One of the things I get asked a lot about are the JavaScript widgets that I make, that can be installed on third party websites. The VenueMirror VenueSearch widget at the top of this page is an example of this. The search bar is actually loaded through a JavaScript call that pulls the information from another server. This technique for loading content onto third party websites is not unusual, but it seems there are too few tutorials out there about how to do this. Firstly though – one must question why indeed you would do this.
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How to make money with your blog
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009One of the most common questions I have seen in the blogging community, is “how can I make money from my blog”? There are definitely a lot of methods out there, ranging from Google AdSense to web survey marketing – but these may not be suitable for your readers, or result in small amounts being earned.
The most recent release of our website actually tries to help bloggers, and has a special area specifically designed to help generate revenue. We released a guide on how to make money with your blog that shows you in simple steps how to install a web-gadget that allows your readers to book hotels directly through your website.
When somebody uses the gadget from your blog to make a booking, the hotel actually pays the blog owner a significant commission. Given that most people that travel need a hotel – it’s something that a lot of people are going to need!
While we’d love for everyone to install the gadget, the way you monetise your blog should be relevant to your content, or your readers will probably ignore it. I think that the gadget is best suited to travel blogs, or blogs that contain features or information about hotels or the hospitality industry.
Earning commission from hotel bookings is a great earner – and now with our gadget, anybody can do it 
Cheers!
K
