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  1. Ginnybean

    Amazon Associates - resurect or new?

    I want to use Amazon Associates on my blog as I will be having book reviews and so on. I used to have a book blog several years ago (2009-2013) and had an Amazon Associates account then I think, but no idea what email linked to or if I an still access it. Should I just create a new account or...
  2. Ginnybean

    FIRE - who to follow/read?

    Who are the best people to follow or the best blogs to read to find out more about the FIRE* movement?? Ideally I am after those with realistic ideas not eat beans and never buy a coffee for 30 years to retire 10 years early!! (I would rather buy the coffee if I want to and work part time a...
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    Affiliate marketing question

    I have just started my new blog and am planning to monetise rightaway so people are just used to seeing it. I have a question about joining afffilate marketing networks such as Awin. If I put in my blog website name can I only use the affiliate links on that domain or could I use them on a...
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    Pinterest

    Wondering who uses Pinterest? And if you have had success with either driving traffic to your blog or affiliate marketing on there? I've used Pinterest personally for years and am trying to work out if I should have a separate Pinterest for my blog or use the one I have?
  5. Ginnybean

    Portfolio? Freelance? Employed? Self employed?

    Wondering if people are employed (defined as contracted to work for wages set by someone else), self-employed (including if the director of own Ltd) or freelance? I have a portfolio career which means I'm actually all three! I know, making my life difficult or what!! (on the plus side my tax...
  6. Ginnybean

    How many bank accounts do you have?

    I have been wondering about bank accounts and am organising myself through having several accounts for different purposes. I have decided I want to use more than one provider too, all eggs in one basket and all that. I am currently thinking below and maybe I am making it complicated but it seems...
  7. Ginnybean

    Record keeping

    How does everyone keep records and do any bookkeeping? I was wondering if people use a spreadsheet to record their additional income or write it down in a notebook? Maybe there is some kind of piece of software that you use? I am thinking about creating a spreadsheet and I don't want to...
  8. Ginnybean

    How often do you post?

    Bloggers, how often do you create a new blog post? Is it personal choice or a decision made to best grow your blog? Am reading sooooo much coinflicting advice! I've blogged before but feel like the land has shifted!
  9. Ginnybean

    Blog name - how important is it?

    Looking for some opinions please. How important is a blog name? Strange that I find myself wondering so much, if it was a business name I would have no problems!!!!! Lets use an example. A blog on staycations (my sister in laws current favourite topic and always seems to be in my head). What do...
  10. Ginnybean

    Ginny makes more beans

    I'm still a beginner with most of this stuff so I thought I'd record how I get on here. In my day job I'm a self employed part time "bean counter" and teach new beancounters part time too (in two different role!); so I'm employed and self employed. (loads less hours teaching from Setpember) I...
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    Separate paypal account? New girl question!

    Hello everyone, I'm Gin and am trying to get my head around some of the practicalities of earning money online. I've dabbled for several years but only making a few pounds here and there. Recently I have become more focused and am starting to have some of the first small amounts ready to pay out...