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SocialSpark: Now Open
Some of you might already have told me what you think about my early SocialSpark opportunities, namely the rickrolling and the sponsored ads. Well, it’s all in the name of blog monetization. I got on the bandwagon early with a special invite, since I’m also on the PayPerPost network.
Well, now everyone can jump on board, because SocialSpark is open to the public. So if you have a blog, and are looking to earn money from it, or are looking at more active streams of revenue such as paid blogging, SocialSpark is worth checking out.
It’s different from PayPerPost on several levels. Firstly, after Google laid the smackdown on paid posts, SocialSpark developed a different format of paid blogging. The code of ethics is strictly enforced, so there’s no lying to you readers: this is a paid post, and it’s categorized as such. If you have a SocialSpark account too, you can check the list of bloggers who took this opportunity, and one of them will be me. It’s all legit, folks.
And Google won’t lay the smackdown on my page ranking this time, because any links will have a no-follow tag, so that search engines won’t pick it up and have their results skewed. Plus, the bloggers write their true opinions. We’re not their press machines, if you ask for a review you get it. If there’s something I don’t like about the product, truth in advertising takes precedence.
So far I’ve been talking about sponsored posts, but SocialSpark brings in the social aspect by offering sparks, which are link-trades. You don’t get money for these, but you get a link from someone else’s blog in exchange for a link on your own blog. Simple way to build traffic, and maybe friendships too. There’s a feature that allows you to add friends on SocialSpark - and yes, you can add me too.
Okay, so now we know SocialSpark works great. But does it look great?
It’s all Web2.0 glossiness and rounded corners. But it’s not just form over function. On that one page I can see at a glance how many transactions I’ve taken, if there are any notifications for me, and any attractive posts I might be interested in. Perfect for all you information junkies out there.
Once more, let’s recap: Make money, make friends, and all these with a clear conscience because of the 4 ethics rules:
-100% Audit-able In-Post Disclosure
-100% Transparency
-100% Real Opinions
-100% Search Engine Friendly
Now it’s your turn to be friendly, so sign up and add me as a friend!
Name On A Plate
If you have a UK-registered vehicle and would like Personalised Number Plates for it, Northumbria Numbers has the solution. Their revamped website now features an advanced search engine that allows you to input the letter-number combination of your choice.
Tabs at the top make navigation easier, and you can now offer your own license plate for sale through the company. If you would really like your name (or some variant of it) on your car number plates, the company has a selection of clever combinations that spell it out.
Cavender’s, Western Outfitters
While Western wear in the Asian context may conjure up images of cowboys and Brokeback Mountain, it is a perfectly acceptable style for everyday wear in parts of America. A cowboy hat isn’t just a nifty novelty item, it’s probably standard headgear in some parts of Texas.
So if you’re going to buy any Western clothes, you might as well buy from a top online retailer. Cavender’s even offers free ground shipping on all orders over US$50, as well as free returns on their footwear, such as cowboy boots.
Easy-peasy PC
If you’ve ever wanted to build a PC instead of buying it from a dealer, Easy As My PC has the answer.
It’s not hard to screw together things and plug in cables. It’s mixing and matching the components that’s a problem for those who want to build their own rig. To solve that, Easy As My PC offers PC-building kits that come with an illustrated guide, to make sure that your assembly experience is a painless one. The components in their supplied kits are guaranteed to be compatible. You can choose from a variety of kits to suit your needs, whether you need a simple barebones PC or a superpowered gaming rig.
For those who just need to upgrade one component - usually the CPU or RAM - the site offers upgrade kits as well. All components come with full warranties from the manufacturer for peace of mind. If you’re not afraid of screwdrivers, and relish the opportunity to save money by putting together your own machine, Easy As My PC kits would be right for you.
Inside Cardiac Arrest
It is a common misconception that cardiac arrest and heart attacks are different terms for the same medical condition. However, the cause behind each is different. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is characterised by an Irregular Heartbeat while “heart attack” is the common term for a myocardial infarction, or death of the cardiac muscle resulting from blockages of the blood vessels.
The website InsideCardiacArrest.com provides more information on SCA, the early symptoms of an attack, as well as a risk assessment to determine if you are at risk. You can also obtain more information on emergency treatment in case of SCA as well as therapeutic treatments to prevent further occurrences of SCA.
Given the suddenness of cardiac arrests, it is always prudent to stay well-informed on this condition, and the website is a good resource.
Pretty Web Polls
*Paid Post*
Lots of websites have polls to gauge readers’ opinions on a variety of issues. If you’re into social networking, you could even have myspace polls and see if your hundreds of fans/friends liked your new hairstyle/clothes/musical experiment.
Easy-Poll provides free polls and other website components, and they look good as well. They guarantee stability and 24-hour access to your own account. All it takes is a very simple sign-up process.
You don’t need to know any back-end architecture as Easy-Poll will handle everything and even host the poll data on their servers.
Eye-catching Frames
*Paid Post*
Today I present to all your bargain-hunters out there, a Great Discovry: $ 8 Prescription Glasses From Zenni Optical. Yes, that’s a single-digit price-tag for some snazzy-looking glasses.
The above is just one of the hundreds of frames you can choose from on the site. As long as you have your prescription information, you can order the glasses or even sunglasses of your choice and wait for them to arrive in the mail. No worries about getting them lost or damaged, since the courier offers tracking information and the glasses ship in a hard case with a cleaning cloth.
This method of direct marketing that cuts out the middlemen, as well as a selection of their own frames instead of vastly overpriced designer-brand frames, helps to keep prices low without compromising on quality.
Choice Web Hosts
*Paid Post*
When the Internet first became mainstream, the majority of domain names were taken up by corporations and other entities with a significant financial interest in maintaining a web presence. Individuals who just wanted to have a tiny slice of cyber-estate went with free hosts like Geocities and Angelfire, because web hosting fees were quite substantial then.
Now the market is much more open, and practically anyone can afford to buy a domain name and sign up with a hosting plan. Competition among host services is keen, and the proliferation of services can be mind-boggling to a newcomer.
That’s where http://www.webhostingchoice.com comes in. It’s a directory of web hosting plans, and features a search function where you can input the features you want, and your budget price range. The service will return a list of results matching your requirements.
In addition, there are ratings published for each hosting plan, so you can rely on others’ opinions and experiences with a certain web host in making your decision. Overall, it’s a good solution for inexperienced users who need a simple interface.
Your Name On A Plate
*Paid Post*
If you’re the kind of person who loves to put your name on everything, Private Number Plates would be right up your alley. The Northumbria Numbers website serves this niche market with a search function on the site that allows prospective buyers to see if their desired number is available.
For those who need more information, there’s also an FAQ section to make life easier. Overall, the website is simple to navigate and clear in its presentation.
Chocolate Cravings
*Paid Post*
Continuing my list of gift sites for females (who, strangely enough, have much in common with me), I present to you a site featuring chocolate gift baskets.
This site works as a directory of chocolatiers that offer their wares online, and features such famous names as Gevalia and Richart. Besides the usual gourmet chocolates, custom-assembled gift baskets are available. And if you’re the enlightened sort who believes in fair trade or eating organic, this site also provides links to purveyors of such guilt-free goods.
But you’ll still have to work off the caloric effects after the holidays!
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