Journey to Earning Money Online

I've been moderating an SMF forum for about a year now and I thought I can handle administrating one so naturally, I choose the script for my SMF test forum. But I found out, moderating and administrating are two different things. In moderating a forum, I can just focus my attention to what's going on at the forum without interacting with other users. In administration, I need to reach out and interact with the world outside the forum. After some days of trying to figure out how to customize the look of my SMF test forum using help requests from other SMF users (some have answers, others none), I finally found a way to make the mods I installed working with the theme I choose. Actually, I was given an answer but it was too complicated for a little bit crowded brain :) Like before, when I found a job too complicated, I try to find ways to make it simpler. Finally, after a month of experimenting (with some other jobs in between like my blog's current header, a blog, a direct...

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Finally... a new header in place with the same color theme. Next, will be header for the new directory :)

Since I've started this blog, I've lost count how many times have I changed the title and the description. Do I get bored reading the same lines on my header? Maybe... lol.. I have just changed again the title and description, closer to the first one I've written before. Maybe this time, it will stay longer than the rest. What do you think? Is it better now? :)

Have you visited any Disney destination before? Well, I was able to enjoy the view and the rides at Disney Sea World before. The time was quite limited and with limited budget so Disney Land was scratched off. Talking about budget, discounts can mean more budget. And if you need discounts, you need to check OrlandoFunTickets. The site offers discounted ticket prices not only for the different theme parks but also to other Florida attractions as well. Planning to visit Universal Studios or the Kennedy Space Center during your vacation? Get a discounted ticket at OrlandFunTickets. Even tickets to dinner shows like Arabian Nights can be purchased at a discounted price. I've been writing about Disney and Discount Disney Tickets on some of my posts. That is, because, I do want to visit Disney again the next time I have a chance and who knows, the next time might be in Orlando.

Have you experienced any rejections with your online endeavors? I am just curious as to how other online earners handle rejection issues, may it be a design, an article, a proposal or a bid on a job. Have you taken the rejection lightly, constructively or negatively? I know that rejection is frustrating sometimes. Were you frustrated too? How do you handle rejections?

I have not done any shoe shopping for (I've forgotten) months now so I thought of spending some hours visiting shoe shops instead of just looking at catalogues. I was lucky to find that a branch of Rusty Lopez is offering some discounts. Since I am usually on pants, I prefer low-heeled shoes. But today, I found some really simple yet nice looking high-heeled shoes. Low-priced yet seems to be durable, it is really hard to resist so there goes another shopping with credit card. I do carry cash with me but why not use the credit card for points, right? :) How often do you buy shoes? Is it by impulse or is it planned?

The past three weeks were spent on starting new sites including a blog and some forums with specific niches, some highly technical while some have general topics. Professional netpreneurs who have been in the business for years have always written that the best way to promote a site, a service or a product is through mailing list and I thought I might give it a try one of these days. Instead of starting from scratch building my own mailing list, I thought of buying a list. I have done some readings and Martin Worldwide came up. Information provided states that one can buy lists from Martin Worldwide whose database is over 290 million US consumers and 14 million US business records. The list is constantly updated to provide the most responsive and targeted lists. With such extensive database, one need not spend much resources and time developing the list. The database figures alone are awesome. If I can have that list with even 1% conversion of the products or sites I promote, I'd ...

Do people who soley earn money online spend a day-off? I mean, can they spend a day away from their computers? Can they afford to stay away from their computers? Is their way of living more demanding than those who have regular salary? Based on my own analysis of what I've read from the posts of big time and small time online earners, the answers are varied. I have a regular job and I receive a fix salary every month so my answers may be influenced by these factors and may be biased. Are you a full-time online earner? If you are, your answers on the above questions will be appreciated. :)

While waiting for some support issues on the forum script I am studying, I also started a new directory listing on subdomain of a new domain which will cater to mostly bloggers and blogging related topics. I'll be posting the link to the directory soon. Also, a new blog on another subdomain is under going construction. There are many free themes out there but I have not decided on what theme should I use. Also, I have encountered problems with the image verification and reciprocal linking on some of the themes. Unless I can solve those issues, I will not be doing any major design alteration. Anybody who wants to extend some help?... wishful thinking again :)

