estaban2501

@estaban2501 (52)

United States • Age 39

Joined myLot 19 years ago

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How much do you earn JUST in page views each month?

Bethany1202 @Bethany1202 (3431) • United States 23 Mar 09

I was earning about $0.40 give or take each month from page views the first few months I started. Then it went up to $2 and some change for a couple months, now it's over $3 each month and still increasing. It's not much now, but...

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estaban2501 Well I usually earn roughly $0.75 a month these days :(. Granted I haven't had any blockbuster articles yet either. Fortunately if you write articles that are evergreen (not time specific) then they will actually receive more views per month over time due to...

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Do you ever write in the middle of the night?

Jellen @Jellen (1852) • United States 8 Mar 09

Last night I had trouble sleeping. That's not good, because I like to get up early and write my article for the day. I couldn't do both--stay up "not sleeping" and get up early as well. So I did something that I could do. I wrote...

night

write

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estaban2501 I pretty much always write at night. For some reason I usually get inspired while I'm tossing and turning in bed trying to sleep. Then I figure I might as well make a few bucks writing an article rather than just laying in bed. Its a bit odd but I've gotten...

23 Mar 09

Benifits of coffee

NICKY_FERDIE @NICKY_FERDIE (147) • Philippines 23 Mar 08

Hello! What good does coffee does to our body? Of course, I've heard of anti-oxidants in it that does some good to the body, but what about other benefits? I'm asking coz I likr coffee very much but not an excessive drinker...

benifits

coffee

frappes

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estaban2501 Black coffee is the "best" for you because it doesn't have all the sugar, fat etc. those blended frapuccinos really negate the benefits of the coffee because they are mostly surgar and milk with some coffee. also keep in mind artificial sweeteners are not good...

24 Mar 08

which power do you want to have?

nairam_enniet @nairam_enniet (37) • Philippines 22 Mar 08

every power is unique and are great in their own way but which power do you want to have if you were given the chance to choose?? for me it would probably be the power to travel in time. there's so many things i want to change in...

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estaban2501 Well I really hate to say it but time travel has SOOO many issues with it involving paradoxes and what ifs that I really don't want to bother. Now flying on the other hand would be perfect. I could travel wherever I needed to be in no time at all. Its...

23 Mar 08

How often do you put on tags to your responses/ discussions?

gabrielle47 @gabrielle47 (1219) • Philippines 23 Mar 08

I know tags are important for search purposes here in myLot. When I post discussions, I make it a point to add tags and put as many as possible. However when i respond to discussions or topics, I someimes puts tags and sometimes...

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estaban2501 always always. I've noticed that the pay is better when you add tags so I always do my best to add them. Not to mention if it drives more visitors to mylot then they make more money and thus we as members make more money.

23 Mar 08

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thinking ahead of retirement

ruthinian @ruthinian (2309) • United States 13 Mar 08

I'm only 42 (turning 43 tomorrow) years old and still looking forward to a new career. Retirement is way too far to think for now considering I am determined to work for another 20 or so years. People have dreams and plans for...

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estaban2501 I'm and I funded my IRA with my Tax refund! well I put it in before I actually did my taxes and got the money but that's beside the point. I know the power of compounding and I'm out to make sure it helps me :D.

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Content has been declined for publication in AC website.

apaiktos @apaiktos (158) • Greece 10 Mar 08

A couple of days ago i mention somewhere in MyLot website that i submitted two articles at AC website. Today i receive two emails one for each article and both of them have been declined for publication in AC website....

declined content

publications

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estaban2501 byline is a word for your name or what you go by. More than likely you used your name at the end of the text or in some other way put who you go by in the text. They don't like this because they already have your name/screen name at the top and it doesn't...

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Traffic Exchanges...why?

SolidSolutions @SolidSolutions (12) • United States 10 Mar 08

Traffic exchanges are popping up all over the place. I do not like them. Just a bunch of people clicking some ad to earn a credit so their ad can get clicked. Your website opens in a timed and framed page. When the timer is done...

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estaban2501 Because you really should look at the sites. When I surf exchanges I am courtious enough to actually look at the sites being advertised. I can safely say that used correctly Traffic Exchanges can be VERY beneficial to any online endeavor. I've earned 100's...

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Promoting Squidoo, a question for my fellow squids

Sergeantrom @sergeantrom (5721) • United States 9 Mar 08

How on earth can you belong to the squidoo group here on mylot and promote squidoo if you dont even have a link or banner on your profile or your website?? I see alot of discussions on squidoo where someone is asking about "what...

squidoo

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estaban2501 First off I love squidoo and its underlying concept. I will however see if I can answer your question. Belonging to a group means you enjoy it. This doesn't mean you want to promote it. Referring someone to your profile and then a banner is very...

