Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Opinion Outpost
With Opinion Outpost, you will receive Opinion Points for each survey you complete. 10 Opinion Points are worth $1. When you receive 50 ($5) Opinion Points you can request payment. You will receive a check for the requested payment to the address you have on your account. Membership is free! Sign up today!
OnDemand Research
Share your opinion to win! By taking surveys and sharing your thoughts and opinions you could be entered to win $25,000! Membership is fun, free, and confidential! Must be 18 to enter and live in the United States.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Anythingfree4you.com
Anythingfree4you.com is a site where you can make money by clicking PTC links, daily surveys, and offers.
There is a $20 minimum cash payout. You can be paid by Paypal, Revolution Money Exchange, gift card, or check. Sign up right now for a $3 cash bonus!
There is a $20 minimum cash payout. You can be paid by Paypal, Revolution Money Exchange, gift card, or check. Sign up right now for a $3 cash bonus!
AdPaid.com
There are many ways to earn at AdPaid.com. You can earn by reading emails, visiting websites, completing offers, clicking PTC ads, signing up for programs, completing daily surveys and shopping in the Paid to Shop section...there are tons of things to do! And all with a low $3 payout! Payout in the form of Paypal or gift certificate for Amazon/Walmart/Best Buy (gift certificates come via email and require a $5 payout) Check them out today:
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Need Referrals?
Having a hard time getting referrals? Here are two sites that I found that I like to use for referrals. You click on other people's ads and earn yourself credit for posting your own referrals.
The first one is StarReferrals:
The second is GetRef:
The first one is StarReferrals:
The second is GetRef:
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Review: Prize Live
Prize Live is a GPT program with lots of opportunities to make money. There is an offer section where you can complete offers for money. There is also a PTC area that gives you one entry per click into the jackport drawing. The more Paid to Click ads you view, the more entries you will have. They offer an instant, like a minute or two after you click out your money is in paypal instant, payout and a super low minimum payout of $1! ($10 if you choose to be paid by check) Plus, they have these little addicting games like basketball to play!
Sign up today:
Sign up today:
Review: GPTCashCow
GPTCashCow is another GPT program. I love this one. It is very nicely laid out and super easy to use! They have alot of offers to complete, including free ones (I love free ones!), and they pay, that's always a good thing lol! They also offer a Paid to Click area, which pays you to click ads and view.
Details:
Minimum payout: $10
You must complete a minimum of 3 offers to cashout
All cashouts are done on a net 30 basis. What this means is any cashouts done in June will be processed on July 30th
Details:
Minimum payout: $10
You must complete a minimum of 3 offers to cashout
All cashouts are done on a net 30 basis. What this means is any cashouts done in June will be processed on July 30th
Today's Topic...GPT Sites
GPT...you've seen it all over Online Business sites, but what the heck is it? Well, GPT stands for "Get Paid To". Basically, this means that a GPT will post various "offers" that you will get paid to complete. This can range anywhere from free offers to sign up for information to offers that you will have to pay to sign up for in order to complete. Now, wait..did I just say PAY to sign up for? Yep, you heard me right...pay. Now before you are like, forget that...here's an example. Say a GPT site has an offer for Company A, sign up for their $8 item and you will make $13 from the GPT site...so you've just made $5. But how does this work, you ask? Well, if you read the fine print on Company A's website, you will see that they will auto-ship (and auto-charge) you ever month for that product you just ordered. They are hoping you like the product so much that you continue to receive it, or better yet, forget to cancel it.
Now, GPT sites aren't a bad thing. I actually have made decent money doing this, and there are alot of free offers also, but the key is to follow these tips:
1. Sign up for a separate email account on hotmail, yahoo, etc to complete these offers. Some of the companies that you complete the offer with will sell your email address and you will receive tons of spam.
2. Keep track of the offers you have completed. Two reasons for this...completing the offer multiple times for multiple GPT sites may result in being kicked out the GPT program. The companies that own these GPT sites alot of time own more than one...they'll notice if you keep completing the same offer over and over. And the second reason, if you sign up for a free trial that will charge you in a week or so, you want to cancel BEFORE you get charged.