Since I finished my research work, I have been working on establishing a support forum for my small offline business. Details are found on my PLX LoadXtreme blog . The forum is at Prepaid Business and Mobile Phones Forum and currently using the Simple Machines forum script. I have installed a more appropriate theme but the mods I needed for the ongoing promotion do not seem to work so have to revert it back to the default theme. I find establishing a forum exciting. I've been doing unpaid moderating jobs but nothing can compare to the excitement of administrating a forum. Again, I may not earn some $$$ (funny but I already earned a few dollars) but the experience is priceless... Also, it might save me few text messages in the future if visitors can just read or post their queries / questions on the forum instead of sending SMS messages. Would you want to try it out? :)

I've been settling bills and analyzing our financial status these past few days and I noticed that one of my credit cards will have to be renewed soon. Since I am only a supplementary card holder and I have not tasted the points I got for using it, I am thinking of surrendering the card. Then, find another card company where the points do not expire every year. That way, I can accumulate enough points to get the freebies I want. Some friends also suggested I choose the Best Cash Back Credit Cards so that everytime I shop or purchase any groceries, fuel or utilities, I can get some discounts. It makes sense after all. Since we never had problems with any of the credit card companies we are using, it would be easy to apply for the credit card that will best serve us.

After a finishing my 4-weeks project, I thought of doing some home improvements. Today, I was able to finish some of the things that were put on hold for some days. I was able to put in place the floor covering I bought a few days ago. I am thinking that, for my next project, I will be improving the look of our windows. Since I kind of lazy nowadays to wash curtains, I thought of something else. I found some nice designs of wood blinds that just right for our windows. They would surely be a part of my next shopping list for home improvements. :)

I was looking for some inspiration on what online business should I start, one that is unique and whose market is not yet saturated. I've been thinking on some subjects but I am not sure if my target will have time to browse the internet so I kept on looking. Then, I came upon SeattleLux. Do you know the business of SeattleLux? It's a business involving mailboxes. Isn't that great? Mailboxes can now be ordered online. There is no need to drive and visit stores to choose what mailbox will fit your home. Images of mailboxes already installed on different homes will help you decide what mailbox to choose. I think I can not offer the many choices SeattleLux has so I'll just keep on looking for other projects in the meantime.

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A few days ago, I've read a post of a travel writer who lives on his van taking pictures and writes articles about the places he passes or visits. What caught my attention was the picture he took of his van. The inside was really like a small house. A kitchen, a bed and a small table. Living alone, well, I can say it is pretty much complete. As expected, his van rack was filled with other gadgets. Quite goodlooking and sturdy, I should say. Knowing that the comfort of his travel partly depends on those gadgets tied well on the van rack, I must say he must have spent quite an amount of money. His travel photos and articles have lead him to a company who has been sponsoring his travel since then. The company also pays him for his output. Being a part of a company with so much privilege, owning a beautiful van complete with all the amenities might not be that heavy in the pocket after all.

The currency pair GBP/USD has started shooting up last week and reached 2.0207 yesterday, a new high of since 1992. About two months ago, it has also been shooting up but ended at 2.0133. Some speculators said it will take some time before it will reach that point again. This just goes to show that forex is really-fickle minded. To some, it is a gambling way of life but many are attracted to it because of the excitement and the chance to earn more than the usual earnings of a regular employee. Well, I guess I should spend more time practicing my trades when I have time. I may not be able to accurately predict the point of the next target but with practice, I may minimize my losses.

The way businesses operate today, consumers are given the options to enjoy the benefits of patronizing certain brands or products. Points convertible to cash or redeemable as gadgets or appliances entice customers to shop more. Some consumers may shop because of the discounts being offered outright or with the use of coupons. These types of marketing strategies are being used not only for actual store shopping but also for online shopping as well. With online shopping, online coupons have made shopping more enjoyable. As consumers or shoppers, we may not directly earn money but the discounts for every object we shopped can turn into big savings when accumulated. Before purchasing anything, looking for reliable discount coupons is a good idea but searching for companies or programs can be time consuming. Instead of spending your time looking for coupons, why not visit a shop that specializes in discount coupons like jj9? jj9 offers huge discouns and money saving coupons even for large ...

