Work At Home - Earn Money Online

Better Than Playing The Lottery

2012-01-21T13:11:00.003-05:00

I thought about something today that made me feel guilty - guilty for not telling you about it sooner. There's a great site called Brainbench that provides online testing for employment skills. They also provide certification testing for those interested in being able to verify their abilities in a specialized skill. On the surface, this sounds like something that will cost you money, not make money, right? Wrong! Let me expand on how this turned out to be quite the money maker for me. I ended up with over $200.00 in six weeks. Combined with my Amazon Mechanical Turk earnings, I was able to complete 90% of my Christmas shopping without spending a dime out of my paycheck. First, you will need to register at Brainbench. Then you will need to take some of their free tests. They have many free tests that are basically just for fun. There are personality tests, trivia test, and others that you will enjoy. So far you haven't spent any money and had a little fun. You will then be in their database and will start receiving emails from them. You will receive requests to take beta tests. The key is to respond and take the tests immediately. The minute that email comes in, stop what you're doing and take the test. Brainbench will offer Amazon gift codes for the first 50 people who submit the tests. Every time I have gotten a beta test request, I have gotten a gift code. In some cases, they will offer additional codes for high scores (Sadly, I have never won one of those). If you are really good at the given skill, you might really clean up. Bottom line, after realizing I had done my Christmas shopping, purchased two new cordless phones and eight games from Amazon without dipping into my own pocket, I really felt bad about not sharing this with you all. It's an incredibly simple way to get things you might not otherwise be able to afford. Head on over to Brainbench and get started earning that extra money!

Amazon Mechanical Turk

2011-12-21T22:30:00.003-05:00

If you're like me, you probably spent too much on Christmas. You're facing a few tough months to play catch up with your bills, right? I have a solution that won't put big bucks in your pocket, but it sure will help with gas money. Have you heard of Amazon Mechanical Turk? Also know as mTurk, this site allows you to earn as much as your level of patience permits. It is comprised of small tasks and surveys, each paying from a few pennies to a few dollars. There is no limit to how many you can do each day. They offer two ways to get paid. If you have earned at least $10.00, you can simply transfer the money to your bank account. You can also transfer your money to your Amazon account and spend it there. I paid for most of my Christmas shopping by earning money and putting it in my Amazon account. Need a new set of pots and pans? Work on mTurk and you can earn enough to get them free through Amazon. This is one of the easiest ways I have found to earn extra cash from home. Just sit back in your recliner, fire up that laptop, and start earning!

You need to watch this

2011-12-03T10:37:00.003-05:00

Please take a moment to watch this video. It is America's story, told by someone who lives in my small town.... Bank of America has really shown their evil with this situation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwro-wKXRIQ&feature=share">

Please share this any way you can. Thanks!

GameNite Mobile - A brilliant home business

2011-05-21T19:02:00.006-04:00

I wanted to tell you all about a brilliant idea for a home business that I came across the other day. This is a perfect example of someone taking something they love to do and turning it into an income stream. This small business owner loves gaming. How many guys do you know who are unemployed and sit around playing video games all day and night, apparently waiting for a job opportunity to come to them? Probably at least a few, but Chuck Jones in Ohio isn't one of them. He takes his love of gaming and takes it on the road, providing an amazing gaming experience for parties, special events, or even just a few guys who want to have a rockin' good time. I predict his business, GameNite Mobile, is going to be one of the best home businesses I've ever seen. You can read about GameNite mobile in their new blog or simply go to their website to learn more. Chuck Jones and GameNite Mobile definitely get my vote!

Mindfield Online Surveys

2011-04-29T22:39:00.002-04:00

For those of you using multiple methods of making extra cash, which is most of us, I can't sing the praises of Mindfield Online enough. You know how some survey companies will let you get three quarters of the way through the survey, only to tell you that they don't want you? These guys don't do that. Of course, anyone will screen out from time to time, but most of the time you will complete your survey and get paid. Most of the surveys pay $1.00, and you only have to have $5.00 in your account to cash out. They will send you a paper check, or you can be paid via PayPal. If you want an easy way to earn cash at home and supplement what you're already earning, Mindfield Online is a great place to do it. You really can earn cash taking surveys.

