Money 101: oh Poor Me! I'm Sorry but I have a Money Obsession... or How and Why I am obsessed with Money!

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By Rebecca E.

I really must admit that writing is a great thing, but there is always that little obsession that I find with people and the rather interesting topic of money. Mention it to writers and you'll get the comment, my writing is the most important thing. Speak to some who are geared towards the whole idea of SEO or traffic or AdSense or whatever, you'll hear a different tune, money is everything, and often the way they think is about money.

Money Money Money, and still more money. I'm sorry but i must admit that I am obsessed with money.  It is my business and I need to know the bottom line, where I get my money and when it come and where it come in.

Now before you who have been a fan for a while you'll know my sense of humor, but for the new people, this is more about what can't and can't be done, with humor mixed in. I'll talk about google AdSense, and amazon, and eBay, and int eh end why we are all obsessed about making money, and some, remedies to remind us how to have fun and, maybe, make a bit of money.

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Is Google AdSense Realy so Easy?

Google AdSense: Most people will tell you that Google AdSense is the easiest and fastest way to make money on hubpages. For the most part they are right. Except that they forget that some hubs simply won't get the kind of traffic or the person writing the hub simply doesn't have the fan base to read their hubs.

I can say with some certainly, that maybe three or four of my hubs are visited by a lot of people and i do get some clicks out of them. I work hard to get the traffic that is need to get a click on an ad by Google. I put it on my blog, I use Stumble Upon, or Digg, and I put it as a share on Facebook. I also work with search engines, and am learning about how these help me. Of course that all takes time.

It's a simple yet effective way to increase traffic.. or course if you want to get all sorts of traffic, and work at it, meaning write a hub, or sixty! Link them together for more traffic. Now remember that not all traffic is created equal in terms of making money.

Did I mention you needed to do this? You to begin with and it's called "work?" I'm no wizard, but one who types and writes a lot. ( hence w-o-r-k.. oh my I said a bad bad bad word..)

The Google Story
Amazon Price: $8.46
List Price: $26.00
Built for Success: The Story of Google
Amazon Price: $10.20
List Price: $12.00

Other Money Ways Other Theories: Of course I'll list "everything else" about obsession with money here, amazon, eBay, affiliate programs, writing you name it.  the point is there are many ways in the online business world to earn money and to build up your business to the point where you don't have to do as much.

I know the theories, some of them being a bit "out there" from putting as many ads and affiliates on as you can without getting into trouble of course, to writing a bit of content and then leaving it be... (which is also bad) these definitely don't work. Sorry. Back away slowly if you hear that and run from the website who is ads central.

Money is nice, but what's it mean to you when there's "never" enough. See, if I'm totally obsessed with money I'll have more up and down days than what I have now... oh wait I am obsessed with money!

It's an emotional rollercoaster let me tell you. Write for enjoyment I always say and the money should come.

Money is a good thing it helps me and you, but so does work and writing what you enjoy, if you write something because you enjoy it then it will show, you can have fun with it, and you can write better. of course this is a business and being professional counts a lot as well, but having fun with an obsession can also be fun, as along as you are challenging yourself to improve.

Don't deny what you're writing, if you're writing because you love writing keep it up, the money will come to you. Publishing a hub is publishing, so work on it and enjoy.  You will improve your writing and learn a bit about the online business world too.

So....

I'm sorry, but I'm obsessed with money!

But I'm also obsessed with writing and teaching!

So you tell me what's important you?

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Rebecca E. Hub Author 2 years ago

ladyJane1-- yes it's my "fun" hu in a way, hope this advice helps.

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ladyjane1 Level 3 Commenter 2 years ago

I think everyone is obsessed with money lol. Good advice.

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Rebecca E. Hub Author 2 years ago

who is happy with their obssesion?

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Rebecca E. Hub Author 2 years ago

thanks once again stars439

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stars439 Level 7 Commenter 2 years ago

Informative Article. God Bless You

raghavendra 2 years ago

Is that google adsense is really worth ...

http://bangalorebandh.blogspot.com/

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Rebecca E. Hub Author 2 years ago

yes this is so true!

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bengriston 2 years ago

I hate to say that I am obsessed with money but I understand that it is required to do most things in life.

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sweetie1 2 years ago

Well everyone here would love to have his or her piggy bank full of coins or notes. I think basics of everyone writing is trying to earn . I hope i too can make some money here. Nothing to be ashamed of or nothing to feel sorry about.

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itcoll 2 years ago

i am also obsessed with money :)

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Destined To Win 2 years ago

Love your humor and style of writing. The way you so aptly put about "money, money, money" was something I'm sure most people think about at some time or another in their hubbing career. I like what you said, "Write for the enjoyment of it and the money will come."

