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Help is required Warriors - Need to get some income!

by Hoodyy
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Hey Warriors,

Whilst I don't want to sound like a defeatist, nothing seems to be happening for me. I've been trying to create a source of income through, firstly, my Amazon review site: DJ Mixers Review - Find the best DJ Mixer Reviews here!

Here are this months statistics from Amazon:

Ordered items 1
Clicks 133
Conversion 0.75%

Total items shipped 1
Referral Rate (Increase this to 6.00% by referring 6 more items) 4.00%
Advertising Fees $0.41
TOTAL EARNINGS THIS MONTH $0.41

It turns out that the item I sold wasn't one of my $100 product I was trying to... I'm unsure what to do. I'm currently Article Marketing my arse off and have climbed quite a few places in the google rankings. EZA is also providing me a quite nice flow of traffic. I've also built an open link wheel using other web 2.0 properties.

My other website: http://buyfear3.com is currently sitting at position 2 for it's main keyword. Unfortunately, the damn developers of the game decided to move the release back to May, which means there is currently no search volume at all! It was originally scheduled for March...

Here's my major problem:

I currently have £8 to my name. I'm considering using this to buy a load of rice so that I can survive for a fair amount of time. My rent is due soon, but I could probably ask my landlord if I can pay him the month after instead.

So, what am I doing about this?

Other than trying to increase traffic to my first website, when I have the chance, I am also applying for many, many jobs on freelancer.com - for article writing, graphic design and website development. I have had no success of late for any of these job applications. Hopefully I shall see some jobs soon as I am selling myself about as cheap as it gets. I'd love to advertise my services on the warrior forum, but I can't currently afford the fee

I am dashing around my house finding anything of any remote value that I can sell on eBay. I am also handing in my CV to as many local fast-food, supermarkets and any other retail stores I can find around my area... the problem with this idea is that I need money relatively soon. Someone claimed an item I sold on eBay they didn't received and eBay ruled in their favour which means I need a quick £25 to pay that guy back before I can do anything else.

What else can I do? It's incredibly frustrating as I'm also working on a university project which is due this Thursday so my time is incredibly split. I don't think I'll be doing much sleeping this week...

I'm sorry if this is coming across as a sob story or whatever, I actually am generally interested in any advice you may have. I think I'm doing everything I can to try and get quick jobs / money, but perhaps I've overlooked something.

Thanks,

Matt
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  • Profile picture of the author apoorv.parijat
    If you are into services, you could try offering them at Fiverr. When you have made $20-$50, invest that into creating a thread here, on the Warriors For Hire section ($20).

    That will get you more work than you'll be able to handle.

    In the meantime, keep working on your Amazon sites. I've got zero experience there so can't give any advice, I'm sorry.
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  • Profile picture of the author mondays
    Matt, your post took me back 20 years, first gulf war.The only difference was that i had only £3 and i chosen dry beans instead of rice.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
    Originally Posted by Hoodyy View Post

    I've been trying to create a source of income through, firstly, my Amazon review site: DJ Mixers Review - Find the best DJ Mixer Reviews here!
    In my opinion, your primary problem is that you don't actually have a review site. You call it a review site, but you're just regurgitating the product features and linking to other people's video reviews, when available.

    It's a disconnect. You're promising the best reviews, but when I read the site, I'm not really seeing reviews. It looks and reads like recycled sales copy rewritten to appear like a review, but I'm not getting the actual feel of a review. You link to other people's videos. Why don't I just go to their sites for information? It looks like they've done an actual hands-on review, whereas your site does not give that impression at all.

    If I'm looking for a review, your site lets me down. I think that may be the reason for your poor conversions.

    Now, if you presented it as a "what's hot!" or "what's new" type of site, it would have more credibility. Or a comparison site, where you list features side by side and such. But, as a review site, it's just not cutting it, in my opinion.

    For now, I'd look into offering services as others have suggested. For the long-term, I'd recommend rethinking your approach to the site.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sheryl Polomka
    Matt - this looks like a DSA site right? So to answer you Dan, the DSA system tells you to link to videos on YouTube that relate to the product you're promoting. I didn't like that idea myself for the reason that people could click on it and watch in on YouTube and then go to their website.

    I only have one DSA site created so far Matt and I just used an image of the product in place of videos.

    I also set mine up slightly different than Dan Brock suggests. I have one home page and then the categories for the other pages so visitors can click on the category to view the individual products. The reason I did this is because I don't like having all those different reviews on the same page all under each other, it makes it look messy and it also doesn't give as much credibility to each review when they are all just one after the other like that.