The Challenge of eBay

2011-04-22T14:53:00.001-04:00

I think I have finally gotten the science of eBay selling down to a science. After months of reading, watching auctions, and selling on eBay, I have come to a conclusion - you can make good money with a little work and knowledge. If you want to make extra money selling on eBay, the first thing to do is determine what sells for the best profit margin. Notice I didn't say what sells at the highest price, but the highest profit margin. Let me save you some research by sharing what I have discovered. The hands down, number one seller on eBay is electronics. Any kind of electronic device that is in good working order will net you a tidy sum. If you can pick up items cheaply, or even free, you will make money on ebay. Another great seller are medical scrubs. I'm not even sure why, but these things sell like crazy. Another great seller is women's clothing, especially brand names. How do you find things to sell? First, clean out your closets. When you are done, do it again. Put everything on eBay. Think it won't sell because it's broken? Nevermind, list it anyway, just disclose the item's condition. eBay is full of people looking for pices and parts. Once you have rid your home of everything you don't really need, it's time to cast your net for eBay items. Tell your friends that you would like to have items they plan to throw away or donate. (You can donate a percentage of your proceeds to any charity upon completion of the sale). Let them know you will be happy to rid them of broken or unwanted electronics, computer games, etc. Next, hit the thrift and consignment shops. I have found that these shops will offer a large variety of things you can't resell, but they always have hidden treasures. For example, the swap shop in my neighborhood is actually a bit pricey, but they sell clothing for $.25 per piece. I go through every item on the rack, focusing on the brand, not the actual item. When I locate a name brand piece of clothing, I then inspect it for flaws. If it's in good condition, in my shopping cart it goes. I will start the item for $.99 on eBay. Even if I only sell it for the starting bid, I still have a huge profit margin. Everyone wins. The swap shop sold an item, I sold an item, and the eBay buyer got a name brand piece of clothing for pennies. So, your challenge for today is to make a game plan and start making some much needed cash on eBay. You CAN do it!

