DISQUS

Chris Webb on Publishing, Media and Technology: Google Knol as an Instant Author Platform

  • Ash Chuan · 2 years ago
    I can see how Knol will benefit Google but how much control would an author have writing for Knol, i.e. would authors be able to earn revenue through AdSense on Knol?

    I think Google should provide Knol authors with a plugin tool to their blog where they can publish relevant articles to Knol straight from their blog.
  • Chris · 2 years ago
    Ash,

    The Google announcement did indicate they would share ad revenues with knol authors.
  • Stewart Mader · 2 years ago
    Chris,
    Sure does look interesting, and I think you're right that it can potentially offer authors another means to build their brand, expertise, and reach more readers. In fact, I've just written 3 reasons you should start working on your article for Knol now so it's ready when they open the beta.
    Cheers,
    Stewart
  • xian · 2 years ago
    If I weren't a bit skeptical of Google's evilquotient on this new product and if I didn't work for a competitor, I would consider writing my next nonfiction book in the form of an extended knol or family of knols. As is I am trying to work out how to do it on a wiki.
  • Chris · 2 years ago
    Xian - you should talk to Stewart.