Are You Desperate to Make Extra Money Online?
October 11th, 2009 by Skip McGrath
A year ago that would have been a silly question –but today it’s not. In fact, I probably get a least a dozen emails a week from readers who tell me they are desperate to make some money quickly. With over ten million unemployed and growing it’s no wonder this is happening.
The saddest emails I get are from people who fell for some type of scam or silly program that promises the moon and delivers almost nothing. Some of them are so bad they break my heart. Some of these folks need to make money so badly they suspend their normal good judgement. Here are some of the programs you see advertised that you want to avoid at all cost:
- Paying hundreds or thousands of dollars for a pre-made website loaded with dropship products you can sell instantly
- Paying over $1000 for a blogging program that came with a complete blog all set up and ready to go and blog posts sent to you every day that guarantee you will get readers.
- Joining dropship warehouse programs where you can access “virtual” warehoused with millions of famous name products you can sell overnight on eBay.
- Paying a ton of money for a collection of eBooks that come with resale rights
These same programs or variations of them have been around since the beginning of the internet. They may morph and change a bit but they all boil down to one thing. These people are trying to convince you that if you buy their product, you can just push a button and money will start rolling in. If only it were true we would all be rich.
Making extra money online
The saddest thing about these programs is that they keep people from doing the things that really do work. You can make money selling products from a website, but not with pre-made cookie cutter websites loaded with products that are priced higher than others are selling them for.
You can also make money blogging, but you have to create a real blog that people want to read. Once you have readers you can make money from advertising and affiliate programs.
You can make money with dropshipping, but you have to find and work with actual manufacturers and distributors. There are thousands of them out there, but you have to do the research to find them.
You can make money on eBay –I have been doing it for ten years. But you have to do the work to find your own niche products to sell. Today in this economic environment some of the most profitable sellers are selling used goods and selling on consignment for others.
And you can even make money with eBooks –but you have to write your own and market it.
So don’t jump at some opportunity to spend thousands of dollars on a get-rich-quick program. The only person who get rick quick is the person selling it to you. On the other hand, don’t be afraid to spend an affordable sum of money to learn how to take advantage of real opportunities to make money selling online –but just remember: All of those real opportunities will take some work on your part.
Here are some real resources you can trust. Yes they all require a small investment but they offer no-bull ways of making real money –if you are willing to work at it. And all of them offer an honest money-back guarantee if you are not happy:
You can view my (Skip McGrath) eBay and website trainings products here.
Jim Cockrum is one of the most trusted Internet gurus. All of his materials are affordable and he stands behind everything he sells with a money back guarantee. Probably his best program with over 3500 satisfied members is The Silent Team
The Internet Marketing Center is over 15 years old. They are the largest and oldest Internet marketing training firm in the country. I used their material over ten years ago to learn Internet marketing. Their two best products are the Internet Training Course and their Be Biz Website setup and hosting program.
If you want to learn about affiliate marketing, The Affiliate Classroom offers the best program on the net.
If you want to learn how to make money blogging, my latest book How To Make Money Blogging From Home is probably the best and lowest cost way to start. If you want to invest a little more money, The Blog Mastermind Course is the way to go. It’s not cheap but they have an excellent reputation and deliver great value for the money.
If you want to learn how to sell on Amazon, Steve Lindhorst’s book Selling on The River is the best on the topic.
If you are interested in learning how to make money with surplus and liquidation products, Chad Maslek’s Program The Surplus Mega Profits Guide is affordable and excellent.
Lastly if you want to really learn about dropshipping and learn how to find real dropshippers, check out WorldWide Brands. They are the only wholesale information company I recommend.
So if you are desperate to make some extra money give some of these resources a try and avoid some of the many scams and downright crooks out there who are prey on people in unfortunate situations.
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Posted: October 11th, 2009 under Making Money Online.
Tags: blogging from home, drop ship for ebay, make extra money, make money online, Sell on eBay, skip mcgrath
Comments
Comment from Brigitte
Time October 13, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Thanks Skip. If I can put in my two cents that my book is absolutely the real deal as well. People can make money easily (yes easily) on eBay if they just know what to sell on eBay. Thanks for promoting it.
Comment from Pat
Time October 15, 2009 at 7:25 am
You just mentioned about people being scammed in big bucks to make money online. I just got involed with ohn home.com
I just can’t stand up for myself and say no. Did I get scammed with this company or is it pretty ligitimate????
Comment from Spipumbemaism
Time November 4, 2009 at 11:35 am
Very Recently, there has been a good deal of investigation by the
FTC against blogs and website promoters
for not revealing their advertising income, or potential
relationships with ad networks.
What are your personal thoughts about how this could potentially effect
the blog community?
Comment from Fiona
Time November 12, 2009 at 2:42 am
Like Pat above, I have been talking to ohnhome.com. Are they legitimate? They appear to be very professional and I’, concerned that’s it’s not for real?
Comment from Milan
Time November 17, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Like Pat above, I have been talking to ohnhome.com. I would appreciate it very much if someone could let me know is there any true about earning money or…i just lost…
Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards
Comment from Jen
Time November 19, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I am also looking into ohnhome.com. I gave the initial start up fee and I would like more info before purchasing anything further. They are very persistent call almost every half hour to see if I am ready to purchase the advertising and training package. What do yu know about his company am I throwing my money away or is it worth the investement?
