I was extremely skeptical about the whole concept of earning an income online in 2011. After reading many websites and listening to various podcasts I had found a way to test this idea. The website was InfoBarrel.com which is described as a “user generated content, revenue-sharing website”. In plain English, you write articles, submit them and earn some revenue from the advertising which is displayed on the page.
For me, it was a no risk, free way to try out something online. It was easy too, no need for me to set up a website. I just had to create an account and start writing. Well, actually the one other important step was setting up my advertising accounts. InfoBarrel allows and recommends users to sign up for three advertising accounts, Google AdSense, Chitika and Amazon Affiliates. When someone reads the articles, these ads are shown with the revenue generated shared between the writer and InfoBarrel.
I decided to give it a try and wrote a few articles. They started receiving some views and on July 5, 2011 much to my surprise I earned my first money online, albeit only 1 cent. This was enough to prove to me that it was possible, which was the objective in the first place. The other thing that utterly amazed me was the fact that so many people had read something I had written, at the time the stats for my most popular article showed up in the hundreds.
I haven’t written anything on the site in a few years but the articles are still live and here is a snapshot of the stats from my two most popular articles.
Is InfoBarrel right for you?
If you are searching for a no risk way to try something online and prove to yourself that it is possible, first hand then go for it. You don’t need to be an English major or an accomplished writer (I certainly am not). During the process you will create accounts for Google AdSense, Chitika and Amazon Affiliates which are all transferable and usable for when you move on from InfoBarrel. If you are interested in seeing what it is about and if it is a good fit you for, you can sign up for InfoBarrel here.
Hey, Khalid, I looked over Info Barrell and read a long faq thing and it actually looked like one doesn’t have to sign up with the individual advertisers anymore. I have never done anything like this, but looks like good practice. Some people are using a lot of photos, so not so many words. I am not too bad a writer, but out of practice.
I read your cruise articles today, and really liked your opinion that ” As far as value for money in creating lasting memories, taking a cruise
is at the top of the list. It is like paying to watch a 2 hour movie and
experiencing 10 hours worth, all while enjoying every minute.”
I haven’t been on a cruise yet, but would like to.
Thanks Gail. I haven’t checked out their FAQ in a long time, if they have integrated the advertising then it cuts out an extra step. It really is a great way to test the waters before going into something more substantial.
That article on cruising was my favourite one to write. I loved the experience of being out at sea, it is so different than traveling by land or by air. You said you haven’t tried a cruise yet, check out the deals and routes and see what interests you most.