It seems that every day a new 'get rich quick' idea hits the internet.  They proclaim you will be financially independent in a few months - rolling in your new found wealth.  But is this really true - can you make a living by using the internet?

I have been trying to find ways to make an extra buck for quite a while now - as have many other people.  But what works and what doesn't?  I am determined to find the best plan for making money online!

The first thing I have tried is online surveys.  You see them all the time - join our group and we will pay you for taking surveys.  There are testimonials of people who have quit their jobs and are making a full time income taking surveys.  Really? I joined a few of these survey groups several years ago.  You fill out a survey (of course) when you join so they can match you to surveys.  

I would get emails to take surveys several times a day.  Some stated they paid 1 or 2 dollars, others gave you an entry into a monthly prize drawing.  At the beginning I was so gung ho - I took every survey that was sent my way.  Then I saw the light - there is no full time income to be made here. Rarely did I qualify for a paying survey and I never won in the prize drawings.  Plus, the surveys are so time consuming for what little I did get in return.  I made about $75 dollars in six months of taking surveys.  Nope, not for me!

My next course of action was answering questions for one of those texting services.  Now this is better!  Questions from the service are routed to people who are sitting at their computers ready to go.  I am paid a few cents per question - which does add up faster than surveys.  Since I work when I can, I determine how much money I make each month. This one is a keeper!

The next phase of my online money making goals is passive internet marketing.  Now I am not talking about those spammy emails and banners you see, this one has real potential.  I have had a blog for years, and now I am learning to use its full money making potential.  Who knew this fun little blog I maintain could be a source of income?

The money from my blog started out slowly - a few cents here and there. But, as I am learning the keys to internet marketing I am seeing my income grow. It is amazing how it is all coming together. I am not making a full time living off my efforts - yet!  But, I can see it working and I get excited every time I get results. I am really making money online! All from a little blog I love to keep.