    The other thing with your site is that the header takes up so much room and visitors need to scroll down before they can actually see any information. You could change the theme to test it and see if it converts any better. I am using the Matt Carter theme that Dan suggests.

    Also, is your site ranking for your keywords? I know that takes time to get your site ranking well to get the visitors in to get the sales!

    So that's my 2 cents worth on your website, however I'm not the expert Dan Brock is so take my 2 cents worth with a pinch of sale If you like Matt PM me and I'll give you the link to my site to show you how I set it up. I have only made 1 sale through my site, but I also haven't done anything at all with the site since I set it up, I really need to start adding more pages and doing some backlinking.

    As for quick money - as suggested above you might consider Fiverr, I know it's not much money but if you can get a few jobs it will add up and then put a post here for work.

    Do you do article rewriting?
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Shook
      I do not know anything aobut the DSA system if indeed that is what your site is. So your site may follow that program exactly. But what I can say is that your front page has a lot of stuff goingon all in the same place.

      Perhaps you might consider a static front page, introduing yourself as the expert in DJ equipment reviews, with your reviews featured either in your top navbar or in the lefthand sidebar instead of having a list of your reviews allon the index page.

      Your site looks nice, but conversion at 1 out of 133 might be time to really do something different about the arrangement of your reviews.

      You might also consider doing your own reveiws of the DJ equipment on video and embedding those on your site instead of somebody else's. I don't know a lot about that, but I think there is a way to not let people look through the YT serach function from your site. Perhaps someone else could give some advice there.
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    • Profile picture of the author Ben Armstrong
      Originally Posted by Sheryl Polomka View Post

      Matt - this looks like a DSA site right? So to answer you Dan, the DSA system tells you to link to videos on YouTube that relate to the product you're promoting. I didn't like that idea myself for the reason that people could click on it and watch in on YouTube and then go to their website.

      I only have one DSA site created so far Matt and I just used an image of the product in place of videos.

      I also set mine up slightly different than Dan Brock suggests. I have one home page and then the categories for the other pages so visitors can click on the category to view the individual products. The reason I did this is because I don't like having all those different reviews on the same page all under each other, it makes it look messy and it also doesn't give as much credibility to each review when they are all just one after the other like that.

      The other thing with your site is that the header takes up so much room and visitors need to scroll down before they can actually see any information. You could change the theme to test it and see if it converts any better. I am using the Matt Carter theme that Dan suggests.

      Also, is your site ranking for your keywords? I know that takes time to get your site ranking well to get the visitors in to get the sales!

      So that's my 2 cents worth on your website, however I'm not the expert Dan Brock is so take my 2 cents worth with a pinch of sale If you like Matt PM me and I'll give you the link to my site to show you how I set it up. I have only made 1 sale through my site, but I also haven't done anything at all with the site since I set it up, I really need to start adding more pages and doing some backlinking.

      As for quick money - as suggested above you might consider Fiverr, I know it's not much money but if you can get a few jobs it will add up and then put a post here for work.

      Do you do article rewriting?
      I'm no Amazon expert, in fact, I'm just starting out and also followed the DSA method to start with.

      I agree with a couple of the points made above....

      First of all the videos... You definitely don't want someone clicking through to youtube and then visiting your competitors site. To avoid this either take down the videos as suggested or (assuming you're using wordpress) install the FLV video player plugin. This will embed the videos meaning that they can't click through.

      Second point... Having the reviews one after the other. Consumers will often scroll down the entire page before reading anything in the hope that they see a well organized, easy to navigate page. I would recommend using the 'more' tag in your reviews so they only see the picture of the product and the first paragraph or two.

      Hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author JonWebContent
    I don't understand these types of posts. "I have $8 to my name and rent is due". Why don't you go get a job while you are getting your IM business up and running? Is there some reason this is not possible?

    There seem to be a lot of posts on this forum where somebody is in serious need of cash and they want to focus exclusively on IMing. Go swallow your pride and get a crappy job for a month or 2. Get your rent paid off, eat some food besides just rice, and work your tail off in the evenings perfecting your website(s).