How To Get Hired On oDesk

2010-01-15T21:53:00.002-05:00

oDesk is a tremendous resource for those seeking freelance work from home. It doesn’t matter if you are a freelance web programmer, a software developer, looking for web design jobs, or just simple data entry, oDesk is the place to find work you can do from home. Considering a 2nd mortgage or home equity line of credit to pay your bills? Don’t do it! Instead, take your skills and go to oDesk to make that extra cash. It can be a bit daunting to get hired on oDesk, but it can be done. Let’s look at some of the ways you can increase your chances of finding a work at home job on oDesk.
Your oDesk Profile
The first step, once you have registered at oDesk, is to create your profile. This will be your public face to potential employers (known as buyers in oDesk lingo), so it is a very important step. Make sure you choose your screen name wisely. Stay away from the cutsie names like PuddinPie4856, and socially inappropriate names (use your imagination). Pick something short and to the point. Think about the image that comes to mind when you say it out loud. If you upload a picture, make it a professional one. The next part of your profile is choosing your skills. Although you may be talented in many areas and willing to do many kinds of work, try to keep your list of skills focused. Avoid, for example, choosing data entry as a skill, when what you really want are web design jobs. Choose skills focused around the type of work you want. Next, you will be asked to state your average hourly fee. I highly recommend starting low, about half of minimum wage in your area. When you actually apply for a job you will state your desired wage for that particular position anyway. The only reason the wage listed in your profile matters is to inform potential buyers who may be surfing profiles. The last step in your profile building adventure is testing. Everyone has to take a standard proficiency test to be able to work through oDesk. This test is not difficult, but must be passed before you can be available to work. There are numerous optional tests that will showcase your abilities. Take as many of these as you can. If you score well, the scores will be displayed on your profile page. Lots of high scores are very attractive to buyers. Here’s a hint: Open a second browser window while you are taking a test. You can then search for answers when you get stuck.
Applying For a Job on Odesk
oDesk offers two types of jobs – fixed rate and hourly. There are pros and cons to both. A fixed rate job is one in which you and the buyer agree on a set rate for a predetermined task or amount of work. The advantage of a fixed rate job is that you know how much you will make in total. The disadvantage is that oDesk will not assist you should your buyer decide not to pay. I only work fixed rate jobs, and I have learned that they can be a bit risky. My general rule is that communication must remain open between me and the buyer until the job is complete. If the buyer stops responding to my emails, I stop working until he does. This doesn’t happen very often, but it has saved me from an unscrupulous buyer a time or two. Never accept work outside of oDesk from an oDesk buyer. There is no legitimate reason to do this, so you will get scammed if you agree to it, period. If you decide on an hourly job, you will have to allow oDesk software to run while you are working. It will take screenshots that will be used as your “time sheet” and for your buyer to check job progress. You can edit the screenshots, thus remove anything you didn’t want captured, but I find this to be a hassle. Most don’t mind it though; it’s just my personal preference. When you are looking for a job, only bid on jobs offered by buyers whose payment method is oDesk verified. This means they have a payment method on file with oDesk. These buyers are much more likely to be reputable. Read the feedback provided by previous workers. This can reveal a lot about the buyer, both good and bad. Pick a few small jobs and go ahead with the application process. Once you have oDesk experience, you can work your way up to bigger and better jobs, but starting small will allow you to build your provider reputation.
Your Cover Letter
As part of the application process, you will need to submit a cover letter to the prospective buyer. Make sure you create an original cover letter for each job. Avoid the temptation to use a template, buyers can spot them a mile away, and they hate them. Start your letter by introducing yourself and explaining why you want this particular job. Explain what skills you have that make you the right choice for this buyer. Tell the buyer why he should hire you, a newbie. You can do this by telling him about your work ethic, personality, education, etc. This is your opportunity to convince him to give you a chance to prove yourself. Next, include complete contact information, which should include an alternate email address, instant messenger ID, and any other forms of communication you wish to utilize. Note what times you are available to interview (include your time zone). Finally, thank the buyer for taking the time to consider you. Now that you have done all you can do to get a job on oDesk, you wait…and maybe wait some more. Keep applying for jobs daily. If you happened to get several offers, you can always politely decline the ones that don’t interest you.
General Guidelines and Tips
There are some very basic things to keep in mind when apply for a job on oDesk, or any other freelance site. They are subtle, yet can be deal breakers in such a competitive market. First, always use correct grammar and spelling. Don’t rely on spell check; it won’t catch many common errors. Instead, rely on your own eyes and ask a friend to proofread your work. Nothing will turn off a prospective buyer faster than slang and spelling errors. Don’t ever take on a job you aren’t really qualified for. If you do the job poorly, your oDesk reputation will suffer greatly. It isn’t worth the risk. Always be polite in your cover letter and interviews. Buyers are just like the rest of the world, some are more difficult than others. Keep a professional and friendly demeanor, no matter what. Don’t bid the same on freelance jobs as you would expect to get paid for a “regular” job. No one is going to pay you as much to work from home as you would get if you were driving to an office every day. If you consistently bid too high, the offers will stop coming. Be prepared to work, and work hard. You may be sitting in your sweat pants while you work, but you will work just as hard as you would in in office. This is not an easy buck, it’s a job. Now get out there and get hired on oDesk!

Great resources for all of you who are marketing your websites

2010-01-03T21:32:00.002-05:00

Hi all! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you a prosperous and happy 2010! I came across a great website with all sorts of resources for marketing your sites, and I wanted to share it with you. Many of the things are offered free of charge, and there is a neat tool that checks to see if your website is in the top 100 in several search engines. Here's the site: Search Engine Rankings - Instant, online reports of web site rankings in 8 top search engines and web directories, including Google, Yahoo! Search, Bing (MSN), AOL, AltaVista, AllTheWeb, Yahoo! Directory, and Open Directory (Dmoz).">

Another great site for marketing resources is a Boomja's Internet Marketing Directory

I'm a bit partial to Boomja because I work for them, but they truly have one of the best directories of marketing resources I've seen.

