You Will Not Get Rich From This Blog

Just wanted to give you guys a quick update.

Over the last week I’ve received a couple comments and quite a few emails wondering why I’m not writing more or from people looking forward to my next post. These are the sort of messages that get me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, because it lets me know that people are actually reading this blog and looking forward to what I have to say.

I really don’t want to start every new post with, “Okay, so I’m a bit behind” or “Sorry for not writing in awhile”. So I’ll just get it out of the way now…

Life is busier than it’s ever been. I won’t get into my whole daily schedule but lets just say that my day usually winds down at ten at night with me sitting on the floor folding laundry while watching UFC or Food Network. After that depends on how tired I am. Usually though it’s me sitting in front of the ‘puter with a beer ( or three ) clicking my ads, answering email and trying to get an ad or two up before I reluctantly call it a night.

For those of you with a full time job, kids, yard work blah blah blah.. you might agree with me. We need 30 hour days.

I’ll try to get caught up this weekend. I have three new posts and a new page in the works ( sorta ), and I’m a bit behind in comment reply’s and emails.

Could be worse. I could have nothing to do.

Hope everyone is having a swell week.

Phil ( philsfault ) Ames

Okay, so I just looked at the date of my last post and then looked at today’s date.

Holy Wow!! It’s been a whole month since I’ve written anything new. Considering all the “blockbuster news and going’s on” these days you’d think I’d be publishing daily posts.

Honestly, I really think I have A.D.D. ( or is it ADHD ).

Since I’m known at work as the guy who hates lull’s and likes to share every detail of my life ( I talk a lot ) with whoever I corner, I see no excuse for not writing more often. Lets face it… I usually have a lot to say, both online and off.

Really not sure what my problem is.

So lets stop this vicious cycle and turn over a new leaf. More writing and less thinking about writing.

There really has been a lot going on these last couple months in this wild and wacky world of online money making.

The new and improved ClixSense

The big changes over at NeoBux.

and of course Brian Rooney’s launch of GetBuxToday.

I’m going to save my comments, concerns and opinions on NeoBux and ClixSense for future ( Near Future!! ) posts, and today focus on GetBuxToday.

How are you doing with Get Bux Today?

I only ask that question because I know most of you who follow me, took action on day one when I announced that Brian had launched GBT, and joined under me. A big thanks to all of you and proof that honest blogging ( promoting ) pays off.

Whether you joined under me or not I want to hear your success stories. I know it’s been less than two months since the launch, but I’m expecting some really awesome results here.

Here’s mine…

In less than two months I’ve been paid $526.50 as of today; 3/26/2011

I’m earning the maximum $15 per day payout for an upgraded “Platinum” member.

My current direct referrals ( I don’t do Renting or Co ops! ) is: 247. This number goes up and down as I lose referrals due to inactivity and gain referrals from promoting. The bottom line is increased earning.

My current personal clicks per day. I’m seeing a good number of “other than admin ads” everyday so that’s always a good sign. Although I suspect that because of the limit set on daily cashouts, a lot of members earning over the daily payout range are opting to use their excess earnings for promotions. I would love to see some stat’s on this.

Once again,

How are you doing with GetBuxToday? I really want to know. For those who need a bit of help, I have something planned come April. I don’t want to make you lazy, but I do want to give those who are struggling and joined under me a boost. More on that later.

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.

Phil ( philsfault ) Ames

Ya know I don’t think I’ve slept this much in ten years. In fact, I can promise you; I haven’t slept this much in Ten Years.

This round of the flu has kicked my butt pretty hard. Although I’ve been 101 temperature free for the last week, getting back to normal has been a process. Basically, I’ve just wanted to sleep a lot. Which is weird for me since I usually function pretty well on just four to five hours of shut eye a day.

I’m getting back to normal and starting to feel more like my usual self.

There’s quite a few things I wanted to talk about this week so let’s do a quick Update!!

ClixSense – Jim ( owner of CS ) stopped by this blog last week to say Hi and correct some misinformation that I was sharing. Apparently I was mistaken about “paid emails” possibly being part of the NEW and Improved ClixSense. I swear I read this in more than one of Jim’s updates and I never would have announced it if I hadn’t believed it to be true. Anyways, I have removed that paragraph from this post.

Since I had Jim’s attention I also asked about possible advertising increases. He replied with; Hi Phil, the ad rates will go up but not as much as the “Other” ptc sites. We will still be cheaper. The increase is to cover the cost of the click commissions. We will also offer 3 different ad types. There will be a 15, 30 and 50 second ad types. Each ad will pay a different amount and also each will have different downline click commissions.

I for one am super excited about the new and revamped ClixSense. Although I’m not all that thrilled about my ad budget taking a hit, I’m sure the increase in referral commissions will more than make up for it.

Schnaap Klicks – After a slow start back in December and less than thrilling ad results. Things have picked up for me and my referrals did indeed wake up a bit in the new year. Still not as much as I’d hoped but Schnaap has become another weekly payday for me. So far every payout request has been paid within a couple hours, and yes I have seen quite a few five cent and three cent ads.

GetBuxToday – The biggest PTC launch this year was of course not exempt from a few problems. With over 30,000 new members in two weeks, this is not surprising. I was surprised however when Brian implemented “Instant” cash outs so early in the game. Payments were taking off line several times a day and a lot of us couldn’t cash out for a couple days. I honestly wasn’t worried and just waited my turn to be paid. Unlike many others in the GBT Forum who whined non stop.

Anyways, Payments are now set at Manual again and Brian is processing these within 24 hours. A very smart move in my opinion and in the first two weeks ( has it been two weeks already? ) I’ve been paid $164.00.

Paid The Fastest – Has really become one of my favorite little Incentivized ( GPT ) sites. The minimum cash out is $1 every twenty four hours and daily clicks have been back for awhile now. Currently there are four two cent daily clicks, but I’ve seen point clicks thrown in from time to time. Bottom line…THIS IS FREE MONEY!!

PTF also added Black Jack about a month ago. I’ve played quite a few hands and I have to keep reminding myself that I sorta suck at black jack. Still I like to hop in and play a hand or two. Some days I walk away with a few more points, some days a few less ; ).

…..and that’s all that matters to me this morning. I hope everyone is in good health and gearing up for warmer weather. I for one have been ready for summer since, um, well… since Summer. Bring it On!!

Phil ( philsfault ) Ames

Oh… Kurt has started a little social project called SmallBizSurfer this week.

just a bit of a social stomping ground for regular folks – no gurus, ads, or overblown ebook hype to dodge – we’ll have our blog network rocking full-speed soon, might just find us a crowd

Although I don’t do a ton of social networking ( except email and comment replies ), I’ll pop in once in awhile.