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Getting Rid of Ads, Just Ads Webpage

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I tried starting a Blog long ago that was nothing but Ads. I figured that it may be a way to generate some income, by being an info-mercial of sorts.

Blogger shut it down as a Spam blog.

Then I started a Webpage with the same intent. I got quite a few advertisers from Commission Junction and proceeded to build a page that was nothing but ads. After all, I have seen Websites and Blogs that contained more Ads than content and they seemed to be doing well.

Even though the page really doesn’t look that bad, I just can’t seem to get around to completing what I started. I think it must be something within me that just really Hates Commercials.

This is the first venture that I have contemplated quitting. I can’t seem to get it into my head that it is as good an idea as I first thought.

I will continue writing this Blog and updating the Working at Home Web Page, but I am going to get rid of the Ads, Just Ads webpage.

I guess not every idea is a good one.

January 31st, 2006 at 11:51am | Posted by Joe | Advertising | reader remarks | Print This Post

MagMoney Shutting Down

I received an E-mail this morning from Sean Gum. Effective 2/1/2006 the Magnificient Money Affiliate Program is shutting down.

This probably doesn’t mean much to most of you, but it does to me for a couple of reasons.

1. Sean introduced me to Blogging.

When I first started looking for something to do in the field of Working at Home, Internet or otherwise, I came across the Magnificient Money Affiliate Program. It was not the first, but Sean took an active interest and had good contact information.

He sent me E-mails with suggestions on how to make money online. He suggested starting a blog on Blogspot.com. Of course, he wanted me to include my affiliate links for all the programs, which I did. Another introduction was to PayPal, which in turn, gave me a way to get paid.

2. Sean gave me a list of places to submit the Blog for exposure.

I listed the ones I submitted to some time ago (here). He explained the importance of having my site listed with RSS feeds (also in that post). He always followed up with an E-mail to keep abreast of my progress and always had words of encouragement.

All of this was FREE.

He did suggest an automated program ($250) to have posts submitted everyday. Even though I declined that offer, telling him I would rather write my own posts, he continued to be supportive.

All of this sounds like the perfect business relationship for an MLM. And it is, if the product is something that will sell. The problem is, I got plenty of clicks, but no one signed up for the program (at least not from my links).

So, even though I had already made the decision to discontinue the relationship (not profitable), I Do Appreciate the fact that Sean Gum took an active interest. He gave me direction and a means to Working at Home on the Internet.

I hope others can find the same inspiration by reading what I write, that I found working with Sean.

January 30th, 2006 at 12:09pm | Posted by Joe | General, Scams and Legitimate, Work at Home | reader remarks | Print This Post

Scam or Legit

This is a List of Internet Companies and My thoughts on their Legitimacy
(These are my opinions only, you should make your own decisions)

I took this list directly from page 3 of my Web Page, I do update that as often as possible. So this list will change in the future. Refer to Working at Home on the Internet Web Page for updates.

I provided links for the Companies I feel are Legitimate. I Did Not include links for the others because I don’t want it said I condone the practices of those sites.

Legitimate:

1. AdSense… This is one of the Premier advertising sites I have found to date. They are a slow start for a new company that advertises with them, but they do pay.

2. Chitika… They are a very good company, they are reliable and respond to inquiries quickly. They pay a little more than AdSense, but take longer to report.

3. ClickBank… They seem to have a good program, but their advertiser list is somewhat limited.

4. Commission Junction… Their advertiser list is extensive, but so far I have no results to confirm how well they pay.

5. 12 Daily Pro… (not an affiliate link) One of the autosurf programs that apparently does pay through PayPal and other such services.

Questionable:

1. Automatic Money Vault… One of the Pay Us $47.00 (regular price$97.00) guaranteed to make SOMEONE money . The pitch is you don’t have to know anything about the internet or marketing, just make money.(?) Caution…

2. PAS Easy Money… This is one that makes Big promises for Big returns on your investment. They real you in with a video presentation. Caution is advised.

Scams:

1. Star 2000… This company looks fine in the beginning and tells you that they will give you an extensive downline (anyone who signs up after you). Their catch is that you have to BUY their product every month whether or not anyone else does.

2. SellYourEmail.com… This is just a variation of a Pyramid Scheme.

3. Leap Cash… It is a Leap in you think you’ll actually get paid.

4. HomeTypers… So far I haven’t heard anything except from people wanting their money back (with No results). Wouldn’t go there.

5. Five Day Funds… Everything I have heard is bad, I tried to visit their website and the only thing that comes up is a promise to pay. Stay away.

I think it is safe to say… Do Not send money first, investigate fully. If there is No Contact Info, Who will Pay You?

January 29th, 2006 at 12:55pm | Posted by Joe | Basics, General, Resources, Scams and Legitimate, Work at Home | 3 reader remarks | Print This Post