Smorty is alive! at Thursday, May 14, 2009

I've confirmed it myself - Smorty is still alive! Two weeks ago, I updated my list of money-making avenues online. I saw my login credentials on the PikaBucks excel file. I logged on just to see if they still have some opportunities. Surprisingly, I found one and grabbed it. Two days later, I found another one. So I learned how Smorty works - opps are limited so you have to grab them while they're still available.

If you want to sign up for Smorty click below:

PayPal Earnings Report #3 at Sunday, March 29, 2009

It has been absolutely crazy in the blogging industry (yes - it has become an industry whether you like it or not). First of all, I lost my PR some months ago and the opportunities online just disappeared. It made me kinda depressed. I used to lose sleep over articles not being finished and payments not being sent to my PayPal account. Good thing my blogs are back in the game and so is my PayPal account. I am happy to report that I still earned some bucks in March 2009:


I know it's not much but hey - it still pays for my cellphone bills (which reminds me I need to pay that next week) plus maybe a couple of other bills and a nice dinner. To date, I have proven that I can really make a lot of money online. The key is to keep blogging and keep accepting opportunities. Here's a breakdown of all the earnings I received through my PayPal account since I started monetizing my blogs:

See what blogging has done to my life? It paid for a lot of bills, bought milk for a couple of babies, paid for my little sister's tuition, and still allowed me to enjoy a few blockbuster movies. Wow! I am looking forward to earning more PikaBucks!

I've been busy... at Wednesday, February 25, 2009

It's everyone's excuse! I just realized that my last blog entry on this site was last 30 November. That's almost 3 months ago! No wonder I lost readers and my PR rating of 1 hahaha! I am back in the game and surprisingly, so are my blogs. I wouldn't be going back to blogging if it weren't for the emails I've been getting from advertisers who are asking me to write posts for them.

THANK YOU. It's nice to still see my blogs earn money like they did some months ago. So, I will make this promise again. No matter how much sleep I lose I will start updating Boink and Pikabucks regularly. And if I have more time, maybe I will post more on Wikipika too.

Finally! PikaBucks gets a Page Rank! at Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Wow! This is great! PikaBucks finally gets a Page Rank 1! I know it's not the best rank and I have a long way to go but this is definitely a great start. Thanks to those who keep visiting!

Share-a-Pic, Earn $$$ at Wednesday, October 22, 2008

I've heard of getting paid by posting some comments and earning by socializing online. A few months ago, I found a program that lets you earn by simply sharing a picture on your blog! It works just like PhotoBucket or Flickr but way cooler because every time a person views the picture, you earn.

ShareaPic lets you share pictures and earn for views.The pay is smaller though and you may need to have more people clicking to enlarge your photos but it's definitely worth to try. I'll see if this works for me.

If you're interested, you can sign up here.

WidgetBucks is a good alternative too! at Wednesday, October 22, 2008

I've been seeing a lot of bloggers complain about Google Adsense kicking them out. That's sad. Adsense is a good revenue source for most bloggers. However, they have strict rules you should follow. Like not inserting the ads anywhere near other programs.

Good thing is that you have other alternatives for Adsense like WidgetBucks! They have super cool widgets - it's not just the banner ad you see above. They really do have cooler widgets. You get to pick the design and the ads that will be displayed on them. Pick the ones for your target audience.

They currently have a $25 sign-up bonus. Don't hesitate and sign up here now!

Withdraw to bank option for PayPal at Wednesday, September 17, 2008

My first PayPal withdrawal was no doubt successful. It took exactly 5 business days to transfer $200 to my bank account. My second withdrawal was also a success. I transferred $55 and it took the same amount of time for it to get to my bank. After using PayPal for quite sometime now, I totally forgot that I have been using a more expensive way of transferring money. I have been using their transfer to card option, which charges me $5 per transfer. I should have been using the Withdraw to Bank option instead as it charges a lower fee of PHP50.

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The best part is that it only takes three days to transfer the money! I am guessing it's one business day for PayPal and two business days for my bank. It's much faster and costs less.

Simple SEO tip: Keyword Suggestion Tool at Monday, September 15, 2008

If you want to get massive hits, there's a science that's called Search Engine Optimization or SEO. I am personally not adept at this. I've read a lot of things about it and how people have made thousands of dollars because of it. Unfortunately, I haven't had enough time and inspiration to study SEO tips and tricks. I think some of the videos I've watched online are too geeky -- they need to break it down for some folks like me who don't know a thing about it.

Luckily, there are some bloggers out there who know a thing or two about SEO. One of them is Mike from Mike's Money-Making Mission. He shared with his readers this site which allows you to search for the most searched keywords online.

