The sad but very real truth about APSense.
People came to this site, unaware that they would be advertising to other advertisers. It's hard to make money when you only show your product to other sellers. People on APSense do not realize that we all have to work together in order for ANYONE to succeed.
There is no money in the advertising of a product to people doing the same thing. Sure, you're getting paid to do it here. But, it isn't much. You refer hundreds and hundreds of people, only for them to put a link on their profile and stop using the site. They don't want to do anything because they expect the site to do it for them.
Then you have people that go to your blogs and read them.... Only to not even so much as post a comment or top it. Regardless of how good the article was. They take the information into consideration and use the knowledge. But, give no credit to the person that wrote it. Then, they wonder why hardly anyone is topping their articles or why no one is commenting on them.
IF everyone would work together and actually do more on the site... Such as top good articles, post comments, rate business centers more, join good groups, and actually work at helping others. They would see a GREAT increase in not only earnings on APSense, but, knowledge as well.
This also ties into my formula I wrote and posted a few days back. http://www.apsense.com/article/110259.html
(sorry about the pop-up, I took the code out. But, it still comes up :( again sorry for that)
I went into great detail about teamwork, communication, networking, and such.
But, no one took hardly any of it into account.
The "big earners" on this site, are the ones that spend the time actually reading what others write, comment, top, and actually learn from what has been written. The people who claim this site doesn't work or that claim they aren't making anything worth using the site anymore.... are the ones that give no effort into using the site.
Let me use someone as an example. (sorry Lynn, but, I need someone who actually puts the effort in as an example)
Lynn works very hard on APSense, and manages to keep everything up to date. She goes and reads others postings, comments and gives input, and tops the worthy articles. In hopes that the people will do the same.... AS THEY SHOULD.
She has one of the biggest private networks on APSense, if I'm not mistaken, and I see her listed on the main page all the time in the top people. THIS COMES FROM HARD WORK!!
I noticed on my formula page, I had over 300 hits on it, but yet not even 20 comments.... In which almost a quarter of them were my own. Out of all the people that read that article very few decided to top it. Even though A LOT of people knew that was an extremely well written, and very informative article.
I understand that we all are here to make money. But, no one is going to make any money if we all do not help each other. It's the main key to making money. You can't make anything if you have no help. Especially in a virtual world where the more people you know the better.
Look at it this way. Would you want to get online and sit in front of a screen with a buddy list that is empty with no one to talk to.... or would you rather get online and have friends to talk to, friends and contacts to help you when you need advice or an opinion, or even someone to share ideas with?
(I know I said this below in a comment, but, I just remembered that I could edit the content.
So as I said, If this comment touched key points, please be sure to go to this article as well as it pertains to things that may help apsense and it's users.)
http://www.apsense.com/article/110757.html
Also be sure to read my formula posting, as well as my guide to making money online.
http://www.apsense.com/article/110259.html <--Formula Posting-->
http://www.apsense.com/article/121796.html <--Guide Posting-->
There is no money in the advertising of a product to people doing the same thing. Sure, you're getting paid to do it here. But, it isn't much. You refer hundreds and hundreds of people, only for them to put a link on their profile and stop using the site. They don't want to do anything because they expect the site to do it for them.
Then you have people that go to your blogs and read them.... Only to not even so much as post a comment or top it. Regardless of how good the article was. They take the information into consideration and use the knowledge. But, give no credit to the person that wrote it. Then, they wonder why hardly anyone is topping their articles or why no one is commenting on them.
IF everyone would work together and actually do more on the site... Such as top good articles, post comments, rate business centers more, join good groups, and actually work at helping others. They would see a GREAT increase in not only earnings on APSense, but, knowledge as well.
This also ties into my formula I wrote and posted a few days back. http://www.apsense.com/article/110259.html
(sorry about the pop-up, I took the code out. But, it still comes up :( again sorry for that)
I went into great detail about teamwork, communication, networking, and such.
But, no one took hardly any of it into account.
The "big earners" on this site, are the ones that spend the time actually reading what others write, comment, top, and actually learn from what has been written. The people who claim this site doesn't work or that claim they aren't making anything worth using the site anymore.... are the ones that give no effort into using the site.
Let me use someone as an example. (sorry Lynn, but, I need someone who actually puts the effort in as an example)
Lynn works very hard on APSense, and manages to keep everything up to date. She goes and reads others postings, comments and gives input, and tops the worthy articles. In hopes that the people will do the same.... AS THEY SHOULD.
She has one of the biggest private networks on APSense, if I'm not mistaken, and I see her listed on the main page all the time in the top people. THIS COMES FROM HARD WORK!!
I noticed on my formula page, I had over 300 hits on it, but yet not even 20 comments.... In which almost a quarter of them were my own. Out of all the people that read that article very few decided to top it. Even though A LOT of people knew that was an extremely well written, and very informative article.
I understand that we all are here to make money. But, no one is going to make any money if we all do not help each other. It's the main key to making money. You can't make anything if you have no help. Especially in a virtual world where the more people you know the better.
Look at it this way. Would you want to get online and sit in front of a screen with a buddy list that is empty with no one to talk to.... or would you rather get online and have friends to talk to, friends and contacts to help you when you need advice or an opinion, or even someone to share ideas with?
(I know I said this below in a comment, but, I just remembered that I could edit the content.
So as I said, If this comment touched key points, please be sure to go to this article as well as it pertains to things that may help apsense and it's users.)
http://www.apsense.com/article/110757.html
Also be sure to read my formula posting, as well as my guide to making money online.
http://www.apsense.com/article/110259.html <--Formula Posting-->
http://www.apsense.com/article/121796.html <--Guide Posting-->
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Comments (163)
Carole6
very well written article Max! Keep up the good writing
Not Here8
just want my account deleted
Max,
Looks like you've got some new faces out with this article, awesome work! Normally I'd put more though into my comment but for now I have to go...
