Social Networking Niches

I'm Making A List, Checking it Twice

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:15:00 +0000

I'm going to find out who's naughty or nice. Well, actually good or bad! Money making or not! Worth while or a waste a time! Fun or not so much! It's almost the end of the year and my list of social networks has continued to grow steadily over the past two months. I figured now was the best time to start cleaning up and start the new year with a fresh list.

Lazzeo has always been on of the social networks I visited on a daily basis but they are having technical issues. So is there sister site Bizpreneur. I hope the issues are resolved and I can continue to earn with Google AdSense there.

My next stop was YouSayToo. Over the past month I have been trying to work my way up the points ladder because of a contest currently being sponsored on the website.

I believe my original position was somewhere over 100th place. I'm now in position 30. The only way I can foresee myself getting any closer to the any top faster is by referring new members.

There's three main reasons I would recommend You Say too. The first is blog exposure. You can RSS feed all your blogs onto your profile page. You are required to set up a back link on your side bar. There are instructions for adding your FaceBook or Live Journal blog. The instructions for adding your Myspace blog are coming soon.

The second reason is the opportunity to participate in the Google AdSense revenue sharing program. Yousaytoo splits the Google Adsense revenue with its users 50/50.
The third reason is the option of adding Amazon to your profile too! If you have no interest of earning with Google AdSense or Amazon, there is also an option to donate your earnings to charity.

It's very simple and easy to set up these options on your profile. Below is a screen shot of the edit profile page. All you need to do is add your Google Adsense publisher id and your amazon id. Click save settings and your done.



YouSayToo has been my latest social networking project since I am a huge fan any social networking with money making opportunities. I plan on sharing more information about the perks and earning statistics once I have learned my way around a little bit more. I am curious to see what works and doesn't work. I'm currently in the process of answering some buzz questions and joining some of the buzz groups. I will probably stayed logged in to YouSayToo for awhile there today.

Another place I visited today is the People's Choice Awards Network. No earning potential there but I find the buzz polls pretty entertaining. Besides, I like to see what celebrities, movies, television shows, etc people are choosing as their favorites. Silly me, I was selecting my choices but...since I didn't press cast my vote, it did NOT register. LOL

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Lazzeo and Bizpreneur Update

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:43:00 +0000

It's been about two weeks since I have been able to log into Lazzeo. Last night I was able to log in but I can't view my page or the pages of any of my friends on Lazzeo. I sent a message to support but have not received a reply back yet.

Bizpreneur, the sister site of Lazzeo is experiencing a similar problem. It's a little more extreme though because I land on a blank page or I receive a time out error.

What a bummer because I have been using both of these social networks to increase my Google Adsense earnings. Hopefully, the issues will be resolved soon.

In the mean time, I plan to working on my Rotratrix friends profile. It's another free to join social network allowing members to add Google Adsense ads to their profile page.

Happy Halloween

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:20:00 +0000

Just a quick line to wish any one who celebrates Halloween, a very safe and Happy one!

The Biggest Social Networking Directory I Ever Seen

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:06:00 +0000

I just wanted to tell you how excited I am about the Social Networking Directory! It has to be the biggest Web 2.0 resource out there.

There are over 3,000 sites in the Social Networking Directory. The best thing though... is that they ALL have a description about what the site actually does! I mean I've seen the books where people just give you links... but the Social Networking Directory not only gives you the description of each site, it has the graphic, tags, and the link!

I would like to recommend that you go and get it right now! It is F*/REE!!

I wasn't sure what I would be reading this weekend but I guarantee you, I know NOW! This social networking directory is HUGE! I'm not kidding. Hey, not just the picture. hehehehehe

It's a Dog's World

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:09:00 +0000

This is Menchi, my oldest daughter's dog. I am currently dog sitting for her. She's a good puppy but she keeps me busy, very very busy. LOL She fights with my dog, Lady. I find it amusing because Lady is somewhat of a snooty dog. When we brought her home, the first thing she did was give our Dalmatian a lot of grief. He was about 10 years old and she wouldn't leave alone. He passed away last year. Now, Menchi is giving Lady a taste of her own medicine. It's what you call payback and I am loving it. Shame on me.