Only a small portion of the global population are aware of the existence of HYIPs or high yield investment programs. Much more so within the Philippines. Few days ago, my brother send a text message borrowing quite a large amount of money. He informed me that he will return the money in 23 days. Being familiar with these HYIPs, I had a hunch that someone might have introduced him to the program SMFund which is heavily promoted by investors. They are even using local banks to pay back the investors' money. A day later, TV stations started airing warnings to televiewers regarding the operations of these internet-based ponzi scams (commonly known in the internet as high yield investment programs or HYIPs) that have penetrated not only the Philippine territory but worldwide. Some people may not be aware of their existense but investors panicked because each one of them has a minimum contribution of $1000. Some invested more. According to the investors, they can earn as much as $45 a d...

When I started to find ways to earn additional income, I first dabbled with high-yielding investment programs. Since then, most of the people I have met have ventured into other fields of more stable investment trading like stock trading. Since I am only not familiar with stock trading, I feel I need to acquire a new knowledge, venture into a new field and evaluate my earning options. While searching for some tips and tools on the best way to succeed in stock trading, I found PowerOptions offering a 14-days free trial program to use the complete suite of educational materials. Some useful tips and examples especially on covered calls are presented. With the internet-based system at Power Options, traders are given time essential data, extensive analysis, and comprehensive option information. It also allows the automatic sorting, filtering and analyzing of 2,900+ optionable stocks and 190,000+ options online to find investments to meet your profit goals. In search of tools that you can...

One of my new domain names is photography-related and I plan on starting a photo website so I search for some programmers or commercial scripts to lessen my design time. While searching for the most recommended script, I found some sites that are on the same business and at the same time give photographers opportunity to earn from their photos. The following programs have different payment rates and submission rules so if you plan on joining each one, be sure to read the rules and reviews. Some have their own forums so it would be nice to join the community and know more details about these programs. Creating Online Blue Gel Photography D-Media Orion Photography and Imaging Photo Gain Stockphotographs IndianStockPhotos World Panorama Stock Technorati tags: get paid for your photos , quality photos , quality images , stock photos , photography , photographers

Have you found an online shop where you can get discounts and use coupon codes everytime you shop? If not then check Coupon Chief. Whether you are shopping for personal gadgets, an office accessories, a kitchen accessories - cookware, cutlery, dinnerware, cookbooks, etc, baby's needs, equipment or tools, Coupon Chief has a ready coupon code for you to use when you shop. Everyday, new coupon codes are activated and featured. Currently, there is a coupon code for Philips' Plasma HDTV which is valid until July 6, 2007. Using the coupon code FOURTH-0707 , you can avail of 10% savings on your Plasma HDTV purchases. If you plan on purchasing anything, check Coupon Chief. You can even get coupon codes for as much as 50% savings. Technorati tags: shopping , coupon codes , savings , discount

July is here and one-half of the year 2007 has gone by. I lost track of my other earnings for June but like my post on the beginning of the month, I hope to exceed my previous earnings and I can say I am successful. My June PayPerPost blogging alone totalled to more than a $100 exceeding the total of my previous earnings with the program. With other paid to blog programs paying well, I can say June was a good month. I was able to acquire also additional 13 domains as payment for services. Unfortunately, the person who purchased the 11 domains is not Paypal verified that GoDaddy refunded the payments and cancelled the registrations. Refunds are still being processed. I have pending design work for him until such time I receive the payments. I am still planning what to do with my 2 latest domains but for sure, it is related to blogging and photography. I am also almost finished with my 2nd research project. Hopefully, I can finish it today so I can start with a new one. My forex trading ...

Did you notice that summer time is getting warmer and warmer each year? And when it is warmer, foods are easily spoiled. People tend to crave cooler drinks and cooler foods such as ice cream or ice candy. And when a home is not yet equipped with a refrigerator or a refrigerator needs some repair, summer time is decision time: to buy a new unit or spend hundred of dollars to repair an old model refrigerator than can break down again by next summer. Since it is summer, visiting stores to individually check the units is an agony. If you plan on buying a new refrigerator, there is no need to go out and battle with the summer heat and traffic. Stay at home, open your PC and evaluate your choices online. You can use the search engines but you still need to sift the search results. To lessen your search and evaluation time, Krillon - a website that delivers results category-by-category - is your best stop. Search results include categories of major appliances: refrigerators, ovens, ranges, wa...