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Is Hubpages A Scam or Real?

Updated on September 17, 2013
Is Hubpages A Scam?
Is Hubpages A Scam? | Source

Is Hubpages a scam? Many people are interested in making a living from home. The web is full of stories of people getting rich online. This has increased the popularity of writing sites such as Hubpages. But, can you really make money on Hubpages, or is it a scam?

When I first started writing online, about 4 years ago, I started with Hubpages and Associated content, which is now owned by Yahoo!. I enjoyed writing and wasn't concerned too much with making money from it. And, I didn't. Let me repeat that. I didn't make any money on Hubpages the first few years. This was because I didn't try to and I didn't know what I was doing.


Can You Make Money On Hubpages Or Is It A Scam?
Can You Make Money On Hubpages Or Is It A Scam? | Source

Is Hubpages A Scam?

No, Hubpages is not a scam. However, it's not easy money either. If you want to make money on this site than you need to be prepared to do some hard work. There is a lot that goes with online writing, you can't just expect that your words will show up on the first page of Google results.

You must treat Hubpages as you would treat a job. You need to write about subjects you know about and care about. You need to do research and make sure that your articles are better than others articles. Remember there are thousands of articles on the web, you must make yours stand out.

In short, if you are looking for fast money than Hubpages is probably not for you. It is not a scam, but it does take time and work to see any earnings.

Hubpages and Google Adsense
Hubpages and Google Adsense | Source

Earning Money On Hubpages

Hubpages works with Google AdSense to give you the opportunity to earn money. You are paid for clicks on ads and for page views. This means that the more traffic you get the more you will earn. It's very wise for hubbers to learn the basics of SEO and learn how to promote their hubs, as this is how you gain traffic.

As I stated above at first I was not seriously trying to make money from Hubpages, I was simply happy to have somewhere to write. Over the last year I have been taking my Hubpages account more seriously and trying to make money. I am happy to say that since I have been putting more work into it I have made hundreds of dollars on Hubpages. There are those who have made more and those who make less. It's completely up to you how much money you can make on this site.


Hubpages Is Not A Scam
Hubpages Is Not A Scam | Source

Hubpages Is Not A Scam

Besides making money Hubpages offers a great community of writers. Fellow hubbers are more than pleased to help each other out, especially those new to the site. I have made many friends on this site that I would not know otherwise.

Hubpages is not a scam. If you are sincere and work hard it is very possible to earn money on this site.

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