I created a list of social networks for people who love and appreciate dogs. It's a dog's world. There's also a few links for dog parks. Dog Parks are really cool. Every time I take my little three old daughter to the park, we spend more time looking at the dogs in the dog park than playing on the slide.

Dog Lovers Central

Doggie Dating

Dogmunity

Dogmeet.net

Dogster

Doggyspace.com

My Dog Space

UnitedDogs

Dognamic

DogChannel.com

Mutts4Us

PDXdog.com

I Remember Love

DoggySnaps

Leashes and Lovers

WuffStuff

Dog Network

Pet Network Club

Dog Social

The Dog Park

Dog Hobbyist

I- Love- Dogs.com

Dog Park USA

Dog Lovers Network

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Viral Network in PreLaunch

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:23:00 +0000

It's amazing how many invitations I have been receiving in the past week to join one of the latest social networks to hit the world of Web 2.0. So, I wanted to officially announce I have already joined Viral Networks on the 23rd of September. Thanks for the invitation but I am awaiting the launch just like everyone else.

Viral Networks is currently in prelaunch. There's isn't anything I can do other than upload a photograph and add a little information to my profile. But the promise of what is coming is so exciting. So what's all the hype about? Watch the video and get excited about the internet marketing possibilities and earning potential.



Once you become a member you can participate in the second content with over $6000 in cash and prizes. All you need to do is log into your account, grab some promotional material and get some new members into Viral Networks!

Still not convinced yet? Signup and see for yourself, it's free.....

Really Funny Video about Social Netowrking!

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:01:00 +0000

I ran across this video the other day and I got a huge laugh. It reminds me of my own social networking dilemma and trying to keep track of where I am a member. Yes, sometimes, I feel burnt out and take a break from the virtual world for a few days.



So the question is.......does this video ring any bells for you? Hope you enjoyed it.

Social Networks for Cat Owners

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:10:00 +0000

My kids really really love cats. I just like them. I guess if my girls would take care of their cats and not expect me to do all the dirty work, I would love them too! It just seems to be the issue in my house. Cats aren't the only pets in our home. We have a dog, 4 cats, 2 lovebirds, 1 finch, 1 turtle, 1 aquarium full of fish, and 5 hamsters in their individual cages. Oh yeah, and we have a rabbit too!

I'm complaining but in actuality, I love all my pets. I just wish my kids would help out a little more with the basic care. They do give all our pets plenty of love but they don't like cleaning up after them. They save that part for me! Aren't they special?

Here's a list of some cool places to hang out online and share your kitty tales! There's a few social networks, forums and dating sites for cat lovers and owners. It's just a short list and I am pretty certain there are way more than I am including here. If you know of a cat haven online, be sure to leave a comment and the link to the cat place!

My Cat Space

United Cats

Fuzzster

Persian Cats

Cat Hobbyist

Catster

Pif Tails

Kitty Cat

Feline Fanatics

We Love Kittens

Cat Club

My Cat Space

cat-E-corner

Cat Channel

Meowmail

Kitty Happy

PURRsonals

Cats.com

Cat Lovers Network

Single Cat Lovers

Cat Lovers Dating

Cat Lovers Only

Cat Forum

The Cat Site

Cat KB

I Love Cats Forums

The Daily Kitten

Chat About Cats

Twitchin' Kitten

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Cool New Social Networking Site

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:12:00 +0000

One of my good friends in the world of social networking invited me to join a new online community she recently became a member of. And who am I to refuse such an offer from a ear friend? Alright! Who am I kidding? I am a wee bit addicted to social networking, so i just HAD to join but I am so glad I did. The community is called Sta.rtUp.Biz and is on the ning network.

There's a slew of interesting topics on social networking and I especially enjoyed this video created by Joseph Parton. I loved the video because Joseph gives some really excellent tips and suggestions for anybody hoping to achieve some marketing success within the social networking realm.


