Comments on: Online Income: One Simple Secret to Success

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:49:30 +0000

Excellent. Now that I am retired, I finally have time to devote to getting organized and to marketing all the web sites I have built over the past 5 years. with a “regular” job, there was never enough time to properly treat it as a business and properly market my sites to the Internet world. Now, I can. I also want to thank you for pointing me to the eBook about making money with your travel blog. One of my blogs is about retirement in Yhailand and inlcudes some travel.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:39:59 +0000

It seems like a “no duh” statement to make, but you are completely honest. People expect to just sit back and the cash from their website will start rolling in. It takes a lot of management.

By: Ahbee

Ahbee — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:22:13 +0000

Was searching about HubPages and ended up here, but very nice read and thanks for sharing. And getting back to topic, I’m not much of a writer so I’ve always thought that would be my main obstactle (I still think it is) from making online income but now I got some ways around it now. And like what Dea said, it’s all about focus.

By: Dea

Dea — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:21:31 +0000

It’s all about focus. If you concentrate on one niche you’ll get successful rather than having a multitude of so many topics.

By: Kev

Kev — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:01:53 +0000

Hi Lis,
It’s not just IM and blogging either, I frequent some craft forums (well I did) so many hobbyists obviously dream of turning it into a hobby but spend way too much time on forums and don’t charge enough for their work when they try to sell it, so they’ll be in for a real shock when they try to cover costs etc.
.-= Kev´s last blog ..Stained Glass Mask =-.

By: Lis

Lis — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:26:18 +0000

Thanks for commenting Carl – have just spend most of 2-days playing with techncial stuff I am now looking forward to doing some writing LOL

By: Carl

Carl — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:15:12 +0000

Hi Lis,

I discovered this blog and your post through Nerdy Nomad, and I wanted to thank you. I’m new to doing all this, and have a lot to learn. When I started, it thought it would be easy to set up a few sites, and that the work would be in the writing. It’s the exact opposite, I discovered. I can write about almost anything off the top of my head in no time — but I spend hours fiddling with everything I need to set up and maintain. So I’ve often thought about what you wrote and it’s helped me maintain focus. Thanks!
.-= Carl@international t-shirts´s last blog ..Why so Syria? =-.

By: Lis

Lis — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:35:37 +0000

Oh gawd did I really say that – its sounds quite probable! Yup I’ve changed – and even though I work long hours I’ve barely had to put shoes on even in winter – I must admit I don’t miss working in an office at all!

By: marisa wright

marisa wright — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:33:51 +0000

LOL Lissie, do you remember when you first joined the HubPages forums, you talked about not wanting to get up early, and being able to have the afternoon off any time you liked? I ventured to suggest that you might get there eventually, but if you wanted to make a living on the internet, you’d need to treat it as a full-time business to start with. At the time you were quite determined you weren’t prepared to put in that much effort – times have changed! But then I had already realized that!

That’s why I’m back in an ordinary job – I worked out I could make a whole lot more money for a whole lot LESS effort in the real world (I’m lucky that I do a job I quite like). My websites are just a hobby for now – but I’m also gaining the knowledge and laying the foundations for another crack at it later, if I change my mind.
.-= marisa wright´s last blog ..Emma Basc =-.

By: passive family income

passive family income — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:28:40 +0000

Lis – I agree with your points about treating online income as a business. I often struggle with staying focused as I want to dip my hand in way too many buckets. Having a plan is critical to success and will help you stay on track.
.-= passive family income´s last blog ..The Truth About Earning Money on eHow =-.