Money Online

The rule says, only one entry allowed per person and I have already made my official entry post in one of my blogs. I am not allowed to have another entry.

But since Jaypee is a blogging buddy, there's nothing in the rule that says "buddies shouldn't not help spread the word" for their great contest.

So here I am, spreading the word for the $1,500 Thanksgiving Giveaway at Jaypee Online.


The contest runs until November 30, 2009, and there's plenty of time to join the contest and have a chance to win great prizes.

I won't be writing the prizes nor the rules here, cause I want to go directly to the official contest post, or you can also check my entry for the details.

Just spreading the buzz!

It's a great contest, join now!

I'm sure by now you are already familiar with Zenni Optical, the online store that made a buzz by selling $8 Prescription Zenni Glasses. They are making an announcement that they have New Arrivals of stylish eyeglasses frames. These are the Holiday Fun Eyeglasses from Zenni. Visit their website now and checkout their new designs!

Are you into online games? Do you like playing online RPG? Then you might want to try the new aion alliance. It is a massively multi-player online role-playing game where you will definitely enjoy a lot of adventure.

Just like any other RPG you have played, you get to create your own character, choose your own race and class. Engage yourself in hours of in a virtual world with very realistic graphics. Get the adventure you've been looking for in a game - fight as many battles as you want, help those in need, heck, be the hero in your virtual world.

If you haven't played it yet, why not give it a try? You might get to enjoy it and maybe completely switch from your favorite RPG to Aion Alliance Online. A great MMPORPG for all gamers out there.

And if you want to get support about the game, or meet other players around the globe, you can also join the aion forum. Hear tips, tricks, as well cheats from other players. Chat, socialize, meet new friends while you enjoy the game.

I think I'm going to give this game a try myself, and maybe beat my sons if I can get a head start.

While this blog is about making Money Online, it cannot be helped that it will always be on the 'receiving' end, so to speak. It is inevitable that sometimes we need to make some payments online too, such buying e-books online, registering on those affiliate membership, upgrading online accounts and more.

But how do make sure that you are making a secured online payment?

Making online payment secure is the topic of one of the topics submitted on web-articles.info. It deals mostly about the security of bank's online payment system, and how, so far their system is one tough security that cannot be breached.

But of course, any security is only as strong as its weakest link. That is what was suggested as the article progresses. Because while the codes of the systems are tough to crack, 'insiders' can easily break into it do some hocus-pocus on their clients' accounts. Uh-oh, not encouraging.

To be sure, never trust your username and password to anyone, not even to your banker. And when you access your accounts or make your payments online, be sure to log-in on the official log-in page of the site. Be wary of those e-mails asking you to change your password, because they could actually be phishing attempts. To be sure, type the URL on browser, instead of clicking on any links in your email.

Making online payments is definitely convenient, but it also has its risk. So be careful, be sure, be safe.

So, you want to earn money online, that's why you are here, right? If not, you might as well find other blogs to read, lest you'll just get bored. But if you're looking for online money making opportunities, then stay around, this might actually interest you.

There are money making ways, and there are money making ways. And one of the very effective way of earning money online is through your blog. Maintaining a high quality blog, with good relevant and original content, will help you find those online money making opportunities.

"How?" You may asked. Well, if your blog has quality posts and a good traffic, chances are companies who want to advertise on blogs will be looking for you, and once they find you, they'll contact you and then they'll hire you - either by asking you to make a write up for them, or by just having their banner prominently displayed in your blogs.

Now, if you don't know any company that advertise on blogs, don't worry, you can just sign up at Blogadvertisingstore.com and they will do the matching for you.

That is because Blogadvertisingstore is where bloggers and advertisers meet. They accredits bloggers of different niche and match them with the different companies who wish to advertise on blogs.

Once signed up, you can browse on their list of available opportunities and that's it! Start earning money online.

If you're still skeptic and don't believe that there are companies who advertise on blogs, read their post on Blog Advertising Really does work and understand better why companies prefer to advertise on blogs. Such confidence from companies would only mean more earning opportunities for you, the blogger.

