You may have noticed my post a few days ago saying that I was signing up for SocialSpark. Well, my scripts have been verified, my site has been approved, and I’m ready to go! It’s taken me a little while to figure out how everything works, but so far, I’m impressed.

I was actually very hesitant to join SocialSpark – I had received several emails inviting me to join the site, even before it went public (because I am a PayPerPost postie). I was reluctant to join however, “A social networking blog type site? What can it offer me that PayPerPost doesn’t?”. Well, now I know the answer!

I have been trying to increase my Google PR for a few weeks so that I can qualify for more sponsored posts here on my blog, my current goal is to make enough to pay for my monthly web hosting, as well as high speed internet (which we don’t currently have), and it looks like that goal is well within sight! SocialSpark offers a unique method of connecting bloggers one to another to exchange posts promoting their blogs, links and participating in fun blogging activities across the blogosphere. This networking amongst fellow bloggers is a great education for me, and a fabulous way to promote your blog, and obtain more linky love as well. This participation in the wider blogging community also serves to drive more traffic to your blog.

I also love the way that they do sponsored opportunities! If you qualify for an open opportunity you can ask to be added to the ‘waiting list’ or queue for the post that you’d like to complete – you are emailed when you’re approved for the post, and off you go! WOW! I often miss posts on PayPerPost because I’m too slow (dial-up!), so I love this feature! This is my first sponsored post through SocialSpark and it looks as though there is a unique selection of opportunities that are distinct from those found at PayPerPost. Advertisers can also search for and find blogs that they would like to offer sponsored posts to directly – how neat is that!? You may be able to attract an advertiser who is looking for a niche blog to place their post on.

As a Christian, it is important for me to work only with companies that have an excellent code of ethics, so as not to infringe upon my testimony. Thankfully SocialSpark’s code of ethics includes:

-100% Audit-able In-Post Disclosure
-100% Transparency
-100% Real Opinions
-100% Search Engine Friendly

If you’ve been putting off joining in the Sparky goodness (as I did) I would recommend you head on over to SocialSpark and check it out!