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What can someone do with Helium marketplace?

apaiktos @apaiktos (158) • Greece 8 Mar 08

It is not yet clear to me what it is, what can do and how to earn via Helium marketplace but i think that it likes taking jobs from magazines and newspapers, right? Maybe price my articles, or not?

helium

marketplace

questions

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estaban2501 In short publishers list topics they need articles for and what price they are willing to pay. They also state any specific details such as keywords and type of writing. Writers then write articles catering to these specific articles and the publisher picks...

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Does Helium has an affiliate program?

apaiktos @apaiktos (158) • Greece 8 Mar 08

I was wondering if Helium does have an affiliate program which help members to earn even more money. Especially, if they provide each member with a unique link. That would be perfect!

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estaban2501 as morgandrake mentioned yes you can invite writers if you know there e-mail addy. Now this may seem like a way for helium to not pay ref. commissions but it really just means you have to get creative. For instance I know a few people who setup web pages...

8 Mar 08

What would you give up first TV or Internet?

polachicago @polachicago (18716) • United States 20 Nov 06

If you have to give up TV or Internet for 30 days, what would you givr uo first?

choice

internet

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estaban2501 No internet!?? ::dies of boredom:: I hardly watch TV but the internet is what keeps me sane. So i'd much rather give up TV

8 Mar 08

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Mylot vs Associated Content

ImTheKing @ImTheKing (83) • United States 5 Mar 08

I checked out associated content a few months ago and wrote an article or two. I for some reason never signed back on im not sure why. Although new on Mylot i like it here, whats associated content like these days? Anybody making...

money

mylot

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estaban2501 There certainly are some people making good money over at AC. Mainly those with a lot of articles so they can earn decent recurring cash from the performance pay. Upfront payments have gone down but I just see it as AC ensuring it is sustainable. I do know at...

8 Mar 08

Short or Long articles better?

Benjaminna @Benjaminna (300) • United States 5 Mar 08

Do you think it is better to write longer articles or AC or shorter ones? The reason I ask is because I submitted my first article which was a little over 400 words and it was accepted for an upfront payment, which I was...

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estaban2501 I seem to remember reading somewhere on there forums that 400-800 words is ideal. Why? Because the vast majority of online readers want short concise articles that give us the information we want without any fluff. When people see long articles they are less...

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Would the teenage YOU be friends with the Adult You?

Carmetaf @Carmetaf (309) • United States 3 Mar 08

I was thinking the other day. (I often have rambling thoughts) If I were a teenager, and met the adult me, would I like myself? My answer, Yes, I would have felt compassionate towards my adult self and wanted to help me do...

art projects

teenage you meets adult you

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estaban2501 If my teenage self saw me (I'm now 22) we would get along just fine. I really haven't changed much since except I now am more motivated to do well in school. Back then it was just a necessity now the stakes are higher with college.

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I need contest Ideas

bikespot @bikespot (483) • Canada 3 Mar 08

I need contest ideas for my forum. I was thinking of a post contest , for who ever makes the most posts during a month will get like 20$ I did see a contest going on in another forum , it was who ever gets the mosts posts in...

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estaban2501 there's always the post contest. how about a raffle? each post counts as a ticket? It would encourage people to post even if they know they won't get 100 of posts like some people. You could also run 2 contests 1 for the most posts and another like the raffle...

3 Mar 08

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Do you feel comfortable buying from E-Bay?

dreambark @dreambark (135) • United States 3 Mar 08

Hey I was wondering if anyone out there has had a problem buying items on E-Bay. Personally I love the place. Let me know I just got startd shopping there.

auction site

ebay

shopping

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estaban2501 Feedback ratings are essential! Also make sure they have a return policy in place. lastly keep track of all communications and lastly if you mail your money instead of use paypal use some kind of tracking in case they claim they never received payment. I...

3 Mar 08

Sharing My Excitement - Associated Content

fallenrain132321 @fallenrain132321 (341) • United States 2 Mar 08

I just wanted to share a little bit of my good fortune with everyone. I am not trying to fish for a referral in anyway what so ever because if I did, I would post a link. I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm extremely happy...

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estaban2501 Go you!! I'm also a member over there and stories like yours always remind me that writing can actually make me money. I've been REALLY busy lately so I haven't written any new content lately but I'm gonna get right back to it soon here. Once again...

3 Mar 08

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