Like most folks, I like having stuff for free. But, when I actually enjoy a service or a site, I don’t mind sending donations. Especially those that I find useful in my online business. What about you? Have you used free (“donateware”) sites and services that help you to make money online? Have you sent…
Monthly Archives: August 2008
E-junkie/PremiumThemes 1st Payment In!
As per JMMO tradition, I’m sharing with you another “first payment” report from an online endeavour. This time, it’s through the affiliate programme via E-junkie that I wrote a few weeks ago. Some of you might remember that I mentioned that one of E-junkie’s possible issue with affiliate programmes is that they’re not directly involved…
To PicApp or Not To PicApp?
Images help everyone get noticed. That’s why businesses try to use them as effectively as possible. That’s why they’ve become staples in blogs and websites. Now, you may have noticed that I’ve been testing out this image service that’s currently still in beta called PicApp* here at JMMO. Over the last couple of weeks or…
Kontera: In-Text Advertising
When I posted this call for Probloggers from Kontera last week, JMMO reader Lindsay said: Do you have to use Kontera? Blogging has changed my life and is how I make a living, but I don’t care much for those kind of links on other people’s sites, so I’ve never tried them. Well, first of…
Amazon Goes Green
It looks like online shop giant, Amazon, has gone green. Well, sort of. In their latest offering, Amazon developed a platform for their users to recommend (and shop for) the “best environmentally-friendly products” that are available on their site. They have “Your Green 3,” where users vote for their 3 favourite “green products.” Those who…
Be a Blog Directory Editor
Bloggeries share this job opportunity for a Blog Directory Editor. It pays $100/month. Requirements include: a) you have a blog. b) you love blogging c) you’re willing to find the best of the best and add them to his directory. d) you’re cool so he enjoys working with you. e) that’s it Contact Bloggeries via…
Making Money Online with the Olympics 2008
Entrepreneurial folks always find a way to make money off just about anything. Especially major events like the Olympics 2008. So, how’re people making money online off the Beijing Olympics? Here are just some ideas: Well, on Etsy, crafters and artists are selling Olympic-inspired creations – from soft toys to promotional materials. Writers on Associated…
Open Mic Monday: Money Means…
Money means different things to different people. For some, it means a way to pay the bills. For others, it means motivation. Or success. Some may look at money and be excited with it. Some would rather not think about money at all, if possible. What about you? What does money mean to you? Image…
Sunday Link Lovin’: 10 Aug 08 Edition
Here are some interesting online money making links from my handy Google Reader – Wendy Piersall over at SparkPlugging shared some thoughts, tips, and tools on website name branding/re-branding a few weeks ago. Worth checking. Yaro Starak offers a free download of his ebook, “How To Start An Internet Business & Make Your First $1,000…
New Poll: Best Source of Online Income?
Two years ago, I asked the question: What’s Your Best Source of Online Income? Since 2 years is like a decade in Internet years, I thought I’d give the question another go. Last time, JMMO readers’ most popular way to make money online was Writing/Blogging. So, this time, I’d like to know if that’s still…
Page Recommender: Amazon Widget
Amazon just released a new widget called the Page Recommender. Basically, it’s a Javascript widget that you can add to your blogs or websites. The beauty of this widget is that it comes up with recommendations to other pages within YOUR website or weblog. Thus, giving readers and visitors a chance to discover more of…