One important note, by the way, make sure you have PayPal because that is how Blogadvertisingstore pays you, and that is also the most common medium of other online payment transactions. Don't worry, signing up for PayPal is free.

I hope I got you interested, and add Blogadvertisingstore.com to your list of online money-making options.

Just a buzz for all gamers out there, watch out for the release of the Modern Warfare 2 this coming November. And if you enjoyed the first edition, you will definitely enjoy this updated release where there's total destruction and high impact actions.

This new version is available in both PS3 and Xbox 360 version, so you will not be left out whatever game platform you are using. And if you pre-order now, you can be sure to get your version in the platform of your choice. And course, the PC version is also available.

Now, if you have all platforms, good for you. The only problem is that you might have a hard time where to play. Which one is really the best platform? Of course, it will all depend on your personal preferences.

As for me, I still prefer the high resolution screen on TV, as compared to the sometimes pixelated graphics on the PC monitor. But if your PC has a video card and high memory, I'll bet you will also enjoy the crisp reception like what you'll get on TV.

At any rate, what's important is you will enjoy the game, Modern Warfare 2 coming out this November. Don't be left behind and be the first to play this new and updated war game. Reserve now.

Changes and improvements are continuously happening at Entrecard since it has been acquired by Ziprunner.

The latest of these is the Entrecard Referral Program, a great way to earn 300 EC credits. All you you need to do is to refer new members to Entrecard and the 300 EC credits will be given to you after 14 days.

To help you get referrals, Entrecard has prepared your referral link which you can use to invite friends and your blog readers to sign up.

You can also get banners like this one:

To get your referral link, just check your dashboard and post the link, widget, and/or banner in site to start earning 300 credits.

Okay, I just received this in my e-mail, courtesy of Nuffnang, and I'm posting it here for the sake of those who haven't received or heard of the promo.

Here's the complete text:

Just sharing with you a video presentation on YouTube by Frank Furness about making money on affiliate marketing.

It talks about how to make money at Clickbank. Honestly, I really don't know about Clickbank (I just created my account now because of the video) so I will just let Frank do all the talking... and let us learn together.

Indeed, he is promoting his own products, but the principles he explained can be applied to any product on Clickbank.

So I guess, I will be exploring this online opportunity now.

Great new changes has been happening to Entrecard since it has been acquired by Ziprunner. While I am not really skeptic or cynical at that development then, it doesn't really matter much to me as I was not active with EC anymore then.

After an introductory post from the new 'admin' a great news came - the removal of paid-ads!

Yes!

That was one of the reasons I became inactive with EC, I even remove the widgets of some of my personal blogs because paid-ads are appearing in the blogs even if you didn't approve them! You have to log in and reject them to get rid of them.

Next came the news on the new ways to earn and spend EC credits. Hmm... I will sink my teeth into this later.

And the latest is the improvement and changes in Entrecard! And I've never been so glad!

My favorite is the auto-approving of adverts requests. I was hesitant at first about this option... but come to think of it, I have been approving all adverts ever since I can remember! So this is a good update for me, and as the news said, it allows you to run Entrecard on auto-cruise.

I haven't been really active lately, so this feature would save me a lot of time. And once I log in, I can just concentrate on dropping and placing ads (I hope most choose the auto-approve option)

Well, with these developments, I might put back the EC widgets on my personal blogs anytime soon.

For more updates and information, check out the Entrecard blog.

When I find a worthy initiative, I try to get all my blogs involved. It doesn't matter if the project is not withing the blogs niche.

Such initiative is the Touch a Blogger movement project by Reyna Elena and the Barrio Siete group, asking all bloggers to 'Tie a Yellow Ribbon' on their blogs as a symbol of support and prayer for our former president Cory Aquino.

I am inviting other bloggers to take part in this project too.

1. Create an entry entitled: “Touch a blogger: Tie a yellow ribbon for Cory Aquino!“. A link to this original entry will be appreciated, but is not required.
2. Post a yellow ribbon in your blog for President Cory Aquino. Whatever form of yellow ribbon that your creative imagination can come up with.
3. Invite other bloggers to tie a yellow ribbon for Cory.