    I don't understand the mindset of some people. When you need money, you don't need to focus on how to improve your website. You need to focus on finding a job. There isn't a physically capable human being alive that couldn't go from $0 to $300 in their bank account within 2 weeks time, but internet marketing has nothing to do with it.
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    • Profile picture of the author Sheryl Polomka
      Originally Posted by JonWebContent View Post

      I don't understand these types of posts. "I have $8 to my name and rent is due". Why don't you go get a job while you are getting your IM business up and running? Is there some reason this is not possible?

      There seem to be a lot of posts on this forum where somebody is in serious need of cash and they want to focus exclusively on IMing. Go swallow your pride and get a crappy job for a month or 2. Get your rent paid off, eat some food besides just rice, and work your tail off in the evenings perfecting your website(s).

      I don't understand the mindset of some people. When you need money, you don't need to focus on how to improve your website. You need to focus on finding a job. There isn't a physically capable human being alive that couldn't go from $0 to $300 in their bank account within 2 weeks time, but internet marketing has nothing to do with it.
      If you read his whole post you will see that he is handing in his CV to a number of places but hasn't had any success at getting a job! He is actually trying to get a job!
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      Originally Posted by ncmedia View Post

      WTF?!?!

      Why can't I come to this damn forum and just network and be normal with people without seeing a "IM DYING HELPS WARRIORS HELPS" threads.

      STOP POSTING THESE DO OR DIE sh!tty threads guys not only does it make you look twice as desperate as you are it simply calls on nothing but sig bait and bad advice.
      Bit harsh. The guy only wants some help. :confused:
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      Originally Posted by ncmedia View Post

      WTF?!?!

      Why can't I come to this damn forum and just network and be normal with people without seeing a "IM DYING HELPS WARRIORS HELPS" threads.

      STOP POSTING THESE DO OR DIE sh!tty threads guys not only does it make you look twice as desperate as you are it simply calls on nothing but sig bait and bad advice. This ain't the place to learn how to get a job, this ain't the place to ask for sh!t when you're about to be in the worst situation ever, this ain't the place to plead for a blueprint to success.

      Go to craigs list put up some gigs you can do or take some on, sell some sh!t, barter some sh!t, LIVE, your only reaction in nature is NOT to die, why would you wait until NOW to light a fire under your ass and come ask a forum where 90% are broke asses how to make quick money.

      /sorry man this board is just buggin' me more and more lately and I'm not holding back anymore, deal with your problems like an adult.
      I agree with you 100%, but your last comment about 90% of the people here being "broke asses" was the answer your question about why you can't come to this forum and just network instead of seeing these threads.

      But I do agree this is not the place to go for advice on making money to pay your rent/eat/etc. Do you know how we could avoid these types of threads? People stop posting phony BS garbage threads about how "you can make eleventy billion dollars today with my PROVEN system". People buy into that and it's why we have so many threads like this. I'm not making excuses for the OP or others, but it's the truth. They think this online business stuff is simple and all you have to do is buy an eBook from some random schmuck that Photoshops their earnings.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Fullman
      Originally Posted by ncmedia View Post

      WTF?!?!

      Why can't I come to this damn forum and just network and be normal with people without seeing a "IM DYING HELPS WARRIORS HELPS" threads.

      STOP POSTING THESE DO OR DIE sh!tty threads guys not only does it make you look twice as desperate as you are it simply calls on nothing but sig bait and bad advice. This ain't the place to learn how to get a job, this ain't the place to ask for sh!t when you're about to be in the worst situation ever, this ain't the place to plead for a blueprint to success.

      Go to craigs list put up some gigs you can do or take some on, sell some sh!t, barter some sh!t, LIVE, your only reaction in nature is NOT to die, why would you wait until NOW to light a fire under your ass and come ask a forum where 90% are broke asses how to make quick money.

      /sorry man this board is just buggin' me more and more lately and I'm not holding back anymore, deal with your problems like an adult.
      Calm down mate.

      If the board "bugs you" then you know where the door is.

      "Deal with your problems like an adult"...howzat, then? Keep them bottled up? Don't dare ask for help, because that's somehow "weak"?

      "Sell some ****, barter some ****"? THAT'S your advice? Sheesh.

      I think "this damn forum" is above that.

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    • Profile picture of the author Sheryl Polomka
      Originally Posted by ncmedia View Post

      WTF?!?!

      Why can't I come to this damn forum and just network and be normal with people without seeing a "IM DYING HELPS WARRIORS HELPS" threads.

      STOP POSTING THESE DO OR DIE sh!tty threads guys not only does it make you look twice as desperate as you are it simply calls on nothing but sig bait and bad advice. This ain't the place to learn how to get a job, this ain't the place to ask for sh!t when you're about to be in the worst situation ever, this ain't the place to plead for a blueprint to success.

