Google Trends Down To 20 Results

Google Trends are now down to 20 results. I remember when Google Trends offered 100 results then it was only 40. Now Google Trends has minimized their offerings to 20 trends.

Most bloggers depend on Google Trends to guide their writing and gain greater exposure. What impact do you think it will have now that there are only 20 Google Trends to follow?

While bloggers also review Bing, those results don't seem to drive as much traffic as Google Trends. I am wondering why Google Trends decided to give us fewer results again. Will this have a major impact on your writing and ability to attract more readers?

The economy is difficult enough, especially for those who agree your boss sucks and want to fire their bosses. I wonder why Google Trends would make this decision now. Can anyone enlighten me?

Target $3 Appliances

Target $3 appliances sound like an online myth but apparently it's not. Do Target $3 appliances really exist? We discovered the Target Black Friday Ad - It's Here! An array of items will be deeply discounted for Black Friday, including Target $3 appliances. So what are these Target $3 appliances anyway?

The rumored Target $3 appliances are from Chefmate and include a toaster, a 12-cup coffee maker, a slow cooker and a sandwich maker. This drastic cut in culinary costs makes us wonder how profitable Target $3 appliances will be for the company.

It also brings to mind the days when moms used to beg their husbands to get ANYTHING but kitchen appliances as holiday gifts. This year it seems everyone will want to take advantage of Target $3 appliances as gifts and for their own personal use.

Frankly, I'm breaking all past rules and telling my husband to check out the Target $3 appliances, especially that slow cooker I've wanted for awhile...and while I earn money online all day, I can be cooking dinner.  Sweet deal for anyone who fired a boss!

NACHA

NACHA sounds like a tasty snack but that's quite far from what it is. NACHA is actually the electronic payments association administering ACH payments.  If you already fired your boss, you know how important secure electronic payments are. Today NACHA issued a phishing alert that is sure to include malware.

According to the NACHA website, this is a brief description of what they do: “NACHA — The Electronic Payments Association is a not-for-profit association that oversees the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network, a safe, efficient, green, and high-quality payment system. More than 15,000 depository financial institutions originated and received 18.2 billion ACH payments in 2008. NACHA is responsible for the administration, development, and enforcement of theNACHA Operating Rulesand sound risk management practices for the ACH Network.”

Taken directly from NACHA, here is the phishing warning for November 12, 2009:

Random individuals and/or companies may have received a falsified e-mail with the subject title “Rejected ACH Transaction.” This e-mail appears to be from NACHA – The Electronic Payments Association telling them that there is a problem with an ACH transaction they have originated. The e-mail includes a link which redirects the individual to a fake web page which appears like the NACHA website and contains a link which is almost certainly executable virus with malware. See sample below.

Please alert any financial institution and/or company who have questions about this site and inform them that the e-mail did not originate from NACHA, the website is not that of NACHA’s, and inform them to not click on the link.

NACHA may also amend their rules in accordance with an expected surge in mobile payment processing over the national ACH network. Read more about mobile phones and NACHA here.

El Tacodor Free Night Of Family Fun - The Winner!

For all those waiting with baited breath to find out if you're the one, we are announcing the winner of the free night of family fun from El Tacodor compliments of Your Boss Sucks and MyBlogSpark.  The prize package includes El Tacodor game sheets, 2 coupons to purchase Old El Paso dinner kits and a $10 gift card to purchase any additional meal needs such as meat, cheese, lettuce, etc.

I'm getting hungry just thinking about it, so here goes.  The winner of this fabulous prize package is Darlene! Congratulations!  To those who didn't win this time, there will be plenty of chances to claim your prize in the future.  Keep watching Your Boss Sucks for great giveaways while you learn to earn at home so you can someday fire your boss, too!

Boston Market - Kids Eat Free Saturday and Sunday!

Money saved is money earned as far as I'm concerned. As we all work longer hours online to earn extra cash for the holidays, it's convenient to stop for a healthy meal at Boston Market.

Did you know kids eat free on Saturday and Sunday at Boston Market? No, I didn't either until yesterday! We spent a day shoe shopping for the kids and holiday shopping at Hallmark. All that shopping made us hungry so we stopped at Boston Market because I had a coupon. I am also Bzzzing for the holiday custom orders so I wanted to pick up a menu.

