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Get a Coach, Learn How to Earn

Mar 1

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It’s not easy, building an online career. I have been slowing working at it for three years now. I’m very, very happy with my work, but it was a bumpy ride with a lot of trial and error. Making money online is a very attractive venture. No commuting, no cranky co-workers, no ogre of a boss barking orders… but there is definitely a learning curve. Developing an online career takes time, lots of effort, and learning.

Fortunately, however, there are more opportunities for learning the ropes of working online. There’s the Money Maverick Coaching system, for example. This is a coaching program designed to help you make the most out of your investment: yourself. The Money Maverick features hundreds of videos and other teaching tools to show you some of the techniques that the “experts” use. It IS possible to earn an income from work online– I do it! Like I said, I learned the ropes myself, as a writer and pro-blogger. It helps to learn how to do things before you jump in, definitely.

You can see the Money Maverick and judge for yourself if you think the coaching program is a good deal. It’s not for everyone, and the coaching program does cost money. Check out the details and see for yourself, if you are interested. Remember to do your homework when looking for online employment– do searches, check reviews, and do background research.

Remember, I’m a pro-blogger and I am sometimes compensated with stuff or money to review products! This was one of them. You can read more about my blog policy on my “About” page.

Working For eHow

Mar 1

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I’m very happy to report that my online job ventures are paying off. I’m working for two companies, currently: Demand Studios and eHow. I really enjoy writing “how to” articles, as you can see from my other blog, The Older Geek; I also like writing fact sheets. It’s a time-consuming job, however. Both jobs require onerous references, preferably from educational or government websites. Many times, I know how to do something or fix something, but I have to hunt the web for additional, related references. It can be very time consuming. But I enjoy it, and I am able to stay at home.

Working for eHow so far has no immediate financial benefits. You must first build “clout,” and write some good, solid articles. Once an article starts to get a lot of traffic, you can earn the money. I’ve read a few testimonies of people earning over $1,000 on one article.

So I’ve had less time for blogging. Which is OK. Blogging started out for me as an outlet and a journal (travel) but over the years my blogging has developed, and I’ve loved every minute of it. But I do realize that it may not continue forever.

Build Your Clout, Improve Your Readership

Feb 22

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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of ArticlesZoom.org. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have officially entered the field of “writer” as a career. Oh. I’ve been writing for YEARS– on blogs, in comments, etc etc– but it was always hit-and-miss and it was more a hobby than a career. But I am now currently employed by a company, and I’m slowly building my articles base. It’s a great experience, and the money isn’t too bad, either! Starting off on a writing career doesn’t happen overnight, that’s for sure. And even as a blogger, it has taken a few years of intense work (just ask my husband and kids) to build a solid readership and make a little money on the side.

Here’s a tip if you are an aspiring writer and are wondering where to begin: ArticlesZoom.org. It is a general article directory that enables you to submit your work to the public. ArticlesZoom.org can help you build your clout by getting your articles (and your byline!) out into the public eye. It’s free to do, but you must register; see the submission guidelines for more information. Submitting an article is easy; be sure to read the submission guidelines for what is acceptable and is not.

Moreover, you can be exposed to well-written articles (which is a necessary element in creating good articles). ArticlesZoom.org offers an article directory that you may browse. Again, you must register to read anything or submit your work, but registering is free.

Getting started in ANY career requires effort. Building a writing career requires talent, yes, but it also requires exposure and experience. If you’re interested in starting a writing career, ArticleZoom.org may be just the place for you to begin. You do not receive any financial compensation for the work you submit, but you do gain experience and you do get your name “out there.” Plus, ArticlesZoom.org has a nice feature that gets articles promoted via twitter. Check it out!

Tags: articles, blogging, writing

Make Money Writing For Snipsly

Nov 23

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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Snipsly. All opinions are 100% mine.

Looking to make a few bucks online? Do you like to write articles or stories? Here’s something that may be for you: Snipsly. It’s a blossoming organization that allows you to earn money for anything you create and publish online: articles of any kind, short stories, long stories, videos, and photos. There are a few basic but important rules to be successful at Snipsly. You must never plagiarize; articles must have a minimum of three sentences. Longer articles are acceptable, but on the Internet, shorter articles tend to generate more interest. You cannot submit obscene material or promote illegal activities, etc. There’s a concise and simple Rules page at Snipsly, as well as a helpful FAQ and other information.

So how does Snipsley help you to earn money? In a nutshell, you earn money via Google AdSense. Your publisher ID number from your Google AdSense account (and you must have an account to write at Snipsly) tags along with your submitted content. Advertising shows 20% of the time, and you earn 80% on all ad-related revenue.

If you are a talented and speedy writer, you can certainly make some extra cash with Snipsly. And such writing is a good discipline if you are serious about improving your techniques or speed. I don’t think you’ll get rich from Snipsly (you won’t get rich from Google AdSense, that’s for sure), but if you like to write, Snipsly provides a nice way to earn a little money on the side, very easily.

Tags: make money online, writing

Make Money With Twitter

Nov 17

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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Sponsored Tweets. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have a career in pro-blogging; I make a part-time living, making money online by promoting various advertisements and endorsements, and writing reviews and articles. If you are an enthusiastic blogger or writer, there IS money to be made. So far, the marketplace has been geared for paid blogging, ghost writing, or article writing. But the Internet is changing, once again. Leave it to the folks at IZEA to invent another excellent way to make money online.

The latest thing to come down the pike is Sponsored Tweets. Sponsored Tweets, at its very basic, is a way for you to get paid, promoting various products or services by your tweets at Twitter. IZEA is the middleman, providing the means of communication and payment from advertiser to blogger. Twitter is HUGE, its the biggest thing in social networking, and your tweets can reach thousands, if not millions, of people. The concept of connecting the vast audience of Twitter with knowledge about good products and services is brilliant.

Here’s how the system works, in a nutshell:

Sign up for Sponsored Tweets. It’s free. Offers await you.
Oh yeah– you have to have a Twitter account, too! Go do that first, eh?
Determine your pricing. There is a recommended price for you, but you can go as high or low as you want. IZEA has a very good help page if you need advice, and the Get Satisfaction forums are outstanding for finding quick help and tips.
Wait for offers from advertisers. You can choose to create your own sponsored tweets, or have them pre-written by advertisers. It’s up to you, and only you can give the final stamp of approval before it ever gets released into the Twittosphere. Disclosure is mandatory, however. IZEA has some very witty and unique ways to disclose; I enjoyed reading them, and you can tell that whoever did them definitely does a lot of tweeting!
There are some celebrities who have joined Sponsored Tweets. This adds a lot of clout, and you can also learn some tips of the trade on improving your audience.

There’s a very strict Code of Ethics for the Sponsored Tweets program (as well as all the IZEA ventures). There is always transparency and disclosure, but there is also freedom for expression and choice.

You won’t get rich with Sponsored Tweets, but you WILL make some very nice money on the side. And it’s a great way to supplement any income, online or not. And in this economy, every dollar counts! Check out Sponsored Tweets, it’s a REALLY easy way to make some money. Sign up for Sponsored Tweets here.