I made my first dollar on New Years Day

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So let me start off by saying, yes I'm a total newbie at CPA but I've been roaming around and studying it for a few weeks now. So instead of buying ebooks and all that good stuff, I decided to take action (this was on Monday I believe). So I was just testing this entire thing out to see which direction would be most helpful and which I really wanted to take. So I took one offer and hooked it up with Adwords (spent $10) got a lot of impressions and 1 click (not like I was hoping to get rich, keep in mind I'm testing). Then I took a different offer and hooked it up with Bing (spent $5). Just like adwords, I got a lot of impressions and actually 0 clicks. Then there was another offer I decided to do because I liked how the landing page was set up, and instead of going to another network, I decided to make an article on it.

Well guess what, I logged into Adsquare today to see that the free traffic offer was the one that made me my dollar as opposed to the other two.

I'm pretty excited because honestly, I'd never think that articles would actually bring in traffic. Yeah I didn't spend too much on adwords nor on bing, but a. I was testing and b. I wanted to teach myself about those two before I really put up some money (due to the fact I've kinda worked with adwords before, but I was still a bit confused).

Moral of the story: I totally found my OWN way of potentially making money with these offers, but I was just excited to see that $1...even if it is just $1 hopefully it'll be more after I write a few articles for AC.

So to everyone that told me that 2010 was gonna be a prosperous year...I think you were right. Hopefully this will help others like myself...don't roam around the forum trying to find out about someone else's goldmine...find your own and stick to it and just take action and if you want to spend money...spend enough that you know if you happen to lose it, you wouldn't be TOO pissed about it.
#day #dollar #made #years
  • Profile picture of the author menu item
    Cool!
    Rinse and repeat?
    I love that term.
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    • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
      Originally Posted by menu item View Post

      Cool!
      Rinse and repeat?
      I love that term.
      Haha I love it too, but yeah, that's mainly how it goes.
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    • Profile picture of the author daalle
      nice done, congrats,, i remember my first dollar it was pretty nice,
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      • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
        Originally Posted by daalle View Post

        nice done, congrats,, i remember my first dollar it was pretty nice,
        Just one of those great, motivational feelings.
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        • Profile picture of the author Wayne Davis
          Great job. Most fortunes start with the first dollar, and what better day to get the cash ball rolling forward than New Year's Day.
          Look forward to hearing many more successes from you...
          Have a prosperous 2010.

          Wayne
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  • Profile picture of the author My220x
    Congrats, I remember when I made my first sale ( with clickbank not CPA ), I was so happy and it motivated me to work harder and harder
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  • Profile picture of the author rickfaul
    Congrats on the 1st dollar! Celebrate your successes as there are more to come!
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  • Profile picture of the author Globe_Trotter13
    That's awesome! Now that you know what works, repeat the process and scale it to the sky.
    Yes, 2010 willl be the year of breakthrough for a lot of us who are new in this game!

    Cheers,

    Payman.
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  • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
    Thanks you all are good motivational support.
    I literally refreshed the page 10 times to make sure it wasn't a glitch lol.
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  • Profile picture of the author adsquare
    Congratulations Tonessa, it is funny how sometimes the money rolls in from the unexpected, free sources.

    Jared
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  • Profile picture of the author BloggerSpeed
    It's good to hear this kind of story, motivational one for my new year. Although I didn't make much but, I have more spirit now. by the day goes by to increase my earning:-) Hope to learn more from this forun and from you guys:-) Greetz
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    • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
      Originally Posted by BloggerSpeed View Post

      It's good to hear this kind of story, motivational one for my new year. Although I didn't make much but, I have more spirit now. by the day goes by to increase my earning:-) Hope to learn more from this forun and from you guys:-) Greetz
      I'm so glad it motivated you. Of course if you need any help or motivation, browse, ask, and most of all take action!
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  • Profile picture of the author KennardB
    Just wanted to stop by and say Congrats on the first dollar! It just fuels the fact that it can be done! Awesome!
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  • Profile picture of the author markfb
    What a great start to 2010.Now you have started the ball rolling keep it going and watch the dollars pour in.Congrats.
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  • Profile picture of the author powerblogger
    Congrats! Keep up the good work!
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  • Profile picture of the author RyanEagle
    Congratulations! It was nice speaking with you yesterday and I hope the motivation helps. I'll get you into the big leagues - next thing you'll be talking about your first 1,000$ day =D
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    • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
      Originally Posted by RyanEagle View Post

      Congratulations! It was nice speaking with you yesterday and I hope the motivation helps. I'll get you into the big leagues - next thing you'll be talking about your first 1,000$ day =D
      Can't wait for that first $1,000
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  • Profile picture of the author President
    Congratulations! and keep it up!
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  • Profile picture of the author misterwrecker
    Congrats to your early success!

    The first sale is definitely memorable. It show that making money online is real and very possible.

    Looks like 2010 is gonna be a great year!
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  • Profile picture of the author YouBuzz
    I remember the day I got my first affiliate check years back... So exciting...
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  • Profile picture of the author J Bold
    Articles can be great, but they're often hit and miss. In fact, many methods are hit and miss, it's just all about testing. This is true of any method, really.

    My suggestion? Don't just stick with articles. You can make article videos and get a lot more traffic, as well, using the same article.
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    • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
      Originally Posted by redicelander View Post

      Articles can be great, but they're often hit and miss. In fact, many methods are hit and miss, it's just all about testing. This is true of any method, really.

