I’ve been a blogging for a network since 2006. Twas just about when I took my blogging hobby seriously. I started back in 2004, you see, in a social networking site, nonetheless.
I’ve been asked a few times on how it’s like to go into this sort of thing and here’s a few things I highlighted:
It’s quite easy with a few given conditions and exceptions.
If you’re the type of blogger who is passionate about a certain topic, may it be as simple as some unique hobby you have to something as highly complex as search engine optimization, writing content will never be a problem for you. What are the conditions, you wonder? Well, there are quotas you have to abide to. Things will be a little different when you realise that you’re keeping three problogs with six posts a week quota. It isn’t as easy as keeping a personal blog like this one.
It’s fun.
Who wouldn’t enjoy doing something that he or she loves? And also the fact that you meet people from different cultures.
It’s professional.
You get to meet with blogging contemporaries and do business with them online or off. You get to work with people within the network that will help you establish a “blogging career” that can somewhat be equated to having a corporate one. Simply picture this whole thing as a virtual company. You’ve got bosses, subordinates, co-workers and, of course, customers in the form of readers and advertisers.
It’s educational.
You will definitely learn a lot if you open your mind to it. From improving your skills in writing and using the English language to internet marketing and SEO. People I’ve worked with have established a community wherein we benefit from each others learning experiences that if you participate, you’ll gain a better insight on how it is to be a better blogger in your chosen niche.
And, of course, it’s lucrative.
For most of you who are discovering that there IS money in blogging, let me tell you now that yes, it’s true. Blogging has bought me a RAZR and a 400D (and my primary source of income is problogging). I’d say that’s a pretty okay testimony of it’s lucrativeness. However, you’ve got to know this other fact, too. It doesn’t come immediately. It’s a gradual process, which you really have to work on. Blog networks differ in their pay schemes (base pay, pay per post or revenue share) and I would recommend that you do a bit of research on them to know for certain if what they offer will work for you. Anyway, if you’re someone who wants to earn NOW, it’s a better bet than starting from scratch.
As much as independent blogging is fun and lucrative, we all have to admit that it will take a whole lot more effort and experimentation before you come up with an online set up that will earn you decent money.
On the other hand, network blogging is a great way to venture into problogging, if it’s something you really want. As for opportunities, there are tons of openings and all you have to do is send in an application. Incidentally, the Bayanihan Blog Network is looking into adding new blogs to their roster, why don’t you guys give it a go? Just find a niche, tip us and we’ll work on it with you.
Anyway, if you’ve been wanting to ask questions about this whole blogging for a network thingie, feel free to leave a comment. I’ll do my best to address them or my readers will! But if you’re a bit shy, you can contact me privately. 
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Nice post! Something very useful for newbies!
Jozzua: Thanks! I sure hope that they’d get something out of it.
What is this blogging thing?
Kidding. I think a drawback to network blogging is the fact that you have a quota to fulfill. It can be a bit disheartening when you’re required to do something.
Pero at least, you gain all the advantages listed above.
Rico: Having been part of a network this long, I can see the reason behind the quota. Not only will it help propagate your blog (filling it with content — an important thing) it trains you to blog vertically and horizontally. Yea, the advantages I’ve listed makes everything worth it and then some!