Just cracked the $100 threshold - Small success story

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Hello World. Just wanted to share a very small success story with you all. I logged into Adsense just a moment ago and I have just cracked the $100 threshold Google needs to send you money. It has taken months to do it but it was sped up nicely from the XFactor Adsense method.

Maybe I'll get a fresh $100 check next month, or in December, but who knows. I know all of my information is up to par and I have verified everything Google needs. So when can I expect the cash?

Right now I have two XFactor sites sitting on page one of Google with three more lingering out there. Trying to bump them up, though two of them could be abandoned and one I will really work on to get it to page one (it is on page two now).
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  • Profile picture of the author Slin
    Sweet man! Just keep on working, you'll see profits soon.
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  • Profile picture of the author desi4eva
    keep working on it mate next stop 100 per day!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author waqyum
    I also made my first $100 last week.I signed up for adsense 3 months ago in July Mid.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kael41
    Nicely done guys. Now multiply that 50x. Just think..a domain name costs $7 or $8. It costs me more to fill up my car Get your process down on paper and execute every day. $100 checks are nice each month for sure, but looking at a $52,133.85 check is real nice too

    You've learned the basics, now ramp it up!
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  • Profile picture of the author accessmajor
    Are there any good AdSense tutorials out there?
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    • Profile picture of the author Sonomacats
      Check XFactor's really long post (about 34 pages). He spells out the whole thing. Or, you can spend the money to buy his book (really worth it). Either way, you'll get the information you need.

      That's what the OP used and I've started using it myself because it's a great model.
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  • Profile picture of the author Woodbridge
    Great Job! It only gets easier from now on! My first adsense check took me 9 months, next one 4 months. Now I'm down to clearing the $100 mark in a month.
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    • Profile picture of the author 2d0k
      Originally Posted by Woodbridge View Post

      Great Job! It only gets easier from now on! My first adsense check took me 9 months, next one 4 months. Now I'm down to clearing the $100 mark in a month.

      wow. this really inspired me.. i am having difficulty in breaching the $100 barrier.. 9 months to breach it? my active ads are now 4 months old and counting, i hope my 1st check comes before the 9th month..
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      • Profile picture of the author Ibex
        Hi Biggy Fat

        Just popping in to say well done, keep up the good work. I'm also following the Xfactor system and I'm now about £9 after a few weeks. Hearing other success stories keeps me going.

        Ibex
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        • Profile picture of the author Rachel Zaouche
          Congratulations Biggy Fat - thats is great news and fantastic to hear someone is taking action and its paying off.

          Well done!
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          • Profile picture of the author Intrepreneur
            XFactor.. XFactor.. I'm getting a funny feeling about all this XFactor Appraisal. Anyone else the same?
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            • Profile picture of the author tamtu
              great, X factor is helping me too
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              • Profile picture of the author HCLee
                Congratulations! The first check from Google is always sweet. I bought Xfactor's ebook too so we have something in common. It's the best investment I've made for a long time. Keep up the good work.
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  • Profile picture of the author kislany
    Good job. A few weeks ago I posted a similar story, again using Xfactor's course. Now I'm getting my second check (well next month really as Google waiting for a month to send it).
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  • Profile picture of the author greff
    Intrepreneur,

    He is for real. But I wonder about the claims. I am experienced in Adsense and I have some success with X-Factor's methods but the problem remains the same. How to boost your visitor count to the level you need to earn $100 or more a day. X-Factor does not believe in concentrating on the lower click payouts, but that means you need to get a ton more visitors to make much money. I have no problem with that idea, it's just that it takes a helluva longer time and effort. Though you may never crack through the highly competitive key phrases.

    Also, when I see people selling their "secrets" (as X-Factor is now doing) I begin to think that things are not as cozy in their efforts as they make it seem to be.

    Just my 2 cents, worth what you paid for it.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by greff View Post

      Intrepreneur,

      I have no problem with that idea, it's just that it takes a helluva longer time and effort. Just my 2 cents, worth what you paid for it.

      Gosh imagine that.......having to put in some time and effort to be Successful !! That is totally insane
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      • Profile picture of the author falconflier19
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        Gosh imagine that.......having to put in some time and effort to be Successful !! That is totally insane
        I believe what greff is saying is that it is an awful lot of work for such little payout. It takes alot more backlink building than what most people believe.
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  • Profile picture of the author mclintst
    Congrats the first $100 is always the hardest. Just keep adding sites and getting more backlinks to your sites and you'll be hitting $100 a month quite easily.