When we went to give the cashier the coupon, she said she could take that or give us two kids meals for free. We were pleasantly surprised to discover two kids eat free with adults on Saturday and Sunday! She even gave us our sodas for free because we had the coupon.

Here's the Boston Market deal:

Valid for up to 2 kids meals (14 and under)

$6 minimum adult purchase required

Includes up to 4 free kids meals with the purchase of any Family Meal

No coupon required but kids must be present to claim their meals.

Extended to January 31, 2010!!

Not valid with other discounts, coupons or special offers.

I was also impressed with their catering menu for the holidays and would love to save myself all that work. Meanwhile, I know where we will be going for family night out for the next three months!

I Earned $40 Online Last Week!

Last week I was glad to earn an extra $40 online.  At this time of year, it comes in handy to get extra cash.  Between the cost of heat and the holidays, you can go broke!  How did I earn that $40 - with another $20 coming into my PayPal account this week?  For spending a couple of hours telling people what I like.

Not only did I earn cash, I built my Twitter following.  Some followers were "spammy" but many were valuable and some I decided to follow, too.

Alright, where can you go to earn extra cash and build your business?  Check it out right here and get started!!

Pumpkin Templates

Pumpkin templates are the perfect way to transform those plain pumpkins you picked at the patch. Pumpkin templates make it possible to turn an everyday pumpkin into an expressive jack-o-lantern without artistic talent or a major investment.  Saving money is almost as good as earning it!
To carve the pumpkin, use a small saw or knife. An ice cream scoop works well to clean out the seeds and insides. An adult should always be in charge of this task. Also keep candles and matches away from little ones.

Pumpkin templates are available online. Print your favorites to guide you during the final carving process. Push pins hold pumpkin templates where you want them so you can mark the spots or carve them right out.

Do you want a sad pumkin, happy Jack or ghoulish grin? There are pumpkin templates for every preference.

The SpookMaster website has a wealth of information about carving along with an array of interesting templates. Check out the free pumpkin templates at SpookMaster.

According to Brenda Dillon at Avery, "Halloween should be a little hair-raising, but the price of decorating shouldn't be. Avery products make it easy to come up with fun Halloween ideas that the whole family -- or even your classroom or office -- will enjoy. From scary pumpkin stencils and carving templates to personalized trick or treat bags and everything in between -- you'll find a Halloween project that's fun and easy on your wallet." Check out Avery's free sticker pumpkin templates to print out right now.

If you're willing to pay for pumpkin templates, you can get anything from Alice Cooper to Elvis Presley at Zombie Pumpkins.

If you're not the freehand type, pumpkin templates help you create a cool Jack-o-lantern for Halloween.

A Free Night Of Family Fun For You

Would you like a night of family food, fun and games for free? We're all struggling to make ends meet and could use a break. An evening of tasty tacos and good times for free is always a treat at my house!

Thanks to MyBlogSpark, I am giving away a night of fun to one fortunate family. Here's the details about what you get:

As if Taco Night wasn’t the best night of the week already, Old El Paso is giving it a whole new flare. El Tacodor™, the world’s only Family Taco Night Game, is a fun and easy way to keep your family laughing at the dinner table. Challenge family members to quick fire trivia, wordplay and pantomime, and share a laughter filled night at home.

It’s easy to play the El Tacodor Dinner Game. All you need are Old El Paso® taco fixings and a FREE game-ready El Tacodor Pack which includes instructions, a scorecard and a challenge sheet which you can download at www.ElTacodor.com, starting on Friday, October 2nd. However, with this Spark, you’re going to receive the instructions, scorecard and challenge sheet so that you don’t have to download them.

Some examples of the challenges include:

Crunch Time: Name at least 10 animated movies within 1 minute

Meat-N-Greet: Name 5 things that you’d bring home from your favorite vacation place and let the table guess where you traveled

Lettuce Play: Act out different animals – no noises! Your partner must guess 3

Lime Light: Cheer, “We love tacos, yes we do! We love tacos, how ‘bout you?”

Say Cheese: Pronounce the name of everyone at the table backwards!

TO MAKE FUN AT HOME YOU GET: El Tacodor game sheets, 2 coupons to purchase Old El Paso dinner kits and a $10 gift card to purchase any additional meals needs such as meat, cheese, lettuce, etc.

