HubPages Newsletter 22

As we've been mentioning over the past few weeks, we are working on an ad delivery technology that will help you earn more money from your Hubs.

We are excited to let you know that we will begin rolling out this new system onto your Hubs at the end of this week.

What you'll notice: As we test which layouts earn the most money, ads on your Hubs will:

• change color
• change placement
• include both Google AdSense ads and eBay offers

We've already rolled the new technology onto some of our Tag pages. You can take a look at an example.

This whole process is automatic and you don't have to do anything. The only thing you should do, if you haven't done so already, is to take a few minutes and sign up for an eBay affiliate account. Like the signup process for Google AdSense, it only takes a few minutes, costs nothing, and will help you take advantage of this new money-maximizing technology we're testing.

You can join the eBay Affiliate program (administered through Commission Junction) by going to this site, and following the step-by-step instructions we've set-up to get you through the process as quickly and easily as possible.

Have feedback about our new ad delivery system? Please share it with us.

Here's a chance to catch up on a few gems you might have missed this past week:

HubNugget 1: Types you'll meet dating online

"The Cheat: Please watch out for this one. He or she is known for evading important questions about family, occupation, and/or location, and it's very likely that he or she is attempting a double-life. You do not under any circumstances want to hook up with this person, and although it may be difficult to know for certain at first, go with your gut and watch for red flags..." Read more »

HubNugget 2: Avoiding a tax audit

"[Using] the IRS label gets you into the system faster. And the first people into the system are more likely to find themselves audited. If you are expecting money back, the idea of being in the system quickly is great. After all, it means your return is processed more quickly. But being processed more quickly also means that there is more time for someone to look over your return and look for possible mistakes..." Read more »

HubNugget 3: The International Bowling Museum

"You walk through an exhibit that takes you through the 5,000-year history of bowling, from its early beginnings to today. Bowlers from the following bowling associations are honored in the Halls of Fame: ABC, WIBC, PBA, PWBA, and BPAA. It was amazing to walk through the Halls, seeing busts of important bowlers and some of their personal items. The Halls included everything from trophies to bowling shirts, bowling balls to bowling pins, all used by Hall of Famers..." Read more »

HubNugget 4: Backpacking through Europe advice

"1. Sitting on a patio at any restaurant will lead to a doubling, or even tripling of your bill. Also, most restaurants will charge you a cover.

4. When you ride the metro in London, keep your metro ticket in your hand until you exit the tube station. You will always have to re-insert it upon exiting.

7. Usually wine is cheaper than soda (especially in Spain and Italy).

8. Museums will burn you out; don't plan on visiting more than two per day so you can fully enjoy them..." Read more »

HubNugget 5: The principles behind Feng Shui

Have an idea for a HubNugget-worthy Hub? Show us what you got:

Did you know?

1. What is illegal to advertise on French television?

a) cheese

b) wine

c) berets

d) American movies

2. What beverage helps control the growth of body hair in women?

a) beer

b) wine

c) green tea

d) spearmint tea

3. What is causing atmospheric levels of poisonous mercury to rise?

a) hybrid engines

b) warfare ordnances

c) cremations

d) marine fertilizer stocks

4. What products have been linked to breast development in young boys?

a) applesauce and apple juice

b) tofu and soy sauce

c) vitamin E lotions

d) lavender and tea tree oils

5. What color is a polar bear's skin?

a) pink

b) black

c) brown

d) blue

Answers: 1 b, 2 d, 3 c, 4 d, 5 b