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I have written about IT Conversations in the past, and how they are the source for tremendous amounts of information regarding technology.  I got an email recently that said they are looking for Website Editors and will pay $10-$20 per show.

I just thought it would be a good place for some of you bloggers to turn to to make some money online.

Here are the qualifications and the links from IT Conversations:

We’re accepting applications for apprentice Website Editors, the people who write the show descriptions and bios, and track down and process the photos. To qualify, you must be capable of writing *good* English and have the ability and tools to crop and resize jpegs. After a two- show apprenticeship, you’ll receive $10-$20 per show, depending upon whether you’re getting the help of a Series Producer or not. For more info and to sign up for the program, go to the signup page. These links work this week…promise!

Apprenticeship Program

http://ipost.com/rd/9z1zno2s7b8g6r4dgicp3m4502i9cf02771h2a65h08

Volunteer Signup Page

http://ipost.com/rd/9z1zo50ppqut6eog60iqimgakhm9730j3g1a7bo9reg

It appears as though Google is positioning themselves to monetize audio, namely podcasts and other forms of streaming or ‘on demand’ audio programs on the web. 

This is said to bring about a change in the heirarchy of the company supposedly, however informal, that includes one global account director per account who pulls resources as needed; PPC, Print, Radio, Video, Display.

As of yet no one can confirm with Google if this is true, my source being seekingalpha.com.  In their article, it is said that, “People love Google planned leaks.  My theory is that Google intentionally uses these leaks to gauge industry receptiveness and craft their spin.”

“MTV is already using their engine for video serving, API’s for their Google Maps… which will no doubt spring ads with a ninety day notice… and soon to tap the well of podcasts via their patents.  Indeed, YouTube and video advertising are becoming wrapped into one”

I can’t wait to see how this pans out with audio.  One thought is that Google will place contextual ads next to the podcasts.  Ads next to streaming media appearing on web pages and RSS feeds could be interesting.   The thought of Google applying its algorithm to dynamically serve ads based on voice is could be cool.

Imagine listening to a podcast in a feed reader and every 20 seconds the ad changes based on what you are listening to.  Interactive voice technologies are already crafted, why not use it in an ‘ad sense.’ 

And yes, that pun was definitely intended :0)

As we know, Google launched a pretty nifty tool called Custom Search.  Looking at it from a development standpoint, I wanted to bring up a couple possibilities for it though.  This is also a way to dramatically raise your adsense earnings.  I am interested to see what your thoughts are!

Earnings: This custom search option lets you capitalize on more space and functionality from the Adsense perspective.  The page is already optomized for the keywords you input, so once you tie your adsense account to the search, you are all set.  Then, ad users search for a topic, very targetted keywords come up.

Now, if you know how to play with the listings, like using a keyword of “business intelligence” rather than “business,” you will notice a dramatic increase in your earnings.  Let me just say that this one change will take a normal click from $.20 or so to almost $2.00. 

Private Searches:Have you ever tried to look for information on video cameras?  You will find nothing buy spam ridden and price comparison sites (I know, I just bought one).  What if you were looking for legitamite functionality reviews?  What would you do then?

The answer, build a custom Google search.  You approve the sites that you want included.  That way, you can take a tour through the internet, pick the sites with excellent content, and then let your users search only those.  As you keep looking, you can keep increasing the size of your Google search portfolio.

Here is one such example: Blompo.com.

Build A Community:Problogger is using the custom search option to build a community of site owners.  They can approve their sites, add sites they like, and so on.  It is definitely a unique twist on good, user generated content.

Reference: Problogger

I really wanted to get some of you thinking of the different aspects that you could use regarding this tool.  Let me know what you think.  I am still busy implementing the search on some of my sites as well.  I am interested to hear of your different uses though!

Keep in mind, if you tune them right, they can be a nice little money maker.