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June 11, 2005

eHow

How-to manuals are very popular when you are trying to do something for the first time (or the second time, or the third time, you know what I mean). The success of the "…for Dummies" book series is a great example of that. But sometimes you need information faster than you can run to a bookstore. That is where the internet comes in handy, and today's Famly First Site comes in even handier.

The site is called Welcome to eHow. The motto of this site is "the fastest and easiest way to find out how to do just about anything. And get the stuff you need to do it". It is divided into distinctive areas such as automotive, college, real estate, health, and even weddings. Then there is search engine function that allows users to enter topics, and see if there is any information on that topic. For example, "change a flat tire" takes one to a page that describes a step-by-step procedure on how to do just that. But there are also links to related sites, such as how to check tire pressure, and safety when jacking up a car.

The variety of material covered in this site is truly unique. I would recommend book marking it for future reference (like when you're trying to change the plug on your vacuum, and you can't remember where the ground wire goes). It is a great reference source, and is continually growing and adding new material.


http://www.ehow.com/home/home.asp

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Written by mayor at June 11, 2005 12:01 AM

Comments on “eHow”

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  1. Just me on March 19, 2009 09:29 PM

    I started writing for eHow three months ago and had 63 articles online. I have removed them and started hosting them myself after making a total of $9.00 the entire time.

    I would also notice that two or three days would go by showing that I had no page views yet I would be getting comments on the articles. Their page views did not come close to what I estimated them to be and the money is just not their. I noticed that the people saying they are making money on ehow are the ones that have articles on there saying how much money can be made and how to do it.

    I found ehow to be nothing more than another work at home scam that requires a ton of work and the only people that make anything off your hard work is them. Use caution when dealing with them and if you must give it a try please take my advise and start off small to get an idea of how it really works.

    You too will find out the truth about them if you upload your work there. Be safe!

  2. Maria -- WriterGig on March 30, 2009 12:09 PM

    I have been an eHow member since 2007 and am very pleased with the site and all it has to offer. I earn over $1,000 a month, every month, in residuals from my 300+ articles.

    I also have some of my own sites, but eHow is a platform I will continue to use as long as there is the Writers Compensation Program.

  3. Carol McKenzie on June 2, 2009 06:03 PM

    Far from being a work at home "scam," eHow does offer legitimate income for those writers who care enough to take the time to write quality articles, and understand the fluctuations and unpredictability involved with writing online.

    Most of those unhappy with eHow either violated the Terms through writing spam or cloned articles, or infringe on copyrights by improper use of photos and had their articles removed, but refuse to accept they did anything to cause article removal.

    It's not a get rich quick opportunity by any means, but does offer an income stream, if you're willing to put in the work. I've been very pleased with the results I've had in my time a eHow and look forward to a long relationship.

  4. Jim on June 3, 2009 10:40 AM

    I have met Writergig and can testify that she is telling the truth. I have about 30 articles and make about $30 per month at eHow. It's a great site with a helpful community. I like it as a creative writing outlet.


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