I want to rebuild my blog and start writing regularly again, but for weeks I've been a bit in a state of analysis paralysis about the best way to do this, and the best way to potentially monetize it a bit (since sadly I need income).
What do you think would be the best way for me to try to monetize my blog? Is it even worth trying?
What would make you want to contribute to support my writing, and in which ways?
I could be wrong, but my gut feeling is that you would spend more time faffing with a payment system, and dealing with support queries, than you would make from it :( (And dealing with "but there's a paywall" snark.)
But otherwise, I suspect that, of those willing to pay) people here would prefer direct monetisation - paying for subscriptions - than indirect monetisation (ads), although perhaps sponsorship might suit.
I'll happily subscribe, assuming that there is still (even if authenticated, or unique URL) full text RSS!
I suspect that there is a way to deal with this, but I wonder if implementing a paywall would inhibit sharing so much that it works less well for you?
Complex topic, which I have a lot of opinions regarding. But focusing on this:
Transparency is huge. How much $$ and time is spent on fundraising - as a percentage of the available budget - is important to know. Many projects exist which are, in practice, fundraising industries.
At least the majority of effort and funds need to be on the purpose of the project. Else, the project is a lower priority than getting funds.
Em 
Neil Brown
funnymonkey
Amgine