Bukisa Update – August 2009

Written by Michael Swengel on August 20, 2009

Bukisa is one of the several write-to-earn websites out there right now. Users can post articles of 250-1500 words and earn based on the number of views the content receives. I joined Bukisa in February of 2009 out of curiosity. Since then, the site has gone through many changes - including a new look. From everything I've read and seen, Bukisa pays on time every time. As of this writing, the mini...

:Shift: – iPhone Game Review

Written by Michael Swengel on August 18, 2009

TAGS: iPhone app reviews, App Store, :Shift: , Shift, app store reviews Developer: Armor Games Inc Price: $0.99 (Free "LITE" version available) Version Reviewed: 1.1 Graphics: :Shift: has a stylish but retro feel. With it's 2-bit graphics (except blood - which is red) and smooth movement, the user is met with a pleasing visual experience. Gameplay: 7/10 Replay Value: 8/10 Requirements: ...

HubPages Update

Written by Michael Swengel on August 13, 2009

As a continuation of the saga of my freelance writing journey, I decided to give HubPages a try. Overall, I must say I like the site. It has a strong user base and what seems to be a very friendly atmosphere. Articles - called Hubs - have a quality/popularity ranking system from 1 to 100. Upon being published, a hub has a rating of 50. If the hub's content is useful and unique, the hub's score wil...

Trying HubPages

Written by Michael Swengel on August 8, 2009

In my search for a new write-to-earn website, I have decided to give HubPages a try. Some of my friends swear by HubPages. I don't have enough experience there to make an educated judgment. HubPages pays via Google Adsense and Kontera ads. Writers are paid by Google and Kontera directly. So, we'll see how it goes. I will report my earnings in the coming days and weeks. ...