I'm sure you have seen the following ads when you've searched for work at home jobs:
- mystery shopping
- taking surveys
- placing links for Google
- getting paid for photos
These work at home opportunities do exist. If you search for them using the right keywords, you will find the legit sites. Do I recommend them? Not really. I've tried them and they don't bring in a steady income. Do not ever pay for any of those work at home programs. These companies are designed to take your money and that's it. I read a long forum post on how the Google links company took people's credit card info and continued to charge them until the customer closed their credit card account!
The truth is that you can make money with Google, but it takes a lot of content writing, keyword research and SEO. It's not as easy as they make it seem. Actually, it's not easy at all. You can check out my Google Adsense payment proof here: How Can I Work From Home. On that site I have shared several free sites that can help you earn money from home using your computer. I'm going to use two of the sites as examples and explain how you can create an income from home, without quitting your current job or leaving your home!
Ready? Let's go!
The first site I am going to share is Squidoo. It is a site similar to Wizzley. You join for free, create pages (which are called lenses) and earn money through advertising revenue, amazon sales, ebay sales or affiliate networks you choose to use. They are easy to create. Start out by making one, so you become familiar with the site. After you get accustomed to the site, aim for one a day.
Zazzle is another site that allows you to make products using images you draw, paint or photograph. You can make tons of products from just one picture including mugs, keychains, t-shirts and bags! Start out slow, so you can learn your way around the site. Then increase your Zazzle production.
Don't forget to leave me a message! ;)
@sheilamarie Thanks for taking the time to comment! I look forward to earning online using zazzle. Right now I've written most of the articlesfor my wizzley 30dc, but haven't had time to type them up. Dealing with being sick and caring for my kids. The flu is really hitting hard this year. Uggh, now I am going to have to publish several pages a day to catch up. Hope everyone enjoys the work at home tips, resources and adventures I will be sharing! ;)
I use both Squidoo and Zazzle and like both sites. You have a very focused approach, which sounds to me should be a recipe for success. This is not a business that works with a haphazard method. A smart use of time and effort is essential.
@brendareeves Ooooh, you live in KY! Visited twice, mainly Lexington, KY. Loved The Red Mile (first time I ever visited a race track). Was amazed by the bluegrass. ;)
@bredareeves Follow the link, sign up and watch the videos. You won't believe what is possible. I'm so glad that a fellow squidoo lensmaster shared this priceless info. I went from a high of $200. a month to close to $1000. a month. You can use this for every web 2.0 property and even your own sites. I used it on Wizzley. I wrote a wizzley page that got to the first position on the first page of Google in 3 days. Google "Wizzley 30 day challenge" and see for yourself. ;)
@katiem2 EXACTLY! It's a blessing. :)
I'm going to take a look at the keyword tool. I've been doing this for four years and have made very little money. Time management and keyword research is my big downfall. I hate doing keyword research and have thought of paying someone to do it for me.
There is nothing better than working from home, in my humble opinion. Sometimes I look around me stretch and think, it's great to work from home, in the comfort of my own home, doing it as much or as little as I want, taking lunch when I feel like it, leaving the home office if I get the urge.... working from home is a wonderful experience. Success is very attainable. :)K
@Mira You are very welcome! ;)
Well, that sounds good then. I'll give it a try. Thanks so much for the detailed response!
@Mira I used to use tghe Google tool. I most I earned from Amazon, ebay, Squidoo was about $300. for the month. Another factor was that I sold a few high ticket items. After that initial jump in sales, it went back down. That tool doesn't give you keywords that are laser targeted. When I use jaaxy, I know exactly how many other sites are competing for the same keywords. I also know if hubpages or Squidoo has a lens on the same topic and where it ranks on the serps. I can do my keyword research in seconds. With the right keywords, you know your webpage is going to rank well (with proper onpage SEO and original content). My earnings have increased dramatically ever since I started using it. :)