Check both of them out, I'm sure you'll find something useful at each site. Why my sudden interest in internet marketing, you ask? Well, I am planning to leave my regular job and work from home. This plan has been in the works for quite some time, and it is now coming down to the home stretch. Part of my plan involves some marketing, so I have been doing some research in preparation. I will keep you all posted as my plan progresses. This is a huge and risky move for me, and for my family. We could win big, or lose it all. Nothing is ever gained by playing it safe, though, and I am ready to take the gamble. I hope you will all tag along as I chronicle my trials, tribulations, and hopefully, my successes. With some luck and lots of hard work, I believe I can do this, and perhaps you can find some information or inspiration that will help you make the leap into the work at home world, too.

EzLaptop Scam

2009-12-20T11:13:00.000-05:00

For several months I have been reading ads to earn a free laptop from ezlaptop.com. I finally reached the required number of credits and clicked the link to claim my laptop. I got no confirmation email, not have they replied to any of my emails asking for the status of my shipment. Now let me say this - I went into this with my eyes open, knowing that there was a 99% chance that this was a scam. I am quite tired of these sites that make big promises and then scam their loyal members, so I am prepared to file a complaint against these folks. I am going to bulldog this one, folks, and I'll keep you updated as to my progress, or lack thereof. For any of you who have had issues with this site, full contact information can be found here:
http://whois.domaintools.com/ezlaptop.com

Let's band together and let them know that this is unacceptable!

Make money taking surveys

2009-11-19T22:55:00.002-05:00

I just wanted to share with you guys a little tip I figured out about earning money from surveys. The smaller the company, the better your odds of winning their prize drawings. Most survey sites will pay you a dollar or two to take a survey, but also have a prize drawing; usually everyone who attempts a survey is entered in the drawing. I have won twice, and both times they were small, relatively unknown survey sites. This month I won $300 from Macorr Research. They are small, I only get a few surveys a year from them, but heck, $300 is nothing to sneeze at! I was informed by email, received a money order four days later. Another little tip: my notification that I had won went to my junk mail folder. If I hadn't checked it (and I usually don't), I may not have gotten my money because they needed my mailing address. Whew! Close call!

MyLot

2009-10-27T20:18:00.002-04:00

I don't know if you have ever heard of MyLot, but it is a great social discussion forum that will allow you to talk about virtually anything and get paid for it. They pay via PayPal, and you can set your payout for $10, $25, or $100. I really enjoy it and I have learned so much about earning online that it would seem wrong to not include it here. You will make friends, earn money, and learn a lot in the process.

CashCrate Update

2009-10-25T17:30:00.004-04:00

As of today, my earnings are up to $12.05 and this is only my fourth day as a member of CashCrate! I can't tell you how excited I am about this program. I haven't really worked very hard at it at all, so imagine what I could (or you could) earn if some effort is put into it. I am going to experiment with some promotion ideas over the next couple of months and I will periodically reveal them once I determine their effectiveness. I think it would be awesome if you share your techniques on here, too, should you decide to give it a try. Maybe we can build our own little club of top earners :)

Join Me at i5

2009-10-24T22:18:00.001-04:00

I just joined this tonight. I read as many reviews as I could find, and it seems that it is a legit program. I will keep you all updated, but I figured it's free, so why not give it a try?

Join Me at i5

Invite 5 is a free membership available to everyone 13+ yrs old worldwide. Register, choose where and when to view
ads and share in the ad revenue. There are 8 different ways to make money, all from advertising. Interact with 10 Cent
Ads yourself or just share free membership with others.

How can this be? Simple - the audience is the only value to an advertiser. Internet users worldwide provide invaluable
access to advertisers for a share of the dollars spent on the advertising. Members of Invite 5 'request' to view and rate
ads while using any website or search page. When you do this, you make money.

In addition to money, membership also has some cool benefits. A totally customizable toolbar lets you choose the
features, colors, icons and the links so your toolbar is as personal and unique as you. And with the auto-login feature,
one click and you're signed in to all your own links. You can also click the i5 logo and see what cash and prizes we're
giving away each week.

i5 members can install the toolbar, browser button or personal widget. Once installed, sign in, click the ads button or
widget to view some ads. When text ads are clicked an ad window opens. After 10 seconds, a 'Rate it' bar displays to
give your opinion - 1 to 5 stars. Select a star and make money. That's how simple it is.

