Third Quarter Earnings Report
Hey, does anyone remember how I set a goal of earning $500 online this year?
The reason I had picked such a seemingly low number was that I wasn’t sure that I could pull it off. I mean, I knew almost nothing at all about blogging for money, freelancing, or affiliate marketing when I started this blog. It really started out more as a fun project and then evolved into a money-making monster.
OK, maybe not a monster, but at least I’ve had some fun with it.
The third quarter of 2008 was the quarter in which I reached my goal.
I also figured out how to tap into the Digital Point forums to find little bits of cash here and there (mostly ranging from $1-$5 for completing offers and anywhere from $3.00 to $25.00 for freelance projects).
So, want to see the totals? I knew you would…
Third Quarter 2008 Earnings: $396.94
The Breakdown:
Adspace: $20.00
Paid Postings: $161.00
Freelance: $59.00
GPT Offers: $75.46
Affiliate Commission: $68.00
Miscellaneous: $13.48
Year to date earnings: $761.75
I’m a bit concerned about the fourth quarter of 2008, because my new job keeps me away from home most of the time, and I don’t have a decent laptop that I can take with me. I need to get one, but so far have had no luck. Most of the money I’ve made online has gone to help with necessities and things for the family.
I doubt it, but I think I’ll try to break $1000 this year. It’ll be a stretch, but a fun goal to try to reach.
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PayPerPost Performs Blog Audit
I just got back from my run to New Mexico, and I really just wanted to check my email. I got a message from the crew over at PayPerPost that said one of my blogs (the original TSP blog, on wordpress.com) was rejected.
What? I’ve been using it for paid posting, in fact it’s the place that I launched this blog from!
Ah well. I suppose it didn’t meet their new criteria for being an ‘actively updated’ blog. I just hope they don’t end up rejecting this one…heh. I would do more updating, but the new job keeps me busy.
Which is why I got on board with PayPerPost…to get a laptop so I can blog from more places than just my house! Maybe it will pay off soon.
Oh, this weekend I need to put together my quarterly earnings report…stay tuned!
Another side note: since Technical Difficulties #2, Ross Goldberg has contacted me, and it seems there was a misunderstanding that I will be clearing up very soon…probably in #3. Misinformation is the bane of many good things, and this time was no exception. Stick around!
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MySpace Music: Now with playlists!
Let me tell you, this week has been insane. All the rumors that you have heard about truckstops at night are true, just so you know.
If you haven’t heard any rumors, ask a truck driver. If you don’t know one, email me. It’s a zoo, that’s for sure.
I was checking out TechCrunch this morning and noticed that MySpace had changed the way they deal with music on their site. I had to log in and check it out, being both a MySpace user and a major music nerd.
It appears they have now allowed us to have a playlist rather than just one song on our profiles. There’s more to it as well, mostly on the marketing end. But since I am mentally exhausted from my 1800+ mile trip that I will be making again next week (as well as a short one day run that I have to leave for tonight), I won’t go into it. Besides, TechCrunch has that covered.
The only question I have is probably the most important one. What’s on your playlist?
I’ve got some Van Halen, Steve Vai, Green Day, and Coheed and Cambria. But you didn’t really care to know, did you?
Wow, I need some coffee.
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Technical Difficulties 2
In this episode of Technical Difficulties, I ask the question “why hasn’t Ross Goldberg (mastersseminar.com) sent the prize he sponsored in the contest I won”?
I’m also getting a bit more adept with Movie Maker. Groovy.
I hope this gets Mr. Goldberg on the ball…
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Review: MS21.2 PC Speaker Set From The Speaker Company
What can I say? I’m blown away by these speakers.
But I can’t just leave it at that, this is a review, not a Twitter post…heh.
A few days ago I received a package containing the MS21.2 PC speaker set from The Speaker Company. For years, I’ve used whatever cheap speakers I could find for my computer, sometimes even resorting to rigging up an arcane system which included a guitar amplifier. Sure it was loud, but a computer isn’t exactly a guitar, so it didn’t sound that great. I suppose you could say that from the very start, I was impressed with the MS21.2’s.
“Turn it down…the neighbors are gonna call the cops!”
Yes, that was my wife’s first (and immediate) impression when I was giving these speakers a test run. I started out trying a bit of Eric Johnson on them, followed by Roxette, eventually running the gamut of everything from jazz (which I am currently listening to) to death metal (Bolt Thrower).
It seemed that no matter what I played, it sounded great! I just can’t get over the excellent sound quality of these speakers!
I even tried to find something I didn’t like about them (for the sake of fairness). I noticed that when I turned up the volume, I was getting feedback. Then I realized that it was because I had not muted my microphone. Problem solved. After muting the mic, it was crystal clear, even when cranked.
So, tell me about these speakers…
Well, the MS21.2’s are exclusive to The Speaker Company. They push an average 80 watts, and consist of three speakers (two satellites and a subwoofer), and a controller. Setting them up took less than a minute (truthfully, they took longer to unpack than to set up), so I was able to dive in head-first into trying these out.
The MS21.2’s are decently priced (especially for their sound quality). You can get a set for $35.97 (and right now they are offering free shipping. If you would like to see them for yourself, you can go to The Speaker Company’s website.
The Final word.
I listen to all kinds of music. I have always preferred to listen at high volume, but only when there is superb clarity. I would have to say that these speakers definitely fit the bill. My compliments to The Speaker Company on an excellent product, and I would gladly refer anybody to them anytime.
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