3. Use a pre-paid Visa card (available at Wal-mart) to sign up for offers. This way they don't have your actual bank information.
4. Use an auto-fill program to fill in forms. It will save you a ton of time! Roboform is a good program, just search the web for it.
5. Always check the Better Business Bureau for information regarding the offer and complaints.
With a little caution, you can make money from GPT sites. I will be listing alot more GPT sites over the next couple of weeks. Just click "GPT" in the right hand column for reviews of all the ones I post. For now here is a review of Treasure Trooper, which is one of my favorite GPT sites:
Treasure Trooper
Minimum Payout: $20
Payout by Check or Paypal
Payment will be sent around 15th of month, any month your balance is over $20
Now, GPT sites aren't a bad thing. I actually have made decent money doing this, and there are alot of free offers also, but the key is to follow these tips:
1. Sign up for a separate email account on hotmail, yahoo, etc to complete these offers. Some of the companies that you complete the offer with will sell your email address and you will receive tons of spam.
2. Keep track of the offers you have completed. Two reasons for this...completing the offer multiple times for multiple GPT sites may result in being kicked out the GPT program. The companies that own these GPT sites alot of time own more than one...they'll notice if you keep completing the same offer over and over. And the second reason, if you sign up for a free trial that will charge you in a week or so, you want to cancel BEFORE you get charged.
3. Use a pre-paid Visa card (available at Wal-mart) to sign up for offers. This way they don't have your actual bank information.
4. Use an auto-fill program to fill in forms. It will save you a ton of time! Roboform is a good program, just search the web for it.
5. Always check the Better Business Bureau for information regarding the offer and complaints.
With a little caution, you can make money from GPT sites. I will be listing alot more GPT sites over the next couple of weeks. Just click "GPT" in the right hand column for reviews of all the ones I post. For now here is a review of Treasure Trooper, which is one of my favorite GPT sites:
Treasure Trooper
Minimum Payout: $20
Payout by Check or Paypal
Payment will be sent around 15th of month, any month your balance is over $20
Friday, December 11, 2009
Random Money Thought of the Day...
So I planted a twenty dollar bill in my backyard this past summer and it still hasn't grown into a money tree! I'm starting to think it's not going to work!
Oh, and PS...just won a swagbuck for searching for Pink's Funhouse lyrics!
Oh, and PS...just won a swagbuck for searching for Pink's Funhouse lyrics!
Inspiration #2
My previous post talks about how I was motivated by my new job in data entry for a survey company to post two posts on money making from home.
This post talks about opportunity #2...online surveys! Online surveys are a great way to make some extra cash. I've been doing online surveys for about a year now and how made nice pocket change (I promise to post proof of payment as soon as I get my next check!)
Here are my online survey tips:
1. Never pay to take a survey or for a list of survey sites. This information is free all over the internet, as well as on this blog and many others. There is no reason to pay to work, remember the last post...why would you walk into McDonald's and pay the manager $20 for a job?!
2. Sign up with as many survey sites as you can handle. If you have all the time in the world to do surveys, sign up with a bunch. If you only have an hour or so, sign up with a few.
3. Don't sign up with just one though! If you sign up with a few, you'll at least have a few surveys everyday to do. One company may not have a survey opportunity everyday to complete.
4. Once you sign up with a company, fill out your "profile". This will help the company match you to surveys that you will qualify for. There is nothing more frustrating then getting 30 minutes into a survey to find out you don't qualify for it. 30 minutes wasted, and no cash.
5. Don't disregard a company that pays you to complete a survey with points or sweepstake entries. Or even no money to complete. The no money surveys are usually just qualifiers and the ones with points usually add up to get money, gift cards, or rewards. And as far as sweepstakes, most companies usually have a set number of people included in the sweepstakes, so the odds aren't always that bad.
6. When filling out a survey, sometimes you will be given a list of choosing everything you purchased in the last month. It will generally be a long list, so only pick two or three things. Each thing you pick will require you to answer additional questions regarding that item. This can be extremely time consuming.
