Mar 04
Fixing Up - Learn Stuff Online (Part 1)
I told you that I was coming back and HERE I AM!
Part of the time I haven’t been “around” much is because I’ve been busy getting some other projects out the gate.
One of these projects is Learn Stuff Online.
This is the first part in this mini-series which we’ll look at where LSO has come from, its previous problems, and how I hope to fix them all to finally make it successful.
The Premise
Like I said, I started Learn Stuff Online years ago. As I write this I’m not at home, so I don’t have the bevy of LSO paperwork ahead of me where I documented potential AdSense formulas, and topics I was going to cover on the site. And for the life of me I can’t remember how I came up with the idea of LSO.
I’m guessing that shortly after I learned about AdSense, (this terrific thing that could make you “money for nothing” on the web), I just HAD to come up with a website that could harness this PPC advertising for my own nefarious schemes. I might have tossed around a couple of ideas, but I knew that one thing about myself that I love is teaching people how to do things they don’t already know how to do. And at the time, there weren’t many good sites that could do that, so I came up with Learn Stuff Online.
The Problems
Looking back, LSO had a lot of problems. And because I was the one at the center of it, I think it was really my fault that so many cropped up. Most of them probably came from me not being honest about things or more to the point, deciding to overlook some things desperately hoping it’d all come together in the end.
Looking at things now, I think the biggest problem I now know how to handle and have already taken steps to that end. Still - There are other issues that I don’t think I’ve quite addressed but will surely have to do so if this project is ever going to hit that $500/mo goal I setup for it a little while back.
Solutions?
Unlike other series I’ve done on here, this isn’t one that I’ve necessarily given a lot of thought to. So buckle up if you want to come along for the journey as I continue to BREAK DOWN everything with Learn Stuff Online and sincerely hope you kids will give me some pointers so everyone can benefit! (#):D
Thanks again for the reminders to fix my RSS footer guys!
March 4th, 2008 at 11:26 am
I’m looking forward to this new project of yours! Should be fun.
March 4th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Hey Bush, I like the site. Very simple and easy to navigate.
I don’t know if you could do it (and you may already have it planned) but it would be good to have an RSS or email newsletter to let us guys know about new content.
March 4th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
@teeni - Thanks teeni! Now it’s not really a NEW project per se, but one that is getting REVAMPED for the future. The future? Yes that’s right teeni, all the way to the year 2000!
@Forest - Thank you sir, and yes, I already have setup a feed but haven’t promoted it on the site. Well, kinda. I mean, .. ergh. Stay tuned so I can explain in greater detail!
March 4th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
I have no doubt you’ll reach your goal, buddy. You’re doing a much better job figuring out this whole make money online thing than I am ;)
March 4th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
@Mike - Oh come on man, we’re just figuring this thing out together! When I’m using it to pay for a mortgage, than I’ll accept your accolades. (#):D
March 7th, 2008 at 7:09 am
I didn’t even know you had that site…it’s really a great idea. I love learning online. I remember back when I first heard about Linux and decided I wanted to learn about it. Luckily, the people involved in Linux are for some reason, extremely helpful and I eventually learned all about it.
I must go check your site out! Go Bush!!!
March 7th, 2008 at 8:45 am
@Bobby - Yeah, I briefly mentioned it a little while back but it was very quick indeed. More information and insight into this project will be forth coming so def stay tuned there.
And I think the Linux ppl were so helpful because of that “open source” mentality. (#):D
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