In the last week and a half that I’ve been sitting at a PageRank of 0, I’ve been doing a lot of reading, mostly speculation as to why this happened and how to correct the situation.

Like any problem that arises within any world, there are the conspiracy theories, die hard believers on both sides and a lot of guessing by both people in the know and out. And from each side I feel like there’s a lot to take in and understand but one thing for me is sure.

It’s time for all bloggers who have been hit by Google to ask themselves one very important question, find the answer, and stick to it.

Do you want to be a blogger of fame or a blogger that makes a little bit of money?

Notice those words “a little bit.” Because choosing fame does not necessarily mean that you can’t make money with your blog. It means that you may have to go about making your money with your blog in a different way and probably over more time.

So, ask yourself that question, weigh the pros and cons and see where you end up.

Choosing fame means that you’re looking to be a top-notch blogger. You’re a blogger that people come to for some real news or information on whatever topic of your choosing. There’s a reputation to uphold and standards that are set.

Will you make money? Sure, once the fame comes because people want to buy with people of influence and that’s what fame will get you. In addition, you’re looking at high traffic, high organic search traffic and PageRank.

Choosing money means that you face possibilities of being de-indexed by Google. You’ll lose your PageRank if you haven’t already. And the money that you make comes in intervals of $5 to $20 at a time with sponsored posts. This may also mean in the long run you could lose traffic and organic traffic if your sponsored posts are not relevant to your blog’s topic. Not necessarily true but we are talking possibilities here.

Over the last week I have asked myself this very question and I believe I may have come to an answer.

I don’t believe that I want to be or ever will be an “A-List” blogger. Those on this list that I do read seem almost untouchable and unreal, that’s not the kind of person I am off line so it’s not who I want to be online.

For me, there’s also one word to define 95% of these “A-List” bloggers: snobs. And while I have a tendency to be stuck up in some of the things I say, that’s not exactly where I’d like to be listed with any of my readers.

Money is great but honestly, I don’t make a whole lot with sponsored posts. In more than a year with PayPerPost, I’ve made just over $400. It’s been good and I’ve used nearly all of it on Zadey.

When the first knocking from Google came I gave up PayU2Blog. Other than these 2 services, I use SponsoredReviews which I have only made 4 posts for.

You see, I’m not really making the money either with sponsored posts so here’s my choice.

I find myself somewhere in the middle. No, I do not want to be an “A-List” blogger because I don’t believe that I can ever provide late breaking news, worldly subjects, or information of every day importance. Sure, I could handle such topics but they aren’t something that hold my interest enough to be interested in writing about them.

Fame would be nice but in the fashion of being helpful, providing some tips, and still sharing the core of who I am and what makes me the person that I am.

I’m going for the “D-List.” Someone that people know, come to read often but don’t die if they miss me for a day. I want to stay with talking about the subjects I always have. From my most loved city, to what Zadey does, and the newest tips I have learned to apply to my WordPress blogs.

I want to continue to share ideas from working at home and exploring the few aspects of politics that really do show who I am.

Place me with Kathy Griffin. Make me known, love my words, pay me for some things here and there. Talk about what you hate and love about me.

Short term money is fine. You won’t hear me complain over a single penny that is placed in my PayPal account from anyone, including a sponsored opportunity.

Don’t get me wrong, as of this moment, I’m ruling anything out. My important debate at the moment is to find my balance.

Will I allow you to pay me to blog about something of relevance? Of course I will.

Do I believe that the concept of SocialSpark is on to something? Absolutely!

Am I going to work for something different with blogging? No doubt. But not at the cost of losing any position within Google or any other search engine for that matter.

My blog has never been for a search engine, it’s been for me first and then my readers. I don’t sprinkle in huge keywords because I can’t think of enough of them. My post titles aren’t overly catching but they give you a hint of what’s inside.

While today I’m on the “Z-List” I have no complaints in my loss of PageRank. Ultimately, it was me who wrote the posts and placed them on my blog. It was also me that took the money. There’s no one to blame but myself and I won’t regret any of my choices.

But this is giving me the opportunity to look at the fork in the road and decide where I will go. The answer will come in time for me when I see what the answer is for why everything is happening and how I can blend both worlds.