OMG!! Something I'm doing is working!

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   TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years ago

   HAHAHAHA! After three months of standing still at a respectable $0.47 with AdSense earnings, I've done something right!
   
   I made a WHOPPING $2.53 on AdSense JUST today!! Wooot!
   
   I know it might sound incredibly silly, but I am seriously excited...my roommate doesn't get it. Do you??
   
   *dances for joy*

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      Lisa HWposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hey, congratulations.  I do get it.  I went for, I think, about a month before ever seeing (if I remember correctly) 2.83.  For most people (some more than others) it takes some time for your Hubs to be found (and whatever else has to happen).  Too many people get discouraged too soon.  Keep writing. 

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         TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks, Lisa! It's nice to know I'm not the only silly one! Somehow...I don't know...that's a very special $2.53 to me.
         
         I agree, people probably give up too soon, but I'm hoping to hang in there and I definitely want to keep writing!

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            Lisa HWposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Take a screen shot of it.      It's most likely going to change.

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               TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               Uh oh...how do I do that?

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                  Pani Midnyte Odinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  There is a button next to the F12 key that should be labeled "Prt Scrn/Sys Rq" or something similar. Push that button. Open a program like Paint. Go to Edit and click Paste. Then Save it and you can keep that moment forever.

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                     TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                     Hey, thanks! I did it!

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                        Pani Midnyte Odinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                        You're welcome

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      Mikel G Robertsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      *dances with you* 
      
      congrats!!

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         TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Hey, you're a great dancer!
         
         Thanks!

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      china manposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I am just here writing and getting into the idea of it all - I reckon to get around to the money side at some point - but I can really understand the excitement of it moving forward positively - good on yer !   and deserved I must say.

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         TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you so much! I'm sure when you *do* get around to looking at monetizing, you'll do a great job!

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            china manposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I hope you will still be here to help guide me to that first penny

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               TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               I missed this...but I certainly hope to be! All you have to do is ask.

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      Shadesbreathposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Your fortune is SECURED! 
      
      
      
      Grats.  At least you know how to figure out how much you made.

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         TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Hey, that's right...or at least I'm going to convince myself of that! Even if it's not true...it IS motivating.

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      Jayne Lancerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations!
      Yes, this HubPages thing does have a strange effect on us. When I earned my first 15p, I was so excited that my husband thought I'd won the lottery. I've never seen him look as appalled as he did when it turned out to be 15p on Adsense.

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         TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks! LOL...I know exactly the look you're talking about. My roommate gave me the same one!

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      shazwellynposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      That is wonderful!  Congratulations and keep up with the good work!

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      sophsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I get it! Weldone Glass Spider!

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      Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      congrats! everything Ive read is its a "snowball effect" slow to get going, but once you do..keep it up!! It should only get better.

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      *dances with her* xo

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       lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations, Glass Spider!

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       Twenty One Daysposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       woohoo.
       still holding at $0.01 myself.

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       prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       congrats YEHEY, more more more for you!

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          TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          PDH, you're always such a sweetheart, thank you!

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       cosetteposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       
       hooray! good job!

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       Springboardposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Of course we get it. Seeing any fruits produced from any labor, even if, or maybe ESPECIALLY if, it is produced from a labor of love, bears some level of joy.

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   wyanjenposted 14 years ago

   Oh, I get it. way to go!
   woo hoooo
   
   I've been standing dead still myself, but yesterday I had a very lovely $1.86 cents smiling back at me from my AdSense earnings page.
   
   Let's make sure we write down what we did, and try to make it happen again

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      TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hey, great job!! Congratulations!
      
      Honestly, I'm not really sure what's done it. I did just publish a hub, and I did the best I could with what little I know about keywords....I must've stumbled upon a good one or two, but I don't know which ones they are!!

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         wyanjenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Last week I went to the Keyword Academy. I've been studying like a fool.
         Well, not so much a fool now that I got a result
         
         The reason I'm so geeked about my click is that the hub it came from was the first one that I wrote since I started all my studying. I only published it 4 days ago.
         