Find more videos like this on KACP-SuccessRadio


Below are some great articles, you can read on about social networking on the Sta.RtUp.Biz network.


1) Social Networking Basics & Etiquette


2) Common Social Networking Mistakes


3) The 10 Commandments of SEO


4) The Ultimate List of Do Follow Forums


5) The 5 Keys to Building a Huge Network on Sta.rtUp.biz

Today has Been a Lazy Day for me in the World of Social Networking

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:33:00 +0000

Today has been one of those days when other projects have kept me busy from my normal social networking routine. I spent the better part of my day dropping cards on entrecard today. It's has been quite sometime since I actually dropped 300 cards. I am happy to report today was one of those mission accomplished days as far as dropping entrecards. I missed reading all the blogs, it's been too long!

Now, I am quite distracted from getting any thing else accomplished because I just joined yet another social network. But, as a women, it was completely irresistible! It's a place to share product reviews, but not just any product! We're talking Total Beauty
products! The things that keep women looking great! I have been reading some of the reviews for products I have wanted to try but either they were too expensive or I wasn't convinced they would work as promised.

I just submitted a review for Garnier Shampoo and was happy to learn I was automatically entered into a chance to win an all-inclusive spa trip to the serene Ceiba del Mar Beach & Spa Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Now, that's what I am talking about!

Earnings on Lazzeo Are NOT Automatic

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:05:00 +0000

Over the past couple of weeks, a few members have expressed their disappointment with their Lazzeo membership and their inability to make any money there. Unfortunately,there seems to be a little confusion about how members make money social networking in the Lazzeo business social network. In order to rectify the situation, I have decided to explain exactly how members can make money as a member of the Lazzeo social networking community and the different types of memberships. I will try NOT to confuse anyone anymore than they already are. Hopefully, this post will help everyone learn just how easy it really is.

Lazzeo is NOT a paid to participate community where members earn points for participation. Earnings on Lazzeo Are NOT Automatic Members earn money by placing ads on their profile. If they do NOT place ads on their profile, they will NOT be earning any money for social networking unless they have upgraded and paid for a gold or vip membership.

The first thing members should do is log into their Lazzeo account and set up their ads on their profile page. If they are NOT already participating in an ad network program like Google AdSense, Yahoo, or AdBrite, they can easily do so from the Lazzeo website. Members are not obligated to use the ad networks I listed above. Some members are using Bidvertiser, CbProads or simply promoting their favorite affiliate programs. This is how FREE members are making money in Lazzeo.

Every free member has the potential to EARN money social networking on Lazzeo by personally placing ads from their favorite ad network on their profile. The earnings are tracked and paid directly from their ad network. If a member decided to place Google AdSense ads on their profile, they would need to sign into Google AdSense publisher account and track their earnings. Free members do NOT earn a share of the ad revenue for any other ads appearing throughout the Lazzeo community. Simply put, free members only EARN money from the personal ads they have placed on their profile page. That's it! Nothing more. Lazzeo members pick their ad network. They place their ads. They are paid directly from their ad network. No ads, No money! That's just the way it works.



Members have the option to upgrade to a gold membership for a one time fee of $59.99. Once the payment has been completed, no other fees associated with their gold membership will incur. The earning perks of being a gold member are a 15% share of the advertising revenue generated from clicks throughout the entire Lazzeo community and a commission/donation upon the sale of Lazzeo.com, equivalent to .01% of the after tax value of the website. You can purchase more than one gold membership. A payment plan for purchasing a gold membership is also available.

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Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July!

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:51:00 +0000

I always love the Fourth of July! It's a start of a two day party for me. First I celebrate America's Independence and the following day I celebrate my birthday!


Sexy Comments & Profile Graphics



Have fun, be safe if you are using fireworks and don't drink and drive!