7. Always read the fine print...you will want to know when you get paid, how you get paid, and minimum payout.
8. Stay on top of your account. Alot of survey companies will cancel your membership if you have been inactive for 60 days, 90 days, etc. If you are taking a break from surveys for awhile, at least be sure to sign in once a week so you don't lose the money you have made. I have had this happen, almost at a payont level because I forgot about the site...very frustrating!
Good luck with surveys if this is the way you choose to go! Here is one of the survey companies that I work with:
This post talks about opportunity #2...online surveys! Online surveys are a great way to make some extra cash. I've been doing online surveys for about a year now and how made nice pocket change (I promise to post proof of payment as soon as I get my next check!)
Here are my online survey tips:
1. Never pay to take a survey or for a list of survey sites. This information is free all over the internet, as well as on this blog and many others. There is no reason to pay to work, remember the last post...why would you walk into McDonald's and pay the manager $20 for a job?!
2. Sign up with as many survey sites as you can handle. If you have all the time in the world to do surveys, sign up with a bunch. If you only have an hour or so, sign up with a few.
3. Don't sign up with just one though! If you sign up with a few, you'll at least have a few surveys everyday to do. One company may not have a survey opportunity everyday to complete.
4. Once you sign up with a company, fill out your "profile". This will help the company match you to surveys that you will qualify for. There is nothing more frustrating then getting 30 minutes into a survey to find out you don't qualify for it. 30 minutes wasted, and no cash.
5. Don't disregard a company that pays you to complete a survey with points or sweepstake entries. Or even no money to complete. The no money surveys are usually just qualifiers and the ones with points usually add up to get money, gift cards, or rewards. And as far as sweepstakes, most companies usually have a set number of people included in the sweepstakes, so the odds aren't always that bad.
6. When filling out a survey, sometimes you will be given a list of choosing everything you purchased in the last month. It will generally be a long list, so only pick two or three things. Each thing you pick will require you to answer additional questions regarding that item. This can be extremely time consuming.
7. Always read the fine print...you will want to know when you get paid, how you get paid, and minimum payout.
8. Stay on top of your account. Alot of survey companies will cancel your membership if you have been inactive for 60 days, 90 days, etc. If you are taking a break from surveys for awhile, at least be sure to sign in once a week so you don't lose the money you have made. I have had this happen, almost at a payont level because I forgot about the site...very frustrating!
Good luck with surveys if this is the way you choose to go! Here is one of the survey companies that I work with:
I got the job...and two great ideas for readers
I got the part time job I was hoping to get! It's data entry, at a survey place. Being that it's data entry...and surveys...I feel motivated to write two posts on two money making opportunities!!
The first post is about data entry. There are legitimate ways to make money doing data entry online, at home...but for every one real opportunity, there are 10-20 fake ones. The key is how to spot the difference.
THE SCAMS: So, you've received an email or spotted a website that claims to make you tons of money, and all you have to do is enter a few words. You need little to no experience and you can start right away. You think, "Wow, this is too good to pass up!" You click the link only to find out you have to pay $20 for the information. What's $20, if you are going to make thousands just by entering some words. So you pay the money. Now you receive this "valuable" information, normally via email. The information..."take this letter, copy it, and send it out to other people via email or post on job boards" The email is the same link you just clicked on to purchase the information. And then you wait, wait for some sucker to also pay $20 to purchase the "valuable" information and then you will get paid. If no one clicks, no money for you! So, you're out $20, plus your time in posting or emailing the letter.
Real data entry positions do exist, but first of all, they'll never ask you to pay to work. Why would you want to pay to work? That's like going into McDonald's for a part time job and paying the manager to hire you! That's just not right, and well, in that case, I guess it's considered bribery! lol
Second of all, data entry jobs are fairly easy, but they do require some skill. No one is going to hire someone for data entry who "hunts and pecks" the keyboard, only typing 10 Words Per Minute. Most require at least 40 WPM, if not more. And most places will not hire "on the spot", they will require an interview and reference checks. After all, data entry may require you to type personal, confidential information. Most places are not just going to hand over that information without at least screening to make sure you are qualified to handle it.
