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There are many sites online that allow a user to create content and share revenue from their submissions. The InfoBarrel shares that business model users create great content which can generate income. The first step is to set up a free account at infobarrel.com and enter the information for Google Adsense publisher id and your Amazon ID. Once you have created your account you are ready to start writing some great content that should generate revenue for you and the fine people at InforBarrel. It’s another simple method for generating some extra cash online.

The YouTube web site has been around for awhile now and it is credited with changing the way video content is consumed online. The site introduced web surfers to funny unique videos, but the true value of YouTube is the educational content.

If I get stuck trying to do something I check YouTube and see if anyone has created a video that can help me. The other day I was having a problem with with updating my smartphone and in a few minutes I found a video that solved my problem. If you have not used YouTube or just look for funny stuff then try using YouTube to help solve your everyday problems.

The value of YouTube when it come to finding educational content is amazing. When I am looking for reviews on products I always check YouTube for the most part the reviews are from real people with no financial gain. There are a few other sites that work like YouTube, but I find I can get the results I want from YouTube. The nice thing about YouTube is having it anywhere I go I have an app on my smartphone and even my DVD player has an app making it easy to watch content on my television. The average YouTube user might find the site a source for comedy or music clips I on the other hand find it a useful resource to run my online businesses.

There are times in life when the rain must fall. It’s not always as bad as it seems. There are relationships that change your focus. There are events beyond your control that for better or worse it makes you a stronger person. The events in our life define who we are and where we are going. This week I was faced with a decision that would reduce my income. After thinking things over I knew that the right decision was to make the changes and set a new path.

When I was thinking about what options I would have I needed to run over my short list of what losing this income would mean. No matter what path I have taken in the past I always found a way to make money. When I lose a source of income my mind just works over time and new money making ideas just seem to come to me. The choice to lose this income source was to gain more time to spend with my family. In the short run I will miss the money, but a new source of income will appear. Not sure what that source will be, but I will focus all my energy to reach my goal. Sometimes the rain must fall, but if you plant seeds you will be better off in the long run.

The steps I am taking today will give me more time to spend with my family. There will be more time to work out new projects.

They say time is the most precious thing we have and it is very true. It nice to be getting back some of my time even if I lose a bit of income in the process.

This post was created using Google docs for Android on a Galaxy S smartphone. As I explore my options for creating content on the go this seemed like a great solution and it’s free.

The Google Docs service is also cloud based which means I can work on my document back on my home computer without messing with disc swaps or bluetooth transfers. The creation of a doc on my smartphone was just like typing a text message.

The editing of the document through the google app was limited. There was no way of bolding or editing the text format. The document was going to end up my home computer anyway, and I can edit quickly through the full Google doc web site. As a quick and simple method for creating documents on the go I would say this is a great solution.

The Google Docs app is going to get much use this summer as I travel. This would be a great app to add to the cheap Android tablets as the screen size would be a better experience for touch typing. As I use this app more and more it has started to grow on me, I do think I can get many projects completed with Google docs. If you have an Android phone then make sure to download the Google doc app and you will have a great office suite for free on your smartphone or tablet.

If Google could just add spell check and the ability to format text then you would not need to do a final edit on your computer. There are a few other office suite products for Android that cost from $8.00 to $15.00 that might have a few more features, but aI guess if you can live without the fancy extras you can get a lot done with Google docs and the best part is that it is free.

As I spend more time on the go and not sitting in front of my computer I needed to find some mobile solutions. If I could turn my down time when I am on the go or just sitting at a Starbucks in to something productive it would add to my income. As most of the work I do is content creation for my various web sites and blogs it would work out well if I could get more done.

The challenge when I am on the go is having the right tools. In the past I have used a good old fashion notepad and just written down my thought to edit later when I get to a computer. The use of a notebook is a great way to organize ideas, but then I have to enter my work into the computer to post online.

What I would like is to use my Smartphone for writing and then edit on my computer at home when I get a chance. If half the work is inputted then it would be easier to make changes and get my content posted to my sites.

There are many solutions for word processor or office suite products for my Android phone. Now all I need is to get the right program and my ideal scenario would allow me to write on the go.

With so many tools available on my Smartphone I know I could be doing more with this technology.

My first attempt at going mobile and getting more done will start next week. The first step is to create a to do list and then start completing the task that I have set for myself. If I can organize myself first then I will have better grasp of what I need to do.

Once I get into the flow of working on my Smartphone I will start using it more and in time I think this will increase my productivity and income.

Over the last few months I have been creating content based web sites and refreshing my older sites. As I move away from ppc I want to build sites that can rank based on great content. Getting these sites updated with content is time consuming, but it will be well worth it over time.