CashCrate - What's all the hoopla about?

2009-10-22T19:28:00.003-04:00

I heard people talking about earning cash through CashCrate, but I never really put much stock in it. I thought it was just another one of thousands of offer completion programs, until I tried it. I joined CashCrate three days ago at the urging of one of my MyLot friends, and in those three days I have earned $8 without really trying very hard. I hate doing offers and those "surveys" that consist of saying yes or no to hundreds of offers. I still hate them, but for this kind of money, I will do them, and do them happily! I am not worried about telling you about this before I actually get paid, I know this program is reputable and has been around for a long time. I regret not having signed up sooner. I think about all of the online cash I could have been earning...well, my bad! Don't wait and regret it like I did, click the button and start making cash today. This one's a keeper!

MyPoints.com

2009-10-17T14:06:00.003-04:00

MyPoints is a site where you earn points for various activities. You do not actually earn cash, but the points are just as good as cash. There are so many ways to earn that everyone is bound to find something they enjoy. You can earn just by reading emails received from them, you can complete offers, you can earn huge points by shopping through their site, and you can earn by joining other sites that are affiliated with them. They also have an affiliate program, which I have not tried, that pays cash. I personally use my points for emergency gas money since I earn enough for $20 BP gas cards a month. They do not have a referral program, this post is just for your earning enjoyment. If you click on the post title it will take you to their site. Have fun with it!

Cash from old phones

2009-10-08T22:50:00.005-04:00

This is something I had completely forgotten about until today. You can make some seriously good cash from old cell phones. I have this system going that has been working for me for almost two years, and I am so sorry I didn't think to share it until today! This awesome website, CellForCash will buy your old cell phones from you. They will even send you a prepaid mailer to send it in. Their customer service is awesome, staying in contact via email, through every step of the process. The phones don't even need to be in good cosmetic shape, they only need to be able to be powered up. You don't need to send in cords or chargers, so if they fit your new phone, no need to give them up. How can I keep making money once I get rid of my old phone? Good question! Check online auction sites for phones that have something broken on them, you can usually pick them up for cheap. I just keep two browser windows open so I can check to see what I can get paid. If it's enough to make a profit, I go for it. If you have the time, you can really clean up this way. Hop on over to CellForCash and see how much you can earn!

Some tips for oDesk

2009-10-04T13:17:00.003-04:00

I have had few folks email me because they are having trouble getting hired on oDesk. I do believe it is hard to get hired as a newbie, so here are some tips for a successful oDesk experience:

1) Once you are signed up with them, take extra tests in areas you are familiar with. Take as many as you think you can pass. While you are testing, open a second browser window to look up answers if you're stuck. oDesk doesn't expect you to know everything, just smart enough to find it. Assuming you score well, it will be posted on your profile, which will attract employers.

2) When you are applying for a job, make sure your cover letter is perfect. Send samples of your work, especially for writing jobs. Tell them why they should give you a chance to prove yourself as a newbie.

3) Make sure you aren't bidding too high. Be sure to look at the average bid for the job, then bid lower. An average bid means that some have bid higher and some lower, so if you want the job you will need to underbid the average.

4) Look for jobs other than your main interest. For example, if you are looking for writing jobs, consider data entry. Try to get a few small fixed price jobs to boost your "rep" on your profile. The more positive buyer feedback that shows on your profile, the more likely you are to be hired for a bigger, better paying job.

5) Apply for as many jobs as oDesk will allow. Apply for anything you are capable of doing. You will build a good reputation quickly. The more jobs you do, the more jobs you will get.

6) Do not ever agree to be paid outside of oDesk. You will risk being banned, and you will probably get scammed (I did). If someone is so broke that they need to save a couple of bucks on oDesk fees, do you really think they will pay you at all? I wish I had realized this when I first started, because I got scammed out of several thousand dollars. It was a hard lesson learned, and I am tellng you in the hope of saving you from the same heartache.

Don't give up! If you keep applying you will get hired. Once you get that first job, more will follow.

