Making money online: Week 1
Monday
- Didn’t get anything done because I was having problems with my computer and later decided it would be wise of me to spend my time catching up on homework I’ve been procrastinating for a long time and studying for some tests I have tomorrow. I could have probably squeezed in some time after I was done, but I decided that I was going to start shutting down my computer at eight ‘o’ clock every day in order to avoid the temptation to stay up later than I should browsing random websites. I have a really hard time concentrating when I don’t get enough sleep.
- Estimated total made: $0
- Not off to a good start…
Tuesday:
- I didn’t start working on anything till seven. I spent less than twenty minutes filling out a survey on Amazon Turk, good for a dollar, and then proceeded to rewrite an article for an offer of two dollars. While I was working on it, however, the hit expired and I was unable to reclaim it. I wasted a good forty minutes on that; I was pissed. Note to self: make sure there is a long enough allotment of time before accepting a hit. I went to look for some other articles I could write or rewrite, since they typically pay $1 and up, but then realized I was being the middle man for these people and needed to start submitting things to the source (websites like AC, or on my own blog). Using something like Amazon Turk is a good way to ensure that I am paid a set amount quickly, but there is much more potential available by directly submitting articles to other sites. Note for tomorrow: try to get away from relying on Amazon Turk (it’s the only way I’ve really made any money so far). I’m gonna set a limit for time I’m allowed to spend on Amazon Turk rather than my other sites or my own… I think an hour should do.
- Estimated total made: $1
- The ball is crawling.
- I just found a nice lens, I think I’m going to try and follow it (link).
Wednesday:
- I spent all day spacing out while trying to get myself to do my homework, so I didn’t get anything done. I’m pretty sure I have ADD, I really am.
- Estimated total made: $0
Thursday:
- Made some money with a new site I signed up for called YouData where you get paid to view ads. Also completed some more tasks on Amazon Turk.
- Estimated total made: $3.05
Friday
- Too lazy to explain.
- Estimated total made: $0.75
Saturday
- It was too dang nice out to sit inside all day.
- Estimated total made: $0.00
Sunday
- I actually had to help my grandparents out with something for the day… this time I have a good excuse.
- Estimated total made: $0.00
Estimated total for the week: $5.55
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So what went wrong? Well, I kept getting distracted and making excuses. How am I going to do better this week? I’m going to specifically set aside time devoted to working on making money.. just like if I had a job. Progress report to come in 1-2 weeks.