Guest Blogging With Jane May
Since John will be in Taipei for Computex for the next week, I’ll be writing a few posts for you guys. Don’t worry, John will still report back to us with great pictures from Taiwan, and I look forward to seeing some delicacies from his trip as well.
Let me give you some background information of myself in case you haven’t seen me around. Currently, I author Daily Web Ideas, co-author a second blog called Career Ramblings and I’m always exploring different monetizing methods in the blog world. Both of my major blogs are very different in content. While one is focused on a specific niche (career focused), the other is more about reflecting on my past success and helping new bloggers do the same.
Where Does Jane May Come From
Contrary to popular belief, I’m pretty new at this considering the length of time blogging has been around. I started by reading some of John’s early works over a year and a half ago. A lot of time was spent researching the different online opportunities. As many of you know, blogging is challenging. Challenging, not because of having to write content nor is it because of the lack of opportunities; it’s challenging because blogging is not my full time job. Finding the time to do quality work both on and offline has been one of my biggest challenges.
In my offline life, I work as a consultant for companies looking to hire graduating college students and new professionals. I spend a lot of my time in Los Angeles, CA since I work very closely with the business students in the area. In addition to working and blogging, I have recently completed a Master’s degree in Counseling. So, regardless of what you have going on in your “real” life, managing it all can be done!
What Do I Like Doing For Fun
One way I reward myself is by taking a night out with the girls. And let me tell you, with Memorial Day weekend just passing, it was a great way to take a little break from my online and offline worlds. 
I sometimes write about the importance of balance to be successful in what you do. My balance comes in the form of running and working out. I’m in front of a computer for about 12 hours a day, sometimes more depending on projects. Running helps as an outlet for all that time spent in front of my monitor. I wonder, what do all of you do for balance?
Anyway, this should give you a little background into Jane May and hopefully you like what I have to contribute. John trusted me to write for you guys, so if you have any feedback, don’t be bashful (I know some of those Top Commentators here are far from bashful)
This post was guest blogged by Jane May. She teaches readers how to create and monetize blogs on Daily Web Ideas.
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Nice, i will add your blog to my Google Reader “janemayblogs.com”
It’s worth it
Thanks guys! I won’t dissapoint.
Already visited her blog. Nice one! I’m going to have to creatively ‘borrow’ her ideas!
Such confidence. Derrich likey.
I sent you an email through your blog I hope you got it. I await your reply. Thanks
Hi John! My 1st-year anniversary as a blogger is just around the corner, and inspired by you and Ades, I’m inviting you and your readers to join the “AnitoKid Anniversary Review“ – the grand prize is US$100. Rules are at anitokid.blogspot.com/2007/06/win-100-in-anitokid-anniversary-review.html.
Hi Jane May! I’m just looking at your blog right now…
Great! What do you think??
Welcome guest blogger!
This week will be nice because we are having a different point of view.
“I’m pretty new at this considering the length of time blogging has been around”
We all start somewhere(Feb. 2007, in my case). We get the experience of the older bloggers that tried things before us. Plus, all those nice plugins
Thanks for the welcome! I’m looking forward to writing for you guys. Should be a fun time!
Hello Jane May, I do blog for balance since my real life it’s all about computer stuff, see black and white screen everyday need balancing.
Nice to see other face beside John photos
Not just faces, Very Beautiful faces
Hi Jane,
I guess this is some form of recognition being asked to write for this blog. I just hope it won’t distract you or take away from janemayblogs.
that would be a real shame, as I find your blog a lot more interesting and better content than recently here on john chow.
I have to concur Jane. Get back to work on your own blogs…but you probably will get some good traffic from this.
lol…wow guys, i appreciate the concern…thanks!
Not a distraction, if anything a motivation to write more for you guys.
Did anyone mention *Guys* love your post?
More John Chow fraud ads on the site =O. Hey Jane.
LOL, I hope you’re talking about the one that says “John Chow is a Cool Dude”. Are you trying to say he’s not a cool dude??
Nope, one about saying that he recommends some “Make 80 billion dollars!” one.
