Net_Wizard - 5:55 am on Aug 8, 2002 (gmt 0)

Just to add my 2 cent,

If I find a spammer in page 1 of my keyword, I don't hesitate to report the URL as a spam. Not only that, I'll spend an extra effort to track all the spammer domains and report them as well regardless if it's anything to do with my business.

I've dealt with a company before who runs a couple hundreds domain and I think I've tracked most of them and because of that the highest PR I saw in their domain is 1 :) It makes me feel good.

Just remember, although they are throw-away domains, professional spammers have real business expense too. Such as, employees, servers, internet connection, rent, etc., etc. So, If you can set them back a couple of months that would really hurt their bottom line.

So spammers beware, make sure you're not in my way :)

Now back to the real topic...

I agree that the way to make money in the internet whether through affiliates or selling your own goods and services is by something you loved and have real interest on it. There's nothing wrong with type A method but it's greatest pitfall is that of boredom. The #1 enemy of webmasters.

Just to encourage anybody who cares to listen. I started one of my site in the middle of 2000. Have tried various programs and techniques. Most don't work not because they are poor programs or techniques but simply because it seems everybody is applying the same method. This in itself deminish the uniqueness of most programs. It took awhile for me to incorporate various ideas to create something unique. Something that, I, can only offer(of course it's a trade secret :) ). As of now, that same site that I started, is now generating a net profit of no less than $1,800.00 a month and that's through a combination of ads and affiliates only. I have 3 more sites that are halfway there and several more starting or in the drawing board. Each project is independent of the others and each is using my personal method. But the important thing here to remember, is that, each project I'm very excited about, knowledgeable, and something that I really care. And, because of that, those will eventually become successful.

Cheer