      Go to craigs list put up some gigs you can do or take some on, sell some sh!t, barter some sh!t, LIVE, your only reaction in nature is NOT to die, why would you wait until NOW to light a fire under your ass and come ask a forum where 90% are broke asses how to make quick money.

      /sorry man this board is just buggin' me more and more lately and I'm not holding back anymore, deal with your problems like an adult.
      I know there are a lot of these threads lately but I've been in that position and I know how it feels. At that point you are desperate and you just want help and feel lost and just don't know where to turn.

      These people are members here, members of a forum where they can get help and advice, so they turn to the forum for help!

      Don't kick a man while he's down, instead try to offer some advice - after all isn't that was an Internet Marketing forum is all about!
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      • Profile picture of the author JonWebContent
        Originally Posted by Sheryl Polomka View Post

        I know there are a lot of these threads lately but I've been in that position and I know how it feels. At that point you are desperate and you just want help and feel lost and just don't know where to turn.

        These people are members here, members of a forum where they can get help and advice, so they turn to the forum for help!

        Don't kick a man while he's down, instead try to offer some advice - after all isn't that was an Internet Marketing forum is all about!
        You make a great point, Sheryl, but I would say that in EVERY situation like this the ONLY advice that should be given is to go out and get a job. Any job.

        We could probably sticky a thread at the top with this answer for everyone wanting this advice. Seriously, if you need money for rent/food/etc. you gotta get off the computer and get a job. McDonald's will hire anyone, so will Wal-Mart, etc....

        That doesn't mean they should give up their IM dream at all. By all means, keep pursuing it. But when you have no money to your name, your only option is to get a job TODAY.
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        • Profile picture of the author Sheryl Polomka
          Originally Posted by JonWebContent View Post

          You make a great point, Sheryl, but I would say that in EVERY situation like this the ONLY advice that should be given is to go out and get a job. Any job.

          We could probably sticky a thread at the top with this answer for everyone wanting this advice. Seriously, if you need money for rent/food/etc. you gotta get off the computer and get a job. McDonald's will hire anyone, so will Wal-Mart, etc....

          That doesn't mean they should give up their IM dream at all. By all means, keep pursuing it. But when you have no money to your name, your only option is to get a job TODAY.
          Oh I agree - IM is hard work and can take time and it isn't the answer to a full time income if you're struggling at it. Get a job and work at IM part-time until you can build it up to an income.
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        • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
          Originally Posted by ncmedia View Post

          I did give him advice, in a rude tough love way yes but it was probably the only one he'll remember and will hopefuilly light a fire under his ass. Now is not the time to tickle his balls and praise his potential, now is the time to let him know what's real and how he's coming across. I've lost it all a few times in my life, and I don't expect others to be just like me but I also know that if I'm going to say something it's going to count, and it won't be said to soften a blow or to get sig clicks.
          So, you think everybody is only in it to get sig clicks?

          You have a lot to learn.

          And as I said before, there's a difference between being rude and using tough love. Furthermore, if you actually read the post the way I did, it sounds like the fire was already lit. You can't really take credit for that. You can take credit for all the tickling you want, though.

          You are 100% right with "if I'm going to say something it's going to count", but it may count in ways you don't expect. BUT, you are also implying that nobody is saying things for the right reason, that OUR comments don't count becasue we're not being rude jerks.

          I hope you take my comments the right way, as they are intended to help...and count.

          All the best,
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
      Originally Posted by ncmedia View Post

      /sorry man this board is just buggin' me more and more lately and I'm not holding back anymore, deal with your problems like an adult.
      Good advice.

      One way adults deal with such situations is to avoid them. You have that choice.

      I get your point, but at least this guy is really trying.

      Each case is different, and I get the feeling that this is a legitimate cry for help. THIS is one of the things that makes the Warrior Forum great. People can come here and ask for help.

      They may get good advice, orders for services, or tough love...but there can be a fine line between tough love and being rude.

      Anyway, I do know where you're coming from, but if you need a break from the forum, that's okay...it can get noisy in here sometimes. I take breaks from it every now and then, too.

      For the record, I had an issue about 18 (?) months ago, and Warriors stepped up to the plate...big time! I am still incredibly grateful, and won't forget it. I'm not the one who posted about my situation; it was a friend of mine who convinced me to let him make the post (and that wasn't easy).

