Blogger auctions himself on eBay
29 November 2004
Jeremy Wright, who writes the popular Ensight business and technical blog, has put himself up for auction on internet site eBay.
The winner of the auction will be able to have Mr Wright, a writer and consultant, work for them for three months and he will produce between 5-10 posts a week. In addition, the business blogger states that he will work with the winning bidder to see what potential there is in blogging for them and their company.
Writing on his own blog, Mr Wright admits that he has put himself up for auction as a stunt to raise the profile of blogging.
The recently held US Presidential Elections have effectively proved that blogs can be one of the most effective ways of getting your message across. And, it is not only politicians, activists and hobbyists who are using to spread their messages but companies like Sun, Microsoft, Audi, eBay, Google and Monster are using blogs as marketing tools.
"Blogging gives your customers a real view into your company in ways that newsletters and seminars simply aren't able to do," he stated.
"This is a dry run with an industry expert," he added. "If you were learning to golf you'd hire a pro, and that's all this is. Someone to teach a company to blog, if it fits them."
According to The Blog Herald: "We'd naturally be sceptical of such an endeavour but Jeremy is a top blogger with a strong background in writing, although the current bidding price at the time of writing of $112.73 USD greatly undervalues his services."
Ensight is read by more than 60,000 people a month and was the first blog to ever be sold. Mr Wright's auction ends on December 3rd.
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