A long time ago, there was a meme circulating asking about what blogging has given, and it was primarily focused on items like cell phones and whatnot.
While I am no Darren Rowse, I have been able to purchase many things thanks to blogging, and have been given quite a few things as perks from my blogging efforts.
Here is my list of things given to me:
And here is a list of things I have been able to buy thanks to my Problogging job:
As you can see from this list, blogging can be very profitable, and very fun for gadget geeks, podcasters and gamers, so if someone tells you that blogging will never get you anything, please show them this list.
Also, please feel free to add your own items via comments. I always enjoy seeing what others bloggers have bought from their efforts and if you haven’t been able to buy anything yet. What are your goals with blogging? What are you hoping to one day buy using money you made online?
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Michael
September 10th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
Let’s see…
Blogging has given me a Macbook Pro, a 5G iPod, and iPhone, and more iPod docks, head phones, cases and other accessories than I can count.
Blogging is treating me very well.

DayJobNuker
September 11th, 2007 at 10:01 am
How in the world do you get things given to you? I haven’t befited a dime other than some affiliate income.
Amy
September 11th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
All my profit from blogging has been split between my boys’ savings accounts. I got started late with them and can only really afford to put in $25/wk each, so this ‘extra’ money I’m making is being put aside for them.
David
September 11th, 2007 at 10:39 pm
Amy - that’s an absolutely amazing idea! Great going!
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