Traditional first post here.

Well, this is going to chronicle my efforts to make some money online.

I’ll tell you a little about me, but I’ll get into more detail in future posts. I was employed as an art director for a Chicago area newspaper. In that position I lead the look, branding, and advertising for that paper. But, after almost 10 year history, as art director, the paper folded, and I was out of a job. So, I thought I’d try to bring some of my skills that I’ve traditionally used in print and see if they would transfer to the online world.

I’ve had some experience in building websites. I have a few running now. Each has made a little money, but nothing exceptional. So, I know and see the potential for making money online. I just need to find what methods are going to be right for me, and I hope to chronicle them on this blog, so that you may apply them to your own efforts.

As you can see, I’m a bit pessimistic naming my site “I’m Doomed”. But, the name also reflects my gallows sense of humor, and I thought it would be clever to actually brand my blog, rather than giving it my name.

As a matter of fact, one of the big bloggers, John Chow, has actually stated that if he had to do it over again he wouldn’t have used his name, he would have used a brand-able name. So, I’m taking that piece of advice.

I’m doomed.