A sad update on this news today, August 1, 2009

Corazon Aquino passed away today at 3:18 AM, she was 76. She will always be remembered, and my her soul rest in peace

...please pray for our country too madamme Cory.

Still in the red because of the multiple debts that you had acquired before the global economic recession struck? You are not alone, many were caught off guarded as they were used so much their careless habits that adding purchases to their already maxed out credit card debt has become a hobby... if not a disease.

But it is really too late now to blame our self and saying that "we could have saved for the rainy days" so to speak. What we need to do now is to find some solutions to the compounding problems brought about by the multiple debts. You know - interests, penalties, lawsuits, negative credit rating and more.

If there weren't too many loan accounts to handle, maybe our finances would be easier to manage. There is a way to take all those multiple loan accounts and consolidate them into one account.

All you need is to find a credible company that offers debt consolidation or credit consolidation services. Through their assistance, you will know how to negotiate with your creditors and turn all those loans into one account which you manage conveniently.

Remember, so much for blaming and self-pity. What you need to do is act now and find ways to consolidate your multiple debts.

I received an email alert the other day that says Entrecard has been acquired by Ziprunner.

Now because I haven't been active in Entrecard lately, I really didn't give it much attention. But when it sinked in, I realized that I should be concerned... even though I am not active there.

I haven't been active because there where some implemented changes which really didn't appear likable to me, like paid ads appearing on widget and 'privatizing' the forum.

Now with these development and Ziprunner at the front, could this mean a better Entrecard and a better deal for us members?

Here's hoping that it is for the better... because although I haven't been active (dropping, advertising and all), I've met a lot of great bloggers through this community.

While you can always hyperlink a "mailto:youre-mail@site.com" it is not really safe as web crawlers are bound to get your e-mail account and before you know it, you'll be receiving tons and tons of spam e-mails. It's good to have a Contact Me form.

Having a Contact Me form is the best way to go if you want people to have a way to reach you aside from the Comments on every post.

The one that I'm using now is from Kontactr, a very useful one as you don't have to compromise your e-mail on site and web crawlers won't have a way to find it. Another good thing about this FREE form is the 'verifier' that saves you from spam bots.

Just in case you don't have a contact form yet, try this one from Kontactr.

Zhou Xiaochuan, governor of the People’s Bank of China, is adamant in pushing for an alternative international currency, this is what I stumbled upon on CNN. He is pushing for the wider use of International Monetary Fund’s Special Drawing Right or SDR.

This is the first time that I’ve heard about SDR, it is, according to the article, is an accounting unit based on the euro, Japanese yen, pound sterling and U.S. dollar.

Wikipedia defined SDR as a “basket of major currencies used in international trade and finance. At present, the currencies in the basket are, by weight, the U.S. dollar, euro, Japanese yen and pound sterling.” Adding further that “the amounts of each currency making up one SDR are chosen in accordance with the relative importance of the currency in international trade and finance. The determination of the currencies in the SDR basket and their amounts is made by the IMF Executive Board every five years.”

Quite a mouthful of information, I must say, Zhou said that the expanded use of SDR would ease dependence on any one currency and limit the effects of a single country’s fiscal policies. He could probably refer to the U.S. dollar and its effect on the world market.

President Barack Obama, for his part, said that there is no need for a global currency.

Next week, G-20 or Group of 20 will have their economic summit in London and China’s suggestions might preempt any discussions that will tackled by the delegates. G-20’s formal name is the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, and they represent 85 percent of world’s gross domestic product.

Would an alternative international currency be really beneficial to all countries?

Let’s just wait and see.

This is not good... not good at all.

The text messaging could cost P0.10 more once the proposal of solons to increase text messaging fee is approved.

Some congressmen are seeking to hike text messaging fee as they see it as a good source of additional funds. Funds that could be channel to the government's free education program.

Yeah right. More funds means... more funds.

"There are more people texting than calling," Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez told reporters after presenting the proposal in a recent panel hearing. He added that with the increased text messaging fees, they could raise P200 million daily, which could be used to finance free education nationwide.