Jane u r gorgeous
I think you have a shot!
A shot at what? It’s pretty much a home run guest blogging on JohnChow.com
Thanks DJ!!
You are welcome
geek chick..hehe
Reading Career Ramblings from the last two months. You are great!
Welcome as a guest blogger!
Good to hear you visit Career Ramblings. Hopefully you’ve found some value there!
Hi Jane. I have been following along also. You have the passion required for success.
Keep it up. I bet you will always manage to continue helping others no matter how busy you get.
Looking forward continued loyal reading.
Steve
Brownie points for Stephen!!
Sweets have always been a problem for me.
Wow! You’re guest blogging on here now? Why do I suddenly feel so slighted?
HMTKSteve,
you can’t be, wait until you cross that threshold of $100 daily AdSense earnings
.
You mean Jane has crossed over?
May’s monthly earnings will be posted shortly
on my blog.
looking forward to that post
Wow! I get to enjoy you at CareerRamablings.com and at JohnChow.com. I think you do great work, as you can see by the review I wrote about your advice at careerramblings. Enjoy and don’t burn out!
Glad to see you here too Greg! Don’t worry, no burning out here!!
How Lovely
Jane, good to see you here. You are definitely a dot com mogul in the making! Looking forward to this week…
Brandon
WeddingFanatic.com
Thanks for the compliment! I’m trying to reach that status…not quite there yet
well since you have exposed your site on this blog you’ll reach to be a successful blogger in no time
Nice to see you here Jane. I am a faithful reader of your blog
I appreciate the support. Hope to see you more
!
I think I love you
LOL
I had a feeling someone was going to say that LOL. Great first-time post on JC, Jane May, and more power to you!
Hi Jane and glad to see your a guest blogger of Johns. I have read your CareerRamablings.com blog several time in the past, and just learned of your personal blog.
Congrats!
Great to see a guest blogger here
nice to see a Hot girl blogging from John Chow…. John is evil.. and so sad for his wife.. Mrs Chow.. Hope you dont read this
Apologies if hurted.
Santosh P,
don’t go Sally-baiting!
it was just a joke
no hurtings
What do I do to keep a balance? I word hard. I play hard. It’s as simple as that.
Travelling. Weekends in the country. The gym.
I fit those three things between my 80 hour work week, and it makes for one very fresh and motivated workaholic.
I always find that I get much more work done the week after spending a weekend away. That’s not because I have more work to do, but because I feel much more motivated to get work done.
Work hard, play hard. It’s all good.
Work hard, play hard…I hear that a lot. The re-energizing weekend away always is a great way to maintain balance. I need to do that more often!!
JANE! I get to see you here now eh? Good for you!
Hey Jane – I hope you’re not going to mimic John and start telling us what you’ve eaten for breakfast, lunch, etc…
I have a suggestion Jane : Avoid type-os.
Taipei for Computes => You mean Computex?
And no, I’m not very bashful at all…
After I read John’s post about tapei, I was wondering who was going to take over while he’s gone.
He made an excellent choice! I’m excited to see what you have to share. I’m a faithful reader of your other 2 blogs as well.
As far as balance….being a working mom of 3 has been SO hard lately. I work off some steam with a nice run around the block and a huge glass of wine. Not at the same time of course!
John picks the hottest guest writers… I love it.
I don’t think John has “hot” in his guest blogger criteria LOL but Michael and Mitch are pretty hot, too, aren’t they.
Good to see you here also Jane May …im an avid reader of both of your blogs!
Hey, good to see a few new faces around here. Well I guess you aren’t really “new” since I’ve seen you around the blogsphere a good bit.
Anyway, looking forward to your upcoming posts
Thanks Shawn! I’m looking forward to it too!!!
I’m now seeing this fraudulent ad:
“John Chows Top Pick
Earn Yr First Affiliate Commission Today.
Take Action Right Now!
http://www.NewbieCashMachine.com”
Scumbag losers! That’s all I have to say.
BTW, welcome Jane. Nice to see you again.
Perhaps next time you don’t post the URL!
Kenneth
yeah I’m sure John will block them when he gets back and I’m sure someone has already e-mail him about it.
