![]() ![]() In addition I have learned more about Photoshop, shortcuts, design, layout and multiple other tips and tricks that have helped with creating templates and military designs for CafePress. I have learned a lot about Twitter, how to write tweets that get responses, how to use #hashtags successfully, and how to free up my time for responding to followers by using paid social media tools such as SocialOomph and JustUnfollow It has paid off though, Twitter is responsible for over 60% of my referral on my internet platforms. Many hours spent on my Twitter phone app following people, responding to tweets and being real. Yes, I have 20,000 30,000 people who follow me at it’s been a lot of work to get it there. My biggest social media accomplishment was growing my Twitter account from about 1,800 followers in the spring to 20,000 in less than nine month. Squidoo shares the click through Adwords income with their successful writers and any Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Zazzle or CafePress purchases generates a commission. I also started writing for Squidoo, which is another blogging site. The demographics are males between the age of 18-27, you can imagine who is watching. My YouTube account is still generating a change (ok a few dollars, two months of gas) not as much as 2012 but then again I don’t have any new Marine Corps videos. (click on the image below to go to my store) Since both my sons are US Marines I started designing Marine Corps items in Photoshop I created to sell my Marine and military themed apparel and gifts. It was successful enough that I have decided to take it to the next level and set a more ambitious goal for this year.ĬafePress is my most successful income stream in the past year. Did I get rich? No, but I by the end of the year to pay for my monthly gas bill to drive to my regular full time job at Hamilton Color Lab. During the past year I finished a private online experiment to see if making money or a residual income on the internet is feasible. Was it successful? I would say yes. I feel it’s important to set goals in life, no matter if they are personal or business goals. I am a very proud Marine Mom and designing Marine clothing and gifts on CafePressis just one way I express my pride. ![]() They learn to honor and respect themselves and others. ![]() The program instills a sense of dedication, honor, and commitment to country along with patriotism. In some areas, the Young Marines program is available for youth ages eight to 18. These I will honor and respect in a manner that will reflect credit upon them and myself. Recruits also learn the Young Marines Obligation, which states, “From this day forward, I sincerely promise, I will set an example for all other youth to follow and I shall never do anything that would bring disgrace or dishonor upon God, my Country and its flag, my parents, myself or the Young Marines. The delayed entry program through the local recruiting center gives them a taste of the leadership skills, teamwork, discipline and confidence building that will help them succeed during boot camp. If your son or daughter is thinking about the Marine Corps I would highly recommend it. Marine Corps values of loyalty, pride, strength, and integrity are what I have seen in my sons as they continue their career in the US Marines. ![]()
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