One lucky winner will be selected on Friday, November 6 to receive this fabulous prize package. Hurry up and enter now - you've gotta be in it to win it! Simply send an email to getintowin@gmail.com with “EL TACODOR” in the subject line to enter the contest. I will contact the winner by email to get your mailing address and My Blog Spark to send this tasty prize package directly to you. Good luck!

If you want Blog Spark to consider your blog for these type of fantastic promotions, send me an email and I'll tell you how it works.

How To Get Attention On Twitter

Are you looking to gain a following on Twitter?  Do you tweet but nobody seems to notice?  Last week I discovered the secret to gaining more Twitter followers.  I went from 1 follower to 56 in less than a week.  I did not work everyday at it.  In fact, I only spent about two or three hours in total.

How did I do it?  I joined Likaholix, kept posting likes and sending them to Twitter.  I was noticed right away!  I also won 3 contests at Likaholix to the tune of $40.  That means I earned money for building my online presence.  Who could ask for anything more?

To do it yourself, just click this link to get started.  Join up, start posting likes and watch your Twitter followers multiply like rabbits!  While you're doing it, hook up with me at Twitter and I'll make sure to follow you, too.

Earn Money At PrizeLive - You Might Even Win Big!

Are you supposed to be online working and finding earning opportunities but wind up gaming and surfing?  Don't feel guilty anymore because you get paid for this stuff over at PrizeLive. 

Earn money for signing up for offers, visiting websites and playing games.  You make cash for every activity you complete at PrizeLive and can enter to win contests for even more cash and prizes.

It's free to join and the earning potential is unlimited.  Payout is quick and easy through PayPal so what you are waiting for?  Go check it out and make some cash by clicking the link below!

Make Money To Read Emails From Send More Info

You really can make money to read emails. When you join Send More Info for free, targeted ads are sent to your email box based on a short profile you complete. Simply click on the link in the ad to view the sponsor's website and earn a penny. It adds up quickly, especially when you spread the good word to others!

Check it out today and tomorrow you'll be earning money just for reading emails.

Talk About What You Like At Likaholix

I recently discovered Likaholix, a website where you share your likes and dislikes. It is a great way to voice your opinion and find out what other people think about beauty products, fashion, music and more. I am a beauty tastemaker for Likaholix offering updates about an array of beauty items.  Feel free to visit my other blog for beauty and well-being info at Venusity. 

As a member of Likaholix, you build an online presence while directing readers to your own web offerings.  You also earn points and money for referrals.  Drive traffic to your web pages, raise awareness, become an expert tastemaker and have fun at Likaholix!

Come visit me there to find out the latest, greatest beauty finds. Join to share your own likes, dislikes and experiences at Likaholix.

Share Opinions And Earn At ExpoTV

Do you like to review products and film videos? If so, ExpoTV is a perfect way to make some extra cash. Earn points by taking surveys, uploading review videos and referring friends. ExpoTV has a fantastic "Tryology" program where you receive free products to review. Once a video review is posted, you earn points which can be redeemed for gift cards and more.

Try out new products and test your filmmaking skills while you earn some extra bucks at ExpoTV today;

Designer Savings By Invitation Only

When you work hard to earn extra money, you want to enjoy some of it. I like designer gear when it comes to certain items. For example, I prefer to invest in a Coach handbag every few years rather than buy cheap ones annually. The handbag is classic, looks great and if it breaks I can have it sent back to Coach for repair. I've done it and the process is free, painless and your handbag is sent back to you in pristine condition via Federal Express.

If you have certain designer preferences, you should not pay more for them. Department stores tend to charge full price. Outlets feature old styles from years gone by. If you want current designer goods at a great price, you need to know someone.

Well, now you do. I am going to share a link with you to join RueLaLa, a unique online club offering discounted designer merchandise. Each day a different designer is featured with limited merchandise for a limited time only. When the deals are gone, they're gone - no rainchecks. In other words, the early bird gets the worm.

Saving money is like earning money. Don't spend more when a free, no-obligation membership to RueLaLa can save you hundreds of dollars off designer goods.

Harness The Power Of Referrals

Why is she writing about YouData again when she already told us about them back in August? Stay with me on this one. I let you know about YouData back when you were a newbie. It was a quick way to prove you can earn money online right away and get paid within a week.