Setting Up Your Lazzeo Profile

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:03:00 +0000

A few people have asked me how to set up their Lazzeo Business social networking profile and how they would get started in the revenue sharing program. I'm all for helping anyone interested in the money making aspect of social networking on Lazzeo. The problem is explaining it over and over again to more and more people every week. To save myself a little time and to help the people who aren't even asking, I decided to go through a few of the basic steps to start earning money social networking on Lazzeo. I also noticed a few comments here and there throughout Lazzeo business community where people were a little confused about how to make money on Lazzeo and not sure where to start.



The first step of course would be to sign up for a free membership on Lazzeo. There are no membership fees required for you to make money on Lazzeo. You do have the option of upgrading but it is not required and you are not limited to any areas in the business community. Upgrading your account, simply increases your earning potential. If you are already a member, great, let's move on and make you some money!

As soon as your log in, you will be on your account page, not your profile page. This page will give you access to your comments, messages and your friend requests. Now, would be a great time to take a minute and upload your picture. Let people see who you are or even better recognize you from another social network. Wouldn't it be great for someone you know to recognize you and show you the ropes and answer any questions you might have? It sure is great having the right friends in the right places at the right time!



Okay, let's get busy with setting up your profile page. On the very top of the screen you will see a tab labeled settings. I circled it on red in the image above. Go ahead and click the settings button. It will lead you to the following page.

This is where you need to be if you want to make any changes to your profile. As you can can see the list is very short and has a brief description of what each link will lead you to. For now, let's just scroll to the very button of the list and click the last entry, Place My Ads on My Profile.


You have just found the place you need to be to learn all about the ad networks available, AdBrite, Yahoo and Google Adsense. Just click the image of the ad network you are interested in.

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Increasing Your Google AdSense Earnings the Fun Way

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:19:00 +0000

A little over a year ago, I created my blog and started earning money by participating in the Google AdSense program. A few months later, I became aware of a number of social networking communities offering members the option of participating in their revenue sharing program. Most of the social networks are Google AdSense communities, however, a few do allow members other options.

Today, I am going to discuss the Lazzeo Business Social Network and how simple the sign up process is and how members earn with Google AdSense. The sign up process is very simple and painless. Not a ton of questions to drive you bonkers. Below is a snapshot of the entire registration.



Once you complete the registration, you can start setting up your profile and begin participating in the revenue sharing program. Unlike some revenue sharing communities, you will be creating and placing your OWN ads from the ad network of your choose and NOT simply entering your Publisher id number. Lazzeo does make it extremely easy for you to sign up and start participating in any one of the three major ad networks. You can sign up for Google AdSense, Yahoo or AdBrite by clicking the image of the ad network, you are interested in and following the sign up process.

I love social networking and meeting new people. I also love checking out other members profiles and seeing how they have designed their pages. To me, socializing with people and having the option to earn with Google AdSense is so much more FUN, than simply blogging or setting up a website. It's nice to have people stop by and say hello and leave comments.

So what if you are already have a MySpace profile, a blog or a website. Why not join Lazzeo, meet some new people, have some fun and increase your Google AdSense earnings.

If you have any questions or concerns about setting up your Lazzeo social networking profile, by all means leave me a message and I will be happy to help. I don't think you will have any trouble whatsoever setting up your profile or adding your ads because Lazzeo has made it extremely easy. Not only do you have the typical boxes profile boxes available for setting up your profile (about me, books, videos, hobbies, interests, etc), you have four boxes available for your CUSTOM ADS!



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Meet me on TalkMoola?

Sun, 18 May 2008 03:29:00 +0000

I just joined TalkMoola and I had to pass it on to you. Social-Networks have always been a great place to find prospects for your businesses, but this one makes it even easier.. and more profitable!

This is a brief overview of TalkMoola:

> Connect with other members through the use of this full-featured social-networking platform
> Advertise to the membership through classifieds, blogs, bulletins, forum, and more...
> Build a downline 5 levels deep!
> Make lots of moola simply by referring other members to TalkMoola
> Learn how to market online through Training Videos, ebooks, training sessions, and more!