Update: My video viewing escapades

2009-09-23T20:42:00.002-04:00

Well folks, this will take a bit longer to evaluate than I originally thought. Why, you ask? Well, because it is incredibly, painfully boring, quite frankly. I had hoped for amusing videos, educational videos, or even just plain cute videos. Instead, I am subject to video spam. The videos range from around three minutes long to a whopping ten minutes, and all pay the same .01, no matter the length. There were promises of bigger money to comment and/or subscribe, but so far, nothing I have been permitted to watch has had that option. My earnings so far? .29! Take that to they bank...lol! I'm not ready to call it a scam, although it may well be a waste of time, but I am willing to give it a little more time. Maybe it will get better as I earn more pennies. Stay tuned!

A New Online Earning Opportunity

2009-09-14T20:02:00.002-04:00

It seems as if the newest trend in online earning is viewing videos for cash. There are several programs out there that are in beta mode, and a couple of them that have been up and running for awhile, albeit rather quietly. In the world of earning cash online, anything that promises fast cash is usually replicated by every budding entrepreneur on the planet, so I am immediately suspect of something that hardly anyone is talking about. Let's face it, there are thousands upon thousands to ptc and ptr sites, it's all you read about on everyone's blog. Hardly anyone is talking about video earning. I decided to bite the bullet and join one. My plan is to participate for a week, give you all an update, and then again when I reach payout. The one I chose to join has a low payout of $10, and pays via PayPal. Stay tuned for more info, maybe I have uncovered a new way for us all to make a few bucks more!

SheToldMe.com - A New Way To Earn Money Online

2009-09-04T19:39:00.003-04:00

This is a site that I use regularly to boost my AdSense earnings, and to promote my blogs. It functions much like Digg, in that you find a great story or blog that you want others to view, post your story, and then any AdSense revenue is shared with you. You will need an AdSense account, and will need to have your publisher ID ready when you sign up.

The best way to utilize the site to earn online cash is to work with Google Hot Trends to find the hottest articles to publish. Get familiar with Hot Trends, then choose your article from the hottest topics. This will virtually guarantee traffic to your story.

For a more detailed explanation, watch this video series http://www.blogtrafficgenius.net/btgvideos.html

This series will show you step-by-step how to use Hot Trends to increase your AdSense revenue and earn more money.

More about oDesk - the real earnings are not always immediate

2009-08-26T20:16:00.005-04:00

I decided that you folks might benefit from hearing a little more about oDesk and how it has helped me to not only earn money from home by simply doing data entry jobs, but has taught me the first steps toward truly earning a full time income online. I will explain to you how this opportunity came about, and hopefully you will benefit as much as I have. I don't stand to earn anything from this post, I'm not even posting a referral link, but this is too exciting not to share it with you.

One of my first (and best) online data entry jobs entailed working on an online resource directory called Boomja. I had never heard of it, but I didn't need to know anything about it, I only needed to research and enter data. I soon discovered that Boomja is a massive online directory for virtually anything you would want resources for. I must admit that I found the job a bit challenging at first, but I stuck it out and it became second nature. I finished the first job and was thrilled when I was offered a second one, and then a third. Now, this is the first benefit; ongoing work that is familiar and has become easy to do. I became curious about the Boomja directories, vaguely recalling an email telling me I could build my own. At that time, I was still trying to figure out how to enter the data, building my own directory was not anywhere on my radar. I finally went and checked it out, and sure enough, I found that it is free to build a directory based on the topic of my choosing. I had to submit an application, which was approved within 24 hours, and I then received a comprehensive instruction manual. The manual included not only the basics, but great information about how to market the directory, monetization, keywords, etc. That's the second benefit; the directory instruction manual has taught me so much about marketing sites in general. I went ahead and started my directory, added Google AdSense, and viola!, every page I completed loaded AdSense ads. We're talking hundreds of pages here, all included in my AdSense account. Therein lies benefit number three; passive revenue from AdSense. So, if you're following this so far, I am not only being paid to build directories for other people, I am learning how to build a rockin' directory of my own. Finally, I have been offered the opportunity to be paid for marketing the directories on sites like Digg and Reddit, and I will be receiving an instruction manual to show me the best way to do that. Guess what I will do with my new lessons? You guessed it, apply it to my own directory. My directory is already earning a small amount, and it's not done, nor have I marketed it very much. I am so excited at the potential once I complete it and truly begin to market it. You can also have this same opportunity. Just go to Boomja.com and see if it looks like something you want to try. I suggest you take a look at other directories before you apply. As with any other legitimate income, this is not a free ride. There is a lot of work involved in setting up a Boomja directory, I have been working on mine for months.

