Comments on: Are Donation Buttons Tacky?

By: Michael Erik

Michael Erik — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:37:34 +0000

I think they are tacky if they are not creative. My favorite ones on the side of creativity are the “buy me a beer” or “buy me a Stabucks coffee” say “in return for the free information on this blog” makes it seem more quid-pro-quo.

Just asking for money though without getting creative or showing how you’re also not just getting something for free – can make it seem like you’re panhandling.
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By: joho

joho — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:05:45 +0000

Appreciated this forum…I have a website all about rural Texas with a video magazine. Believe me, I do not make enough to cover my time, and had considered a donate button. This, however, has helped me make up mind…not for me…

By: sandrar

sandrar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:49:12 +0000

Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. Cheers! Sandra. R.

By: Professor clue

Professor clue — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:12:10 +0000

I need instant cash to any account to my payment processor.it will help me to grow the a good to start. do I hope you have other good idea beside make a donation, and I also try to make some direct paid to review…..UGH…AH…DUHHH….
WHAT?..speak much?

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By: coosbaytv

coosbaytv — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:24:26 +0000

Lisa:

This is great confirmation to what I am doing with the site that I have linked to my name.
My hope is that by providing content to help people relax, de-stress, and find some piece of mind, they can regroup and get back to what ever it is they need to get done.
As this “content” is video and not text oriented, there is nothing for the viewer to find useful other than a quick place to “get away from it all” without leaving their office. I think that to the right people that will be worth something once it catches on!

By: Delbert

Delbert — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:04:59 +0000

I think they are necessary, as not everyone has enough ad revenue to pay for expenses, let alone a profit. This is true for almost all independent artisans I know. It’s a useful tool for them to get some freelance sponsorship support.

I personally have donated to websites that provide useful information. This is because I understand the cost of hosting. Single page sites, blogs that are hosted for free would be unlikely to get donations from me.

The “donate” button is the modern day equivalent to a street musician have a hat or instrument case to catch ‘tips’ or donations. Not exactly shameful or tacky.

I would be willing to assume that most people that aware of the cost of hosting and maintaining a website would understand the need for such a device.

By: goofblogger makes money online

goofblogger makes money online — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:39:25 +0000

I don’t think that it is tacky. It might seem like begging, but if it is presented in a light fun way the effort is ok in my book. I have no problem at all when I see on a blog a donation button with text associated that is friendly. For example, text such as : “if you found the information useful, why not buy me a coffee ?” is non-confrontation and polite. Do I have a donation button on my blog? The answer is no…at least not yet

By: Natural

Natural — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:39:58 +0000

i don’t put ads on my blog, other than an EC widget, but there’s no monetary payment due to me because of it. I used to have a donation button on my personal website, but since i did a make over I forgot to add it back. No one ever donated anything to me because of that button, begging doesn’t seem half bad if that’s what you want….just waiting for donations to fill your paypal account is probably unrealistic because everybody can get one.

if you have a cause, other than i said so, i might be so inclined to donate. a charity. yes. your checking account, no. same goes for me.

i’ll add you to my reader

By: PLAYTHERE.com

PLAYTHERE.com — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:37:51 +0000

In 2004-2005 we tried the donation and flopped miserably. In our case it was our audience we draw just are not donators. We had to fully go to ad sponsorship. But tacky, no, just hit-or-miss.