By helen | August 3, 2007 - 7:09 pm - Posted in rants

I write what is on my mind. From my perspective. I am not infallible. When touching sensitive issues like this, I always believe a little disclaimer is in order. Let’s get a few things straighten out before miscommunication led to something ugly. This post is not directed particularly at any individual. It is not supposed to be a personal attack. But, if you think I am talking about you and not happy about it, argue the facts. Leave the emotional stuffs out.

Eversince I started paid posts, I indiscrimately read as much sponsored posts from local to overseas bloggers. I’m not spying. I’m just interested how other people write. What makes their sponsored posts stand out above the rest. Their style and how they present it to their audience. Yes, I’ve learned a thing or two from real good ones. It’s no shame admitting we learn from the best and try to better ourselves. Agree? I’ll come back to that later.

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By helen | August 2, 2007 - 12:00 am - Posted in Thoughts, rants

I will be in utter bliss if I get a decent paying opp. Regular PR (2-4) blog like mine cannot be choosy. Of course I’m not saying regular ranked postees do not have choices. They do. I do. It’s a matter of choice if I want to go against my good judgment and write stupid opps or wait out to preserve my integrity. It’s not the best option on the table, but nevertheless there is option. I’m thankful for that.

Min PPP opp pays about USD5. Honestly, this is the only thing our low Malaysian currency rate work in our favor. Times 3.6, USD5 translate to about RM15. Which is pretty decent considering most low paying opps requires only 50-100 words. Plus some research, it’ll just come to about an hour’s worth of work. Better than waiting tables at McD. At my age, doing part-time at McD or anywhere else isn’t what I would call doing wonders to my self esteem. Not that I’m saying there’s anything wrong working part-time taking orders, it’s just something for personal reason I don’t relish.

Was checking PPP for opps when all my rants just poof into thin air. I got 2 votes from the advertisers. Now, now this is not exactly something to pop a bottle of champagne over, but heck I’ve done more for less.

Advertisers don’t exactly take time to give postees their vote. I don’t blame them. There’s so many freaking postees around. That is why all the reason for me to be in utter bliss. Honestly, I cannot say i don’t feel ecstatic when some advertiser is kind enough to give a vote. It just makes everything right. All the questions whether it is worth it to go through all the research and grammar check for a meagre 5 bucks are answered……

You bet. Damn, I’m so easy. So sue me.


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