         I'm still a complete newbie with it, but I recommend checking it out. There is a webinar specifically targeted for hubbers. I watched it twice, took notes ( ) and wrote a hub. And got a click.
         
         !!yay for us!!!

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            TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Hey that's awesome! And it sounds like a great idea. I'm definitely! going to have to check it out.
            
            *scribbles down Keyword Academy...webinar for Hubbers*
            
            Thank you!
            
            *throws confetti*

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   Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago

   All right GS!!! Oh got another one for you..BATS! I have written a hub on bats...you should do one too with all of the books and things your amazon capsules would be perfect for that hub too

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      TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hey! There's another great idea to add to the list! *writes furiously*
      
      Thanks CW! I have to give you credit for all your encouragement and help with idea generation! {{HUGS}}

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         Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Hey I'm just here to keep adding to yur list of things to write hehehe gotta keep you busy now don't I? HAHAHA I mean yea...

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   earnestshubposted 14 years ago

   Congratulations, and of course it matters! You have a starting point that you can see. I felt exactly the same!

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      TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks, Earnest...I swear, I don't think I've been so excited about two and half bucks since I was 5 years old! It's pretty cool!

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   Michael Willisposted 14 years ago

   Way to go!!! After 8 months I am up to a whopping $78 on Adsense and finally....this past week had two Amazon orders/delivered and have a $1.43 referral in my account. I am on my way to retireme....oops, well not yet! lol

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      Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      lol you'll get there Michael you'll get there after about forty or more years keep writing

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      TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Holy Crap! That IS awesome! Great job! I have yet to make an Amazon sale, but I'm gonna keep working on it!
      
      *throws confetti for Michael* Keep up the good work!

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         Michael Willisposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         lol, thank you, thank you...I would like to thank all of the little people that have been there. I would like to thank the .......yadda, yadda, yadda...
         
         40 years?????? lol

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      wyanjenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      well, I've got a LONG way to go, if I'm going to match you by my 8 month mark! I don't think I'll make it Michael
      good for you, I'm happy to see folks having success.
      
      I'm glad you started this up Spider- I've been feeling a little silly myself at how excited I am about my click. I mean, who can I go celebrate with?
      
      I'll buy us all a round:
      
      

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         Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         You can always celebrate with me you know that jen

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         TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         That's right, we're not alone in celebrating our click And hey! *pokes your shoulder* Don't talk like that. We'll make it, one click at a time...one hub at a time! We'll keep each other at it, and we'll match Michael's 78 dollars! *dramatic Southern drawl* And we'll nevuh be hongry again!!
         
         *shares a round with Jen*

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            wyanjenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Well if I'm going to match Michael, I'll need to earn... hmm, let's see...
            $63.77.
            In one month.
            Nope, I think he's got me beat
            I'll nevuh be hongry, but maybe I'll be a little peckish. Yup, I could snack.
            
            @crazd: of course we can always celebrate on HubPages chica! that's why I love it here
            But the people who know me in real life tend to get the glazed over look when I say things like "Hey! I got an awesome click today WOO HOOO"
            

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            Michael Willisposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            The NFL Playoffs were my big money makers. The Championship Round and then the SuperBowl. $40 dollars was in a week and a half.  Amazon was DVD's.

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               wyanjenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               
               Nicely done

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   Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago

   Hmmm I think i need to do Amazon capsules...what do ya think?

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      TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I figure it couldn't hurt! I thought you already WERE!

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         Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         heheh nope but I think that it would be okay to set up...was on the fence about it because we have to give them our SS#...not too keen about giving that out

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            TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I can certainly understand that...although I feel that Amazon is pretty trustworthy and secure, or I wouldn't have done it either.

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               Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               well I did it and it's set but not active...no idea what to do if I have to wait or whatever so I'll have to see about it tomorrow.