John Chow, do you know that Agloco will release this Monday The Viewbar?
Agloco. What a snore.
You are snore.
This monday?!! Finally
.
Yes this Monday. Tuesday in Asia.
Hmm…John and Jane..Both start with “J”
Not a subscriber yet, but I have visited Jane’s blog 2-3 times in the past couple months.
My only comment of the moment, however, is this: It SURE IS NICE to see a real, actual, honest-to-god beautiful woman blogging for once, and not just another fat middle-aged guy (like me) stealing his MyBlogLog/Bumpzee avatar face from some porn/model site.
Of course, at least I have the guts to post my face. LOL…
LOL…wow. Thanks, I think!
It was definitely intended as a comment. I guess I forgot to mention that the first time I saw your avatar, I was convinced that you were too pretty to be real, so I went to your blog to see if you weren’t really a guy…but couldn’t find a pic. However, I did find that you self-identified there as female…which is the point where most guys say, “Hey, now that you’re here…I’m really a guy, not a hot girl.” So I was very pleased. Compliment intended.
I’m not a ‘new blogger’, but I am new to having my own blog, (I used to write for adoption.com and families.com) so I’m looking forward to learning from you Jane May on both blogs!
Hi Jane, how is it that John choose you for guest blogging ??, I really love a little change of perspective once on a while and I think that is a great idea that this week will be you in the blog . . .
Jane,
welcome to the main arena.
John is highly honored to have one of the prettiest blogger dame to guest-blog for him.
Go girl, we love what you are doing up there. You have stirred not quite a few bloggers (including me), world-wide with your amazing exploits and story of $100 daily AdSense earnings.
Sorry i didn’t read anything, i was more interested in the photo
That happened to me the first couple of times
Looking forward to reading your insightful articles Jane….will you still be posting at ‘jane may blogs’ while you guest blog here?
Yup, I’ll be maintaining my normal posting on JMB and Career Ramblings
Hi Jane May – my balance – wish I could put something exciting like sky driving but it would be a fib – swimming, writing, reading.
Have any of us heard an update as to the John not being listed in google thing? I just searched and notice he is again number 1…what gives?
What gives is you can’t keep an evil blogger like me down!
do you care to share? evil one?
Haha amen to that, John, amen to that.
what a hot blogger, it makes me want to read john chows blog even more
You are very welcome. I did liked you post, I am sure John also liked it. Thanks
Guess who else might check in with a guest blog or two?
I was hoping you’d post something, too, Michael.
mary jane:
first time visiting your blog. u r an excellent writer and i’ll return.
also, your friend is a hotty.
by for now
Hey, I think you’re confusing me with your recreational habits becuase my name isn’t mary jane…LOL
good job mary jane your getting a lot of traffic to your blog. I’m hoping I can have you to guest blog on my site soon.
hehe..that is a great idea…if she is willing
Jan-e .. who gets the beer if I click the ‘buy me a beer’ link?.. you or John
Good question, EW. I’m sure Jane May is well compensated for her contributions, but I bet John gets to keep all the booze money.
Well, this is more of helping a fellow blogger out. it obviously has its benefits of traffic boosts! The booze should be given on my site so Paypal won’t get double fee’s paid to them.
Thanks for asking.
just passing by, to say hi:)
now, leaving the joke for jokers ( on card playing;) ) just want to congrat both of you for tips and rest.
Nice to see that one of J. activity it’s student and graduated one hire.
That make a thought flicker in my mind: AIESEC Organization? That’s a great spot for getting good students, from all over the world:)
Past to the past, future for the future.
Keep up the good work (both of us)
Hi jane,
You are drop dead gorgeous and CareerRamblings is informative.
Thanks!
very nice blog, n u r deadly gorgeous ttoo
Looks like you are starting to have an impact here. You are on the top of the list on some mybloglog communities.
Way to go.
I haven’t noticed MBL yet, I’ll have to take a gander
Hello Jane. Running is my outlet too. Like you I spend many hours at the computer a day so getting outside and moving fast feels wonderful!