It's basically a free template, but I've been doing a bit of customising. For example I added a php script for google analytics so that I didn't have to add it to every page. I'm planning to go with Google for the advertising, but I wanted to build a bit of traffic and sort out the structure of my sites, so I haven't signed up yet. I don't want to mess them around by changing things too much.I've done a fair bit of affiliate marketing in the past, but I think there is too much link theft these days, so I thought I would take the easy option, and just run with Google. I'm still researching the best way to display advertising. I'm also interested in making some YouTube videos, and monetising those.
I get distracted too easily though. Right now I'm in the supermarket drinking a free cup of coffee, and I'm pretending I'm researching retail shopping patterns, but in fact I'm chatting to the staff, and discussing politics with the customers. Now if only Google could come up with a way to add advertising to my lips, or maybe I should have a scrolling banner on my forehead.