There are some new blog networks popping up lately, each with their own slant. If you have an established blog and are looking for ways to make money with sponsors, then check these out.

Broadcast Bloggers

Broadcast Bloggers is the newest network. They are in beta and will go public on June 1st. They work with brands to connect with bloggers and it’s run by an advertising agency that has been around for a few years and has clients. The network is geared towards mom bloggers from what I can tell. They have several aspects to the business, but the best is the pay is decent – starting out at $60 per post. You get paid immediately, which is a great feature.

I see this as giving bloggers opportunities to partner with brands – not just for sponsored posts but also to do reviews or even in-person events or promotions. The pay depends on the project, but it could be much higher than just to write one blog post.

There are currently no jobs, they will be added this week or soon as the site gets closer to launch. You have to be referred by someone to join now, and I’m referring you here: bit.ly/lPC2eo

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I signed up as an affiliate and the catch is they charge you $40 per month to join. Then you make money when other affiliates sign up or when bloggers who sign up get paid opportunities. It is 2-tier so you also get a commission on what your network brings in. This is the first paid affiliate program I’ve joined. There is also an education part including weekly webinars to help improve your blogging and monetize your blog. Truthfully it sounds a little like MLM (you have to be a customer to sell their products) but after talking with one of the founders and a few bloggers I decided to test it out.

UPDATE: So far very few jobs available despite promises – know that this site is definitely still in beta. Time will tell how this one shapes up.

Bucks2Blog

Bucks2Blog is another new network that pays bloggers to share their experiences or opinions on various topics. There are no reviews or contests, so it’s pretty straightforward. You apply, if your blog is accepted you are sent emails about campaigns. Campaigns can be in behalf of B2C businesses (consumer services/products) or B2B (business services/products). So it’s not just for mom bloggers or people who normally blog for brands. It’s more about conversations and it requires no or little research so it’s quick and easy.

You respond to campaigns you’re interested in and if picked, you’ll get the terms, including the pay ($20+). Go to their web site to sign up at www.Bucks2Blog.com. Right now there seems to be about 1 campaign per week. They look for quality blogs that get traffic and those who have a social media presence. Disclosure: I’m affiliated with this site.

GigCoin

GigCoin is a site that helps you find paid gigs either blogging or any number of social media contract work. Most pay $20 or more and you get paid immediately after your work is approved. The brands must deposit the money in their account (min. $100) to get started and the site keeps a small admin fee. You can also pitch people, explaining your expertise if they want to hire you. I’ve only used it to pay bloggers, not as a blogger. It has some kinks to work out but overall I thought it was ideal for defined gigs.

Unlike the other two networks, this one is more open. Anyone can see and apply for the jobs and they come from the clients directly, not GigCoin. Therefore it’s like a job posting site rather than a network. I found it an efficient way to get work done but the volume of applicants was a bit low (it is new). But I was happy with the work.

There are so many other ways to get paid to blog or to find sponsorships. Most require that you have an established blog. If none of these work for you there is always Google Adsense. A recent New York Times article features a blogger named Coupon Mom who makes HALF of her full-time income from Google ads. Not pretty in this case, but effective.

Question: What are your favorite blog networks/places to find blogging or social media jobs and why?

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