I still consider myself fairly new to HubPages, so I'm no expert, but I've noticed a flood of "how tos" on writing HubPages by new hubbers.
I don't mean this to be critical, some are well written, but Is this something that's fairly typical, everyone's an expert 15 minutes after they join? Has it always been this way?
I've been here 6 weeks, so my "how to" is long over due.
I think that if a 'how-to' guide to Hubpages is written by a new hubber, I'm going to take it with a grain of salt, but also may read through it to see if it has any new content. I believe darkside writes some awesome hubs about how to work things on the site:
http://hubpages.com/hub/capsules
http://hubpages.com/hub/Referrals
http://hubpages.com/hub/howhubworks
http://hubpages.com/hub/What_Is_Adsense
http://hubpages.com/hub/how
http://hubpages.com/hub/about
All of these hubs are VERY good reads, and highly suggested reading for brand new hubbers, in my not-so-humble opinion.
I'm with you Peter. And at the risk of starting another argument, it's a little difficult to swallow.
gamergirl is quite right, darkside's how to hubs are excellent.
Absolutely. I fully appreciate the "how tos" by everyone who has been around for a while. I read Darkside's hubs very early on, and they are great. I would recommend them to anyone who is new.
I was just having a little fun at our (the newbies) expense since WE know it all.
I had waited until I was here 16 minutes before I started writing them.
But seriously, I know what you mean. It will either be full of errors because they haven't properly experimented and experienced the system that they're trying to explain, or it'll just be a rehash of someone elses work.
I see the same thing all the time with Adsense. I am a moderator at an Adsense chat forum and quite often the new people asking questions, like "I'm not making any money from Adsense" are talking about their sites which, surprise surprise, are all about "making money with Adsense!".
Oh stop braggin because you're apparently a Hubbing genius. ;-) Just kidding.. Brag away. ;-)
They are good 'How To's' though. I too, have checked them out.
I'm two months away from becoming a Hubbing Genius
And then there's the Guru title.
Which should only ever be worn by people who are actually making a living from whatever they're 'guruing'.
Though I have made enough money from HubPages to last me the rest of my life.
Provided I'm dead before this weekend starts.
You're very welcome, WriterGig! There are quite a few amazing writers here on Hubpages. I feel lucky to have so many capable authors around me.
It is kind of like being the average looking girl at a party with a bunch of bikini models.
Which now makes me wonder what size bikinis jimmy, Mark, Misha and Paul would wear.. HAHA
WriterGig, definitely give us an update after you've soaked up the lovely knowledge darkside has set out. If you have any questions, post 'em on the board and I'm sure folks who have been here longer than I have will answer 'em pretty swiftly.
by sunforged 13 years ago
There are tons of hubs on keyword selection and the various tools one could use to make the process easier.But, like most things 'net - they are mostly copies of copies of copies or poorly strewn together theories by intermediate writer-marketers ..So I ask... what was truly masterful, what made...
by SpaceShanty 11 years ago
I have just been awarded my 1 year accolade here on hubpages and I am gong to create a Hub with the best Hubs for new Hubbers. I already have a few in mind but am looking for suggestions. You are welocme to include your own Hubs or Hubs by other Hubbers which have helped you.
by easyguyevo 14 years ago
How much money do people really make on hubpages. And if possible are their tips you can provide to other hubbers make a few dimes too!
by yoshi97 15 years ago
Now, I'm not asking which have helped you the most, but rather, which hubbers do you believe have had the most influence on you here - good, bad, or otherwise.
by dnrkrishnan25 15 years ago
Any One Earn Through Adsense More Than $25 Per Day From Hubpages ?My Earnings are Very Low.....Give some tips to earn more.....
by Debra Allen 16 years ago
Anyone doing this? How long does it take to get the contract to view it?
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