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eHow Earnings Update, May 2009

picture-11A few weeks ago, I told you about an experiment I was trying out in order to make some extra cash: writing for eHow. eHow is a website that allows users to write how-to articles on any topic. The articles are published on eHow’s website with some ads alongside, and eHow shares any generated advertising revenue with its writers.

There are a few issues that I have with eHow. First and foremost is that Demand Media, which owns eHow, does not reveal how it calculates payouts to writers, so you’re completely at their mercy. The second is that eHow is pretty strict about the formatting of its articles. All articles need to have a step-by-step format, which restricts the author whose how-tos are more free-formed. But other than those complaints, eHow has presented a simple and solid way to make some extra money online. In fact, it’s probably the quickest and easiest way to do so if you have next to no technical knowledge. Read More…

Passive Income: My First Niche Blog

meerkat-niche.jpgAs I wrote recently, I’ve been exploring ways to develop streams of passive income. One of my experiments is writing for eHow. Another is starting a niche blog.

For those that don’t know, niche blogging for income involves creating a blog on some topic, placing advertising on it, and earning money every time a visitor clicks one of the ads. There’s a lot to consider when developing a good niche blog. Choosing the right topic is very important, since the advertising will be related to the blog’s content, and I’d prefer a field in which advertisers pay a lot for clicks. Also, the niche has to be balanced between popular and unpopular – too popular and my content will be lost in a sea of other websites, too unpopular and I won’t have an audience. The trick is to choose a niche that’s juuuuust right. Read More…

Money Making Experiment: Writing for eHow

picture-11Recently, I’ve been exploring a few ways to develop several streams of income, passive or otherwise. In that spirit, I began writing for eHow a few weeks ago. eHow’s Writer Compensation Program offers writers the chance to publish how-to articles on just about any topic. Read More…

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Wrinkly DollarPersonal finance is a passion of mine, and Wrinkly Dollar is my outlet. Here, I’ll be discussing a variety of finance topics, ranging from savings, investing, money management, etc. Hope you enjoy the ride…