Blogging, Making Money Online, and SEO Tips

I make money online by blogging about travel in the Philippines. As a blogger, I am focused on creating multiple websites that reflects each of my various interests and passions. Stick around Ambot-ah! to learn how you can make money from blogging.

My main blogs include:

Explore Iloilo – Your Online Gateway to Iloilo and Western Visayas
Pueblo Philippines – Promoting Philippine Towns and Cities
Explore Guimaras – Your Online Gateway to Guimaras

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Recently posted on Blogging category

Offline Maps for iPhone: My review of Travel Map apps in iOS

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Just came back from testing an offline map app called PocketEarth, which works on any iOS gadget: iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. I’ve previously blogged about Offline Google Maps for iOS. The post is so outdated (circa iOS 3.x) yet it’s still one of the more popular articles on this blog. Apparently, interest on the subject peaked after Google announced true offline map support for Android devices. Read the rest of this entry »

PLDT MyDSL WIFI-Modem Review

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I’ve been using a PLDT MyDSL internet broadband service for quite some time now. I made the switch since my previous Smartbro’s Share-it connection deteriorated. Smartbro was running fine at first but I’m guessing their network got overloaded in my area as subscriber numbers base grew too much. Anyways, I’m very satisfied with PLDT MyDSL’s reliable service at the moment and was very excited when they released a new WIFI Modem, which is PLDT’s first modem-and-Wi-Fi router-in-one. Read the rest of this entry »

Getting the Perfect Travel Blogging Workflow

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As a travel blogger, getting a perfect set-up to get things done fast and hassle-free is always something I want to develop for myself. Having a device with online access is the only requirement to have a blog … how I wish it was that simple. As a blog grows, bloggers also feel the pressure to provide more for their readers. Read the rest of this entry »

Checkout My Daily Photo at Ambot-ah

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As much as I would love to post daily in Ambot-ah, I’ve oftentimes found it difficult to come up with a full post in a frequent and consistent manner. Creative writing just doesn’t ooze out of my system effortlessly and I end up with a lot of days (even weeks) when I don’t have anything new posted in this blog. Read the rest of this entry »

Viewing Google Maps while Offline on your iPhone or iPod Touch

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Want to view Google Maps in your native iPhone or iPod Touch map app even if you’re online? Here’s how I did it! So why is it important for me to have access to offline Google Maps? For one, If I’m traveling to some unfamiliar place, Google Maps are extremely helpful to explore the area and get from point A to point B. Read the rest of this entry »

Smart Bro Share it Speed Test

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So how does the new Smart Bro Share it measure up in speedtest.net? I have saved screenshots of my speedtest.net results taken from different days and times. When I connected to Smart Bro Share it for the first time; 8:30 pm Two Hours Later; 10:30 Read the rest of this entry »

Combine 2 Internet Connections with Windows 7 Network Load Balancing (NLB)

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Recently, Installed a Smart Bro Share-it connection here at home. I originally planned it to be a replacement for my Smart Bro Plan 999 (the one with the canopy / antenna) but due to connection problems I’ve been having recently with Smart Bro Share-it, I decided to keep my Smart Bro Plan 999 at least until next month so that I can have a back-up connection. Read the rest of this entry »

Smart Bro Share It Review – P999 with Free WiFi Router and up to 2mbps

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I just recently installed a Smart Bro “Share It Unlimited” internet broadband connection for P999 per month. Smart Bro’s newest unlimited wireless service promises speeds of up to 2mbps and comes with a free HSPA modem, which doubles as a WiFi router. I’m so excited to finally be able to share my experiences now that I have it connected to my home network. Read the rest of this entry »

Starting a New Blog Mindmap

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If you’re doing a complex task over and over, one way to help you do things more efficiently and help you remember key steps is making a mindmap about it. I’m currently starting to make a living out of blogging, and experimenting on starting new blogs to make my own little blog network. Starting a new blog takes some time and effort, and for it to become successful, bloggers have to be diligent in setting it up and promoting it. Read the rest of this entry »

Three Years Internet Subscription with SmartBro

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It’s been almost three years actually that I’ve used SmartBro as my internet provider. I pay P999 every month for my unlimited internet at 384kps, which is actually a bit lame and more pricey compared to internet access in other countries. I’ve hang on with them for so long because their line is, I think, the most reliable IP in Iloilo City. Read the rest of this entry »