Selling Shovels to the Miners

April 11, 2010

The story goes that the only folks that really made money during the gold rush were the folks who sold the shovels to the miners. The miners spent all their money on equipment, taking a chance that they would strike it rich mining for gold. But, the folks who were cleaning up consistently were the ones selling them their supplies! 

To put this into perspective, if you're looking to make money on the internet, you're the miner. All those infomercials you see about making money with forex, or ebay, or real estate - they're the folks selling the shovels. 

One of the best ways to make a lot of money on the internet is to develop a great money-making program of your own. Be warned, though, that thousands (if not tens of thousands) of people just like you are trying the same thing.  

Unless you're extremely driven and optimistic, you are probably better off finding a niche category and marketing to a smaller group of folks. You'll have much less competition and your chances of success will be better. 

The absolute bottom line is that you need to start doing something, and do it right now. You may well fail in your first attempt or two, but the lessons you learn will make it worth your while to continue. And who knows, you might hit a home run the first time out.

 

Sell Your Photos at Big Stock Photo

April 11, 2010
 

If you're a photographer you can make money by selling your photos at

 Big Stock Photo.com .

(By the way, that's an affiliate link so if you sign up with them through my link I'll make a bit of money off of the deal - thanks!)

It's not that hard, but their standards are pretty high. Your pictures have to be of a very good quality and the subject has to be something special. Everyday shots just don't make the cut.

If you've ever dreamed of being a professional photographer, this cou...


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Be an Online Juror

April 11, 2010

Here's an odd one. Lawyers looking for feedback on how a case will play before a jury can make use of online e-jury sites to solicit input from the type of average citizens that show up on juries. Yes, you get paid.

Fees for complex cases can run over $50, though $20 is more typical. To serve as an online juror, check out onlineverdict.com, or trialpractice.com.

Be aware, though, that none of the sites I've registered at has ever actually contacted me for a jury case, so I'm not sure just ...


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Google AdSense

April 11, 2010

Google Adsense is one of the most popular ways of making money on the internet.

Look at the top and bottom of my pages and you'll see little ads. These are placed by Google.

Google selects (hopefully) relevant ads and places them onto your site for you - and you get paid every time someone clicks on one of the ads.Please note that clicking on your own ads is considered click fraud and will get you kicked out of the program quicker than a kid goes through a Happy meal!

You'll need a web ...


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Freelance Writing for Suite101

April 11, 2010

Suite 101 is always looking for new freelance writers. You'll get paid a percentage of the revenue your article generates for them.

From their website:

Applicants are asked to submit two writing samples for review. Once your application is approved, you can get started right away! Get published, get paid, and participate in our professional writers’ community. Our commitment to you includes hands-on support and guidance from professional editors; networking opportunities in writers’ fo...


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