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[M75]Make Extra Money On The Web

by Adrian Woodward, Adr

*If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is (a scam)*. If an ad says make $500 in the next 10 minutes, then you should run a mile! There are many of these about, which involve gambling or sports betting - these don't work!

1. Paid Surveys

In my experience these are a waste of time, as you get paid next to nothing. Before you join they promise loads of money. Once you have joined you get paid $0.50 - $2.00 per survey. Some companies don't even pay you; they enter your name into a lucky draw for a prize. Don't even waste your time! (or money)

2. Photo Directories

These don't pay well either and they are very fussy about the quality of your photos (photo files). It is very difficult for the average person to make good money from this. If you are an amateur or professional photographer with good experience and can submit 100s or 1000s of pictures, then this may work for you.

3. Paid Autosurf Programs

Most are a ponzi or pyramid scheme (last one in looses). You pay an amount to have your website advertised. Once joined, you must look through about 40 adds (automated). At the end of the term you are given back your money at a high interest rate. There are one or two reputable websites out there. You must just do good investigating before joining.

4. Forex Trading

Unfortunately I don't have a clue about this. Many have made loads of money here, but I am sure there are those who have lost too!

5. Ebay

Ebay is one of the most popular sites on the web. A lot of money can be made on Ebay. You need to purchase cheap (wholesale) stock and sell it on, at a profit. This is hard work, as you need to keep, package and post stock. Stuff also goes missing in the post.

6. Affiliate Marketing

This is by far the best option, as you don't have to pay to join an affiliate program. You don't need to keep stock or send any items in the post. The only risks are your advertising costs to promote your website or affiliate link. This risk can also be eliminated by getting free traffic to your website (click on the link below and I'll show you how).

Or at least, it would be serious money when you use blogs to make money on the Web! After all, not every Web busybody monetizes their blogs in the belief that monetization equals prostitutions. But that is digressing.

Instead, let us focus on the ways you can make money on the Web specifically by selling your thoughts and by selling your blog. Here is how.

Sell Your Thoughts

And the drama behind it. That is how the likes of the Go Fug Yourself girls and Perez Hilton blogger make money - by putting drama into otherwise mundane matters like fashion faux pas and celebrity gossips. Of course, you can be as helpful as you want on topics like how-to instructional blogs on everything from apples to zebras, celibacy to sex, and whatever niche you want to tap into.

And this is where you can make money on the Web - niche blogging. Your market will be people who are either fanatical about the topic or into special research on the topic. With the millions of people logging on to the Internet every day, you can find more than a handful of people who will patronize your sites and the advertisers therein.

For example, Jay Brewer launched his blog on a very specific subject: one-cup coffee makers. Wonder of wonders! There are people out there who love the topic and soon enough, advertisers came knocking on his online door.

Add in affiliate marketing and featured advertisements and you have more ways to make money on the Web using just your writing savvy and sassy approach to the blog niche! You need not even start big; instead, focus on garnering attention to your blog, sustaining the interest and offering fresh perspectives on old topics. And when you do, watch advertisers trooping to your site! Learning technical requirements and terms will help, too.

Sell Your Blog

If you get tired of blogging about the same topic for months on end and you have run out of fresh ideas and perspectives, then it is time to sell the drama. Don't abandon the blog because you will be putting it at the mercy of online copycats and they will earn money based on your ideas! No can do.

Instead, you can go to the Sitepoint Marketplace where you can participate in the online auctions of Web sites and domain names. This way, you can take a nice profit from the sale of your well-established blog while relinquishing control over its maintenance.

Before you go about selling your blog as a means to make money on the Web, remember these selling points, which are not by any chance comprehensive and complete:

- Domain Name, including name recognition and value
- Date Blog Established
- Technorati, Alexa, Google, Yahoo rankings
- Web traffic statistics for at least a year, including feeds and unique visitors
- Number of posts, articles and comments
- Inventory of web assets
- Contractual obligations

Indeed, selling your blog can take up time but the money you earn during its successful run and its sale can compensate for the trouble.

Just remember that the Web is the new global marketplace. When you take its dynamics to heart, you will discover to your bank accounts delight that indeed, you can and you will make money on the Web!

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