Last week, Google announced that they have made some changes to the algorithm that returns results on Google searches. Apparently content mill sites (presumably those like Bukisa,  Xomba,  eZine, etc.) will not be coming up as high in returns as they had been. Of course, Google is keeping their secrets to themselves, but we have to assume that REAL informational sites (those dedicated to one topic, and owned & maintained by REAL experts) will be weighted, and will come up higher in search returns.  This is expected to hit lower-quality content mill sites where it hurts them the most –the bank.

So will Google’s new algorithm hurt writers?  Yes and no. If your portfolio is filled with mainly revenue-share articles, then chances are 1) your articles are hosted and displayed on content mill-owned sites, and your earnings will most likely take a hit, because the entire site is taking a hit. Those who write for flat-rate fees, however, will most likely not see a change in their income, unless the content mills decide to start dropping their rates (unlikely).

So what’s a writer to do to survive the new Google algorithm that targets content mills? It’s really up to you. Personally, I am going to slightly increase the number of articles that I do for a flat rate, BUT I’m going to keep writing revenue share articles until I get my residual income back up to where it used to be.

What is your strategy for overcoming the new Google algorithm?

I have been a successful blogger for nearly 3 years now.  I own and operate several blogs that help me pull income that affords my family a very comfortable life.  But this is the first time I’ve had what can be considered a “personal blog.”   I have recently started exploring new avenues to earning income and new ways to make money online.   All the work that at do is online, all at home.  And –yes– I work in pajamas a majority of the time.

So what do I do to make my money online?   All kinds of things.  I blog (therefore I am online), I work as a freelance writer, and I employ various ways of making money as an internet / affiliate marketer.

This blog will serve as a documentation of my various lines of work online, and also as a way of my sharing what I know with others who might want to learn how to blog or how to become an internet affiliate marketer.