I Made My First Payout!

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   Jodahposted 9 years ago

   I just received an email from Paypal saying I had received a payment from Hub Pages. I have been in AdSense for 10 months and finally reached my first payout...happy days! Now, I am looking forward to my next and see if I can make it happen sooner.

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Wow! Congratulations and it is so well deserved. I remember the feeling, when I received my first payout. All the best for future as well.

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         Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Chitrangada, It seemed a long time coming but now it has it is a nice incentive to try even harder.

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      CrisSpposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Yay! Congrats Jodah! Isn't that very motivational to keep on writing? Good job! Happy for you!

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         Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Thankyou Cris, I sure will.

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      Wednesday-Elfposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Congrats @Jodah - always a good feeling of accomplishment. +

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         Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Wednesday-Elf, it is an extra incentive. Nice.

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      Faith Reaperposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      How awesome and ironic ...I saw an email pop in just last night saying I received my first payout too! I did not join to earn the first year and decided the next year to join since I was on here so much at the time and now, finally, one came in! Yes, let's hope they come more often now. Blessings

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         Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Congratulations to you too Faith. What a coincidence.

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            Faith Reaperposted 9 years agoin reply to this

            Yes, that is what I was thinking too.  It is about time for both of us for sure!  Wonder why my profile photo is not showing up here. I just signed in from my phone, I guess.  Well, sign in now on computer.  Here's to many more payouts to come!

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         MsDoraposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Congratulations!  Here's wishing you many more payouts!

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            Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

            Hey MsDora, working on my second payout now

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         AudreyHowittposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Congrats to you as well Faith Reaper!!!

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            Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you Audrey.

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      bravewarriorposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations, John. That first payout is always exciting. It took me 2 years to reach my first. Sheesh!

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         Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you Shauna, yes it certainly doesn't happen over night.

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      handymanbillposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations on the first payout it is always exciting it take a while to get one.

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         Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Bill, they say after you get the first they begin to come around quicker. Well see.

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      The Examiner-1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Congrats John! I have been here 17 and still nothing, and that is with AdSense, HP ads (and Amazon recently).

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         Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Hi Kevin, just hang in there. I have never made a cent from Amazon yet and about $8 from eBay, the rest from HP and AdSense.

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            The Examiner-1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

            I made more from HP than AdSense and maybe I will try eBay next. Thanks John and congratulations again on your earnings. :-)

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      MsDoraposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations to you, Jodah!  Many more payouts to you, too.

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      MelRootsNWritesposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations!  It is well deserved.

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         Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you Mel, much appreciated.

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       Dave Lynchposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Congrats!

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          Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks Dave.

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       Christy Kirwanposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations, Jodah, and here's to many more!

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          Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you Christie, I enjoy writing here at HP so this is just a bonus.

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       lambservantposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Always a thrill to get a payment. Congrats Jodah! May you receive many, many more.

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          Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

          Lambservant, yes it is a nice encouragement.

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       WestelCSposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations to you Jodah on your first payout! I know how exciting is to receive the first payout. Wish you with many more payouts to you, too.

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          Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you WestelC S, I really appreciate the congratulations coming from Hubbers I haven't even met yet. It's why I like this place.

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       FlourishAnywayposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations to you both, Jodah and FaithReaper.  I wish you many happy years of Hubbing ahead!

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       Dana Tateposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       That's funny I also just got a message from hubpages. I also received my first payout...and you are right happy days are here again! Although it seems like my most viewed hub has went down drastically in views. I don't understand it! But hey I don't want to be a kill joy so...congratulations my friend I'm happy for you and may I add myself too!

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          Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

          Wow Dana, that's great. A big congratulations to you also.

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       Shyron E Shenkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations, you have more than earned every penny.
       
       Shyron

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       newjerusalemposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Great. I have been here for a long time without making it. I wish I get reach the pay out point at the earliest.

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          Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

          Just hang in there newjerusalem. It takes time but you'll get there if you are patient.

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          Marisa Wrightposted 9 years agoin reply to this

          You are writing on religious topics which may not get a lot of traffic.  Also 17 Hubs is a very small number.   
          
          You can expect to earn between $2 and $5 per thousand views.

