A Few Quick Notes
I’ve got a random collection of things I feel like I should mention but don’t necessarily warrant their own post. So, I figured I’d throw em all together and let you sort them out.
I upgraded to WordPress 2.3 without incident. The only hiccup was with my FTP client. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if you aren’t using WordPress (and on your own domain) you should seriously consider switching. It’s amazing.
If you haven’t upgraded yet, you should. Don’t believe me? Ask Kyle.
It seems WidgetBucks is going to be the next hugely hyped thing in the make money corner of the blogosphere. There’s not the tiered affiliate scam structure though and the program seems legit. I’ve added them to the Free for Signing Up page since they give you $25 for, you guessed it, signing up.
Edit: Crap, it looks like there are some issues with the service after all. Why is it that every new “exciting” way to make money lately has been surrounded by controversy? Even more importantly, are Darren, Yaro, and John harming their reputation by backing such services? This could very well be the 2nd scam in a row promoted by these guys.
I’ve been pretty disappointed so far with Dealdotcom. There’s been only one product I’ve even been remotely interested in, and the prices hardly seem like deals. Turns out, I’m not the only one that feels this way. CashQuests has a solid post about the website so hyped by Mr. Chow and others.
If you’ve not signed up for Text Link Ads you really should stop procrastinating. I just got another wonderful “Text Link Ads to Approve” email. I’m now making more than $100 a month from blogs I’ve not written for in months!
Trouble free? I was trying to access your site when you were upgrading and it took forever!
Well, like I said, there was a minor issue with the FTP client but it didn’t take longer than 15 minutes or so.
Hmmm, well, yes, I do recommend upgrading! 😀
If you are shy about 2.3 then at least get to 2.2.2 where there are not any known security vulnerabilies.
@ Kyle, I’d consider yourself lucky. And hey, like you said, it even turned into a mini linkbait. That’s the best result of a hacking I’ve ever seen 😉
I hink TLA is fast becoming the number 1 affiliate for a lot of people. Lookng forward to that email myself Ben.
Thanks for the advice. I love your content keep up the great work!
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but Cashquests has apologized to DealDotCom because the site that sold it the product for cheaper was actually doing it illegally. Even if you click the link in your post you will see the apology statement.
Ok, that link actually doesn’t redirect you to the apology post. I think I was thinking of another post where CashQuests called DealDotCom a scam (but now she has apologized).
Webd, yeah, I saw the apology. I think the points in the post I link to still apply.
The big players back up these types of services because there is money to be made. That’s all there is too it. For example, with the DealDotCom argument, it’s not necessarily the best deal available or the best product for that matter, but as long as money can be made, there is no reason why they wouldn’t endorse it themselves. I am sure the way they see it is if the customer buying the product feels they got what they wanted (whether the value is truly there are not to the rest of us), then it’s okay.
Services such as dealdotcom only benefit the early adopters who can create a downline.