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It really does takes money to make money!
September 14th, 2006 by Jonathan Waraas


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I am a huge tight ass. I hardly ever spend a lot of money. I’m so much of a tight ass that I only go to fast food places a few times a week because I don’t like spending money there. However, with my business, I am a splurge! Two days ago I bought 2 new servers for $750 a month, plus a server admin at $300 a month. Today I bought a new Toshiba computer for $1300. And I spend about $1200 a month in advertising different websites. So usually I spend like $2000 on my company a month, but this month is different because I bought some new hardware.

Most of you are thinking, holy shit that’s a lot of mula. Well let me explain why I invest so much. I spend so much money on server because every site needs to load fast, for lots of reasons. One of them is because if a website is slow, people will leave, which means less money, another one is because its easier for spiders to crawl when your website loads fast. Another thing with servers is that you really do get what you paid for. Another thing that I have learned is that its not the hardware, its the people who configure it ;) remember that….

I spend so much money on ads because that how I get traffic and spiders to crawl my website. Duh! I usually make over 500% off that $1300, so its very worth it. This month I am also trying out AdWords. I will tell you all how that goes :)
The private ad sells is going great! I have a few people a day contact me via email to ask prices and stats. So when I get some time, I think I’m going to add private advertising to all my websites. Does anyone have any suggestions? I’m new to the private world.

Also, the big website that will be launching this week is still under way. I am still getting the final touches on the layout, and Paul the awesome programmer is still doing his final touches! Should be out this weekend!

And one more thing, i highly suggest that everyone switch from there crappy stats program and start using Google’s Analytics, its the best thing I have ever used! Its kinda hard to get used to, but once you do you will be the marketer masta!

Also, I am terribly sorry that my blog posts do not make sense sometimes and that they are never ever funny anymore. I always write them late at night. (its 3.28 am now). I am always tired when I write them. Again, my apologies.

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6 Comments

Comment by khalidslife
2006-09-14 05:29:00

Digital point is good for buying and selling, I’ve had the most success with them.

Lets us know how the Adwords go!

 
Comment by Rockwell
2006-09-14 12:15:00

What do you mean exactly by “private advertising”?

 
Comment by Jonathan Waraas
2006-09-14 15:11:00

When I say private advertisers. I mean people that buy advertisement directly from me. I normally use YPN or google. But if someone sends me an email wanting to advertiser, i consider that a private advertiser…

 
Comment by jack ash
2007-11-30 16:23:31

If it takes money to make money, how did you make money when you didn’t have any?

 
Comment by jack ash
2007-11-30 16:24:02

… i too am a smartass.. heh

 
Comment by Jon Waraas
2007-11-30 16:30:28

lots of man hours. freelancing and building my empire :)

 

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