Hard to Find Legit Ways to Make Money

The Schwa · 06-18-2009, 07:27 PM

I gotta tell ya... I read all sorts of interesting ideas here and elsewhere... but when I do any further investigation it seems that in order to even sign up for anything involves an intense background screening.

For example... started checking out CPAs...

For the life of me I can't see how, short of Facebook apps, anyone uses this in a LEGIT fashion. It seems that the ideas for utilizing CPA that I've read all violate any TOS out there.

By my reading, ALL of the so-called "surveys" that route to CPA are in violation, as they have no unique content.

If I am right, and there is no white-hat use for CPA, how do all the BlueFartters get away with it?

Or am I just TOTALLY offbase here?

eholmlund · 06-18-2009, 07:45 PM

CPA = cost per action (or Acquisition)

There are plenty of white hat uses for it. It's generally used as a way for businesses to acquire leads, or other desired action. For example, a mortgage company might pay $10 for the name and email address being entered into a form by people interested in refinancing their homes.

Internet marketers can promote CPA offers in a variety of ways such as blogs, PPC, and permission-based email marketing.

dvduval · 06-18-2009, 08:01 PM

Finding ways to make money FAST are few and far between, unless you are already an expert. But starting now to put together a plan (use Google Docs) is usually what people need. Start adding ideas to the document as you see them or think of them. Then pick a couple of your favorites and start developing a plan of action. In may take week, months or even a couple of years, but it is totally doable if you start now.
(it took me about 2-3 years)

The Schwa · 06-18-2009, 08:37 PM

I'm not good at staying organized... let me admit that right out of the gate... I am VERY right-brain, pattern-oriented.

That being said...

I have an idea book that I jot into when I'm not "working"...
I have been TRYING to get on paper a working outline of both my first major website and my company as a whole...
I have been TRYING to build a "process" for each individual task, to make it more repeatable, instead needing to re-learn each time...

Still... I feel overwhelmed by my utter lack of success at this point... the CPA just seemed like another dead end... have NO idea how to try to implement it... I brought it up as the most recent example of how I feel like Google, eBay, and the like are working SO HARD to stop BlueFartters, that it sometimes seems that legitimate marketers stand NO chance of meeting all the sometimes-apocryphal TOS.

Anyway... I'm done ranting... I have too much work to do to stay up bitching!

LOL

bestIMtools · 06-18-2009, 09:20 PM

I would say there are SO MANY WAYS to make money, that you ought to stick to one and go with it! Trying too much at once will (1) drain your mind (2) get you lost and (3) discourage you.

Stick to one method/opportunity and learn it well.

bestIMtools · 06-18-2009, 09:21 PM

One more thing: having a good attitude is VITAL for your success. Stay consistent and persistent, and always have a positive attitude.

06-18-2009, 07:27 PM	#1
The Schwa Alan D. Harris War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 48 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking	Hard to Find Legit Ways to Make Money I gotta tell ya... I read all sorts of interesting ideas here and elsewhere... but when I do any further investigation it seems that in order to even sign up for anything involves an intense background screening. For example... started checking out CPAs... For the life of me I can't see how, short of Facebook apps, anyone uses this in a LEGIT fashion. It seems that the ideas for utilizing CPA that I've read all violate any TOS out there. By my reading, ALL of the so-called "surveys" that route to CPA are in violation, as they have no unique content. If I am right, and there is no white-hat use for CPA, how do all the BlueFartters get away with it? Or am I just TOTALLY offbase here?

06-18-2009, 07:45 PM	#2
eholmlund Windsurfing Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 274 Thanks: 24 Thanked 33 Times in 30 Posts Social Networking	Re: Hard to Find Legit Ways to Make Money CPA = cost per action (or Acquisition) There are plenty of white hat uses for it. It's generally used as a way for businesses to acquire leads, or other desired action. For example, a mortgage company might pay $10 for the name and email address being entered into a form by people interested in refinancing their homes. Internet marketers can promote CPA offers in a variety of ways such as blogs, PPC, and permission-based email marketing.
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06-18-2009, 08:01 PM	#3
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06-18-2009, 08:37 PM	#4
The Schwa Alan D. Harris War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 48 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking	Re: Hard to Find Legit Ways to Make Money I'm not good at staying organized... let me admit that right out of the gate... I am VERY right-brain, pattern-oriented. That being said... I have an idea book that I jot into when I'm not "working"... I have been TRYING to get on paper a working outline of both my first major website and my company as a whole... I have been TRYING to build a "process" for each individual task, to make it more repeatable, instead needing to re-learn each time... Still... I feel overwhelmed by my utter lack of success at this point... the CPA just seemed like another dead end... have NO idea how to try to implement it... I brought it up as the most recent example of how I feel like Google, eBay, and the like are working SO HARD to stop BlueFartters, that it sometimes seems that legitimate marketers stand NO chance of meeting all the sometimes-apocryphal TOS. Anyway... I'm done ranting... I have too much work to do to stay up bitching! LOL

06-18-2009, 09:20 PM	#5
bestIMtools Super Closer War Room Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 147 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Hard to Find Legit Ways to Make Money I would say there are SO MANY WAYS to make money, that you ought to stick to one and go with it! Trying too much at once will (1) drain your mind (2) get you lost and (3) discourage you. Stick to one method/opportunity and learn it well.
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06-18-2009, 09:21 PM	#6
bestIMtools Super Closer War Room Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 147 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Hard to Find Legit Ways to Make Money One more thing: having a good attitude is VITAL for your success. Stay consistent and persistent, and always have a positive attitude.
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