Julie's Journal

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A couple weeks ago I signed up with Sponsored Tweets, a new program available through Izea. The concept of Sponsored Tweets is simply… get paid to send out tweets through Twitter. Since joining, I’ve had several opportunities come through, and have already made several hundreds of dollars. Here’s a bit more on the site and how you can make money too. View Sponsored Tweets

How does Sponsored Tweets work?
Everything about Sponsored Tweets is very simple and easy to setup. You create your account, and login with your same Twitter account info (through Twitter). Once your account is created, you just need to set how much you want to be paid per tweet, and then you wait for a new opportunity to come in. When you receive a new opportunity, you just need to approve or deny the tweet. Some advertisers write what they want you to say, but many leave that up to the tweeter. You submit the “tweet” for approved, and once approved, the money is deposit into your account.

Is this allowed by Twitter, and Ethical?
To answer the most important question, YES! This is allowed by Twitter! and Sponsored Tweets mentions this several times on their web site, as they have worked with Twitter through the process of making the site. As for being “ethical”, there is full disclosure. When a tweet is sent through Sponsored Tweets, it is seen on twitter as “sponsored by…“, “Ad“, or “brought to you by..“. It’s this full disclosure that keeps the tweeter, the advertiser and the reader all legit.

What does a “sponsored tweet” look like?
Depending on whether or not your advertisers provides an ad copy, your tweet can look like anything. Whatever you submit will be sent over to Sponsored Tweets for approval. Other than that, it will look like a regular tweet going out through your account. The only difference is that the url is through bit.ly and instead of being posted from “web” or “tweetdeck”, it says “from Sponsored Tweets“… as it should for full disclosure.

Is anyone making Money with Sponsored Tweets?
As mentioned, in just my first couple of weeks, I’ve made an extra few hundred bucks just for a few minutes of my time approving ads, and I have a fairly small twitter following. ShoeMoney also posted about how he has earned thousands from tweeting advertiser links independently and through Sponsored Tweets.

Who else is partnered with Sponsored Tweets?
There are actually a decent amount of big name tweeters already signed on with Sponsored Tweets. I haven’t seen a way to signup online (have to call) as an Advertiser to access a full list of tweeters available, but they do have the following “featured tweeters” listed in the login area. Some of these accounts (like Kim Kardashian) have over 2 million followers.

That’s a quick summary of what Sponsored Tweets is all about, and how it’s making money and driving leads through Twitter. It’s fairly new, and always great to get into a new revenue source on the bottom floor.

We tried out the Firefly’s at The Plaza last night on Fremont Street. I think it’s as good as the one on Paradise, and the view was amazing!

Relaxing on my bed with mama, and baby kitty.

Right now my house smells amazing! I got the chance to try out all the Febreze Home Collection products, and they are truly amazing. I am a customer for life!

The scents are light enough to give my house an inviting aroma, but not too heavy and throat chocking like some air fresheners I have used in the past.

The Febreze Home Collection includes Room Spray, Reed Diffuser, a Soy Candle, and my personal favorite the Flameless Luminary. And each collection comes in 4 different fragrances. Green Tea Citrus, Pomegranate Mango, Willow Blossom, and Cranberry Pear. They all smell amazing!

I put the Reed Diffuser on my foyer table, the Flameless Luminary on my coffee table in the family room, and the Soy Candle in my kitchen. I’ll keep the Room Spray in my bathroom, and use it as needed

Would you like to try out the Febreze Home Collection in your house? If so, just enter my giveaway to win a $20 Walmart Gift Card so you can purchase it for yourself. Good luck!

Febreze Home Collection – $20 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway
Each one of the following is worth one entry into the giveaway – make sure to leave comments so I can include each thing you do!

1. Go to the Walmart – Febreze Collection website and tell how you would use the Febreze Home Collection to spruce up a room in your house. Leave me a comment.
2. Follow @JustJulie on Twitter.
3. Follow @Fabreze_Fresh on Twitter.
4. Become a fan of Febreze on Facebook
5. Tweet: Enter to win the $20 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway from @JustJulie http://tinyurl.com/yb7c9h7

Contest ends Monday, October 5, 2009 at 12:00 noon PST. I will choose one random winner from all the entries and notify you by email. You have 48 hours to respond. U.S. only please.

Thanks to MyBlogSpark and P&G for sponsoring this giveaway. This product review was based on using complimentary Febreze Home Collection products provided by P&G. P&G does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within my blog.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Angela Moore has partnered with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) to create a jewelry collection specifically dedicated to welcome new beginnings.

Ovarian cancer is not as common as breast cancer, and because survival rates are poor, it does not produce an army of survivors to raise awareness. Help me increase awareness by entering my contest, and getting the word out about this disease.

The Angela Moore Ovarian Cancer Awareness Collection was created in honor of the ongoing research now underway towards finding a cure. Set on a crisp white background, the collection features the signature teal ribbon to welcome new beginnings. To support this important endeavor, 15% of the net proceeds from this collection are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). The Ovarian Cancer Awareness Pendant retails for $30.

Angela Moore Jewelry Giveaway – The Ovarian Cancer Awareness Pendant
Each one of the following is worth one entry into the giveaway – make sure to leave comments so I can include each thing you do!

1. Go to the Angela Moore website and tell me what your favorite item is from her cancer awareness collection in my comments.
2. Follow @JustJulie on Twitter.
3. Become a fan of Angela Moore on Facebook
4. Tweet: Enter to win the Angela Moore Jewelry Giveaway from @JustJulie http://tinyurl.com/kkhdz7

Contest ends Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 12:00 noon PST. I will choose one random winner from all the entries and notify you by email. You have 48 hours to respond. Special thanks to Angela Moore for sponsoring this giveaway.