      All the best,
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  • Profile picture of the author Ian Varnava
    Your writing skills seem to be alright. The quickest way for you to get 25 bucks or whatever it is you're saying you need before you fall off the planet, is to offer a service and get paid today.

    Write some quality articles about popular niches that everyone and their mother like to promote.... IM, health, fitness, relationships, dating, etc. Write about 10 articles (right now). Put a gig on Fiverr selling these 2 for $5. This way, you're providing not one, but two quality articles for 5 bucks... many will take that offer.

    Write an 11th article that you offer for free as a "sample" so they can see your writing quality. Then make it clear that only 5 of these are available and each purchases will get a UNIQUE 2 articles, or someone has the option to buy all 10 for $25.

    You can even do that on the WF.

    You'll have your 25 bucks by tomorrow.

    After that, we'll wait for your next post saying more of the same. Good luck!
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    If you read his whole post you will see that he is handing in his CV to a number of places but hasn't had any success at getting a job! He is actually trying to get a job!

    Oops, my bad! I clicked on his link and then forgot to continue reading after I came back. Good for him, though. Most of these types of posts on here make up some lame excuse why they can't/don't want to get a job. At least he's taken the initiative.

    I always recommend waiting tables if you can physically handle it when you need money right away. That got me through college, and I had money to spend at the bars after rent was paid.
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  • Profile picture of the author WebPen
    Gotta agree with Jon- making money online, especially when you're brand new to it, probably shouldn't be your lifeline.

    Maybe you can do stuff in the local area to make money? Im thinkin things like Craigslist, or do Fiverr and simlar sites online.

    As far as article marketing to Amazon- I guess that can work, but I would think Clickbank or CPA might be more profitable.

    Im just thinking, 1 sale on CB or CPA can put more money in your pocket then over 100 sales on Amazon (depending on what you're marketing).
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  • Profile picture of the author Hoodyy
    Thanks for all the advice guys,

    I'm sorry if I came across as desperate or begging. I was just trying to think of more ideas to try that I hadn't already. I wasn't asking for the blueprint for £1,000,000,000 /month, I am just looking for more ideas to try and offer my services etc to get money.

    For example, I hadn't thought of craigslist until that angry post by you ncmedia, so thank you.

    The advice for my site, I can understand. Thank you for this. I am going to try to sort out my finances first by getting a job / offering my services online and then re-think my whole website. I'll be bookmarking this thread for the future.

    Thanks again everyone!
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    • Profile picture of the author Tina Golden
      Originally Posted by Hoodyy View Post

      Thanks for all the advice guys,

      I'm sorry if I came across as desperate or begging. I was just trying to think of more ideas to try that I hadn't already. I wasn't asking for the blueprint for £1,000,000,000 /month, I am just looking for more ideas to try and offer my services etc to get money.

      For example, I hadn't thought of craigslist until that angry post by you ncmedia, so thank you.

      The advice for my site, I can understand. Thank you for this. I am going to try to sort out my finances first by getting a job / offering my services online and then re-think my whole website. I'll be bookmarking this thread for the future.

      Thanks again everyone!
      I gave this post a thanks but felt that I should clarify why. I don't know you, Hoodyy, but you just went up several notches in my thoughts. Very nicely handled, even with rants aimed at you. That's the kind of thinking that will get you where you want to be some day.

      Good luck,
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    • Profile picture of the author Hoodyy
      Originally Posted by ncmedia View Post

      I can't say I'm angry AT YOU specifically Hoody, however these threads are what make up a lot of the reading lately, and frankly if you positioned it so it's no "Help required - need income" it wouldn't read that way but you did, probably because you saw someone else do it.

      Sorry,

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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
      Originally Posted by ncmedia View Post

      I can't say I'm angry AT YOU specifically Hoody, however these threads are what make up a lot of the reading lately, and frankly if you positioned it so it's no "Help required - need income" it wouldn't read that way but you did, probably because you saw someone else do it.

      Sorry,

      N.
      No, they only make up a lot of what YOU notice. There's a difference.

      Also, you used the word "reading". You don't have to read any thread. You should be able to guess by the title. But if you do get suckered in...you CAN stop reading.

      All the best,
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        • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
          Originally Posted by ncmedia View Post

          You don't have to defend him Michael or try to say there's 80 shades of gray. You can only read this thread title one way, and all of them one way. There is a clear difference between the two - asking for help and this - and we both know what I mean. Yes I could have clearly stayed away from it but why? What good does that really do the OP or this forum? You want to lie to me and tell me I can doooo it, and tell me it's ok to ask for this kind of help as long as it read right? luls?