For example: (Click the photos to enlarge) These screenshots show you how I searched for the keywords for 'make money'. It shows us that 'ways for teens to make money' is the most searched phrase online today. You can start using this so if people google this phrase, there is a big chance that your blog will come up and the hits will follow.

Easy right?

LinkWorth - Oh, I'm a Member? at Friday, September 12, 2008

It's fun when you log into your account and find numerous opportunities to tale. But IMHO, it's more fun when they contact you because an advertiser is interested in hiring your services! That's the kind of email I got from LinkWorth. I didn't even realize I was still a member until they emailed me last week about writing for an advertiser.

Luckily, this was what I would consider a high-dollar post. And it got approved only hours after I posted it!

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LinkWorth is very much similar to PayPerPost or Blogvertise. The only difference is that they have a wider variety of money-making avenues - they have textlink ads, sponsored posts, and many more. You should check them out here. They pay through PayPal but there is a minimum payout amount. It's definitely another way for teens to make money.

The best things in life are free! at Monday, August 25, 2008

While I am busy making money through several online money-making schemes, my good friend Iwene is busy helping others through her blogsite. It's called For Free.. or close to it! where people can find out how to get some stuff for free! Yes, it's true. You can still get some freebies despite this time of the decade.


A lot of people are thanking her for putting up such site. In a small amount of time, she was able to increase the number of members in her MyBlogLog community! Talk about finding your niche in the blogosphere.

There are a lot of offers to choose from. All you need to do is find time to participate because it doesn't mean that the free stuff will just be handed over to you just like that. Some would require you to answer surveys or take part in some online activity. It won't take much of your time and if you are serious about getting the stuff for free, you'll do whatever it takes to get them.

SnapBomb just remembered to pay me =) at Sunday, August 24, 2008

This is pretty exciting. Two months ago, I took the risk and signed up for SnapBomb even though the terms and conditions clearly state I will get paid after 60 days. Yes, no kidding. While most programs would pay twice a week or after 30 days, Snapbomb paid me after two freaking months. I almost did not work on the opportunities they sent me but I said what the heck. And here it is:

PayPal Earnings Report #2 at Sunday, August 17, 2008

I've been lazy and that's because I have limited internet access now. However, I still earned some bucks since my last earnings report. I hope to surpass this next month. As you can see, Blogvertise remains as my top money-making machine. Social Spark is slowly becoming a top source too. I just have to keep an eye on those opportunities. One thing I regret is not blogging for a day and missing a deadline.

Bloggerwave FINALLY sent the payment at Sunday, August 17, 2008

I took a lot of crap from Bloggerwave. First, they only gave me three opportunities. Then they did not pay me on time. The blog posts were true after all! I read some posts wherein some bloggers were given opportunities and when it was time to get paid, they got an email from Bloggerwave stating that their post did not qualify.

Luckily, that did not happen. They sent the first two payments to me more than a month after I wrote the post. Then when I asked about the last payment, they told me they were having trouble asking the advertiser for payment. So what I did was I went to my PayPal account and checked the notes attached to the two payments I got. Then I found out that the final post I haven't been paid for was about their site! They are THE advertiser!

So yesterday I was shocked --yes, shocked! -- to see that they've finally sent the final payment. But this doesn't change the way I think about their company. I DON'T recommend this to anyone. Read my other blog posts for the genuine money making sites.

Matched.co.uk FIRST payment! at Sunday, August 17, 2008

They delivered as promised! Shortly after I received a notice that I will get my first payment of 11GBP in 7 working days, they sent me the actual payment through PayPal. I love Matched.co.uk!

Matched.co.uk Payment Notification at Friday, August 15, 2008

When trying to make money online, all you gotta do is BELIEVE! That's what I did when I first heard about Matched.co.uk. There were some rumors that this site is a hoax but then I still gave it a shot since I saw a couple of payment proofs online. And now here is my own proof -- well half a proof that is. They sent me a payment notification today saying I will receive my 11GBP (roughly 22 USD) in 7 working days!

Make Friends, Date Online and Get Paid at Wednesday, August 06, 2008

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Great Day at Monday, July 21, 2008

What is a great day for Pika? It's when you see all your opportunities approved and some earnings just came into your PayPal Account. It's a great day! What makes you smile and say, it's a great day?

My First PayPal Withdrawal: SUCCESS at Friday, July 18, 2008

I am happy to report that my first PayPal withdrawal to my UnionBank EON card was a success! I withdrew the amount of 204USD on Friday, 11 July. PayPal took out their 5USD withdrawal fee. I was hoping that the money would come in Tuesday or Wednesday because I've read from other blogs that they received their withdrawals after only two business days. Sad for me, it took 5 business days for it to be transferred to my EON account.