Suarez is the House Oversight committee chair. He said however that there is no guarantee that the telecommunications companies (telcos) will not pass on the additional cost to mobile phone subscribers. He can only appeal to the conscience of the telecommunications companies to shoulder the cost instead of passing in to the consumers.

Camarines Norte Rep. Liwayway Vinzons-Chato, a former Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner, is also seeking to charge additional fees on mobile phone calling and internet costs should the text message cost hike is approved.

Telcos representatives apprehensive about the proposal, stating that there may be difficulties in implementing it. Lawyer Rodolfo Salalima, chief legal counsel and senior adviser of Globe Telecom, questioned how the additional cost will be applied since telcos offer various unlimited text and call promos.

They said however that they are willing to sort out issues during the technical working group meetings headed by Vinzons-Chato.

Like I said... this doesn't look good at all.

Did you know that you can send and receive Money Online through Friendster? That is through the e-wallet facility of Globe Telecomunications, the G-Cash.

Actually, I received the text alert from Globe early this year although I haven't actually tried it yet. But as for G-Cash, I have tested it and found it to be a very convenient way of sending payments as well as receiving them.

Now, Globe and Friendster have tied up to make the electronic payment facility available to the users to the popular online social network.

That is only following a basic marketing scheme... go where the market is... in this case, they are mostly at Friendster.

For those who have tried the e-payment through the said social network, I would love to hear feedbacks.

I would also follow this up with a thorough write-up once I have tried the said facility myself.

Maybe this is the time of recession, but it does not mean we should just sit down and wait for this global crisis to end. Definitely, it doesn't work that way. We should in fact make an active participation to help the economy recover from the financial crunch by starting that business we've been planning all along.


But without a capital, how can we start that business? Will there be anyone who would take the risk and provide Business Credit to start-ups in these times? Fortunately, there is.

I've heard about EZUnsecured.com, the company that is willing to accommodate people who want to start their business by giving them Personal Loans to get that much needed capital to start their business. And I've heard processing is fast and they can provide loans even without collateral.

So if you are still looking for your source of Business Loans, check out EZUnsecured.com at their website or call their toll-free number 800-201-0001. Together with their sister company Business Credit Magic, they will help realize that dream business of yours.


Because not only will they provide you capital, they will even assist you how to build your credit so you will more credibility in presenting your company to your clients.

Take that first step to your dream business now.

This blog is more than just making Money Online, it doesn't teach how you can become rich overnight, because to be honest, there's no such thing... unless you win in a lottery.

This blog features news and updates that contains finances, money handling, a bit of technology and a lot of current events that's creating a buzz on the web.

From among my blogs, this could be the one that focuses on money, but it is not necessarily limited to that, it aims to accomplish more... it aims to grow... as I still hope to get my fair share, of course.

This is my Money OnLine blog.

Just have enough time to catch up on the contest of Wonderful Thing in Life which will end on February 28...

She is spreading the love this February and giving aways lots of prizes!

Prizes and sponsors are as follows:

Ist Prize: $30 + 20,500 EC

* Blog Hosting for 1 year - SEO Friendly Blog Directory
* Custom Banner Design - Buy Templates - worth $99
$10 + 500 EC - The Pride Of Hingotanan Bohol
$10 + 500 EC - Things I did Not Know Before
$10 + 500 EC - Unique Ideas For Your Beach Wedding
5000 EC - Whatever Comes To My Mind
2500 EC - Merydith's Place
4000 EC + 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Wonderful Things In Life
5000 EC + 125x125 ad space for 1 month - My Life's Adventure
2500 EC + 125x125 ad space for 1 year - Hidden Gems from Untold Treasures
3 PR4 backlink for 1 month plus 2 125x125 banner for 1 month - Online Games
* Nita's Random Thoughts
* Bohol Paradise

2nd Prize: $20 + 19,000 EC

* 20GB Web Hosting for 1 year plus 500EC - Glamorous-heart.info
* Custom Banner Design - Buy Templates - worth $99
$10 - Online Games
$5 + 1000 EC - Everything Under the Sun
$5 + 1000 EC - Opinion Pinoy
6000 EC - So Cute
3000 EC - The Holley Herald
1000 EC - Moolah Musings
5000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Show Me Your Interest **
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - I Make Money Online
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - nameSherry
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Life's Journey
* Thomas Web Links
* Arts and Entertainment Center

