There is a contest going on that is rewarding bloggers who successfully provide their “how to” articles regarding their Halloween know how. If you have some experience with Halloween props or tricks and you are willing to share your experience and expertise, maybe you can be the lucky winner. The following should provide you with the info you need to possibly make some extra money this Halloween.

Contest Rewards Bloggers for Halloween ‘How To’ Articles, Hosted by ZestBit.com

The $100 Halloween Contest, hosted by ZestBit.com, a unique interactive blogging space, rewards writers for their Halloween know-how and zest for the holiday. Authors of the best ‘How To’ and answer sharing articles will receive $100 to top internet retailers such as Old Navy, iTunes and Amazon.com. ZestBit.com is a free and easy platform for consumers to write and profit from their experience. With the Halloween Contest, the most creative of writers will earn even more for their insight.

“The Halloween Contest gives users an online space to share tips and ideas with Halloween fans from all over, plus the chance to win money to their favorite stores,” said Marc Braunstein, President of ZestBit.com. “We have seen a range of informative articles on a variety of subjects from ‘How to Decorate For Halloween Parties‘, and ‘How To Carve Pumpkins‘; writers can choose from a limitless amount of Halloween topics.”

We have seen a range of informative articles on a variety of subjects from ‘How to Decorate For Halloween Parties’, and ‘How To Carve Pumpkins’; writers can choose from a limitless amount of Halloween topics.

The $100 Gift Certificate prize will be awarded to three writers in the categories of Halloween Parties and Decorations, Halloween Costumes and Halloween Sweet Treats. ZestBit.com provides users with tools such as YouTube videos, Photobucket Photos, related polls and more to enhance their articles and make them more interesting and interactive. The ZestBit.com Halloween Contest ends October 31.

ZestBit.com writers can extend their reach by posting these portfolios on other social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook or link directly to their personal blogs. ZestBit.com was developed by ShopAtHome.com, one of the largest cash back, discount, and coupon sites on the web. ZestBit.com writers generate revenue for charity or themselves when other consumers shop from their pages.

About ShopAtHome.com
ShopAtHome.com, the developing force behind ZestBit.com. With connections to more than 3,000 web stores, ShopAtHome.com makes it easy for consumers to stay connected with the stores they love, and to discover new retail shopping opportunities. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Denver, CO., ShopAtHome.com is a division of the Belcaro Group, Inc.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) October 12, 2007 — ZestBit.com hosts a $100 Halloween Contest for the best Halloween ‘How To’ and Answer article. Authors will receive $100 to top internet retailers in the categories of Halloween Parties and Decorations, Halloween Costumes and Halloween Sweet Treats.

There are several excellent sources for grabbing content for your blog, but very few also allow you to make a little money as well. The NewsRoom (TNR) is one such site that offers a wide variety of content rich videos and articles that you can freely add to your blog and earn many on a CPM basis.

TNR pays you for every “Mash” your video or article receives. You can imagine the possibilities if you are the first blog to get your hands on a “breaking” story. Although you won’t get rich from TNR you can definitely use their content to make a few extra bucks online.

So what exactly is the pay scale? Glad you asked:

Here is how you get paid! Each time you mash video or video feeds to your site and it is played by your viewers, you’ll earn a guaranteed CPM (cost per thousand). Additionally, you will get paid each time you mash text or an image and it is rendered or drawn by your viewers. As a registered participant of TheNewsRoom, we track your success. Each time you login, be sure to click on myRevenue to chart your earnings!

See our CPM payout structure below. All the following info was taken from The NewsRoom’s site.

If you want to be paid when free, licensed news from TheNewsRoom is viewed on your site, simply register with your payment information — and start mashing!

As you can see, it’s pretty simple to add some revenue to your blog while also adding quality content. Below is an example of a video regarding some interesting tech news that is “mashable”.

Check out The NewsRoom and see if it fits the bill for your site.

Google has officially launched their business referral program that will pay you to improve their business listing. Basically, you are required to visit local businesses in your area, take some pictures, get the necessary information, submit it to Google and wait for the submitted business to verify the information. From what I have read, payment will be $10 for every successful business you submit.

This could really turn out to be large money maker if you get out early in your community and grab up some of the local businesses. I can’t imagine any business owner saying no to free advertising. But it does seem to require a lot of leg work… but anymore, what doesn’t.

The excerpt below was taken from Google’s local business referrals page:

• Refer local businesses, get paid.
  • Visit businesses in your area to discuss Google products, and submit key information about them to us.
  • Get paid when we approve the information you’ve submitted, and again when the businesses verify that information.
• Benefit your community.
  • Help local businesses attract new customers by adding their information to Maps.
  • Make it easier for people in your community to find the goods and services they’re looking for.
• Be your own boss.
  • Set your own hours and work as much as you want.
  • The more businesses you refer, the more you’ll earn.

I hope this will spark some interest for some of you guys looking to take some of the almighty Google’s money. I see this as not only a good money making opportunity, but another move by Google to conquer the world.

Check out Google’s new local business referral program and see if it is worth the effort. I may give it a shot seeing as I have sooo much time on my hands. Good luck no matter what you decide.