The way I have organized my effort is to place sites in order of priority. There are sites that need to be updated daily and these are the sites I need to spend the most time working on. Then I have sites like this one that get updates as I have time to write. The last type of sites I have are the ones that take very little effort. These sites just need content updated if there are major changes to the information.

When I set time aside for writing I try to do it late I night. Then I get into the mood with a little research on the topic that I am writing about. As I collect ideas and form my own thoughts I write everything down in a notebook. Once I have enough ideas and a general outline of what I am going to write about I fire up the laptop and start writing in Word.

When I am writing I do not think of the post making money I just want to provide great content that can teach and improve people’s lives. If I can influence people in a positive way with my writing then that is reward enough. If a site makes money then I consider this a reward for a job well done. It’s not about writing to make money it’s about writing for your readers and meeting their needs. If you write with a passion readers know that and take your work serious. If you show a passion for your work readers will return and tell others about your site.

As I have so many sites to update I have used paid writers to gain fresh new content. This has worked well to get new content and to help me fill in the void. If you keep your sites fresh and updated you will be rewarded by the search engines and that’s money in your pocket.

The rise of group buying has created a little niche for making money online. Once in awhile there are deals on Groupons for real goods or discounts on the purchase of a certain amount of money. If you can get deal for example where you can buy $50.00 for $25.00 then you can use it to buy  goods to resell.

This would work out well at stores where you can buy items that are in demand. I tried this with a local hardware store where I bought a power tool. Then I listed the tool on Craigslist and sold it for a profit.

Next time you are on Groupons look for these types of deals and take advantage of the deal to make some extra money.

This year Santa arrived a little early and dropped off a new Pandigital eBook reader. The unit has a 7 inch screen and uses full color. The Pandigital has Android built-in which makes this more of a tablet then an eBook reader. The unit does feel nice and does not have that cheap feeling to it. The built in apps have everything a user would want out of the box. You get a browser email and yes eBook reader app. The built in WiFi worked well even at a distance form the router. The nice thing is that you can also sideload apps on the device. The reader does not have a marketplace, but you can find lots of apps that will work without much trouble. The easiest way to add content is to use a PC or Mac to fill an SD card with folders and files. Once you have your videos music and pictures on an SD card the Pandigital does a great job of handling various media types.

The screen is nice and bright and scrolling with my finger was not a problem. You do get a stylus that you can use to tap and navigate with, but I found the touch response was for most part good. If you are looking for a cheap tablet PC or eBook reader then I think the Pandigital will be a nice addition and at the low price these things sell for you do not have much to complain about. The device should not be compared with an Apple iPad as it is nowhere as feature rich, but for what it is you do get a lot for your money and at under $200 it’s a nice unit to surf the web or catch up on emails and Facebook.

There are many sites with hacking tips for the Pandigital and it might be possible to get more out of this low price tablet with a little effort.

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The RedGage web site is another online community that pays you for creating content. The site has been around for a little over a year now and it is very simple to get started. Once you create an account you are encouraged to share your content and earn money. You will be paid by Visa gift cards when you reach the $25 mark.

You can also earn bonus money for getting your content promoted to the front page. If you find content you like on RedGage you can rate it and communicate with the person who submitted. There are many aspects of RedGage I like and it’s a great way to share your content in a very social manner. You can also make new friends using RedGage.

When people look at your content you earn money. This site site won’t make you rich, but it’s nice to have a place to share your content and even promote your sites. The content that I like sharing the most on RedGage is pictures. If you enjoy taking pictures then this is a great site to share your images online.

The RedGage website does not have a large audience, but I think it is growing and as more people become aware this site has great potential.

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There is a new social sharing site called FanBox that a friend of mine invited me to join. This site is a little different then most social media sites as it acts as a virtual PC. When you log into FanBox you bring up an interface that looks like Windows 7 and has the ability to add apps or use the ones already included. The only app I tested was the word processor which did have a very nice clean look. The virtual PC did take a little long to load and I can see it being a problem for people with netbooks. As more people move into the cloud this type of site can be a great way to get work done from any computer that you might have access. There have been a few other similar projects, but none have gathered much of a following. It is nice to work from any browser and not have to have software download on the computer that you are using. The FanBox site also has a few unique features such as getting paid for sharing your photos music and videos. You get paid by the minute from people enjoying your shared content. The site also lets you cash out and give your income to charity or keep it for your self. Since I did not have much time to play with this site I will need to create a profile and explore the features a little further. This site reminds me of RedGage which also pays for content. If you want a virtual PC that you can work with from any browser or want to get paid for sharing your content then try out FanBox it free to join and it does look like it might be a worthy site to use for your make money online business.

http://www.fanbox.com