If you understood everything I said you’d be me

Miles Davis said a lot of things. A lot of very memorable and very true things. But 1 quote resonates with me more than any other. If you understood everything I said, you’d be me. I don’t want anyone else to understand everything I say or do, nor do I want to understand everything that anyone else says or does. I want to be me. And in order for me to be me I have to be true to myself and my beliefs, acting with integrity at all times... Read More

One year later

It only seems like yesterday but today a whole year has gone by since my purchase of Upstart Blogger. And what a year it’s been. Numerous redesigns, increased traffic, increased income, a smattering of controversy and a lot of hard work and fun. This has been, and continues to be, the best $14,500 I have ever spent. But this is still just the start. My income target for 2009 is $250,000. It may seem like a large number but I’m confident... Read More

Watch me build a new blog live and make $1,000 in under 30 days

I often get challenged about the income I generate with Upstart Blogger. Whilst many people understand the power of blogging there are still some who just don’t accept the fact that making money isn’t a black art and really isn’t that hard as long as you know what you are doing. I have even seen other bloggers, always the ones who tend to be struggling to make any money, take a swipe at me and dispute my figures. Of course, in... Read More