Sunday, September 11, 2011

AOL's Seed

What happened to AOL Seed? Apparently they are gone. They haven't shown any assignments for quite some time. I check in periodically, but none have shown up. I thought it was me, but then I found this article. So I guess that I'm not the only one not showing any assignments. It is odd that the Seed website doesn't mention anything about there being no assignments for several months.

Several web content providers have taken a hard hit by the Google algorithm change. Maybe it's the economy too, lots of people and industries have been knocked down over the past year or two. While unemployment keeps getting worse, freelance writers are not immune.

Google Ads

Does anyone click Google ads anymore? I wondered about this for awhile. I don't click. I can't for a few reasons. Number one is that I have an AdSense account and don't want to be accused of click fraud. I also have OpenDNS that blocks the ads, so I couldn't click if I wanted to. My husband has a similar ad blocking program on his computer. Many times the ads don't even show up on the pages he is reading.

An informal poll on I-Say, a market research and online survey company, revealed that 64.7% of people never click on Google Ads, while 29.4 rarely click.

So that would explain why revenue share sites bring writers so little money and why it seems difficult to the average person to make much money with Google AdSense.

HoMedics Back Massagers: Relax and Pamper Yourself

If it's not convenient to get an appointment with a massage therapist, the next best thing is HoMedics back massagers. They can be used any time of the day or night. Massage relieves soreness, relieves aches, and relaxes tense muscles.  HoMedics Back Massagers: Relax and Pamper Yourself

Natural Skin Care Recipe: Olive Oil Face Mask

Olive oil has been used for thousands of years in skin care as a moisturizer and cleanser. It is full of vitamin E and other antioxidants that slow the appearance of aging by fighting free radicals. Vitamin E has been shown to moisten skin and improve smoothness. Read more at Daily Glow for a recipe that incorporates olive oil, oatmeal, and honey in an excellent face mask  Natural Skin Care Recipe: Olive Oil Face Mask

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Soothe an Itchy, Dry Scalp with Organic Shampoo

Organic shampoo contains natural ingredients such as botanicals and essential oils that soothe itching and dryness. They are often milder than regular shampoo, which can be drying and irritating. Non-organic shampoos that contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), detergents, artificial ingredients, and perfumes irritate sensitive skin or skin conditions such as eczema. Read more at Daily Glow Soothe an Itchy, Dry Scalp with Organic Shampoo




Self-Tanner Reviews: Nivea Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs and Jergens Natural Glow

Many women are on a quest to find a great, natural looking tanning product; below are a couple of self tanner reviews. Sunless tanning lotions allow anyone to get a perfect self tan. Read more at Daily Glow Self-Tanner Reviews: Nivea Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs and Jergens Natural Glow



Tips for Reducing Scarring

There are things you can do for reducing scarring. Scars can be embarrassing and make you self-conscious. If they are on your body, you may find yourself wearing clothing that covers them up. It's even harder to hide them if they are on your face. Read more on Daily Glow Tips for Reducing Scarring

School is back in session

I'm getting back into the swing of things after spending my summer being a mom. The nice thing about working at home as a freelancer is that I'm free to spend time with my kids when they are out of school. Plus I decided it was better to just take it easy, rather than deal with the frustration of interruptions when I'm trying to get an article done or meet a deadline.

Now they are back in school, and I'm back to work with many fresh ideas and raring to go.