3rd Prize: $15 + 15,000 EC

* Domain for 1 year - Life's Journey
* 1 Custom Logo Design from Logo Angel - worth $99
$5 + 500 EC - Spices of Life
$5 - Joro Livelihood
$5 - My Little Home
3000 EC - Unwakeable
2500 EC - History And Travel
2000 EC - Escape Games
1000 EC - Blessings and Beyond
1000 EC - Pink Thoughts
1000 EC - Definitely Maybe**
2000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - e-Pamilya
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Bryan Karl
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - PrettyStepDaughters
125x125 ad space for 1 month - The Designers Blog
* Thomas Travel Tales
* Great Finds and Deals

4rth Prize: $10 + 13,000 EC

* Domain for 1 year - Pinay Mommy Online
* Wordpress Template from Buy Templates - worth $60
$5 - Love in Distance
$5 + 1000 EC - Cooking's fun
2000 EC - Learn, Love, and Laugh Thru Blogging
2000 EC - A Moment To Exhale
2000 EC - Anything Goes
2000 EC - Digital Scrapbook Freebies
1000 EC - The Ruby Posts
1000 EC - Everything PLUS the Kitchen Sink**
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Denise's Tips and More
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Blogs Contests
500 EC plus text links for 1 month - Chronic Chick Talk
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Love Is The Perfect Gift
* Batuananons
* (worth $10)PinayJadeDotCom

5TH Prize: $5 + 11,000 EC

* Wordpress Template from Buy Templates - worth $60
$5 - Wonderful Things In Life
2000 EC -My Online Paradise
2000 EC - Colorful World
2000 EC - Cyber-Pchi
1000 EC - Mommy Emotes
1000 EC - One at a Time**
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Blessings In Life
1000 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Jobs In Davao
1000 Ec plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Just A Personal Blog
125x125 ad space for 1 month - The Joy Of Life Forever
* Nita's Corner
* Onine Giveaway Contest Directory

6TH Prize: 9,000 EC

* Blog Makeover - The Designers Blog
3000 EC - LadyJava's Lounge
2000 Ec - Aha Mama!
1500 EC - Serradinho.com
1000 EC - IndoContest
500 EC - MOMMAWANNABE
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Dashing Beauty
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Kharlota dot Com
125x125 ad space for 1 month - The Fountain Of Happiness
* Healthy Living and Lifestyle
* PR1 Glamorous-heart.info

7TH Prize: 8,000 EC

* Header design - SimplyWP
1000 EC - i LUV Contests
1000 EC - Posh Thoughts
1000 EC - Mary Anne's Musing
1000 EC - The Designer Chic
1000 EC - Made To Worship
1000 EC - Blog Tips and Tools Kit
1000 EC - My Daily Discourse
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Live Love Pink
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Lovely Pink
125x125 ad space for 1 month - MeiYah's Random Thoughts
* CompTechGadgets.com

8TH Prize: 7,000 EC

* Body Butter (50ml) with free shipping - All Natural Cosmetics
1000 EC - Rapid Shoots
1000 EC - Multidimension
1000 EC - Pinoy Blogger in Singapore
1000 EC - Pinoy Showbiz and Hollywood News
1000 EC - Make Money Online With Makoy
1000 EC - Makoy Pinoy Blogger
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Beauty Of Life
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Starts At two
125x125 ad space for 1 month - A Message From My Heart
* Filipino Online Community

9TH Prize: 6,000 EC

* Blog makeover - Femikey Designs
1000 Ec - Honeysweet Learning Center
1000 EC - Vsk8shop
1000 EC - Empowered Mom
1000 EC - Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
1000 EC - My Rendezvous
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Money Maker
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Tere's World
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Pinaymama's Diary
* Erlinda's Wandering Thoughts

10TH Prize: 5,000 EC

1000 EC - Programming The Life
1000 EC - Guilty Pleasures
1000 EC - My Point Of View
1000 EC - Ivory Tasks
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - Shopping
500 EC plus 125x125 ad space for 1 month - iLUVcontest
125x125 ad worth $15 1 month - Blazing Minds
* Work At Home Jobs