Comment from Jack
Time November 20, 2009 at 3:05 am
I’ve the same question as pat and Fiona, Ohnhome.
Comment from Kelly
Time December 1, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Hi, i am wondering about Ohnhome as well, i have only just signed up with them, my end wk now & i’ve already paid them abit of my NZD money, im just not sure if they are the real deal, i rang their team this morning to ask for some case studies of other peoples success stories but the person i spoke with said they couldn’t forward me any details…thinking of pulling myself out before i lose more money than i have!!!
Comment from Karen
Time December 11, 2009 at 6:46 pm
I just signed up with ohnhome.com and I am also wondering if they are legitimate. I payed the set up fee and the website they built for me is linked to Amazon.com. They said it would take 2 weeks for my website to be indexed. Has anyone found out if they are legitimate and what can we do to get our money back if they are a scam. Who can I report them to if they are a scam.
Comment from Sébastien
Time December 15, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Same here! onhome.com, being spending some money with them, but no sure anymore. People calling me for more money so I can make some money.
Comment from marion
Time January 1, 2010 at 5:08 am
after reading all the questions from others, i have the same questions, does anyone know where to find out if we have been scammed and how to get our money back?? I never recieved an acknowledgement email to confirm my signing up with them
Comment from Vik
Time January 7, 2010 at 5:44 pm
I agree with all the above with onhome.com I too would like to know what things really are with them? as I have just agreed to purchase the package deal and I really do want reasurrance that I am doing the right choice for my future.
Comment from Hazel
Time January 9, 2010 at 5:33 pm
I got stung by ohn.home but only for 220.00. Thank goodness it was to take 2 days to up my credit limit or it would have cost me 1,295.00. I did some research and found out the web site is not real and doesn’t link to anything.
Comment from Ralph
Time January 22, 2010 at 11:43 pm
I have just signed up with ohnhome and spent $3000.00 but am now concerned that I may have done my money after reading so many comments from your readers regarding this company. I too would like to hear if they are a legitimate company or just another scam. Any information would be helpful, thankyou.
Comment from Joyce
Time February 2, 2010 at 1:37 pm
I am truly worried after reading all the comments about Ohnhome, have I been had.
Comment from KAT
Time February 18, 2010 at 4:51 am
well after reading all these comments im definatley worried as well, has any one received any feed back??
we joined up as well, everyone that has contacted us has been good so far so I want to know is ….is it the real deal??
have we been scammed??
Comment from Joan
Time February 23, 2010 at 7:57 pm
I have also paid out $288 after I told them I caould’nt afford $2750 for advertising.They came back and said I could pay $188 for them to send out 1000 emails and tracking program. Have we been sacmmed.
Comment from LORIE
Time February 26, 2010 at 6:43 am
Please let me know about this ohnhome.com . Is it a scam or not . I just sighned up to it the other day . If it is , is there any way I can go about getting my money back ?
Comment from Skip McGrath
Time February 26, 2010 at 11:56 am
you have a three business day right to cancel. I suggest you doit
Comment from Kathy
Time March 5, 2010 at 6:40 am
This is a site I bought from Ohnhome. I had it fixed up really nice but deleted all after talking to several Amazon Associates in the Amazon associate area I was set up with through Ohn. According to several of the Associates the hotfiremail I was set up with through Ohn which connected me to the Amazon Associate forum and use of Amazon widgets etc did not exist. After a few weeks I went back into the Amazon Associate forum and found that they had helped a new website owner with the hotfiremail that they told me was not associated with Amazon. I bought the site mid Dec 09 and did not make a dime on the site which was filled with Amazon widgets and banners. Here is the main laugh though, I had no access to the hotfiremail which is where all correspondence went from MY site and still don’t even though it is set up in my name. So trying to figure out if it is a I.D. theft ring or what. I am unable to make any changes in the Amazon Associate site because they don’t recognize my email but continue to use my name and address. Since then I have not been able to use a debit or cr card with certain sites. So you tell me are they legit or not? What is Amazon doing with my name & address plus bank info?
Comment from dorothy
Time March 5, 2010 at 6:49 pm
I signed up and paid $4000 then changed my mind. Rang and registered my desire to cancel the arrangement with ohnhome, rang the bank to reverse the payment, and am now waiting to see if that does happen. Hopefully it’s a lesson not too expensively learned. Thanks for all your comments.
Comment from Rahul
Time March 8, 2010 at 6:44 am
My friend has subscribed for this too(OHNHOME), I had a doubt that this was indeed a scam the moment he told me about it. After reading all your comments, I am convinced Ohnhome is money monger. I will do some more research and post updates here if I stand corrected.
The most decadent part is that there are so many affected and practically nothing that can be done to get the money back… is this what we call fair trade in developed economies? 
We are allowing our businesses to stoop to low to generate some ‘legitimate’ income… this should not be at the expense of non-techie public.
Comment from Brigitte
Time October 13, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Thanks Skip. If I can put in my two cents that book is absolutely the real deal as well. People can make money easily (yes easily) on eBay if they just know what to sell on eBay. Thanks for promoting it.