Yes- it is actually possible to make money with social networking. I was intensely sceptical about this a year or so ago when I first discovered Digg and StumbleUpon as a major networking force. Since I became an active stumbler I have made many friends and contacts and have discovered some amazing Art sites – my particular passion in life.

As a struggling artists myself – unknown and invisible in the vast matrix that is the artnet and also having the major disadvantage of being older than the average stumbler (I am 55 years old) – I have been forced to find ways of making money other than selling my paintings which only appeal to a small niche. The world of successful artists is growning ever smaller, as paintings on the wall are no longer trendy. Performance art, or “extreme art” is much more successful. You have to resort to foul means to get noticed in the Art world – hanging a dog up by the neck in a Gallery and watching it die seems to create the necessary sensational response and suddenly you are a “name”. Now I don’t intend to ever resort to such disgusting behaviour ever – I personally think that person should be put away in some kind of institution. So, having taken that stand I will probably never be “Known”.

So, rather than risking my personal integrity, but nevertheless wishing to make at least some small money to cover my networking account, I was interested when I received a link offering to pay me for stumbling other peoples’ Stumbles and Diggs. This intrigued me as I am quite an addict at this. I love reading the weird and whacky articles and sometimes there are some brilliant articles on environmental issues as well as the endless US political shennanigans. Something for everyone, really. I signed up for “Subvertandprofit” and was sent a few links to stumble and Digg. , don’t get too excited – you won’t earn huge bucks here as in the beginning you will only be sent a few links to stumble. But I am beginning to notice my account is gradually looking fatter and what is better than earning money for merely reading. You must be careful to add a comment though, otherwise you can get banned I believe. This has not happenend to me, but I don’t get many offers anyway, so have been careful.

Please follow this link if you want to give it a go – you have nothing to lose and will learn a lot of interesting stuff in the process.

Good Luck and Success to YOU!