I would recommend looking on classified, like Craigslist, or newspaper classifieds that offer legitimate data entry positions in your area. You may not be able to begin at home at first, but with training that opportunity may arise. I have friends who do data entry for an insurance place and after six months of training, they all now work at home.
Best wishes, if you choose data entry, and remember...NEVER PAY TO WORK!!
The first post is about data entry. There are legitimate ways to make money doing data entry online, at home...but for every one real opportunity, there are 10-20 fake ones. The key is how to spot the difference.
THE SCAMS: So, you've received an email or spotted a website that claims to make you tons of money, and all you have to do is enter a few words. You need little to no experience and you can start right away. You think, "Wow, this is too good to pass up!" You click the link only to find out you have to pay $20 for the information. What's $20, if you are going to make thousands just by entering some words. So you pay the money. Now you receive this "valuable" information, normally via email. The information..."take this letter, copy it, and send it out to other people via email or post on job boards" The email is the same link you just clicked on to purchase the information. And then you wait, wait for some sucker to also pay $20 to purchase the "valuable" information and then you will get paid. If no one clicks, no money for you! So, you're out $20, plus your time in posting or emailing the letter.
Real data entry positions do exist, but first of all, they'll never ask you to pay to work. Why would you want to pay to work? That's like going into McDonald's for a part time job and paying the manager to hire you! That's just not right, and well, in that case, I guess it's considered bribery! lol
Second of all, data entry jobs are fairly easy, but they do require some skill. No one is going to hire someone for data entry who "hunts and pecks" the keyboard, only typing 10 Words Per Minute. Most require at least 40 WPM, if not more. And most places will not hire "on the spot", they will require an interview and reference checks. After all, data entry may require you to type personal, confidential information. Most places are not just going to hand over that information without at least screening to make sure you are qualified to handle it.
I would recommend looking on classified, like Craigslist, or newspaper classifieds that offer legitimate data entry positions in your area. You may not be able to begin at home at first, but with training that opportunity may arise. I have friends who do data entry for an insurance place and after six months of training, they all now work at home.
Best wishes, if you choose data entry, and remember...NEVER PAY TO WORK!!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Random Money Thought of the Day...
I just discovered that I have enough money to last the rest of my life without working...as long as I'm dead by 9AM, Sunday Morning!
Rubber Duckie, You're the One!
Today I spent the day staring at Rubber Ducks, with Ernie's "Rubber Duckie" song running through my head! Why, you may ask...well, I set up my first two Amazon astores.
Amazon astores are "a new feature allowing Amazon Associates to configure an entire online store in a few easy steps. aStore will provide a complete shopping experience and can contain selected product groups or the entire product range offered by Amazon. This store can be integrated into an Associate’s website with a single line of code. The store offers much of the functionality available on the Amazon websites (search, customer reviews, similar products, etc.) and can be seamlessly integrated into an Associate’s website." (Taken from Amazon's website). It's a great way to earn money as an Amazon Associate (affiliate).
So, what to make my first astore on?! Well, the first idea that popped into my head was "Twilight". My sister is obsessed with Twilight. She just returned home last night from seeing "New Moon" for like the fourth time. So Twilight it is. It was very simple to add categories and products. There are not many options for customizing your astore but I played around with some of the colors for background and text and in about two hours of adding and tweaking I am pleased to annouce my first astore: (Drumroll please!)
Everything Twilight
Onto my next store...yes, I had to make another one right away! The first one was so easy and kinda fun to make! I decided why not make one with what I collect, just for fun, for other Rubber Duckie collectors out there! So, here is my next store. It's not quite done yet, but here's the progress so far:
All Quacked Up
Amazon astore are super easy to use. Head over to Amazon Affiliate Program to get started. You receive 4% for every sale you make through your links. They have banners and other links available as well as the opportunity to make 100 astores.