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emievil 2 years ago

Writing is more important to me! :) Great hub Rebecca. I always see your hubs in the "hottest" hubs section :).

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marieryan 2 years ago

hi Rebecca. This was so good to read! I have been on hubpages for only 3 weeks- only 5 hubs so far-and am trying to get my head around the earning potential of hubs. I have no great illusions about my poor writing skills and fortunately expect very little return for my efforts, but you made me feel less guilty about being just a little bit interested in the money aspect! Now back to studying all those tips you gave. Thanks!

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Rebecca E. Hub Author 2 years ago

thanks thanks thanks!

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Duchess OBlunt Level 4 Commenter 2 years ago

Rebecca_E, one of my favorite hubbers! You just keep 'em coming, and keep them real! This was great. (Tweet Tweet, Dig Dig, and oooops - I'm stumbling again)

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J Rosewater 2 years ago

Why be obsessed with something that comes and goes? Just like visitors and readers, money is a fickle thing. But it's at the corner of all minds here, to some extent or other.

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Rebecca E. Hub Author 2 years ago

trackers are a bit more complex =) if you want to do something with them go to "my account and click on teh button URL trackers.

It simply tracks people who go on you hub. It's mroe complex than most of the things on hubpages.

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donna bamford 2 years ago

Hi Rebekkeh ! Good hub. I have no idea how i'm doing but i like posting my poetry and I have lots more so i guess I'll kepp on going. I also enjoy various articles and poetry that i run across and making contacts with interesting people. i read your article on trackers earlier today and i haven't the vaguest clue what you're talking about. Don't worry I'll catch on.Anyhow I enjoyed this article and both are uselful. Your fan. Donna

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Lightwalker 2 years ago

Yes, RebeccaE, I too am obsessed with money. I'm obsessed with it because I like, actually I love it! I love the smell of money - the paper; I love the feel of money - the paper; I love the sound of money - the jingle of coins; I love the weight of money - the paper & and the coins. Yes. I am obessed with money.

I'm also obessed with writing. Can anyone spell verbose? I love to write and I love to write about anything....

And just like everyone else here as already stated, getting paid for writing would be a lovely, lovely, greatly appreciated bonus.

So, my dear, thank you for putting this into perspective for us. Thank you for encouraging us to continue our writing and letting us know the money will definitely follow. I so appreciate both your candor and humor. You entertain as you teach and encourage. Love you for that!

Blessings of peace, joy, love and all the good stuff! :)

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Ben Zoltak Level 4 Commenter 2 years ago

What's important to me? My daughter, my wife, art, writing, beer, martinis, pina colada and a few other unmentionables! Great writing Rebecca! I like reading your work it's encouraging. For some of us, (i.e. Me) hubpages is also a way to keep the line warm as we try to write books, both for creative and monetary satisfaction.

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george6928 2 years ago

Thanks for the Hub, I enjoy writing and the opportunity to earn a living from my efforts, I especially appreciate you take on the things that we value and how we are driven. Being honest about yourself with a sense of humor and some insight thrown in is a real source of encouragement to us all. write on......

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shamelabboush Level 1 Commenter 2 years ago

Well, writing to some people can be for the sake of fun only but there is no harm to get some green bills right???

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Peter Dickinson Level 2 Commenter 2 years ago

Enjoyed the hub...you are so right.

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Rebecca E. Hub Author 2 years ago

enjoy the writing 2tuesday!

Rose West it will come in time

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2uesday Level 6 Commenter 2 years ago

I write because I enjoy doing it but if I could make some money out of it I would feel better about the time I spend writing. I hope that makes sense. Your hubs are always worth reading, easy to understand and I learn things from them.

Felicia Hinton 2 years ago

This article was very insighful. I have written freelance for a some time I enjoy it daily. Thank-you

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Rose West Level 3 Commenter 2 years ago

Good article, Rebecca! I write because I have to, because I love it, but a little money for my efforts would be nice.

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Rebecca E. Hub Author 2 years ago

juneau kid, drip drip drip.

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juneaukid Level 2 Commenter 2 years ago

I guess we all hope that if what we write really expresses, at least indirectly, our love of writing, money should trickle in.

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Rebecca E. Hub Author 2 years ago

a little laughter does go a long way doesn't it?

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Tammy Lochmann Level 2 Commenter 2 years ago

Rebecca you always know what to say. I am having great fun reading your articles, and learning along the way. Thanks!

Tammy ;-D

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lorlie6 Level 3 Commenter 2 years ago

Don't apologize, ever!

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