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      Michael Willisposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Nelle is a good one to talk to about money on HP. She seems to have the knack down and of course she has so many great hubs!

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         Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         oo that is very true...I better go hunt down Nelle then

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   Fluffymetalposted 14 years ago

   Congrats.  I'm still waiting for my big bucks

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      TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks, fluffy! You'll get there! There's so much great help around here, it's like a wave of support you can ride on.

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   Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago

   aaaa well then slap them jen and say 'did ya hear what I just said?'

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      wyanjenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      
      
      I said to my mom one day, "I did good. Just be happy for me."
      
      

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         Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         That workds!

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         TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         LOL...I know what you mean! No one in my flesh and blood circle really "gets it" but they can see how excited I am about it...and they try to...LOL

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   mega1posted 14 years ago

   you'd think that cynics like some of us really are wouldn't get so jazzed about a few dollars or a few more fans or a few thousand page views - but holey moley, its so fun!  It is like remember when your parents decided you were finally old enough to get an allowance?  and you got your $2 every Sunday after church and immediately blew it on food at the Dairy Queen, even though every Friday you promised yourself you would save it so that next Friday you could go after school with your friends to the soda fountain for a phosphate, instead?  oh , ok, I got a little carried away there.  having one of those nights.  manic, you know?

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      Michael Willisposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      $2 a week allowance...now you sound like you know about the era I grew up in. lol

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         mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         yeah, and a cherry phosphate (which probably doesn't exist anymore) only cost 25cents!

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      TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hehehehe...I like it when you have one of "those" nights, mega...it always makes for the best entertainment...I mean, you really end up making me smile and laugh.

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         mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         gee thanks!  that made MY night!  I do get awful wordy sometimes and then I slink back into my corner fearful that I've just bored everyone to tears.  it is a definite manic/depressive thing with me and if I did not have this outlet I would be in a straitjacket, I'm sure . . .so thanks for putting up with me!

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            TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Aww wow, mega, I had NO IDEA you felt that way! I can't believe it; you always come off as wonderful, confident, and exuberant - and with a completely different take on the world. I really look forward to reading your posts and things. I really get a great kick out of your style - it's completely unique and creative.

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    Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago

    Okay so I have amazon set up and I have capsuls on three of my hubs....two on one and one on the other two...
    
    I hope I did it right

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    Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago

    I'm off to bed I'll play with my amazon stuff more tomorrow...oh one question first. how many capsuls is a good number? I don't want to over do it

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hmm...I've been sticking with one capsule in the body, and two at the bottom...But, since I haven't made any sales on amazon I don't know if I'm the best to talk to! LOL

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          Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          eh you are just starting out...and so am I I am thinking maybe what? two or three capsules okay?

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    calicoasterposted 14 years ago

    That is really cool. Congratulations!! ...I got my adsense approved last friday and have managed to get some $0.18 in my account...yayee!! .

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hey, that's AWESOME, you haven't been here long at all. At that rate, you'll definitely have me beat when you reach the three month mark! Keep up the good work!

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    skyfireposted 14 years ago

    Wish i could create a thread for my kontera payout, sumday  i'll LOL...

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Awwww! You'll get there! I understand that Kontera's tough to get the payout for - you have to have enormous traffic. Just keep writing and you'll make it

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    HelloEcoMDRposted 14 years ago

    where is the keyword academy? I'd like to watch...

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       Ultimate Hubberposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       http://thekeywordacademy.com/

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          west40posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          There is also A FAQ Hubpages video on keywords that was very helpful too.

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          HelloEcoMDRposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    chloe_wongposted 14 years ago

    oh, congratulations to you, friend.

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you! And welcome to HubPages We're looking forward to your first AdSense payment!

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    blondepoetposted 14 years ago

    That is bonza GS, you deserve everything.

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    wrenfrost56posted 14 years ago

    *Dances around* I get it, was crazy excited when I got my first click. Many congrats, more confetti....?