I wanted to keep this short so you can hurry over and take a look yourself.. I highly recommend it!

Go now: See you inside!

Way Cool! Surveys are Now Conversations

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:41:00 +0000

dNeero just launched a big change. What they previously called a survey was really a starting point. The questions of the survey framed what people discussed. And from there people ran with it. So they went with it. From here forward they are in the conversation business. Now, anybody who comes to the survey from my blog or social network will need to answer that question in addition to the original ones. And so instead of a limited amount of survey questions, the conversation will continue to grow and add the views of so many more people. Way Cool!

The results of my first opportunity with dNeero True Social Network currency formerly known as dNeero Social Surveys.

Identity -- You
Ain't it grand ... we're all different and all alike ... and as we move through our lives we have magnificent changes ... we are what we are ... and we change when we change ... and just maybe our networks of peeps help guide our progress.



dNeero helps social people make money joining conversations and posting their opinions where their peers can join in.

After filling out a questions here at dNeero.com I've already reserved some money for my effort... but haven't earned it yet. To capture that money all I have to do is post my answers to my blog and generate some traffic for a few days (all I have to do is copy-and-paste a single line of code). My blog readers will see my answers along with any other thoughts I had about the conversation. My readers can then join the conversation, or see how others from my blog answered. If they join the conversation and get paid, dNeero will pay me a recruitment fee based on what they earn. It's a fun and easy way to accumulate some extra cash online and express your views. Even better, I can donate your earnings to charity.

I can opt to donate my earnings to any charity of my choice after I have completed a conversation or I can simply select from the current selection of charities available on dNeero True Social Network Currency listed below.

• Habitat for Humanity


• Make-A-Wish Foundation


• American Cancer Society


• PetSmart Charities


• Wikimedia Foundation


• The Conservation Fund

dNeero may not be the biggest money maker online but I have so much fun participating and I love sharing my results. I joined a few months ago and I am very close to the $20.00 minimum payout. I very excited about the changeover from surveys to conversations. This should be interesting and I think it will definitely make reaching payout a whole lot easier and faster.

MySpace Alert

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:53:00 +0000

Not sure if anybody else has received this email message about MySpace Pet game but I thought I would share it. I have absolutely no idea if this is a REAL threat or a rumor but if there is any truth to it, I would feel much better if I passed the information along, just in case. I guess after you read it, you can decide what you believe or care to do about it. Below is a copy of the email I received bearing the news about the "pet game" on MySpace.

HERE'S A NEW WAY TO LOSE YOUR FRIENDS!!!

MySpace has a new game in it's Applications called "Own Your Friends" (aka: The PET Game)
Even though the game itself can only be accessed by MySpace users, individuals can "purchase"
ANYONE from ANY Social Network. Even people that you may have deleted & blocked can BUY
you. It gets BETTER, folks...Stay on point with me here...

The "players' send notifications that you have been BOUGHT by them through your inbox, comments or
Bulletin, the notification reads " I just bought you as a PET, click link to see how much I THINK YOU'RE WORTH. Ok. If you're a NORMAL person, this will offend you...so CLICK!!! You have just committed hard
drive suicide. There is a virus embedded in the link that you just clicked & in a New York minute, your hard drive is useless.

WHAT TO DO?

So far, the only defense users at MySpace have is to delete & block the offenders. This is taken
a step further by deleting every message, bulletin & comment the offender has ever sent. Better to be
safe than sorry. This Application has been reported & Tom has been notified several times about the
dangers of this game but there has been no action taken on his part as of yet. A friend of mine over there
is drafting a Petition to do away with it, so we'll see how that goes. In the meantime, keep an eye out
for the messages, comments & bulletins & delete them, delete & block the people playing the game &
PRAY...

I have lost three friends this week because they were involved in The PET Game, I thought I would be upset about this, but then, the EVOLVED side of me spoke up. " If these people were really your "friends" why would they even entertain the notion of "buying" you & why would they try to spread a
fatal virus on your page?"

