My one-year anniversary on HubPages

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   NaomiRposted 14 years ago

   Last August, I joined HubPages, thinking it would be an "easy" way to make some extra money. Boy, was I wrong, but it's been an interesting ride, anyway.
   
   I'm not the most prolific Hubber or even close to being the most successful, but for a "Hubber Hobbyist," I'm happy with the few hundred extra bucks that's in my bank account. I enjoy being able to write about whatever I want, and have many people read my work. I've also enjoyed learning about writing for the Internet, in general. When I joined last year, I knew absolutely nothing about SEO or keywords or RSS feeds, or any of that good stuff. I wouldn't call myself an expert, but I have definitely learned a lot and now know how to get my Hubs toward the front of Google.
   
   This July was actually my most successful month to date and I'm excited about my next year on HP. So for all of you newcomers who are doubting the process, stick with it, learn all you can and be prepared to work hard. I'm proud of the work that I've put in this past year and feel as if my time has paid off.

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      Shadesbreathposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Congrats on sticking with it for a full year.  And you've been more prolific than I have, so, while that may not be saying much, it's saying something.  And I have, like you, learned a lot about SEO and stuff too.  Mostly just enough to spoof it more than actually use it, but hey, that's something too.  Good luck in the next year.  May your wealth grow exponentially.

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   NaomiRposted 14 years ago

   Thanks!

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   Richieb799posted 14 years ago

   Well Done Naomi, I have 3-4 months to go and it is an interesting ride!

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   liljen23posted 14 years ago

   Congrats Naomi , I thought it was going to be easy too and I have learned it takes research, consistency, and time..

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   Pcunixposted 14 years ago

   Good for you!

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   Mutiny92posted 14 years ago

   and Happy Birthday!  One year is great!

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   NaomiRposted 14 years ago

   Thanks

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   lorlie6posted 14 years ago

   Excellent job, NaomiR!  I joined in June of last year and was too chicken to write a hub until August!  I hope my understanding of all this SEO and Backlinking improves, but for now, I'm just enjoying the site.
   

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   rebekahELLEposted 14 years ago

   congrats Naomi, I've read some of your hubs, they're very well written. keep up the good work!

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    Michael Willisposted 14 years ago

    Congrats Naomi!!!

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    emievilposted 14 years ago

    Congrats Naomi! Hope for another interesting year for you and of course, more Adsense / Amazon / eBay earnings .

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    raisingmeposted 14 years ago

    Here is wishing you a prosperous year ahead on HubPages.  It is encouraging to hear that the enthusiasm with which one begins their hubbing experience extends well beyond the first few months.  Well Done!

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    habeeposted 14 years ago

    Happy Anniversary, Naomi!

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    Money Glitchposted 14 years ago

    Happy Anniversary Naomi! Cheers to another year!

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    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Happy Anniversary Naomi!
    
    Yay! Way to go!

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    Lisa HWposted 14 years ago

    Congratulations, Naomi.  (By the way, how's that leg - all healed up?  )

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    pisean282311posted 14 years ago

    congratulations...

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    saltposted 14 years ago

    Congratulations to you.

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    RedElfposted 14 years ago

    Happy Anniversary to you!
    
    

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    themistposted 14 years ago

    The fact that you're not happy with the "few extra couple of hundered bucks" makes me even more enthusiastic about my new venture (which I don't expect to make any money from)
    
    Thanks, quite inspiring...and congratulations!

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    Flightkeeperposted 14 years ago

    Hi Naomi, well done!  My one year is coming up soon.  I feel just like you regarding my start at hubpages.  I think you are being very modest though, you are very prolific.
    
    Here's to year 2!

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    lrohnerposted 14 years ago

    Congrats Naomi! And best wishes for many more years and dollars to come!

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    4x4posted 14 years ago

    Good to know, thanks for sharing.
    And HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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    CMHypnoposted 14 years ago

    Congratulations Naomi, I found that the 1 year mark was a tipping point for me, and that I have started to get more traffic and earn more.  So I hope that your second Hubbing year is super successful for you - and fun!

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    andromidaposted 14 years ago

    Congrats Naomi

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    Boomer60posted 14 years ago

    Happy Anniversary, Naomi! And may your next year be even better! :-)
    I am learning a lot here too! There are some really great people here who share so much and ask nothing in return. So different from the rest of the internet.

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    Lecieposted 14 years ago

    congrats

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