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    Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years ago

    I get it too! And once the $$$ starts showing up in your checking account - your husband will get it too!
    
    The important thing is that now you really believe there is money to be made marketing online.

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Yes, indeed you're right...and I have to give thanks to you, Nelle...A lot of the hubs I've been reading and learning from have been yours. So you've had a positive effect on me. *bows* Thank you!!

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    flread45posted 14 years ago

    Good show,it takes time,patience,good writing on things people like to read about,plus key words,backlinks,frontlinks,mylinks,are you tired yet?

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    Aley Martinposted 14 years ago

    I think motivation is important to releasing your creativity, and mine is not about making money, it is about being creative. That being said, it is nice to make a few "sense" (cents) along the way. Good news and best of luck to all your writers! Bt do enjoy the journey.

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    Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago

    Oh great GS now I have the amazon bug I'm putting in capsules left and right because of you hahaha

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah! *high five* That's awesome The more capsules, the more chances for sales. I'll have to go check 'em out.

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          Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Yes but we don't want TOO many capsules either

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             TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Indeed...we don't want to market so much the content gets cheapened.

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                Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                but it is fun putting up the capsules and checking out what they have on certain topics hehehehe

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                   TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   Ooh CW...go for the God of War Hub - that's a GREAT one to have some merchandise on: The whole GOW series, a couple of game systems...related games...there're tons of things you could put on that one.

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                      Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                      Oh yea definitely going for that one I am working on another one right now..one of my cat hubs

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                         TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                         Sweet! Cat owners need LOTS of stuff! Cat beds, grooming products, doesn't amazon let you subscribe to cat litter so you can have it delivered to house on a regular basis.
                         
                         OMG...what a hub title: BUY CAT LITTER. LMAO hahahahaha

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                            Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                            that would work they sell it on Amazon LMAO

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                               TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                               I know! They even have a subscription format LOL...I'm considering it, just to see what would happen...LMAO

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                         skyfireposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                         I are going to attack in comment section if you post kitty hubs...  ~^_^~

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                            Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                            too late already have several

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                               skyfireposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                               

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                                  Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                  hehehe Sorry skyfire and that cat is too cute!

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years ago

    WOW! There are just too many people to write to individually right now!! LOL
    
    
    Thanks everyone for all their support and well wishes! The money is cool - but the friendship and support is priceless! I love this place.
    
    
    *sings* "Can you feel the love...in here." hehehe

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    Pack Secureposted 14 years ago

    Nice job Glass Spider. *Jealous*

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks! Don't worry. you're WAY ahead of where I was with Hubs after only five days! If you keep up that kind of momentum you'll be earning before you know it.

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years ago

    What's even worse is that it's writing itself in my head and saying "Hey, this could work."

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    lynnechandlerposted 14 years ago

    Just wanted to drop in and say congrats! I'm excited for you.

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Yay! Lynne stopped by! Thanks, lynne.

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    Zsuzsy Beeposted 14 years ago

    You have all the rights to celebrate. This way it'll even sound better 2.53 USD is 228.85 Jamaican Dollars or 952.60 Zimbabwe dollars

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       SWEET! I think I need to move to Jamaica or Zimbabwe...sounds like I'm rich there!
       
       Thanks Zsuxsy!!

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          Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I'm moving with you GS

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             TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             That's right...we'll take over with our AdSense/AMazon EMPIRE! We will be queens. Just wait.

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    myownworldposted 14 years ago

    In certain parts of south asia, you could get a complete, very yummy spicy meal for that!
    Well done Spider...you do more than one thing right....!

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hehehe...hey I'm well on my way to being well-fed. Thanks for stopping in
       
       @cosette: Thanks!!

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years ago

    All right, guys. I've gotta run...Have some work for a client to do, but it's been fun, and I'm SO glad to have friends who understand that this 2.50 really seems like...more than just money. I'm full of hope and love and inspiration and all because of YOU!
    
    
    {{{HUBPAGES GROUP HUG}}} Much love, everyone!

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