As I said, this is just too good not to share. If you are willing to put the time into, there is a tremendous amount of income waiting for you through Boomja directories. See, I told you, no referral links, just info you can use. Happy earning!

PTC/PTR Sites..earning cash from reading ads

2009-08-22T11:34:00.008-04:00

As promised (albeit a bit late...sorry), I am going to tell you a bit about the PTC/PTR sites that I belong to. You won't ge rich, but you will earn cash. I have signed up for hundreds, but there are only a few I remain active in because they actually pay me cash. I have one that is my absolute, hands down, no holds barred favorite. I will, of course, save the best for last.

First on my list is Hits4Pay
http://hits4pay.com/members/index.cgi?firemom31

This site does have a rather high minimum payout of $25, but they do give you $10 at sign up. I generally get between 3 to 7 ads at a time, so the earnings add up rather quickly compared to similar sites. The only drawback I have seen so far is that occasionally there will be several days with no ads, but I don't consider this a major problem. If you decide to try them, make sure your profile is complete, check as many interests as the system allows, and make sure you click on the link in each ad. I had a bit of trouble with this at first. I didn't realize that it wasn't enough to just view the ad. You must click on the link at the bottom, which will bring up a frame. When you have viewed the ad long enough, it will give you the option of viewing the next ad. On a 1 to 10 scale, I give this one a 9.

Another favorite is DollarClickOrSignUp
http://www.dollarclickorsignup.com/members/register.php?ref=firemom31

This site is nice because it has several different ways of earning, which takes some of the boredom out of the whole process. The site owner runs contests, games, and other types of competition to keep it fun. There are ads to view for cash, as well as offers to complete. Personally, I hate offer completion, now matter how much cash I can earn, so I would like to see less of that and more PTC on this site, but overall, it's pretty good. There are several ways of receiving payout, each with a different minimum requirement. There is an eBay virtual gift certificate for $5, for example, or a $5 money order. If you choose PayPal, the minimum is only $1.00. This site gets an 8.5. They could have a 9 or 10 if there were less offers and more PTR.

Next on my favorites list is YouData
http://www.youdata.com/join/firemom31

YouData allows you to create a "MeFile" that details your demographic information and interests. The site then sends you ads that you are paid to view, then paid again to read. They pay every Friday via PayPal. You will most likely make more during your first two weeks, then the earnings trickle down. I almost removed this site from my favorites because I haven't received an ad in two weeks. I decided to keep it for a couple of reasons. First, other members I have spoken with are still getting ads, but the main reason is that they are fairly new and I believe they are struggling to maintain as one of the few honest sites out there. I decided that I am willing to hang in there with them; I think it will pay off in the long run. This one is a 7.5 until the ads start coming in again.

And my very favorite site...{insert drum roll here...lol}...PaidToClick
http://www.PaidToClick.in/index.php?ref=firemom31

This site just rocks! They have a minimum payout of $.02 for free members, and all you have to do to get paid is click the withdraw link and insert your PayPal address. Not only do they have a great low minimum, but there are several ways to earn, including PTR, PTC, offers, and referrals. By only using PTC and PTR every day, I get a daily payout. It isn't tons of money, but what other site will let you get paid daily? Also, may sites make it hard to even reach one cent per day, this one makes it easy. I just can't say enough good about this site. The only drawback for me is that PayPal is the only way to get paid, and I despise PayPal. But hey, I'm not gonna let that stop me from earning. You won't be sorry if you join this one, I promise!

