monitoring their stats. Those willing to use this feature will get it just by following-up an easy procedure. Advanced bloggers could also use stats analytic services that are already available with their weblogs. BlogUpp! seeks to be referred as a simple, efficient and honest community service."
f) And finally, direct blacklisting of blogs by the community members is also an improvement that is planned for the near future.

So, stay tuned, and have a great blogging!

[gstern1994]

Must we use the word "Pimp" to describe anything that adds feartures and functionality? I find it unsettling that CNET consistently legitimizes a term that embodies violence and the subjugation of women.

"Pimp" is neither cute or edgy, but rather a veneer by which detestable characters operate under. I respect CNET for many things, but I am baffled by your ignorance and insensitivity on this one. Just becuase every other publuication and "cool" media outlet uses this word does not mean you have to as well.

[JKillianAdbrite]

BlogUpp definitely has the right idea. We [Spottt] reincarnated the link exchange to help reduce the barriers to (online advertising) entry for smaller publishers (including but not limited to) bloggers. For additional info check out this more thorough article on the concept:

http://techland.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/03/03/turning-microsofts-ad-trash-into-treasure/