I was checking my online account every single day, waiting for the amount to come in. I even checked through the ATM this afternoon and it still wasn't there. As per PayPal's website, the standard withdrawal timeframs is 5-7 business day which means you cannot report a missing withdrawal until after the 7th working day. I was starting to worry but again, it was a success.


Some things I learned from this:

1. You can withdraw the amount even if you have not finished the Expanded Use Process. I did this and what happened was they just deducted the amount I withdrew from my daily withdrawal limit. I do, however, recommend immediate confirmation of your card after you add them to your PayPal account.

2. Stick to the timeframe. The other bloggers might have just been lucky.

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Socialize and Get Paid Online! at Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The internet is full of endless possibilities. I've written about getting paid by writing sponsored content. You can also click ads and get paid for it. Getting paid after reading emails has also been proven by a lot of bloggers. I was chatting with my friend Irene earlier and she mentioned that there are really hundreds of sites out there which offer good deals. You just need to have the patience in understanding how each promo works.

Today, I've decided to write about two of my other favorite sites where you can earn money just by socializing online. Yes, they'll pay you for killing time on their site.

MyLOT

I recently revived my account with MyLot. I was referred by another blogger last year. Unfortunately, their site was too cluttered then and I didn't have the patience to go through each links (dayum!) so I [temporarily] abandoned my account.

When I read through other blogs that they are earning through this site, I tried to remember my password and username. Fortunately, I have a list so I was able to access my account. Here's how it works, there are dozens of forums on the site. All you need to do is participate, start your own discussions, upload photos and get paid for it.

This isn't going to be a major money-making engine but you can earn as much as 5USD a day. That's not bad at all. You can earn more through referrals. Try it now! You can sign up here.

YUWIE

Simply put: This is the Myspace and Friendster where you get to earn. You get paid for posting comments, greeting people on their birthday, sending messages, adding more people to your friends' list, even just by viewing other people's profiles and asking them to view yours. Here's a video on how you get paid on Yuwie:



*Both sites pay through PayPal. Will post the payment proof once I've gathered my earnings.

Basic Requirements in Making Money through Blogs at Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Wow! I'm surprised that a lot of people have tried to contact me regarding my blog. The most popular question I've got so far is, 'Is this site for real? Can you really make money just by blogging?' The clear and obvious answer is a big YES! Thanks for visiting my blog by the way. I will be posting more payment proof from several affiliate programs very soon. I have a lot of articles lined up. Didn't find something interesting? You might want to visit the archives too.

Some friends of mine have congratulated me for doing it. And I told them, actually I just started doing this. Like I said in my disclaimer, I am not yet an expert and I have yet to reach that point where advertisers come to me and not the other way around. Still, making a small amount of money is good. Who knew that a blog can pay for a telephone bill, buy you a PSP, or pay for your little sister's tuition?

Yes, these things have happened. There are dozens of bloggers who've written about their first purchases using the money they earned from blogging. When I read them, I got so ecstatic. I signed up for tons of affiliate, PTC and sponsored content sites. This is something I do not recommend to other bloggers who are new to this. Why? You have to meet some basic requirements before you start blogging your way to that first buck. Here's my own list:

1. Aged blog - You don't just have to have a blog. Your site has to be at least 3 months old. Sites do require their members to age their blog before joining.

2. Decent traffic - Later, I will be writing about driving a decent amount of traffic to your blog, the PikaBucks way. I am no expert when it comes to SEO or internet marketing but there are tons of easy ways to drive people to your site. Why is this a requirement? Your advertisers need an audience! Period.

3. PayPal account - The most common question for someone who hasn't heard about monetizing blogs is 'How do I get my Money?' The answer is PayPal. Most affiliate programs send earnings through your PayPal account. That is why it is best to get one and verify it right away.

4. Good Content - Like I said I've signed up for a lot of programs online and let me tell you that I've been rejected more than 5 times now. This is because my blogs where just full of blogorrhea, a common disease bloggers have once in a while. Don't just write about how great your day was when you sat beside your crush at work. Write good content, form an opinion, elicit opinion from readers. After all, in blogging you're not just the writer, you're the Editor-in-chief! You have full control over your content.

5. Find Your Niche - This is something I'm still working on believe it or not. I guess I found the niche for Pikabucks (duh!) and BoobooStrider (entertainment). I still haven't decided what niche Boink should have. It is important to find a niche because this will be the basis for the advertisers if they want their product to be reviewed in your blog.

For example, there was this advertiser who was looking for bloggers to write about a speed-dating site. I grabbed the opportunity despite seeing on the basic requirements that they require women-bloggers only. When it came to having the post approved, it was declined by the advertiser because the post was obviously testosterone driven.

These are the only ones I could think of right now. Will get back to you if something comes up.