One thing I always got confused over when I started blogging was all of the free blogger templates for newbies. To me it seemed there were just too many choices. Too many different websites to choose from that all offered some blogging templates that looked decent. And they were free too which to me looked like a win win situation.
But, what exactly are these free blogging templates and how can they actually help you get on the path to successful blogging? Read More
A few people are asking me is Wealthy Affiliate a good place to start blogging? First of all I think any platform is decent to start blogging but it’s important to have some kind of direction and know where you’re blog is headed before you get started. Personally since I have been using the Wealthy Affiliate it’s been a great place to learn affiliate marketing and learn how to write effective content. Now, does this mean that this platform is better than any others. No, not really. There very well could be some others that are equally worth checking out online. I chose the Wealthy Affiliate simply because it’s been around for a long time, over ten years. Read More
What’s A Veteran To Do?
Being a veteran of the military in the United States I’m always on the hunt for ways to make a living especially nowadays. It’s pretty insane how some people go to great lengths to make money too in the name of being a veteran. I’ve seen just about every scam in the book from people claiming veteran status on the freeways to getting a free cup of joe at Starbucks. I mean really? And that really ticks me off. And it’s not because they get they get free stuff but because it gives vets a bad name. So, when a true veteran tries to better themselves, it seems they get a bad rap and people assume they are just scammers. It’s important to find work at home for veterans opportunities. Read More
Yea, the age old question (at least internet age). Have you tried to make money online or have you thrown in the towel like the majority of people? Unfortunately, while you can earn online most of us give up before seeing any success. And that leads all of us to think that everything is a scam and there’s absolutely no way to earn online. Such is life right? Time to go get a real job?
Laid Off, Fired Or Disabled?
Blogging For Income!
But what about those of us who have spent their working years busting ass for someone else only to get laid off or fired or disabled? Yea, it happens and did you know you have a high chance of getting disabled during your working years? It’s true which is why at 53 I decided it was time to stop working as an electrician and get busy learning something new. I wanted to learn how to make money online and I wasn’t giving up!
So, what did I do? I’ll tell you what I did and it probably seems pretty bleak considering I am a Marine Corps veteran and former commercial electrician. You see in the United States there’s a lot of competition for construction work out there. And guys over 40 may find it tough to find any work because contractors need hustlers plain and simple. You don’t hustle on the job you’re gonna get laid off. And that means no money. So, What I did was I became a blogger. Yea, I know it sounds like a serious extreme from one to the other. But, I wanted to find out how people made money online and blogging was one of them.
Life As A Blogger
I started blogging on Fiverr.com, a content and gig website that you offer services for five bucks a pop. And I started my gig as a blog writer and wrote content for buyers. By the time I had reached 4 years I was earning five bucks for a gig of 300 words which I could write in about 20 minutes. But, it really wasn’t paying any bills. I was just getting a few gigs here and there throughout the week and that wasn’t cutting it. So I looked into affiliate marketing and found a website I knew had a good reputation and plenty of training so I signed up with a reputable company as a premium member. I was skeptical at first…real skeptical. But I went through their trial membership and finally found that I liked what I saw.
Wealthy Affiliate
Now, it’s been over nine months on the program and I can say I am earning an income on this thing. I project in the next year I’ll be able to let it work for me on autopilot. And that’s cool. Basically all I do is write blogs on how to make money online and blogging tips for newbies. It’s really that simple but I had to start somewhere! To date this site is ranked pretty high too. Just search blogging tips for newbies and see what pops up on Bing. I usually sit at the number 1 spot!
No Secret To Success Online!
There is no real secret to making money online but to pick something that works and actually do the work. And it may take some time but you will see results if you put your heart and soul into it. Take this website for instance. I have written close to 200 blog posts to date. That’s a lot of work but it’s paying off because now the site has decent web trust with Google and other search engines. Better trust means more sales and traffic!
We All Have To Start Somewhere
See where I’m going with this blog? You can make money online but it takes dedication and consistency. And you have to know how to write half way decent. No, you don’t have to be an expert, just be able to write something that makes sense. So, are you one of us who are looking for a change and need to start earning online? Do you think you can write a few blogs a week like I do? If you think you can then the program below may be your ticket to success. But you have to start and you can here with a free trial membership and two free websites. Give it a shot….you have nothing to lose. No credit card needed….just sign up for free and start building your blog empire!
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Don’t Get Scammed!
We all have seen the flashy websites promoting programs which pay out huge returns for little work as an affiliate marketer. But, are these programs really worth what they say they are? As a blogger looking to promote products do you think these people really care how good your content is? No, they are in it for the money and that’s it! Worse yet is these shady so called companies hide the hidden truth behind their programs. It’s a sad day when you can’t make an honest living as a marketer but even worse when there are companies looking to steal your money with false promises.
Be Wary Of Affiliate Marketing Scams
So, what should you be looking for in affiliate marketing scams? There are a number of things and I’ll list them below. Just know that there are so many out there that it’s going to be hard to tell what is good and what is a complete rip off!
1 Always check reviews on an affiliate marketing program before you decide to join. These companies will push you with their tactics to make you sign up right now. They don’t want you to think it over and that’s where you will get burned. Much like telemarketers they use these tactics to gain control over the situation quickly. Always research the company in question first before doing anything!
2 Promises of big money fast. Affiliate marketing scams are rampant and many of these shady programs will promise you all kinds of bonuses and deals to get you to join. They will promote their cons with flashy websites, alluring content and tell you what you want to hear. The end result is you sign up, spend your money and get little to nothing in return.
3 Programs have no physical address. An email address is not a physical address so if you see something like the company name and an email address but no physical address, chances are its a hustle. Always look for a physical address and a phone number!
4 Program is too new to have any reviews yet. This is another red flag for me. I would never join a company that has no reviews simply because you never know what you are getting. Most reputable companies will have at least a few reviews so you can make an informed decision. No review….no signup!
5 Use common sense when joining any company. Affiliate marketing scams are probably one of the more common internet cons out there. While there are some reputable companies, it’s important to use your common sense. Below is an example of a potential affiliate marketing scam that I found in my email this morning.
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