I don't have a problem with it. I don't own re lib either...lol

LOL Anson! Jay, my response to those who would accuse you of selling out: Pleeeze! You're a professional; means among other things that you are paid for your expertise. I think it's great and the post is also great, BTW. I might even say the ads are valuable as desirable goods and services relating to the content of the blog.

PS Jay . . . Dr Denis Waitley says "That's how you know you're getting ahead, you come under fire."

Jay,

I sincerely think that your post offers a valuable link for people who are seeking a loan. I like the fact that you label it as "sponsored" and it is low key and it does not attack my senses.

Unbelievable!!!!  Jay and Frannie are the best.  "More honest people are not easily found in this life."

Do your thang Jay. It is useful information which is why you decided to have it.

Jay,

Firstly, I find it ridiculous that someone would think it appropriate to blast the owner of a commercially-oriented (say real estate for instance ;^) website or blog for 'selling out', or for that matter for selling (it is after all what we are supposed to be doing). If the information were entirely unrelated to your topic I  could see the concern.

I find nothing wrong with your clearly-labeled 'sponsored blog', and the topic is suitable and well-written.

I say go for it.

I don't see anything wrong with it either. How about you ask the sender of that e-mail to be your sponsor and pay for your blog-related expenses so that you don't have to look for sources of cash elsewhere? :-)

Why not?  You are providing a valuable service.  This is America.  Everything is for Sale.  Keep on Keepin on!

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Jay, I was going to sell space on my kilt, but the blog is a better idea. I like it!

Bill, that poor kilt has had a work out. I think you should sell it on EBAY.

Jay, I don't have a problem with it at all. It's clearly disclosed and the sponsored ad is not in my face. The blog is well written and the mortgage company behind the ad is on target with your post. It's helpful.

Jay, I don't understand the thinking of the individual who took such offense to your "selling out" with a link to help your readers learn more about mortgages in today's difficult lending environment. It was perfectly clear and you went the extra step of disclosing that it was being sponsored by another service provider.

Jay:

Let me see if I have this right.  You were accused of selling out.  Doesn't that mean you have to have once been NOT selling out?

Assume your blog has always been about selling...

So this rock thrower is really confused.  Chalk it up to that and move on - unless you are trying to establish a reputation as a passionate internet freedom fighter and run a charity too!

Jay it has often been said you can't please everyone. It is a very true remark. When the majority find something offensive, it is probably time to change. When the minority find it offensive it is time to ignore. In this case, ignoring seems in order!

I will have to ask my husband but I think goggle may not love this. As far as making an opportunity for yourself go for it.

We had a hotel booking system on our site and he was reluctant to do it, not b/c he cared what anyone though but b/c of some technical issue.  Can't remember.

I have seen numerous P2 sites with Google adwords on them, including interior pages. Are they 'selling out" as well? Like you posted, if someone doesn't want to read it, they shouldn't bother clicking on it. I click on Google adwords to help spend the agents money and make them feel like they are getting results.

LOL, Bill, if people can sell ad space on their bodies, I'm sure you could probably get away with ad space on a kilt.

Jay, if one of your links helps one person then it is worth all the accusations of selling out. Some agents tend to forget we are here to help the public. I suspect that the person the bashed you forgot that simple principle long ago in favor of an inflated bottom line selling free information.