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The Real Way To Work From Home

SamElli — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:06:46 +0000

Working from home is not easy, and contrary to what many people will say, is really hard work. Another difficult part of the equation, is finding work that realistically allows you to work from home. You have to know how to find what’s out there, which opportunities are real, and which job listings are scams that should be avoided. Working from home is a world full of pitfalls, but if you’re intelligent, careful, and hard working, it’s a task that can be accomplished.

As with any business venture, networking is key. Tapping into the world, meeting others looking to form careers in the same area is key. This will give you an in to what jobs are available, and what jobs are worth applying for. Work from home forums or websites can be good resources. Use them, because networking oftentimes determines how successful you become.

Also, know how to spot a scam. This is especially important when starting out. Most scams involve asking for money in order for an opportunity to provide you with work or resources. Never give them anything, because more often than not these are scams. You’ll pay money, and get nothing, or no job opportunities in return. A legitimate employer is never going to ask you to pay money in order to secure an opportunity.

In your search, remember that patience is key. You may find difficulty finding an opportunity at first, and it may take some time to form legitimate ones. But as long as you’re diligent, eventually you’ll find something. Once you find one job, you’re usually good to find a few more, easier than last time.
Remember that you’re going to make mistakes, but don’t let that stop you from soldiering on. The difference between success and failure is the amount of effort you are willing to extend.

Avoid Adsense Scams

SamElli — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:58:01 +0000

With every new product that promises to make you rich, comes the realization that there is no such thing as a real get rich quick scheme, beyond being lucky and winning the lottery of course. One of the newest, and becoming one of the most common, ways that scammers are trying to get at you now, is through Google’s Adsense program. Promising little effort on your part, with fantastic rewards in return. First off, never believe these, because almost anything that promises a massive amount of money for little effort is guaranteed to be completely false.

Some of the things you need to watch for are e-books that claim to have the answers to all your internet riches, hopes and dreams, as most of them are just scams to get you to pay for something you don’t really need. There isn’t any secret to using Adsense that isn’t either already available on the internet for free, or provided by Google themselves to inform you more about how to use the program. Be wary of anyone that wants payment for helping you learn to make money on the internet, nine times out of ten the only way that person has learned to make money is by duping people into buying a useless book.

Don’t be lured by people that want you to pay for keyword lists that are reportedly able to increase your revenue and traffic greatly. First off because Google offers their keyword information, and secondly because there’s no such thing as a magic keyword list that will net more traffic to your site. Sure formatting your page to involve common keywords more effectively is going to drive your traffic, but there’s no such thing as a ‘magic’ list of keywords that are ‘guaranteed’ to make you successful.

And especially don’t be lured by anyone claiming to have the one secret to Adsense wealth, because if there was one little secret that could make you an Adsense millionaire, I sincerely doubt you’d scream it from the hilltops letting everyone know.

Top 4 Ways to Earn Active Income on the Internet

Rosanne Lorraine — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:50:57 +0000

The concept of making money on the internet is appealing to many people because of the benefits associated with it. It lures people in two ways: freedom and potential. There are a lot of opportunities in the internet. As long as you’ve got talent and are willing to work, you’ll make money. On the other hand, you’ll also gain personal freedom because no one will dictate your attire and schedule. Even people who don’t want to work full-time from home can supplement their income by working online. Below are 4 strategies that will help you earn active income from the internet:

Start an Online Business – providing specific products and services has a good business potential. Currently, popular online trades include internet marketing, web design, and copywriting. It’s easy to start a business nowadays. But it is important to find the right people who will help you succeed. In addition, building relationships with the internet community is critical.

Join Get-Paid-To Websites – although the income potential of this technique is quite limited, it can provide easy extra income. Completing surveys, surfing the web, and signing up for trial offers are just some of the ways you can make fast money. There are many offers like this online. If you intend to join get-paid-to sites, it is important to differentiate legitimate sites from scams.

Find a Virtual Job – there are a lot of online jobs in today’s economy including online self-coaching, virtual assistance, and technical support. There are also consultation networks such as Bitwine that allows anyone to set up their profile and offer advice for pay on the web. A lot of these jobs involve communicating with clients directly through virtual means whether it is through emails, instant messaging, or online telephony.

Freelance Work – offering your specific services in exchange for money can be done on the internet as well. Services such as programming, copywriting, and web design are highly in demand on the internet today. Other freelancing jobs include translation, transcription, and proofreading. There are many freelance marketplaces that connect you to potential clients.