I earn Rs 1 Lakh per month? You got to be kidding!
You might come across this hilarious piece on the web (or might even catch it on the news!):
"Blogging isn't just a fun hobby, it can also be highly profitable. 21-year old Eklavya was the key speaker at this year's Blogcamp 2007 held in Pune. He made his way to the podium through sheer hard work. A professional Blogger Eklavya earns around Rs 1 lakh every month by reviewing gadgets."The only thing true about that line is that I am 21! And to an extent - I am a professional blogger, but I'm more of a marketing strategy consultant.
- CNN IBN
Firstly, I was not a key speaker at 'this year's Blogcamp 2007 held in Pune'.
Secondly, I do not earn around Rs 1 lakh every month! How I wish that was true. I am sure it will be true in another year or so though. Currently I barely make enough to survive in Mumbai.
Thirdly, I do not review gadgets! Those of you who follow me at WATblog might be knowing that.
Blogging - be it personal or professional is not the easiest way to earn money and in fact is one of the most difficult methods of earning money!
Though at times it feels nice to be covered on TV, it really sucks when the Media guys get it all wrong. This is primarily the main reason that I feel - people are shifting from Traditional Media to Modern Social Media (Blogs etc)
You can read the complete CNN-IBN article here.
And you can see the video here.
5 comments:
oh man!!these journalists r crazy..at the end of the day they r just adverstisers ..trying to lure customers'readers',by flashy over the top out rageous comments..
kudos to u bro for setting the record straight am proud of u .
think of all the hot girls u would have got if u let ppl think u earn 1 lakh a month..PHEW..
but one must always remember who we r and where we come from..cause at the end of the day..truth victories..satyamev jayate..:)
just another Example of how bad incorrect media can be. With every passing day my belief about media gets stronger & Stronger.
Just 1 lakh. 2 sounds better. :P
hey but it surely must hv got you noticed. I guess you should not mind this publicity. What say?
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
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