          I wanted to say something this time, and have turned and left/not read MANY times while finally having enough and I doubt I'm the only one that feels that way, perhaps one of the only ones to voice it though because I don't have a wso or mmo objective to monetize the readers with my witt...

          Either way I keep falling for your bait damn it. I'm out. Good luck OP I hope you sort yourself quick.
          Huh?

          Seriously, I'm trying to understand, but I have no clue what you're saying here.

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        • Profile picture of the author Steven Fullman
          Originally Posted by ncmedia View Post

          You can only read this thread title one way, and all of them one way.
          Re: Help is required Warriors - Need to get some income!

          Maybe there's more than one way to read this title after all.

          I say that because I reckon I'm reading it differently to you.

          Am I missing some MASSIVE point?

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  • Profile picture of the author Hoodyy
    Is there any way to close this thread now?

    It's become an argument, which I did not want. I thank everyone for the advice they have already given me and I will use it.
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
      Originally Posted by Hoodyy View Post

      Is there any way to close this thread now?

      It's become an argument, which I did not want. I thank everyone for the advice they have already given me and I will use it.
      Sorry about that. Sometimes threads take twists and turns we don't expect. If it helps, just know that while you didn't intend it to go this way, the ensuing conversation may help others (even the bit of back and forth).

      I really hope you get everything straightened out.

      All the best,
      Michael
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  • Profile picture of the author JonWebContent
    I think this thread should be locked.

    Hoodyy....

    Good luck to you. To be honest, you should not even be on this forum right now. You should go to every fast-food joint, temp agency, retail store, etc RIGHT NOW and fill out applications until one of them hires you. As soon as you get a job (it should take you 1 day MAXIMUM or you're doing something wrong), spend your free time perfecting your website.
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    • Profile picture of the author Ehanson
      I know you've sorted some of your problems out but I think George Wright's old thread can help you and some other newbies who are struggling online.

      10 ways to make $100 dollars in a day

      One of the worst economies to be unemployed so I hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dash Evra
    Hate to break it to you but based on your situation, your chances in seeing a big change in your IM income in a month are slim to none.

    The best way to go, like others have suggested, is through offering services. If you're lucky you can make at least a few hundreds bucks in a month.

    You have a site that's sent you 133 amazon clicks, right? My guess is, it's getting a decent amount of traffic. But it seems like amazon is not really suited as its monetizing method. Try implementing Adsense (or clickbank if you can find a related) and see how it goes in the next month.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jake Gray
    Recently I have been seeing a spike in these types of threads.

    "Desperate - Need Help To Make Money!"

    "HELP!!! I'M RUNNING OUT OF OPTIONS!"

    Get your priorities straight first. Internet Marketing shouldn't be your main source of income when you are a newcomer. If you need to make money, get a JOB. (Yes, one that pays hourly.) This may be a bit harsh, but hopefully it will open some eyes. As I have said before, Internet Marketing isn't some get rich quick scheme.

    Sorry things are rough for you, but people get through it all the time.

    Wish you the best,
    Jake
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    • Profile picture of the author stevex
      I was also going to suggest using adsense. You can also apply to shopzilla, they have those product pics in line with best prices. If you're reviews are too weak for now, you can still catch peoples eyes with other ads. I know a guy only getting about 100 uniques to his site per day and he's making 5$ a day from adsense. You can do it too.
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  • Profile picture of the author CyberSorcerer
    Hoodyy, before I even started my research into why you're having problems I already new the answer before starting; because, all these types of threads from desperate newbies, with money problems, have the same problem. Not being able to follow directions from what ever course your taken.

    As Sheryl mentioned, it looks like your TRYING to follow DSA (Deadbeat Super Affiliate) but doing a bad job at it.

    For instance, you're right your getting backlinks, but not really sure how you think the backlinks your getting is going to help you out? Take one of your Squidoo comments posted on a lens about "Benefits of Origami?" Really? Tell me, how exactly does 'Origami' relate to 'DJ Mixers'?

    The rest of your 84 backlinks pretty much follow along the same lines. Useless!

    Hate to be the messenger of bad news, but judging from the level of your current IM experience you have a long ways to go before you start making good money.
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  • Profile picture of the author mondays
    Hoody, What did You learn so far? Did you get any help? Did you get any "real" advice?
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