Now you're ready to graduate to bigger, better things. Your friends and family are already wondering how you're earning that extra pocket cash. Harness the power of referrals by sharing your earning opportunities with interested parties.

Of course you can't send referrals emails to everyone you ever met as that might be considered spamming. You can send emails to loved ones and close friends. You can also advertise your referral links in a variety of ways including a website, blogging or commenting on other blog posts.

Participating in online earning websites is a great way to work for cash. Establish residual income by referring others to these opportunities. As your referrals do their work, you'll be earning money while you sleep, shower and party! Yes, earning money online does get this good...

Earn Today With YouData And Tell Your Friends

There's a quick, easy way to make money online by simply viewing targeted ads on YouData. You earn even more when you share the opportunity with others. Here is a portion of the referral email sent to let important people know about this immediate earning opp:

"YouData is trying to convince consumers like us that we should be the ones controlling our own data and selling our own attention, not third parties like broadcasters, newspapers, and spammers.

By creating a MeFile at YouData, I now control what ads I see and when I see them. Best part - I am selling my attention directly to interested advertisers, for real money. That's right, I get paid for giving them my attention. I can use the funds to buy music and video online, donate to charities, give to my favorite blogs and websites, or keep the change myself and do whatever I want with it. It's real. They pay. You should check it out.

Referring your friends and family means you earn money money when they view targeted ads on YouData. With referrals in mind, here's how you get started:  Click the link to sign up. My MeFile ID, mamasaid, should appear in the "Referral Code" to tell them I sent you.

Even if my balance is only $.02, I get a PayPal payment from YouData every Friday. You can't beat that for quick online earnings!

Opinion Outpost: Taking Surveys At Home For Cash

Do you remember the days when housewives hosted home parties to earn extra money and took mail-in surveys for cash? The same opportunities exist online today. Affiliate marketing is a way to sell goods and services for a commission through your website or blog. (We'll be sharing more about that technique in Part 2 of our series.) An array of online survey sites exist where you can express your opinion for cash, products, gift certificates and more.

One of my favorite online survey websites is Opinion Outpost. You earn points for surveys and cash in when you have enough points. I always received checks from them within two weeks after requesting them. The surveys typically take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. I usually get 5 to 10 survey offers each month.

To earn some extra cash for your opinion, check out Opinion Outpost and join for free today!

The Benefits Of Working For Yourself

Sorry to be gone for so long. My mom went into emergency surgery on Monday and I had to take most of this week off. This is just one of the many benefits of working for yourself. If an emergency arises, you can take care of it then return to your business.

Here are a few tips for keeping your business afloat while you take necessary time away:

-Communicate with your clients right away. Let them know you won't be around and when you'll be returning.

- Create a separate email for clients only. I learned my email box fills up quickly with spam if I'm away for a few days. That means valuable client can't get in touch. Give clients multiple ways to keep in touch.

- Have a game plan. You will still need to complete work when you return so make lists and develop an effective game plan to get everything accomplished.

- Plan for a week of poverty. Remember, if you're not working, you're not earning unless you've established sources of residual income (more about that in later posts).

- Outsource your work. Get people to handle projects in your absence. More about these resources in future posts, too.

Thankfully, my mom is back home and recovering which means I'm back to business. Now I'm ready to share some more money-making opps - and get back to the affiliate marketing series!

Warehouse Shopping To Save Money - A Free Sam's Club Gift Certificate

I will continue with my series about affiliate marketing tomorrow but I had to give you a couple of dated offers in the meantime.

Warehouse shopping is one of the ways I save money. Buying in bulk means paying less per item and fewer trips to the store (you save gas, too). When you add in coupons, you can save a bundle.

Part of firing your boss and working at home is learning how to be frugal. It's amazing how much money you waste every week buying lunch and breakfast out when you work.

Cooking all your meals at home definitely takes a dent out of your monthly budget. Purchasing in bulk means even more savings.

Another blog site, FreebieSpot, is giving away 5 free passes to Sam's club and 1 lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Sam's. You've gotta be in it to win it!

More about affiliate marketing tomorrow...really...

Scour for Answers!