Lynn I.16
Earning Online Since 1999
Max,
I wanted to stop by and say thank you for the kind words. There seems to be alot of mention lately on topping and commenting on blogs. I read many blogs each day, and if I were to comment on them all, I wouldn't get anything else done :) I top when they are put together well and should been seen and read by other members. Take care, Lynn
Dave Thomas6
Hi Max,
I have read your articles and topped them because they were quality articles. If anyone provides quality content that adds value then I will top it and add a comment. If it is not very good quality I will try and give some feed back as BJ, Eric Coach T and yourself have been kind enough to do for me in some of my articles as they say feedback is the breakfast of champians.
Max Merrill7
Jack of All Trades
Cindy,
I had to laugh, that was definitely a great way to put it. You should definitely NOT dance on the table. Leaves nasty marks on the table and no one wants to see someone make a fool of themselves. I do agree, that was a perfect way to put apsense.
Max Merrill7
Jack of All Trades
Thank you everyone for the great input that you all have taken the time to write here at this article. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one with this view. It's frustrating when people KNOW it's quality content, but refuse to top it just because of something someone else did to them, or because they just don't want to. It's ok though, I'll take the friendly comments and the criticism too. Thank you again everyone for taking the time to read my article and "give your 2 cents".
Cindy Bolley16
HHCTB?
Great post,
And a top too!
You expressed your feelings on this subject WELL.
I couldn't agree more.
But it does come down to new people not knowing
how to use this wonderful place called APSense.
Posting and replying, content is King.
I'll say it again,
Pretend you are a social butterfly and you are at a cocktail party when your here at APSense.
You flutter around here and there.
Reading, Posting and Replying.
Just making the rounds getting to know everybody.
You would never dream
Divyang Joshi6
I totally agree wit this
I post so many articles, GUANINE ARTICLES, NOT ADS and i mean that is what we are supposed to do here right...?
But no tops, no comments.... :-(
Anywaz....cheers
Penny Young8
Consultant
Hi Max,
I agree and am glad you brought up the idea of people being more active, but I don't think that commenting is always necessary. I often top articles without leaving a comment simply because I don't always have something useful to say. (I know that's hard to believe, but, well, there you have it ... lol) I'm sure that people don't want to be drawn back to a blog they have already read and appreciated just to read my comment saying "great job". I kind of figure that topping a blog d
Collette Johnson12
Collette's Naturals
very well written Max
I agree with you. I make sure to read all my messages each morning from my apsense express. If I like the article I comment & top it. If I dont think it has content that would be helpful to someone, I dont comment nor do I top it.
You have some great articles and I read each one, and I top them too and I for one DO NOT top articles that are not "quality" content no matter if a friend wrote them or not.
Keep up the great work! This one is another TOP IT for me
Indrit Shkodra7
i agree with you and i agree with bjantique who says that you can't top anything, i personally top only what seems really good article,this one was worth of it.
But you must understand that there are so many newbies,it is so tough to make money from internet
David Schupbach7
Wow, I came in late on this one! I completely understand what you are saying Max, I have been agonizing over the same problem at QCWG, as you probably noticed as you are a member! Our number do seem to be better over there, than they are at my business blogs, but no where near what they should be. Of course, I probably write better there!
It may be that what we are seeing is simply a reflection of reality, that if you take the time to comment and top you are simply one of the top 5% of peopl
Lisa Lomas11
Hi Zac,
I do see your point, I tend to agree give positives when you appreciate the topic or content. Content is king here!
Max Merrill7
Jack of All Trades
Also, I would like to add. If you think this blog touches on a lot of key points.
Check out this other blog I did, it pertains to a things I think would greatly benefit apsense.
http://www.apsense.com/article/110757.html
sorry that i can not link it so that everyone may just click it.
Max Merrill7
Jack of All Trades
Eric,
I must agree, your Sig Link is there FOR A REASON. People should learn to implement it just a little bit better, rather then posting blatant ads, as they can be annoying. Not only to the poster, but the readers as well.
Max Merrill7
Jack of All Trades
BJ,
You are one of what I call "Team Players". The people that actual want to help others. Yes, I must agree that these rings are getting out of hand, and are a bit on the disturbing side. I'm not sure, but, didn't apsense have something in their TOS that was against that? Also, I personally thank you for being a part of the apsense community that puts forth effort, time, and even money to help others.
Eric Smith7
Online Professional
Hey Max,
I couldn't have put it better myself.
Zac,
I agree with some parts of your comments, but i think the reason a lot of topics are not being topped, dropped or commented on is because they are simply blatant advertising.
When i read quality topics (like this one) I always top them (minimum) But i also try to leave a comment if time allows. This again raises the question - With the addition of a Signature File, What is the Purpose of Blatant Advertising ? If you sell dog food, w
Bj aka Bill Brown14
Hosting and Backup Service provider
Hi Max,
I have to admit I am often guilty of reading and not commenting. I do top some articles but they have to be very good. I wont top anything, just because a personal friend wrote it.
I also do not take part in what is becoming a common practice of top it rings. This is where a group of people will go and top everything that the others in the ring have posted no matter if it is copy and paste trash or quality.
Working to gether is important, the problem I find is some are
Max Merrill7
Jack of All Trades
It's a shame more people don't see it this way. You take the time to read the article. If you reach the end, spend 2 seconds to click either top it, or down it. It's either a good or bad article. You spent 5-30 mins reading the article.... what's 2 more seconds?
Zac Josevski14
Internet Marketer
I agree Max it does not take much to recognize someones efforts.