    It took me a long time to get that first $100 but now I'm working on a $1000 per month, almost there. Keep it up.

    Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author Al Jones
    I found when I hit 100$ a day, I felt good. but I also felt guilt. The idea of making this money while other people are going to work. I've since gone up and down but that guilt always keeps cropping up.
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    • Profile picture of the author Biggy Fat
      Originally Posted by Al Jones View Post

      I found when I hit 100$ a day, I felt good. but I also felt guilt. The idea of making this money while other people are going to work. I've since gone up and down but that guilt always keeps cropping up.
      LOL, don't feel guilty. Those other people going to work are missing out on the REAL cash.
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    • Profile picture of the author nettech
      Lol,m guilty for what? They have a job and YOUR job is to maintain your AdSense sites. A job is a job, some people get paid more than others, and don't forget the amount of hard work you put in.

      Originally Posted by Al Jones View Post

      I found when I hit 100$ a day, I felt good. but I also felt guilt. The idea of making this money while other people are going to work. I've since gone up and down but that guilt always keeps cropping up.
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      • Profile picture of the author 7_8_shortcuts
        Originally Posted by nettech View Post

        Lol,m guilty for what? They have a job and YOUR job is to maintain your AdSense sites. A job is a job, some people get paid more than others, and don't forget the amount of hard work you put in.
        Very true. I mean ranking sites and choosing niches is not a walk in the park, right? So why not get paid?
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  • Profile picture of the author clickbump
    Congratulations Biggy! This will be my first month to collect a check too! I just started in August and I'm averaging $30 a day now! Keep working the system and you will be thinking in 4 digits, then 5... This sure is a fun gig!
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  • Profile picture of the author nandharocks
    keep working on it mate
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  • Profile picture of the author 7_8_shortcuts
    Originally Posted by Biggy Fat View Post

    Right now I have two XFactor sites sitting on page one of Google with three more lingering out there. Trying to bump them up, though two of them could be abandoned and one I will really work on to get it to page one (it is on page two now).
    Congratulations! This is awesome achievement. It shows you that things are possible and now you need to scale up.

    I believe consistency goes a long way in this business. Doing profitable activities every single day like clockwork. Even if you spent just one hour each day, but stayed consistent... you would go a long way. Well done!
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  • Profile picture of the author nettech
    Biggy Fat,

    Congrats, well done, now its a numbers game, just multiply like what Kael said and you'll really start to feel the power of these sites. Just keep working hard and don't stop. If you're already making $100 per month, chances are that with a little more work it'll just keep getting better. Domains are like mature cheese and fine wine, the older they get the better they are.

    Good luck
    Zaheer
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  • Profile picture of the author Kael41
    Guilty? Hell no, i throw that new site up on my daily leaderboard as soon as it starts making money and i start shifting into 3rd gear with it to drive even more wealth down that superhighway.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rick Ostler
    Congrats! You will find that first $100. hardest to reach. The next $100. will come much faster
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  • Profile picture of the author mitosblog
    The X Factor is a very new thing to me, I will google it up and read what it is all about...
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  • Profile picture of the author Oscar D
    Awesome,

    Well done - it's always lovely to read a success story and it gets me motivated.

    All the best
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  • Profile picture of the author Arizona
    We are getting a check every other month. The average is a little bit more than a $100 per pay check. We are looking forward to that $100/day!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author trafficman01
    Excellent progress. Keep up the good work
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    • Profile picture of the author ladyjane
      Just cracked the $100 mark myself. Took me a little more than a year, believe it or not, but now I seem to be getting a lot more clicks and the second $100 appears to be coming quicker, on its own. I guess the first $100 really IS the hardest!
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      • Profile picture of the author toivo
        Now that you've surpassed the magic mark...it may do you well to experimet on different ad layouts (if you haven't already). It's a pretty good guage to go by, that if you are already at that threshold, you ought to be able to reach it month oafter month. But try various things like different ad layouts, positioning on the page(s) and adding more content.
        My two cents...
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  • Profile picture of the author raamanand
    Hey!

    That's great news.

    By the way, what else are you doing to monetize your site? Only Adsense??

    Here's a thought: If you can drive visitors to your website why don't you add CPA or affiliate products too? These pay way more than a few cents per click.

    Anyway, it's only MY opinion.

    Congratulations!!
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