Happy Labor Day everyone! Here's to working smarter instead of harder, now that we know how many online opportunities exist :)

Since it is a holiday, I'll interrupt our regularly schedule informational series to offer a quick new way to make a few extra bucks. When you need to search, use Scour instead of other popular search engines that don't payout.

Here's to earning more money for ourselves because let's face it...your boss sucks!

Affiliate Marketing Basics Part 1: What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Now that I've given everyone some resources to start earning a few bucks, it's time to go over basic ways to earn even more money. You don't have to be college-educated or a computer whiz to make money online. Quite simply, you just need to be armed with the right information.

Many people are earning full-time and part-time income through affiliate marketing. Another company maintains the products or services you sell. This means you do not have to have storage space for inventory or a complicated website. Companies want to sell more goods and services but can't do everything themselves. This is where affiliate marketing makes it happen.

Affiliate promote various products and services through a unique, customized link. When anyone visits the company website to make a purchase, a commission is earned by the affiliate marketer. The goods or services are sent or provided by the company you represent. All you need to do is sell them.

Starting your own blog and linking to various affiliates is one of the easiest ways to start promoting various products and services. Other ways include commenting on other blogs with a back link to your offer and creating your own website to promote a variety of products and services.

In essense, affiliate marketing is online sales. To make other people buy what you're selling, you should know something about it and be enthusiastic. Nobody wants to purchase goods or services from a fly-by-night salesperson who doesn't seem to know anything.

Informative articles, useful blog posts and testimonials are effective ways to show your knowledge and support for affiliate offerings. Select a theme and promote products and services for that subject. An example is a blog about dogs selling dog tags, food, dishes and pet insurance. This encourages targeted traffic who are interested in dogs to visit your website. Persuasive copy makes them take action.

Our next entry will discuss the important of persuasive writing and offering relevant information.

The Cereal That Talks Has a New “Prize in the Box” Just for Moms!

Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal has a prize inside all moms can appreciate: Support for your kid’s immunity. Every box now contains a special group of antioxidants and nutrients (Vitamins A, B, C & E) that helps support your kid’s immune system.

Take a look at the new “prize” inside Rice Krispies® cereal.

Check it out! Prize in the Box for Moms!

My T-Mobile Makeover Challenge

Did you realize 8 out of 10 people are unknowingly overpaying for their mobile service? This it totally unacceptable! That’s why T-Mobile introduced the Mobile Makeover. It is their commitment to helping you find a wireless plan that has the best coverage and price-- even if it’s not with them. Mytmobilemakeover.com sends you to BillShrink.com, an independent, third-party website, that evaluates all of your unique calling needs against every national wireless plan while entering you for the chance to win (and save) serious cash.

Every uses a cell phone and saving money is almost like earning it. You need to stay connected so why not get the best coverage and price? Check it out!

Wow! You Saved How Much Money? My Interview With Renita Perrone

I joined a social networking site to find a “virtual breakroom” to exchange ideas, thoughts and quips. After spending a decade as a law office manager, I became a wife and mother. Everything changed even more when I discovered I had Epstein Barr/CFS. Amazingly, my dream of becoming a writer slowly became a reality but I felt out of touch. Through online social networking, I connected with an eclectic, exciting, supportive group of friends and associates.

One of those treasured friends is Renita Perrone. Recently Renita wrote and published, “Wow! You Saved How Much?” Her book explains how to save more money on everyday items for greater financial freedom. The money she saves off her weekly grocery bill is amazing! When you can run a house effectively, you're ready to start your own successful home business. Renita is living proof of this successful approach.

I write about many topics, including finance and home business. Renita's book was perfect for many of my readers trying to learn how to save money and embark on their own careers as writers, bloggers, web designers, photographers, artists, etc. Renita was kind enough to allow me to interview her for The Digerati Life, a financial blog from the Silicon Valley.

Renita lets us know how to save a significant 50 percent on our grocery bill every week. She also offers the sage advice about her recipe for success, “ Don’t give up. Keep pressing forward toward your goals. Don’t let the fear of being told 'no' keep you from asking someone to help you. Do your research and learn what steps you need to take to accomplish your goal and then work on them one by one.”

To read more about Renita and her book, “Wow! You Saved How Much?”, visit my interview, “Work At Home Mom Shares Tips On Saving Money” at The Digerati Life.