Just wanted to give everyone the heads up because I don't want to lose any more friends & I wouldn't
want to see anyone having to go through replacing their hard drive over a STUPID, ILL-CONCEIVED game.

Take Care & Be Careful!



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My Top Ten Entrecard Droppers April 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:34:00 +0000

Every month this year I have listed my top ten entrecard droppers at the beginning of the month. It's my way of saying thanks for visiting my blog. Since I can't seem to drop entrecards on a daily basis, it's easier for me to reciprocate with a little bit of link love every month. Besides my monthly post to say thanks and show my appreciation, I update the top ten entrecard droppers on my sidebar.

In April 2008, the following people were the top ten entrecard droppers on my blog.

• Media Morgue
  No bull reviews and news about the latest in Hollywood.


• Trainee Trader
  If you want to know the secrets of becoming a successful trader, this is definitely the blog to make it a reality. You will definitely learn how it's done.


• Yimto Affiliate Marketing Blog
  Tim has been internet marketing for quite some time. His blog is one of my favorites to visit. He shares lots of useful information, tips, reviews and personal experience with internet marketing and affiliate programs. I am always learning something new every time I visit.


• The Path to the Pegasus Letter
  My head spins when I visit this blog. That's normal though because when it comes to stock, finances, interests rates, etc. I feel it's important to know the state of our economy and this blog certainly keeps me informed.


• Healthy Lifestyle Blogzine
  Lots of information and tips to help you live a healthier lifestyle.


• Healthy Cooking Recipes
  Huge selection of healthy recipes whether you are a vegetarian or a meat lover.


• On becoming a 2%er
  So, you want to make money online, this blog will teach what you need o do to become a 2%er.


• Obesity Therapy
  A wide range of topics covering obesity and how to overcome it.


• EntreCard EntreWidgetsurf
  Every one dropping entrecard cards should definitely make it a point to drop your card here everyday! You could possibly win 25 credits.


• LloydLopez.com - Tech News, Gadgets, Movies, Anime, Gaming, and Personal Blog
  As you can see Frank covers a large range of topics and always has something interesting to post about.

Thanks for being my top card droppers on entrecard in April. I will be updated my sidebar by the end of the day. My time is pretty limited these days. I spend most of it chasing my three year old daughter and my three year old grandson all over the house. My grandsom came to stay with me temporarily while his Mom got her affairs in order. Over the last 6 weeks I have been going crazy! They keep me running all day long. This week they haven't been as wired but last week was a nightmare. They filled the dog's water bowl with dirt, put the kitties in the fridge(they are ok, I was right behind the terrors), let my bird loose, painted the bathroom with my daughter's makeup and the list goes on and on.... It seems like things are finally calming down some...

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Lazzeo Business Social Network Contests

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:06:00 +0000

Last month Lazzeo business social network sponsored a referral contest. The winner was MAUKIE58. Congrats Maukie58! Great job, keep up the good work. She had a total of 32 referrals in the month of April. She won a free gold membership for life (value $60.00)plus a $20.00 bonus.

This month Lazzeo is sponsoring another referral contest. The board has been cleared the board and whoever has the most referrals for May will receive a Free Vip Membership and $20.00 Bonus. In addition to the referral contest Lazzeo is sponsoring a special Mother's Day contest. Members can participate by submitting a 100 word or less essay about why their mother is so amazing. Essays should be sent to Lazzeo administrator Kathy Hamilton via her Lazzeo profile, simikathy. The winner of this contest will win $25.00.



Contests aren't the only way to make money on Lazzeo. Each member has the option of participating in the ad revenue sharing program using their Google Adsense, Adbrite, Yahoo ads, etc and earn a percentage of the revenue generated from clicks on their ads. Members also earn $1.00 per referral whether or not they win the referral contest. The minimum payment for referrals is $15.00.

Membership to Lazzeo is absolutely free, however, you can upgrade to a gold or VIP membership. Upgrading increases your earning potential and is completely optional.