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What was it like to make my first million dollars?

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 06:00 AM PDT

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Stubjj844 - Where did you learn to do….whatever the hell it is you do lol?? Do you remember your first million and what was that like?

Long story short – I started fucking around with a website where you could upload ringtones and the site would convert them into any phone format.   I didn’t know dick about making websites I just downloaded some books on html and then found a bunch of code online I copied or hacked away to make it worked.

Then I lost my job cause all I really did at work was work on my website.

2 weeks later Google called me and said I can make money installing their adsense product.

The next month I went to the bank and cashed an unemployment check for $350 and also a check from Google for $136,994.37.  That was my last unemployment check.

From there I really learned how to make money online studying the revenue models with donations,  affiliate marketing, arbitrage, selling dropshipped products, and even subscriptions.

The next year I did almost 3 million in gross revenue I forget the profit but it was a pretty high profit marin somewhere around 80%.

Honestly I always felt like it was going to go away at any day so I never blew money on anything.

The funny thing is I took a picture with that check cause I thought well when this goes to shit maybe I can sell a book about how I went from unemployment to making 130k/month.   Little did I know that would be the last month Google would send out paper checks over 10k (they only do wires) so nobody else has a picture like that.

My book is called Nothing’s Changed but my Change which is really super true.   Yea I put away a lot of cash but I still remember what it was like to be flat ass broke and I never want to feel that again.

Having money is not everything but not having it is.   Been on both sides of that shit.

The most rewarding part is I take 15% of my earnings every year and donate it to charity.  I also take a percentage and try to help my friends back from my home that need help.

One year I gave my mom 10k
in $1 bills like one of those glass containers that you would win on a game show.

Thats really the best part,  being able to really change people’s lives.  Sorry that sounds sappy.

I have friends with new ferrari’s and lambo’s and pickup 30k tabs and shit.   Blow 10k on hookers and blow in a night.

That wont be me… ever…

Don’t get me wrong I have picked up a few 4 figure tabs on very rare occasions and ONE time blew 8k at a strip club in North Carolina.  I wanted to shoot myself in the face for like a week.

Anyway hope that answers your question.

Trying to increase your Google rank that is like no other?
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Jargon-Busters #1: Understanding Domain Names - DailyBlogTips

Jargon-Busters #1: Understanding Domain Names - DailyBlogTips

Jargon-Busters #1: Understanding Domain Names

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 07:24 AM PDT

When you're new to blogging, there are a lot of technical terms to get your head around.

In fact, before you even get your blog online, you'll have to understand three big ones:

  • "Domain names"
  • "Web hosting"
  • "Installing WordPress"

If you feel a bit confused about what those mean, don't panic. I'm going to explain them in a three-part series, with no technobabble!

And so you know, here at DailyBlogTips we always recommend:

  • Having your own domain name
  • Using quality web hosting
  • Running your website on WordPress

In today's post, we're going to look at the first of these – having your own domain name.

What is a Domain Name?

A domain name is what someone types into their internet browser to find your website. Our domain name, for instance, is www.dailyblogtips.com. ProBlogger's domain name is www.problogger.net.

A domain name might end in .com, .net, .org, or a country code like .ca (Canada). You might also hear a domain name being called a "URL" or "web address".

While a domain name is registered, no-one else can register it. So if the name you'd like is already taken, you won't be able to register it. (You might be able to buy it off the person who owns it, though, or you might find that they let the registration lapse.)

Tips:

  • A .com domain name is normally best, as that looks most reputable. If you can't get a .com that you like, try .net.
  • Keep your domain name short. Long domain names are hard to remember, hard to spell over the phone, and tricky to fit onto business cards!
  • Check whether your chosen domain name is registered at who.is. (You could also type it into your browser to see if a website appears, but if there's no website there, it still might be registered by someone.)
  • If you're putting two or more words together, watch out for any unintended combinations.
  • Expect to pay around $10 – $15 per year for your domain name. If you want to buy a domain name that's already registered, it could cost you much more. Because of this, some bloggers like to secure their chosen domain name months or even years before they plan to use it.

Where to get it:

Plenty of companies allow you to register domain names. Most also offer web hosting, and you may want to keep things simple by registering your domain name with your web host (look out for the next part in this series). Otherwise, GoDaddy is a good place to register domain names.

Further Reading:

9 Ways to Find a Domain Name for Any Site (Fred Perrotta, DailyBlogTips)

5 Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Domain Name (Ruan Oosthuizen, Firepole Marketing)

Do You Make These 6 Domain Name Mistakes? (Darren Rowse, ProBlogger)

 

Do you have any questions about domain names? Or do you have a crucial beginner-friendly tip or piece of advice that I've missed? Drop a comment below…

 

Wanna learn how to make more money with your website? Check the Online Profits training program!

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