      My suggestion? Don't just stick with articles. You can make article videos and get a lot more traffic, as well, using the same article.
      Yeah I'm actually about to start an Adwords campaign. I used to be a freelance writer though so maybe that helped lol. But thanks for the suggestion!
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  • Profile picture of the author Ash R
    Congrats! I'm sure 2010 will be a great year for you
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    Don't sweat the small stuff :)
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  • Profile picture of the author karlhadwen
    Congrats, I love article marketing, works like a charm!
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  • Profile picture of the author forumer147
    Seems interesting to note that a lot of people are making some money through CPA which makes me curious about it already
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    • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
      Originally Posted by forumer147 View Post

      Seems interesting to note that a lot of people are making some money through CPA which makes me curious about it already
      How does it make you curious?
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    • Profile picture of the author Lpdesigner
      Originally Posted by forumer147 View Post

      Seems interesting to note that a lot of people are making some money through CPA which makes me curious about it already
      Lol you're missing out on a lot of money
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      • Profile picture of the author Alex Arseniy
        i see how everybody is posting threads on how they earn their first dollar or their first payment and i feel like i am left out lol...

        I am trying to read and study but i dont know, right now its really complicated for me..

        but anyway, good job! soon you will be making more and more and before you know it, you be a pro at this stuff.
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        • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
          Originally Posted by Alex Arseniy View Post

          i see how everybody is posting threads on how they earn their first dollar or their first payment and i feel like i am left out lol...

          I am trying to read and study but i dont know, right now its really complicated for me..

          but anyway, good job! soon you will be making more and more and before you know it, you be a pro at this stuff.
          Advice: Don't waste a lot of your money on ebooks, and take action. You can read and study all you want, but taking action is the best experience I've had yet! Btw, don't ever feel left out...you're a winner as we all are...now YOU just have to prove it to yourself by taking action and making money!
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          • Profile picture of the author Globe_Trotter13
            Originally Posted by TVChatten View Post

            Advice: Don't waste a lot of your money on ebooks, and take action. You can read and study all you want, but taking action is the best experience I've had yet! Btw, don't ever feel left out...you're a winner as we all are...now YOU just have to prove it to yourself by taking action and making money!

            Truer words were rarely spoken! You've seen the light, it's great to see that! Everyone should memorize those few lines! Keep it up!

            Cheers,

            Payman.
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          • Profile picture of the author Alex Arseniy
            I want to take action but I don't know how or where to begin..

            I have decided to do the website flipping method with my cousin(he will pay for everything) but I am scared that if I start, I will get lost and confused and I don't want to just waste his money.


            Thanks for the thanks
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            • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
              Originally Posted by Alex Arseniy View Post

              I want to take action but I don't know how or where to begin..

              I have decided to do the website flipping method with my cousin(he will pay for everything) but I am scared that if I start, I will get lost and confused and I don't want to just waste his money.


              Thanks for the thanks
              You're welcome...and basically create a site with Adsense...those sell the best ;p. Just a little tip for you there.
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  • Profile picture of the author trevor75
    Congratulations, and Happy New Year! I remember when I made my first $1...actually I made $2..it was a check and I had it framed Aaron Bothers..it cost $100 to frame it, LoL But I didn't care...you become proud when you make your first money as a business owner. Hope your system keeps paying off for you. ;-)
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  • Profile picture of the author WiseWebWords
    Congratulations - an absolutely perfect day to make a dollar!! ;;
    and the best thing about it is ...if you can make one dollar ............you can make 1000's
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    • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
      Originally Posted by Common Cents View Post

      Congratulations - an absolutely perfect day to make a dollar!! ;;
      and the best thing about it is ...if you can make one dollar ............you can make 1000's
      You just raised my motivation bar up a lot more with those words of wisdom!
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  • Profile picture of the author eilrach
    congrats TCChatten.. good thing you experimented... keep it up....
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  • Profile picture of the author jackson03
    Congratulations! I think the big lesson here is to just take action. That is the only way you can learn and make money!
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    • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
      Originally Posted by jackson03 View Post

      Congratulations! I think the big lesson here is to just take action. That is the only way you can learn and make money!
      Pretty much!
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  • Profile picture of the author Kenster
    Now think, if that article made you $1 every other day and you did that same amount of work for 365 days in a row (1 year) then by the end of year one you are earning an autopilot annualized salary of 182/day or 66k per year. What if instead of doing 1 article a day like you did, what if you did 10 per day and got the same conversion as above. Then you are making 10x the salary above...

    Obviosuly this is oversimplified but I was trying to make the point that rinsing and repeating over and over, despite being tedious and boring, can bring in decent money. Power of Numbers baby

    Congrats on yoru success!
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  • Profile picture of the author Emily Meeks
    Awesome We talked earlier about CPA, but we didn't get into too many details. I'm not sure if I told you before but I've done some AC writing myself - it's a cool alternative to Ezine, you get paid to promote as a bonus

    I'll PM you a couple other cool ideas I have
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    • Profile picture of the author TVChatten
      Originally Posted by moneysoapbox View Post

      Awesome We talked earlier about CPA, but we didn't get into too many details. I'm not sure if I told you before but I've done some AC writing myself - it's a cool alternative to Ezine, you get paid to promote as a bonus

      I'll PM you a couple other cool ideas I have
      Yeah we talked about us freelancing before and how we weren't happy with it lol which is why we both went to CPA. And cool I'll be looking forward to your PM!
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