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       Barbara Kayposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations!

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          Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks.

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   LongTimeMotherposted 9 years ago

   Good news, Jodah. Congratulations.

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      Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you LTM.

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   Phyllis Doyleposted 9 years ago

   Woo hooooo !!!  Congrats, Jodah.  Good job.  Keep writing those awesome hubs and getting more payouts.  So happy for you.

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      Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Phyllis, I knew I'd make it eventually.

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         Phyllis Doyleposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         I knew you would, too, Jodah. Your poems and stories are so very good. You are such a dedicated writer and well-loved community member, a true gift to HubPages and all of us.

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   SAQIB6608posted 9 years ago

   Its constant effort. All hails to you. High 5's. I have joined just about a week ago and i know its a consistent effort. Keep it Up. Keep following me also (Kidding)

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      Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you SAQIB, you be patient and you will get there.

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   Lissa Reeposted 9 years ago

   Congrats (: Thats really awesome!

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      Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Much appreciaed Lissa. Thanks.

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      Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Lissa

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   chef-de-jourposted 9 years ago

   Well done, mate. Keep the articles and poetry flowing and the rewards hopefully will reflect the hard yakka you put in!

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   Wendy L Hendersonposted 9 years ago

   Way to good! I feels good doesn't it?

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   ologsinquitoposted 9 years ago

   Congratulations!

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   colorfuloneposted 9 years ago

   Cool beans! - Congratulations, Jodah.

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      Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you btrbell, colorfulone, ologsinquito, Wendy, chef-de-jour.
      It isn't much but it is some incentive and it does feel good.

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    btrbellposted 9 years ago

    Congratulations! A little validation is always nice! :-)

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    jemuelOposted 9 years ago

    Congratulations to you, Jodah. This is really inspiring!

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks jemuelO, At the start I was making like $1.00 per month and thought I would never get to payout but it came quicker than I expected.

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    Haj09posted 9 years ago

    Congratulations! I've been approved some days ago to the adsense prog so it looks like I'm gonna be paid next year

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       That's probably right Haj09, just write as many hubs as you can and be patient. It will happen.

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    AliciaCposted 9 years ago

    Congratulations, Jodah! I hope you receive many more payouts.

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       sallybeaposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Well done Johah, here's to many more - have a productive week.
       Best wishes,
       Sallybea

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    Tobi Ayeniposted 9 years ago

    wow, I'm seriously looking forward to the day that I'll  receive my first payout, I'm new to this game and finding it a bit difficult to grasp the entire concept but I'll definitely get there someday. congratulations and much success in the future bro.

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    My Bellposted 9 years ago

    Yay! Congrats to you. Still waiting for my first one too.

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Hang in there My Bell, I'm sure it's not far away.

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    susi10posted 9 years ago

    Wow!
    Well done to you, Jodah! A first payout is always thrilling and the great news is that, you'll be getting them a lot more often. Here's to many more big payouts!

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       So they say Susi10, thanks for the encouragement.

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    taiwokareemposted 9 years ago

    Congrats Jodah

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you taiwokareem.

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    Suzanne Dayposted 9 years ago

    Congratulations Jodah and may many more payouts arrive in your inbox!
    
    Well done especially on making the topic of poetry pay. That would have been a hard mountain to climb. You'll find payouts get more and more frequent over time - the first one is always the hardest one to get.

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Yes Suzanne, poetry doesn't get a lot of traffic but it shoes if you persist you can get there. Thank you.

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    ThisisMissyMissposted 9 years ago

    Congrats, Jodah!  The first payment is always so exciting!

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks MissyMiss. Yes it is exciting.

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    jansharesposted 9 years ago

    Jodah! So happy for you, congrats! You produce excellent work and deserve to be paid. You're an asset to HP, both as a poet and good hubber.

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       What a nice thing to say. Thanks Jan.

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          Jean Bakulaposted 9 years agoin reply to this

          That's great Jodah,
          I've come back to HP after a time away, and it's really the only site that pays you. Even if there is a slow month, soon you would get paid every other month if you couldn't get your numbers up to the payout. But now that the summer is over (at least in the U.S.) usually the traffic picks up.
          