Consolation Prizes:

1. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - Twins Happpiness
500 EC - Love's Haven
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Another Contest

2. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - Affiliatizer.com
500 EC - There Is Happiness
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Sherry Contest

3. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - Scandals Prime dot COM
500 EC - Blogger Templates
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Sherry Rambling

4. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - The Pinay Blogger
500 EC - Heart Random
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Also Mommy

5. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - Crafty Pinay
500 EC - Musings of a Vicks Inhaling Man
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Simple Life, Simple Me

6. 1,000 EC + ad space
500 EC - Wiehanne Lounge
500 EC - Asks Ms Recipe
125x125 ad space for 1 month - I Love/Hate America

7. 800 EC + ad space
500 EC - Medan Daily
300 EC - Euroangel Graffiti
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Only In Silence

8. 600 EC + ad space
300 EC - Travel And Discover USA
300 EC - The World Wide We Addict
125x125 ad space for 1 month - Life Expressions

9. 300 EC + ad space
300 EC - My Daily Nourishment
125x125 ad space for 1 month - This Is So Me

10. 300 EC + ad space
300 EC - Travel And Explore Germany
125x125 ad space for 1 month - PhotoMIAHgraphy

SPECIAL PRIZES:
-> 1 book - My Funny Dad, Harry - Sherry Contest
-> Semi-solid light red toddler hat, fits approx 2t-4t - John Doro
-> 1 Bungalow Brand Dress worth $65 - size 6 - Wonderful Things In Life
-> 1 Ashley Judd Bingo Shoes worth $40 - size 8.5 - My Life's Adventure
-> 1 Web color Expert Book worth 19.95 - The Joy Of Life Forever
-> 1 Web animation Expert book worth $24.95 - The Fountain Of Happiness
-> 1 God's Promises for Your Every Need Book worth $14.99 - A Message Of My Heart
-> 3 Sets of blank note cards - Love Is A Perfect Gift
-> 1 Hanes long sleeve crew neck solid color pink - Life's Journey
-> Mary Kay products worth $25 (perfume) - Filipina Stories

Now, those are lots of prizes indeed! So hurry up! There is still much time to spread the love, check it out!

This is a really simple contest from Xavier Lur, the very young owner of TechXav

For his new blog, he is offering a total of $100 in TechXav's first giveaways!

And all you need to do is to subscribe to his blog via e-mail and you're in! Prizes are broken down as follows:

$50 - 1st prize

$30 - 2nd prize

$20 - 3rd prize

The contest will run until March 14, 2009.

For the details of the contest and other optional requirement, visit the contest link.

It's Money Online, that's why I'm in!

Yes, the SuperLotto draw in the Philippines has reached more than P300 million in pot money. More Filipinos are lining up in Lotto outlets to have a chance on this jackpot.

Because of this, I won't be surprised if this pot money reached P350 million before Sunday, February 22, which will be the next draw.

If you happen to be here in the Philippines, why not take your chance on this pot money?

As for me, I may be lucky in blog contests winning EC credits left and right. But it is just unfortunate that my luck doesn't extend to the real world.

That's why I don't bet on Lotto.

Besides, I can't imagine myself having that much money... I think I'll go crazy just counting it!

So I'll stay away from it and keep my sanity... or whatever is left of it.

Just giving a buzz to everyone about the contest on The Struggling Blogger.

It's a simple contest where you can win 1,000 EC credits and a free ad space. And it's very easy to join - just subscribe to The Struggling Blogger dot Com via e-mail. Be sure to confirm your subscription for it to be active and counted.

That's it!

No long post required, no digg this, fave that, stumble there... and other requirements. Just a plain (and confirmed) e-mail subscription.

It doesn't get any simpler than that!

For more details and to subscribe, visit the contest link.

Contest runs until March 16, 2009.


Good luck!

Heard the latest news? "Zenni Optical in the New York Times?!" The most trusted source of prescription eyeglasses online has made another milestone by being featured in a New York Times article.

