I was a little suspicious when I got to the pitch at the end. I like to read through blog archives and I've seen a pattern of blogs becoming more commercialized

I was a little suspicious when I got to the pitch at the end. I like to read through blog archives and I've seen a pattern of blogs becoming more commercialized as they become popular and the authors realize they can monetize. I wrote a post about a particularly clear example: https://wordpress.com/posts/bancosparenting.wordpress.com https://wordpress.com/posts/bancosparenting.wordpress.com I'm sure there's more money to be made from as an interior decorating consultant vs. by providing inspiration and tutorials to budget-conscious DIYers. Not to discount the truth of her story but it leaves me skeptical that this is the whole story. As someone who aspires to grow a blog audience and reach people with my ideas it makes me want to keep a close eye on my own values and how they may change over time once there's a personal financial benefit depending on the kind of advice I give.