          I never got an Amazon payment, my topics aren't easy to use with products. Don't worry about that so much, there are so many rules against promotional hubs anyway. It feels good, doesn't it?

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             Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

             Welcome back Jean, yes it does feel good. Thanks.

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    ocfirefliesposted 9 years ago

    Jodah and Faith,
    
    Congratulations.  Could not happen to two nicer people.  Winning awards.  Getting payout.  I am just proud to say, "Hey!  I know these folks." 
    
    Big Smiles,
    
    Kim

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Kim, and we are proud to say we know you.

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       Faith Reaperposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       You are a doll, Kim!

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    vocalcoachposted 9 years ago

    Fantastic Jodah!  You certainly deserve this after all you're hard work and magnificent poetry.

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for all your support Audrey.

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    Kathleen Odenthalposted 9 years ago

    congrats jodah! i thought i made it this month, but i just missed the cut off. hope this is the first of many for you!

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Kathleen, sorry you missed the cut but you know you'll get paid next month for sure.

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    cheeluarvposted 9 years ago

    Wow!congrats.

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you cheeluarv, it is exciting.

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    arobbertse0242posted 9 years ago

    Congrats!!!

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    arobbertse0242posted 9 years ago

    Congrats!!!

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you, thank you arobbertse0242.

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    tillsontitanposted 9 years ago

    I'm sure the first of many!  Your great writing can only lead to great fortune

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       A great fortune Mary? I hope so, Thanks.

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    CMHypnoposted 9 years ago

    Congratulations Jodah and hope it is the first of many!

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you CMHpeno I hope so.

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    Eugene9184posted 9 years ago

    Congrats! I just reach 11 cents ...LOL

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Hey that's a start Eugene, well done. It seems very slow at first.

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    AudreyHowittposted 9 years ago

    Congratulations John! So very happy for you!!

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    tirelesstravelerposted 9 years ago

    Congratulations, keep up the good work:)

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Much appreciated tirelesstraveler.

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    swilliamsposted 9 years ago

    Congrats! Very rewarding!

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Sure is swilliams. Thanks for the congrats.

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    Arachneaposted 9 years ago

    Congrats! I wonder if it wouldn't be sooner since I suspect you have more hubs now than when you first got your adsense acct attached to HP.

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    ShirleyJCJohnsonposted 9 years ago

    Congratulations!  I'm very excited for you.  I'm also awaiting my first payout.  That will be great for sure.  Keep on keeping on.

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Shirley. Patience is the key word here. It is a slow process at first but was starting to pick up..although this current month income figures seem to have slowed again, so who knows.

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    LindaSmith1posted 9 years ago

    newjerusalem  You need to write more hubs. Maybe pick some different topics that you can also use with Amazon products.  It took me 3 years to make first payout.

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    Vellurposted 9 years ago

    Congratulations!! Wishing you many more payouts!!

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Much appreciated Vellur.

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    Adam Lee Andersenposted 9 years ago

    Good job! I'll be reaching mine hopefully this month or the next.  I didn't realize endangered species had that kind of affect on people.

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Adam, wow I just checked your profile and may I say you are doing very well to be close to payout already. You only have a handful of hubs and followers, but your hubs are certainly high quality especially the 5 most endangered species hub and I can see how they would be popular to outside traffic. I am impressed.

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          Adam Lee Andersenposted 9 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks for the encouraging words.  I usually don't publish a hub unless I know it's good quality based on the hub score. I know that there's a lot of duplicate work out there and that's what I try to avoid by letting my writing style set my hubs apart. Writing articles is one thing,  but writing one that draws masses in is wholenother, ball game

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    dhimanreenaposted 9 years ago

    Oh dats great congrats

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you.

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    Manasi4posted 9 years ago

    congrats buddy.. i just joined 4 days back and i am working hard here for having a payout soon too

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Work hard, you'll get there.

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    Pollyanna Jonesposted 9 years ago

    Well done! It's an exciting bonus as part of this community, isn't it? :-) I've been a member since August, so no payouts just yet. But I am crossing my fingers that I might meet the threshold this month.

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       Jodahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       It sure is exciting Pollyanna. I just checked out your hubs, and they are so unique and amazing that it won't take you long to reach payout at all. Thank you.

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