Currently, in addition to everything else I do online, I am a journalist and Editor over at WorldNewsVine. And, a while back (in fact almost a year ago, how time flies!) I told you about writing how-to articles for eHow.

I do have to admit that my schedule, after doing five or six pieces, became so crazy it was very hard to get back into the step-by-step method of writing. However, there is money to be made writing for eHow and you do not need a web site or a blog to write for them. In addition, they have recently teamed up with Demand Studios.

If you’ve never heard of Demand Studios there may be a good reason. Typically it is difficult to get accepted by them. A quote from their welcome email states:

You are in good company at Demand Studios. Our writing community is a select group of writers who produce high quality articles for several brand-name websites on the Internet.

Your fellow writers average more than six years’ experience as professional writers and have been published in publications like “The New York Times,” “Rolling Stone, ” “ESPN the Magazine, ” “Runner’s World” and “Reader’s Digest.”

That’s some “resume” and great experience and exposure. I tell you this for the sheer fact that there are numerous ways to make money online. One of them is writing and building a reputation for yourself.

Consider writing for a living as you decide what direction to go or what to select online.

It’s hard enough nowadays without some separate entity deciding what’s worth printing and what’s not. I’m not going to mention this third party company by name, but it’s fair to say my frustration level with them is rising by the second.

Typically some bloggers do make posts for other companies in return for payment. This blog occasionally posts these types of promotions after careful consideration. I don’t just post willy nilly, it has to make some sort of sense for me to share it with you. However, when stupid “rules and regulations” get in the way, making a post invalid, it is immensely frustrating. The average advertiser wants 100 to 200 words. I regularly post 300 to 600 words about their company. (more…)

What is the #1 marketing strategy that you are told time and again? It’s simple really… you need a list. Not a list of useless leads you bought somewhere, hoping they will somehow magically decide your “spam” is worth reading over their other spam. I’m talking about a list you grow yourself through your own efforts.

My latest article (opens in a new window) explains this simple, effective, time-tested and proven method for building not only initial readership, but lasting client relationships as well.

I’ve even thrown in strategies to help you achieve your goals.

Enjoy!

Finding income, or sources of income, in these tough economic times is no mean feat. That’s why I’ve taken to scouting around for the best spots online (all free mine you) to give you your best shot at making cash from home.

At the moment, I’m only going to recommend a small handful because, frankly, most of these services are not what they appear to be and are a complete waste of your time (and mine). However, there is hope – and really good places to look – above and beyond the obvious (like Monster.com).

The ones I’ll be talking about off and on are not “submit your resume and hope for the best” web sites. These are boards and/or opportunities that, with the right skill set, just might land you a coveted telecommuting job (i.e., working from home for decent money).

Let’s start off with: (more…)