My understanding was that $500 was the guaranteed minimum, but that many earn more, depending on traffic. At the risk of sounding like a supermodel I didn't think that was enough money for the time involved LOL.
I'd still be concerned that you wouldn't get credit for readers who read the columns on their own reader and don't visit the about site to get news. What's your take on that?
I'm encouraged that the html isn't too challenging. I was seriously wondering if I'd be getting in over my head. I'm much more comfortable with html now.