Girly & Techy at same time
missvirtualreality
I am a freelance writer/blogger who runs this site and a few others. I also blog for other people.
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Posts by missvirtualreality
IMshopping
Oct 31st
Okay, I know that I haven’t post that many updates which sucks. But I on the other hand have been busy with work and my real personal life. But I am hoping to post here more often again.
But back to my topic! I joined a site called IMshopping.com and I love it. They have asked us members who have been picked as guides to share this info-
“Just wanted to pass on that IMshopping has lowered the hiring age to 16 so if you have teens that are interested in becoming pt paid guides then they can certainly sign up, answer 25 questions minimum and apply for a position. IMshopping is a shopping question and answer site that pays weekly by paypal on a $20 minimum. They can compete to win Best Answers too for $2 each.
Also EVERYONE over 13 years is eligible for the 2 weekly $50 prizes for Most Creative and Most Actively Viewed questions. So be sure to ask questions on the site to win!
Check it out at IMshopping.com”
This is a great way to make extra money even if you do not get to be a shopping gude. Many people have great reviews for them.
Regarding if they hire non-USA based guides, I’m not sure. They most likely don’t, but you can contact them to ask.
Mp3 Player Issues(Creative Labs Zen Stone Plus)
Aug 14th
Okay, today is more of a real tech post and a question for my readers. Back in 2007(late, I know) I got my first mp3 player. Creative Stone Plus, to be exact. I love it, though the battery charge doesn’t last long. Which sucks for me, but I still use it.
However, since last month my battery will not charge fully. So I think my battery is dying on me. Now, I have no idea what it will cost to send it in to get it replaced and for them to ship it back. I guess I should look into it, however I dread to know how much it will cost.
So my question is, should I try to get the battery replaced or should I buy a better mp3 player thats battery lasts longer(I am think iPod, since my sister has one and the battery is still good)? I even posted something about on twitter, though I do not think creative labs has a twitter account nor will they find my post…..
Thanks in advance.
Low Pay For Writers-How Do You Feel?
Aug 3rd
Last year, when I started out as writer/blogger-I took many low paying jobs. Why? To build up a history and resume. However, I am slowly raising my rates and working on up. However, even then I wouldn’t take under a dollar for over 100 word article.
How do you feel about such low paying gigs? Do you think they are worth your time or not? I personally do not, I mean its fine if you are staring up-but at one point you got to raise your price. And some rates are should never be excepted no matter what. You will never get anywhere with under a dollar per article.
While some people will not hire you if they think your pay rate is too high. However, you can always offer 3 pay options and say that you are willing to discusse with them how much they offer to pay you. That doesn’t mean you should accept too low rates. Would you work at McDonalds for $0.10 per hour? No, treat this like a job.
How do you feel about low paying jobs?
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Do Those Sites About Blogging Really Work?
Jul 26th
I come across so many sites that promise to teach you how to blog and make money doing so. They promise to teach you how to make a living off blogging within 6 months, however they either all teach you exactly the same or sneak in spam or a charge along the way. But the real question is of course-do they work?
In my experience of reading and following their advice, I can honestly say that they have made either little to no impact on my blogging skills. Using social media(other than twitter) does you no good if you have a small number of friends. Using sites like Entrecard is no good and so many of their other tips aren’t good either.
Sure, they might work for you if you are Bill Gates or you have already mass following. But the average blogger does not and they also do not have the time or money as they do. So what can a new blogger learn from them?
Nothing.
Most of my blogging skills were self taught or learned. Sure, I’ve made blogging mistakes and failed at a few attempts. But hey, I am only human after all! But what I know now, is that blogging takes time and effort. Nobody will make a million dollars a year by blogging in their first year(most don’t ever make a million anyhow). But you can make enough money to live on via blogging.
My goal is to of course make enough money to live on by blogging(though I also do freelance writing…which helps). But I think I can show the average blogger how to start being a successful blogger without selling them stuff or lying to them.
My next post will go more into detail on what I mean. Stay tuned for more info.
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