To start saving money today, order Renita's book, “Wow! You Saved How Much?” right here. You can also purchase her book at Amazon.com if you have one of those awesome gift cards! If you live in the Florida area, check out Renita's blog for updated money saving offers right in your neighborhood.

IM Report Card - Find Scams And Earn Money

IM Report Card is a website dedicated to online earning opportunities. The website proprietors and participants review and write about earning websites, online gurus and a wealth of information related to working at home.

It's free and simple to join IM Report Card. You just create a user name, set up your profile and start commenting on reviews. You earn points for your comments that equal cash. The minimum cashout is $20.

I like having the opportunity to read about earning websites at IM Report Card before I join them. Because I participate in many earning website already, there is plenty of opportunity to earn extra cash writing about them.

Check me out and join yourself at IM Report Card. Here's to spreading the word about those sneaky scammers!

SwagBucks - Search, Earn and Redeem for Goodies!

Everyone uses the Internet to search for information. Instead of going to your regular search engines, why not use one that will reward you for searching? At SwagBucks, you earn points for certain searches and codes. These points are redeemable for awesome merchandise and gift certificates. Why search for nothing anymore?




Simply click above, register for free and start earning points. Check out the fantastic rewards. Now why you ever search without getting rewards again? This has to be another one of the easiest ways to make extra money at home.

CreationsRewards - Make Money The Easy Way

It almost seems impossible you can make money doing everyday online stuff but it's true. Surveys, reading email, shopping, offers, trivia and visiting websites earns points for cash at CreationsRewards.

All you need to do is provide some basic information such as your name and email address then verify your free membership. Start doing easy stuff the same day and earn points. Check for emails updating you about special ways to earn more money at CreationsRewards.

It only takes 1,000 points to cash out for a $5 PayPal payment so you're well on the way to a few fast bucks just by joining CreationsRewards.

I'm sharing a few quick, simple ways to earn money online. There will be many different ones in the future, some harder than others. I want you to get the sweet taste of earning money right away online so I'm sharing a few that payout for little or no labor.

After all, your boss sucks and you can't wait to fire that pest so get started with CreationsRewards. They also offer checks and gift cards to leading retailers such as Walmart and Starbucks as payment. Save them up to use as holiday gifts.

YouData - Earn Money Reading Targeted Ads

Did you ever imagine you could earn money simply by reading ads online? It's free to join YouData and make money every week. Just share as many or few details about yourself to receive targeted ads. You visit the secure YouData website to view the ads so you don't have to worry about tracking emails. The ads will appear when you login to YouData. Follow the prompts to read the ads and you earn money. How easy is that?

YouData pays through PayPal every week. Even when my earnings were only $.10, I received a prompt payment. There were weeks I made $1.00 or more just by reading ads and it only took about five minutes. While you won't get rich, you can earn more money by referring your friends and associates to YouData.

Visit YouData now and you could be receiving a payment by this upcoming Friday!

Fire Your Boss To Work At Home!

Up until now, you probably ignored those ads telling you to fire your boss. As much as you dislike dealing with a difficult boss, you like have a steady job. But do you really have job security?

Unemployment is rising everyday. Major corporations are going bankrupt or accepting government bailouts to survive. Unions are crumbling. Job security today is just not what it used to be.

Working for yourself gives you greater control over your finances and future. While it isn't wise to quit your day job right away, that should be your ultimate goal.

I started working from home ten years ago. Five years ago, my part-time work evolved into a full-time career. It took time to find the right niches and avoid endless scams. This website will streamline the process for you so you don't need to go through all that trial-and-error. After about a year of working on your home business, you should be able to fire your boss and work for yourself!

Imagine working in your pajamas at your convenience and earning real money. Never deal with a boss breathing down your neck again. Take vacations and breaks whenever you want. Work at midnight if you feel like it. Forget commuting because you're right at home. Spend more time with your loved ones. This dream is a totally feasible reality if you apply yourself. Devote yourself to your endeavors and remember your goal is to BE THE BOSS.

Your first step is to decide your strong points. Do you like to write? Are you a master researcher? Is data entry a strong point for you? Are you a photographer? Do you have excellent sales skills? Are you a people person? Can you shop and find bargains? Figure out what you like best and we'll present plenty of ways to earn money doing it.