Seeing Straight Without Breaking Bank is the title of the article where Zenni Optical was featured as of the better options in getting better eyesight without spending more.

Just in case you don't know, Zenni Optical offers Prescription eyeglasses for only $8!

Just look how sleek and stylish these eyeglasses. For more choices, visit Zenni Optical now!

After joining my first contest this year, I'm happy to announce that Money Online's attempt was not in vain as I won in that Entrecard contest.

I won 1,000 EC credits!

And I'd like to thank Michael Aulia, the sponsor of the 1,000 EC prize for awarding me the credits.

Thanks Michael!

While I did not get the 25,000 top prize, the 1,000 EC credits was good enough for to make me feel great! Winning in a contest is an exciting experience!

I hope this is a sign of greater luck in contests for me this year.

My other blog, The Struggling Blogger also won in the said contest. It was luckier though, cause it won 5,000 EC credits. The sponsor of the prize is nuke it dot org, who also have awarded me the prize. Thanks!

So guess, in between my search for Money OnLine, I will continue to join some contests too.

Why there is so much talks about blog advertising, blog write-ups and promotions through blogs? Nowadays, most companies prefer to advertise on blogs than on any other medium.

Because aside from it being a cheaper alternative for expensive advertisements, it is definitely an effective way to create a buzz in the online and offline world.

For one, because of the dynamic features of blogs, companies can easily get to their market as most blogs have niches, that have dedicated readers. These already represents a good percentage of getting seen. And since blogs are updated regularly, companies can ride on that activity, making it easier for them to land at the top of the list of search engine results.

These are just few of the reasons why blogs are the preferred medium of advertising by most companies today.

Because of this, many bloggers are cashing in on this opportunity to create money online and at the same time enjoying themselves by doing something they love - writing.

Unfortunately though, not all advertisers can easily find a blogger to write for them and neither do bloggers can easily hook up with advertisers to write their reviews for.

The solution? A link between the advertisers and bloggers, such as the PayingPost. That is because PayingPost links to companies who are looking to advertise through blogs that passed a specific set of standards and qualifications.

PayingPost then, offer these opportunities to their accredited bloggers who are looking to make money by writing reviews. These blogs have already passed the qualifications set by PayingPost before they get listed for the opportunities.

The result? A win-win situation where the bloggers find a real online opportunity and companies get honest reviews of their products, services and websites. That is why blog advertising is fast becoming the choice medium for companies, and the perfect means for blogs to make some money online.

Thanks to the site that links the two together - PayingPost.com

After Charice Pempengco, two more Filipinas are out for international recognition via the same route - YouTube.

I saw them first at the sidebar of Reyna Elena's blog and I thought they are good. Today I saw a post on The Filipino Web featuring the invitation of Ellen DeGenares to feature them on her show. Adding that they have a beautiful bathroom on the show.

That's because the two singers, Erin and Roxanne (Rin on the Rox) uses the bathroom as the stage where they record their videos.

Here's Ellen's invitation on her show

Indeed, the YouTube is fast becoming a great channel for Filipino artists to get discovered as they get viewed by most people all around the world... especially from the "audiences that matter."

And as you can see, aside from great singing talents, Rin and Rox are also blessed with head-turning beauty!(And I don't think I'm just being biased cause I'm stating a fact)

To see more of Rin on the Rox (while we can still reach them), you can catch them in their YouTube channel.

If you have been here before, you will notice that I have a new theme layout on this blog. This is all part making Money OnLine a more active blog than it was last year.

Aside from money and finance news and views, there would be also important announcements - entrepreneurship, career and of course money online.

Of course, there would still be contests that I would join, contests that I might sponsor, and other news about EntreCard and other blogging communities.

As it is, the site is still bare as old widgets were all deleted when I changed the template. Once finished in placing all the widgets, there would be ads spaces for widgets that are for rent too. You might want to check them if you are looking to advertise your blogs.

That will be all for now.

This is the new Money OnLine.

Just when everyone thinks that the Pacquiao - Hatton match is over, the latest news again reports the contrary - Manny Pacquiao has signed the contract and the Pacquiao-Hatton match is finally on!

