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How to Make Money From a Free iPhone App

Andrew Gazdecki — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:05:50 +0000

If you look in the app store you will find tons of free apps. Some may think that free apps are a waste of time but I assure you they can definitely lead to financial success with your other apps.

Use this price point when you are trying to:

- Build your app development portfolio.
If your just starting out in iPhone development, this would be a great way to showcase your skills and let others know that you are fully capable of developing quality iPhone applications.

- Release a trial version which could lead to paid version sales.
This can be extremely effective for cheap games, that have addictive properties. If you let people get a taste of your app and they enjoy it, it is very common for them to want more and be than happy to purchase the full paid version.

- Supporting another product.
If you sell a service and want to offer additional ways to use that product. Building a free iPhone app is a great way to increase customer usage.

- Generating a base for future sales conversion.
The more people use your apps, they more likely they are going to buy one in the future.

- Use it for advertising
This can be extremely lucrative if your app is downloaded enough. There are also a lot of services available now that makes advertising in your app easier than ever.

Free apps are definitely capable of generating income, you just need to know when to use them.

PhoneFreelancer is the ideal solution for those looking to create a phone application without having the necessary skills to develop it themselves.
PhoneFreelancer is a service that connects entrepreneurs and employers with a talented iPhone developer for free. Post a iPhone development project and receive multiple quotes, free.

Author: Andrew Gazdecki
Article Source: EzineArticles.com

12 Free Ways to Find Top Keywords and Trends

Brian Mongold — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:44:20 +0000

I use Google AdSense to help get a return on expenses of hosting the site. One thing I’m attempting to learn more about is how to best utilize keywords, search engine optimization and proper ad placement without taking away from the quality of the site. In the past, I’ve briefly experimented with Commission Junction, PepperJam Networks and Amazon Associates to get a feel for each affiliate marketing option. Ultimately, I prefer the simplicity of Google AdSense. For those like me, below are some free methods to finding the right keywords to assist you with creating relevant content.

Keyword Tools

Google AdWords Keyword Tool – Type in a word and get keyword examples with statistics on search volume for the generated keyword ideas.

Overture Keyword Suggestion Tool – Nice alternative for the AdWords Keyword Tool. Type in a word and get a listing of the top 100 keywords related to your term.

WordTracker Free Keyword Search - Another great tool that works similiar to AdWords and Overture. Provides a listing of the top 100 keywords related to the word you provide.

Trends

Google Hot Trends - Shows you the latest hot queries for terms being searched through Google.

What’s Hot Now – dc metro, us open golf scoreboard, mark sanford, jordy smith and akris clothing.

Twitter #hashtags – Hashtags are used within Twitter to show whats popular on Twitter in real-time. It’s a quick way to see top news, topics, trends, etc.

What’s Hot Now – iranelection, squarespace, musicmonday, neda and fb.

Top 100 Paying Keywords – If making money is your goal, this listing can be beneficial. I’m amazed with how many medications are listed.

Top 5 Paying Keywords – soma at $5.20, tramadol at $5, fioricet for $4.74, cheap tramadol for $4.42 and tramadol online for $4.38.

Top 500 Internet Keywords in the Last 48 Hours or 90 days - Use the free tools on this site to find the top current keywords. By seeing the top keywords, it can help you determine a topic to cover if your goal is to post content that people want to read.

What’s Hot Now – google, yahoo, youtube, myspace and craigslist.

More Sites and Tools

Keywords with Highest Price Per Click

Do you have any great tools or sites to use to help determine the most beneficial keywords. Any thoughts about the listing above?

Earn Money Online with Blogging Jobs and Freelance Writing Jobs

Brian Mongold — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:14:32 +0000

We could all use some extra money! One way to achieve this objective is by getting a gig blogging and freelance writing. Online jobs provide the flexibility to make some dough in the comfort of our own home. Whether you’re looking for a full-time or part time job, the sites below provide countless opportunities to take advantage of.

Blogging JobBoards and Opportunities

1. ProBlogger’s JobBoard – My favorite site on the list. ProBlogger provides job opportunities for bloggers.

2. BlogHer – This is a blogging network of women, but blogging jobs are listed regularly.

3. Blogger Jobs - Provides blogging opportunities and tips for those looking to be a career blogger.

4. Freelance Blogger - Network of freelance bloggers sharing leads, tips, etc.

5. Creative Weblogging – Earn between $84 and $140 per month with a required 3-5 posts per week with atleast 70 words.

6. BlogWork – Job writing and technology jobboard that also provides tips and helpful articles.

7. Bloggeries - JobBoard subforum for Bloggeries where you’ll find opportunities posted.

8. Performancing - Blogging jobs are continuously posted in this subforum.

Get a Freelancing Job

9. Academia Freelance - Snag a freelance writing job. They send you a test essay to evaluate who they want to choose. You can read more about how the process works.

10. Sunoasis Jobs -Freelancing and blogging jobs are continuously posted on this site.

11. Writers Weekly - Extensive listing of freelance writing jobs are continuously published.

12. All Freelance Writing - Provides listings of freelance writing and blogging jobs.

Search Engines

Utilize these search engines with keywords “Freelance Writing” and “Blogging Jobs.”

13. Indeed

14. SimplyHired

15. CareerJet

Job Notifications

16. Tweet My Jobs – Sign up with Twitter and TweetMyJobs, choose a job channel and have the job notifications sent to you via text message or access it from either Twitter or TweetMyJobs online.

Great Resources to Find a Job Online

17. How to Find a Job Online (mint.com)

18. 12 Killer Ways to Make Extra Income on the Web (sitepoint.com)

19. 49 Places to Find Telecommuting Jobs (freelancegigs.com)

20. Rat Race Rebellion - This site posts a variety of categorized online jobs. They research all online jobs that are posted to eliminate those that are scams. They also provide tips to spot scams.

Hopefully these sites and resources will help you get some extra cash in your pocket. I’m contemplating seeking out a part time blogging job to make a few extra bucks. Do you have any great sites I may have missed? Any thoughts on any of the mentioned sites?