One of my resolution for my frugal ways is to work toward generating more residual income.  Even though my revenue for last year was acceptable, it was based on a lot of time consuming tasks such as answering surveys and remember to search on reward sites such as Swagbucks.  This year I would like to focus on writings that will can generate residual income without needing me to click my fingers away.

One of the programs I am planning on spending more time on is eHow.  At one period during last year I noticed that a lot of my Google searches were returning links to a site called eHow.  Upon further investigation, eHow is a user generated content site in which people shares their specific knowledge regarding how to accomplish a specific task.  The site is owned by Demand Media and you can read up on its history on wiki.

However, unlike the other sites, it actually shares the ad revenue it generated from website to the writers.  (Although it doesn’t disclose how much of the revenue is shared with the writers), I did find a blog of a work from home mom who is generating substantial income as a result.  I have say that reading her blog is an inspiration.  For someone who has to take care of her kids and have limited amount of time daily, she proved the importance of quality of writing over quantity.  She even started an eBook regarding how to make money on eHow.  She is a proven case that the site works and can be used to generate residual income.  Granted not everyone will be as successful as she is but I believe every little bit helps.

Why did I remember eHow all of a sudden?  It is because to my surprise I actually received a payment from them.  While the amount is not a lot, it did rekindle my wish to write better articles and see whether I can be successful in generating residual income.  So if you are knowledgeable and would like to earn residual income, be sure to check out eHow!