This is a great news for all boxing fans all over the world, especially us Filipinos who are always eager to watch Pacman in action.

But the news that we have in the previous days have somewhat painted a different picture for the boxing match as well as people's perception of the Pambansang Kamao.

It's all about the money. That is how it appears to be, because the main reason for the negotiation to be stalled is the talk about money - the split on the match purse.

Fans would like a boxing match and they really couldn't care less whether how the proceeds of the fight is going to be split between the two fighters.

Boxing is about pride... and not about greed.

With the sport being highly commercialized, is there still a sense of pride in winning the match?

By the way, is there a title at stake in this match?

Or is this just for show too?

I have seen some EntreCard contest announcement during the first few days of 2009, but I waited for something BIG before I join my first contest for 2009... and I don't think anything can be bigger than this right now.

How big? Well, you can win A Gazillion of Entrecard plus One! And all I have to do join is post about the contest on my blog, mention the prize I want to win.

Of course, I want to first prize - 25,000 EC credits courtesy of Games, Downloads and Walkthroughs.

Other prizes and sponsors of the contest are as follows:

Games, Downloads, Walkthroughs - 25,000ec

Google Stalking - 20,001ec

Fragile Heart - 20,000ec

Atlanta Realtors - 10,000ec

The Beauty Denominator - 5,000ec

Norwegian Programmer - 5,000ec

nuke it dot org - 5000ec

Lofty Matters - 3000ec

Random Detox - 3000ec

Guilty Pleasures - 3000ec

Freebies - 3000ec

Project Kickass - 3000ec

Total Web Review - 3000ec

Realm of Prosperity - 2000ec

Fantasy Baseball Rankings - 2000ec

Webbiestuffs - 2000ec

Tazdog - 1500ec

Niacin Flush - 1000ec

Reading Lounge - 1000ec

Fendi Bags For Sale - 1000ec

Michael Aulia - 1000ec

Fish Oil Benefits - 1000ec

Better Interpersonal Communication - 1000ec

Singaporean in London - 1000ec

Diva Fabulosa - 1000ec

Expat wife blogging - 1000ec

Baby Frog Gifts For The Princess In Your Life - 1000ec

Health and Beauty Diva - 1000ec

Certified Pinoy Blogger - 1000ec

Make Money Online With Makoy - 1000ec

Versace Designer Sunglasses - 1000ec

Botany Extracts Aromatherapy Massage Oils - 1000ec

Makoy’s Take On The Arts And The Entertainment - 1000ec

Ken Armstrong Writing Stuff - 1000ec

PRIZES THAT ARE NOT CREDITS, BUT STILL SPECTACULAR

Total Web Review - 1 month text link ad, 1 month 125×125 ad and a Blog Review (that’s three separate prizes)

Momma Wannabe - 1 month text link ad

Charcotrip travel blog - 1 Month 125×125 ad.

Celebrity Pics - A mousepad.

Okay, so that's lots of prizes at stake. I'm sure I'm bound to win something, but I really got my eyes set on that 25,000 EC credits.

Like I said, if you want to join the contest, post about this on your blog and mention the prize you want to win. That will give you 1 point.

But if you like to getl 3 points (for better chances of winning), just include a copy of all the sponsors (link included) in your post.

Of course, don't forget to leave your comment (with a link to your post) at the contest's original link.

This contest will run until January 31, 2009 and will be chosen by Random.org - First and last place for randomness.

Come on guys! There's plenty of prizes for us.

I have to be honest, 2008 was not really a good year for this blog. But that is only as far as getting Money OnLine is concerned, because I was not able to get that much opportunities online for me to say that I was able to get my fair share of money online.

My first online contest last September 2008 was able to get me subscribers, but did not necessarily get me the required attention from Google. I thought the brief celebrity status I had in October will get me anything for this blog, but I was wrong again.

What others find easy to do, isn't exactly the case for me. But that doesn't mean I will stop trying. I guess, I just need to do some more, work harder, and search for more online opportunities.

Money online are not scarce, I would like to believe that. I just have to try harder.

It is not easy, but definitely not impossible!