In closing, I would like to address the subject of payment proof. I have been asked by a few people to provide proof of payment. I see no reason to do this. It takes time that I don't have. With today's technology, fake payment proofs are generated all day long, so why should I spend time posting something that can easily be faked, just to prove I earned a few dollars? The sites and methods of earning that I review and recommend will speak for themselves, the proof comes when you earn for yourself. I would encourage all of you to avoid making decisions about opportunities based on a screenshot of someones PayPal account. I could generate one showing I have been paid $7000 if I wanted to, and so can those who are hawking their wares. They want you to believe they are making thousands per day so that you will pay them for the opportunity to do the same. Bottom line, if it sounds to good to be true, don't go there, even if there is "proof". Now go earn some money, and have an awesome day!

Just so you know...

2009-08-20T20:29:00.001-04:00

I am gathering info, and tomorrow I will publish my experience with PTC/PTR sites. I will only tell you about the ones I actually participate in. See you tomorrow!

Captcha - Earning Immediate Cash

2009-08-15T09:57:00.003-04:00

As promised, today I will talk about Captcha data entry as a way to earn extra cash online. If you are very fast at data entry, this may be for you. First, if you want quick cash, you will need to have a PayPal account, since most will offer that as a payment processor. If you want fast cash now, you don't want to wait for a check in the mail, right? Second, for those of you who don't know what Captcha codes are, those are those little jumbles of letters and numbers you are sometimes required to input at the bottom of a form, just to make sure you are human and not a bot. Many companies do data entry outsourcing, and Captcha entry is the easiest for them to assign to home workers. So, on to the resources...

By far, the easiest and fastest is www.PixProfit.com This site requires only your name and PayPal address to get started. Once you reach $3.00, you get paid. It just doesn't get any easier. There is no referral program, you won't get any spam from them, it's just sign up and start working. If you are have a good typing speed and can sit and type repetitive information, you can earn some serious quick cash here. If you really want to make this into a job, you can get a few friends together and form a work team. You all type as fast as you can, the payments go to one person, you divide the profits.

Another good to find Captcha data entry work is www.GetAFreelancer.com There many other work at home opportunities there, but you will have no trouble finding Captcha work at this site. It is similar to oDesk, but not as detailed. There are no tests to take, you simply register and bid on jobs.

Bottom line, if you need to earn extra cash from home, and you need that cash quickly, Captcha is the way to go. Good luck and happy typing!

Next post, I will be discussing paid to click and paid to read programs, the good, the bad, the ugly.

So, you want to earn money working from home...

2009-08-09T16:20:00.009-04:00

Let's face it, times are hard for most of us. We all need to earn some extra cash, right? Unfortunaltely, there are lots of unscrupulous scammers who earn their extra money by scamming the rest of us. You can earn part time income from home, even full time income, if you are careful to choose the right job source. I have been working from home in addition to my "regular" job for several years. Did it make me rich? No. Did it pay some bills and buy some groceries? Absolutely! After watching so many people get scammed, struggle, and ultimately get nowhere, I decided to share what I have learned.

If you really want to earn money working from home, the best site, hands, down, no competition, is:

The On Demand Global Workforce - oDesk

Keep in mind, the operative word here is "work". When you sign up with oDesk, you will work. There is no easy money. You won't just sit back and collect your cash. You will take a competency test to qualify you. It is not a hard test, but it does require reasonable intelligence. You will need to take some time to look around the site, read the FAQ's, and understand what you are doing, before you apply for your first job. When you apply, be prepared. You will need to submit a cover letter to introduce yourself. There are guidelines for a good cover letter on the site, so don't be afraid of it. You will also need to be prepared to install an IM service on your computer, most use Yahoo Messenger. Many prospective employers will use this for a live interview. If you have already done some data entry work, have your data entry resume ready to copy and paste during the interview (if you didn't submit it with your cover letter). There are many other jobs available, not just data entry. There are one day jobs, long and short term jobs, part time, full time, hourly and fixed rate jobs. This site is a work at home Nirvana! The best part? You won't have to worry about getting scammed, they are completely legit.

If you sign up for eDesk work, please come back and post about your experience, good or bad, so others can benefit from your knowledge. Oh, and tell em' firemom31 sent ya!

Check back for my next post - Earning from Captcha data entry.