Amazon astores are "a new feature allowing Amazon Associates to configure an entire online store in a few easy steps. aStore will provide a complete shopping experience and can contain selected product groups or the entire product range offered by Amazon. This store can be integrated into an Associate’s website with a single line of code. The store offers much of the functionality available on the Amazon websites (search, customer reviews, similar products, etc.) and can be seamlessly integrated into an Associate’s website." (Taken from Amazon's website). It's a great way to earn money as an Amazon Associate (affiliate).
So, what to make my first astore on?! Well, the first idea that popped into my head was "Twilight". My sister is obsessed with Twilight. She just returned home last night from seeing "New Moon" for like the fourth time. So Twilight it is. It was very simple to add categories and products. There are not many options for customizing your astore but I played around with some of the colors for background and text and in about two hours of adding and tweaking I am pleased to annouce my first astore: (Drumroll please!)
Everything Twilight
Onto my next store...yes, I had to make another one right away! The first one was so easy and kinda fun to make! I decided why not make one with what I collect, just for fun, for other Rubber Duckie collectors out there! So, here is my next store. It's not quite done yet, but here's the progress so far:
All Quacked Up
Amazon astore are super easy to use. Head over to Amazon Affiliate Program to get started. You receive 4% for every sale you make through your links. They have banners and other links available as well as the opportunity to make 100 astores.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
My New Addiction! Swag Bucks!
While searching the internet recently, I happened to stumble upon Swag Bucks. I wasn't even searching for money-making opportunities when I found it, so imagine my surprise!
Swag Bucks is a website where you search through their site and earn periodically, while searching, you will receive "Swag Bucks". These Swag Bucks can then be redeemed for prizes...including gift cards. You can also earn swag bucks by finding codes on sites such as facebook, reading the swag blog, and subscribing to the newsletter and finding codes there. Also through shopping on their site, trading in old cell phones, and other offers.
So, now that I have searched every goofy combination of words imaginable, I have 22 swagbucks! I am mighty proud! I have only 23 more to collect till I get a $5 Amazon.com gift card! Woot Woot! Not bad for a little work! This site is lookes really worth it to sign up. It's free and really easy to earn and find "Swag Bucks" and they are a legit company that actually sends prizes. I'll keep you up to date on my progress.
Click the banner link to sign up today...
Swag Bucks is a website where you search through their site and earn periodically, while searching, you will receive "Swag Bucks". These Swag Bucks can then be redeemed for prizes...including gift cards. You can also earn swag bucks by finding codes on sites such as facebook, reading the swag blog, and subscribing to the newsletter and finding codes there. Also through shopping on their site, trading in old cell phones, and other offers.
So, now that I have searched every goofy combination of words imaginable, I have 22 swagbucks! I am mighty proud! I have only 23 more to collect till I get a $5 Amazon.com gift card! Woot Woot! Not bad for a little work! This site is lookes really worth it to sign up. It's free and really easy to earn and find "Swag Bucks" and they are a legit company that actually sends prizes. I'll keep you up to date on my progress.
Click the banner link to sign up today...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Introduction to Blog
I quit! Do you believe it, I quit!
I was working 60 hours a week at my full time job, while trying to get my own business off the ground, mend my slightly unstable marriage, and house breaking two stubborn dogs! I was balancing it all pretty good too if I may add! I was the top shipper at my company and about to get a promotion and for some reason I was pulled into the office out of nowhere and told to choose my priorities! And then it hit me...staying at that job wasn't my priority. I had another priority, another love, something that was about to be my career, not just my job...and then the idea for this blog came around.
I was working 60 hours a week at my full time job, while trying to get my own business off the ground, mend my slightly unstable marriage, and house breaking two stubborn dogs! I was balancing it all pretty good too if I may add! I was the top shipper at my company and about to get a promotion and for some reason I was pulled into the office out of nowhere and told to choose my priorities! And then it hit me...staying at that job wasn't my priority. I had another priority, another love, something that was about to be my career, not just my job...and then the idea for this blog came around.
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