Back in August I created my very first blog. I was naiive back than, I was under the impression, if you build it, people will come. Ha ha ha, I made sure my blogs were rich in keywords, rich in content, and had google adsense all over the page.

A blog is great, but it's nothing if you don't have a page ranking, or at the very least traffic. Since I created my blog it's been four months. Do you know how much I've made with google adsense? A whole $6.00. Wow am I getting somewhere.

That's why I am grateful I found performancing, indeed.com, and craigslist. I'm also glad that I started looking for freelance writing and blogging jobs. If I hadn't, than I wouldn't have made $700.00 this month.

I've read other blogs that claim to make $1000 just from their blogs, and someday I would love that, but for now I do what I can, to get that extra Christmas money.

This article is dedicated to explaining how I made $700 this month, and how it'll continue each month. First thing, join perfomancing, create your own blog. Update it regularly. You'll be surprised by the people who contact you just from performancing. Check craigslist, this is a valuable resource. Check Craigslist daily for jobs in your area. Craigslist isn't as popular as monster or workopolis, so you don't have nearly the competition.

Other places to check are problogger, indeed, ifreelance, etc. Some places you need to pay membership for, I would suggest you research this before you spend money. I managed to find all my jobs without paying for a costly membership.

How I make $700 a month is this: being a freelance reporter for Cheezhead.com, writing two reviews for Eaton Webdirectory, writing 20 ehow articles for $300 for demand studios, and writing for a Canadian Blog. I have only just begun my freelance journey, but already I am quite profitable.

As long as you have a portfolio, a place to demonstrate your skills and abilities, and you are always applying for jobs, they will come. Just make sure you never rush your jobs, and you give high quality articles or features. If you do, you'll be surprised what your jobs may grow into. They may turn into a steady gig, or they may give a chance you normally wouldn't get.

Either way, if it wasn't for all the tips on performacning, I don't think I would be nearly as far today with writing as I am. So thanks for that.

I have to say again I love Performancing. If you told me in just a short few weeks, that I would be making a tidy little sum for blogging, I wouldn't have believed you. Like most of the writers on this site, I write purely for the pleasure of it. Of course that was until J. Racoma (a fellow blogger) informed me that Performancing pays you $10.00 if you make the front page.

Well I didn't know that. So not only do you have the opportunity of landing jobs from blogging on this site, but if they like your blog and they put it on the home page, you get $10.00 each time it happens. Nice. Of course you'll have contact them for more details.

So now I am motivated to write about blogging, more, because it pays and helps you find jobs.

So far I get paid for writing at Piggybankpie, and ghost writing for Cheezhead, now I am also getting paid to blog here. Sweet!

It makes sense also why certain bloggers are always blogging on this site. I used to think it was because they wanted to be displayed on the recent blog posts list, (which is still a good thing), but they are also trying to earn their $10.00.

Again if you are new to the site, performancing is great for getting your name out there, and paying you. Of course you need to write quality blogs and not just write. I have seen a few blogs on here that weren't that great, and I guess you know the ones since they don't always land on the home page.

Anyway if you can contribute information that other bloggers like, or want to know, you'll land yourself on the front page, and when you do, keep a tally of how often that happens, cause at the end of the month, you may get yourself a nice little deposit in paypal.

I'm really glad I found this site. Not only does it pay to blog here, by landing jobs, but it really does pay!

Happy Blogging!

I want to thank Performancing because you have really given me valuable resources. I like reading other blogger's posts and learning about what's going on with them. I like their tips on what to do, or what not to do when looking for jobs, I really enjoy the content. And I come here whenever I am down on a my luck, and sure enough things start to turn around for me.

I've been shopping around now for a few weeks for really great blogging jobs, but I guess I have to start small and build my profile up. I've gotten a few smaller paying gigs, so there is hope. I still blog a lot for free at Performancing, my own blogs, and Piggybankpie.

So for now I am plugging away at ehow, and a few sites as a ghostwriter...still waiting for that big blogger job. Or even a medium one. I am hoping to do this full-time someday soon.

Performancing has helped me hook up with a few potential leads, but nothing turned out. One site was too hard as I didn't know the content (MLM business). The other one seemed interested but kind of left me hanging.

I want to know how many people have had success and whether it is possible to blog in the long run. I read one blog that was worried about writer's block. I have so many ideas, I don't know how someone could get writer's block. If anything that person is extremely lucky to have said all they had to say and than run out of things...I can only dream.

So for now I am still waiting for that special job offer, blogging away. Hopefully soon it won't be for free.

Thanks again performancing, for being my resource.

This past week I have been researching the subject video resumes for a client. I was startled to realize how popular they are. Almost made me feel like I was behind times a little. Ha ha.

What I learnt was, in today’s highly competitive job market, video resumes are an asset. But only if they are done correctly. If not, just picture Aleksey Vayner, and his obvious mistake. Video resumes can work in your favor or damage your career. If you do choose to make one, keep it professional.

Today I finally made a resume for the “virtual world.” I had one for the “real” world, but not one with all my writing and blogging experience. Now I think I need to create a video resume to really stand out.

If you’re like me and kicking around the idea, here are some tips:

Keep it no longer than three minutes
Wear a suit (this applies whether you are male or female)
Keep jewelry to a minimum (guy’s freshly shaved)
Don’t make big gestures
Stick to only business stuff. Talk about your resume only not your personal life
Have a person interview you
Don’t do anything foolish or unprofessional
Don’t have long answers. Keep it short, but detailed enough
Video resumes are becoming quite popular. YouTube alone has over 4,000. So in today’s vastly competitive market, maybe you do need to think outside the box and create a video resume.

If you choose to make one, you’ll need to figure out if you want to create your own with a digital camera, webcam, or go through an agency. If you choose to use an agency like vault.com, you are looking at anywhere from around $100-400. I suggest to go this way if you are unsure of how to make your own. If you are tech savvy, save your money and make it yourself. And if you are worried about privacy, I suggest not posting on YouTube. Of course if you were worried about privacy, I’m sure you wouldn’t even make a video resume.

And once your video is completed, you need to host it somewhere. At hiremenow.com they offer free hosting for your video. Then when you apply for a job you can just send your employer a link to your video.

In any case, if you’ve never heard of video resumes, now you have, and if you want to stand out from the competition, you’ll actually make one.

I wanted to call your attention to the Blogger Jobs section of our community forums. Postings are not only free, but we'll select the best positions and feature them on the front page of Performancing.

Recently, I found a fantastic blogger for my video game site Gaming Moments. And I've also posted two new positions today which you may want to check out:

• PR 7 Technology Blog - Blogger Wanted
• Drupal Apologist Wanted!