I know, it is important to build up traffic over the long term. But sometimes I just want to send a quick surge of traffic to my posts to give things a jump start. This traffic doesn’t often return, but some of them may like my site, bookmark it, and return. But what are the best strategies? Here’s a few that I’ve come up with:
Top Tips for Increased Creativity and to Beat Writer’s Block
April 10th, 2009
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Although writing is a highly creative pursuit, I find that when I write all the time without any interaction to the world and my hobbies, I simply dry up. When this happens, the last thing I want to do is write more. Some people call this “writer’s block”. Me? I see it as a sign that i need to get away from my computer and do something else. That is how I increase my creativity. By living!
Things You Can Do Right Now to Make Money With Writing
April 6th, 2009
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So, you’re probably wondering – how do I do it? How do I make money writing? Well, there is no easy way to answer that. I do a little bit of everything. But since you may be a beginner, and you may feel frustrated in that you’ve been working hard and not saying any payout, I’ll share with you where my money comes from.
Get Ongoing Writing Gigs for Increased Job Stability
April 3rd, 2009
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When I was in the process of moving cross-country, it became clear that I needed more ongoing assignments. Pretty much the only thing I managed to keep up with was my monthly obligations as the Herbal Medicine Expert at eHow.com. Those tasks were already part of my routine so taking care of it on the road was a breeze.
How to Get Freelance Writing Work After a Break
March 30th, 2009
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I sometimes take time off from my writing. It happens to all of us – we often have something in our lives we need to do and working takes a back seat. I know I could find some time to do a little work when this happens. But my intentions don’t always translate to reality.
Should You Outsource or Hire Employees?
March 23rd, 2009
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There are certain businesses where hiring employees is unnecessary. If you operate a business at home, chances are you do pretty much everything yourself. If you have a small business such as a shop or a restaurant, however, you will find that you need some help. But there are some businesses that are not as clear cut. Some businesses feature a small shop that has limited hours. Or, some people who work at home may have so much to do that the feel strapped for time. What do you do if you feel as if you need some help?
Things to Consider When Monetizing Your Blog
March 19th, 2009
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If you are like most people, you probably want to make some extra money by monetizing your blog. There are so many choices! Affiliate ads, Adsense and other Pay Per Click programs are only just a few of your choices. So are things like Text Link Ads, Kontera, asking for donations, and finding independent advertisers. These are all methods that have potential.
Work from Home Business Ideas
March 16th, 2009
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So, you’ve decided to start a home based business. With the convenience of the internet, there are a lot of things that you can do. What’s even better is that you can do it from anywhere. Home business owners enjoy a level of flexibility that is unprecedented. To get started all you need is a computer and an internet connection. The following list gives some ideas that will help you get started.
Do I really want to make $1,000,000?
March 14th, 2009
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I posted a while ago about making $1,000,000 in five years. I am not quite sure that I actually WANT to make that much money. The concept of it seems cool but beyond that, it seems like a lot of work. I am not going to rule it out, but I am also not going to kill myself for now.
