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Thursday, March 29, 2007 |
TreasureTrooper.com - Cash Survey site |
TreasureTrooper - one of the best cash survey sites. I like their treasure hunting theme throughout the site and they have a very active user forum where you can interactive with other members and discuss money making tips, etc. Plus, they have a huge list of over 500 offers.
Proof of payment by current members!! Seeing is believing.
How It Works
- Register by providing your name, email address, password, and payment information. You will receive a confirmation email shortly after.
- Complete some offers. Most of them are free trials with payouts ranging anywhere from 5 to 50 dollars! Once you've completed an offer, click the button next to it to indicate its completion. The offer will then be added to your 'My Pending Offers' page to await verification.
- As offers are verified, they are removed from the 'My Pending Offers' page, and the money will be added to your 'My Treasure' page. Along with the money, you will receive gold coins which you can redeem at the trading hut for cool treasures, maps, and more.
- On the 15th-20th of each month, we will send your payment if you have earned a minimum of 20 dollars by the last day of the previous month.
- Refer your friends to TreasureTrooper.com and get 20 percent of whatever they make for life! In addition, you'll get 5 percent of anybody that your friends refer. You can literally make hundreds of dollars this way!
- Go on treasure hunts for real cash and prizes. Current treasure hunt is for the lost statue of the Mambiko tribe and is worth $100 in real money to anybody who finds it. There is no limit to the amount of people that can find this treasure!
Labels: paid surveys
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posted by thinketh @ 5:28 PM |
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Saturday, March 24, 2007 |
How to Market Your Business on Craigslist (for FREE) |
Craigslist.org is a very powerful marketing tool for both online and offline ventures. If you have a new or existing business that you will like to get more exposure and bring in customers (or website visitors), this is a great option. Craigslist.org gets an estimated 10 million unique visitors per day and uses a online classifieds ads format to connect buyers and sellers. The best part is, that unlikely those that came before you, you don't have to pay high prices to get a 25 words blurb. You can post for free!
Quick Facts: - Online Classified Ads service - Extremely popular (10,000,000 vistors/day) - Posting is free - Organized by either region or city (great for home-based businesses) - Your ad will expire in 30 days - The flagging system puts the power of spam control into the hands of the users.
If you have a product or service that can use a marketing boost, here are some tips on how to utilize the site.
Most Popular Services - Real estate (I actually found my real estate broker there a few months ago.) - Tutoring - Car repair
Most Popular Products - Wholesale furniture - Consignment goods - Retail e-commerce
Attention Webmasters This is a great way for webmasters to reach out to new customers. You can promote: - your website store - your eBay store or item listings - a referral partner
Step 1: Determine Your Market
You need to figure out which cities you're going to post an ad. If you are providing a service, obviously you need to post locally. If you a selling products, it's depends on where your target audience is based.
You shouldn't spam users by over-posting and, even if you try, Craigslist is one step ahead and has rules in place to prevent it. Doing so may get you flagged &/or blocked. But, you can still get fantastic exposure.
Step 2: Building Ads
- Make unique ads for every city you post in. - Set up a rotational schedule for the products you will be promoting - Never post the exact same ad within 48 hours (spamming) - Delete old ads
Your ad can be as simple as plain text or you can have images and html. Be direct and get to the point quickly but be sure to include key search words in addition to regional identifiers including a ZIP code, city or community name. This way, users who search for specific items find you in the search results. There's no algorithm with Craiglist's search; it's sorted by Date and then by Keywords. So, choose your words carefully!
Use your own discretion when deciding if to include images. They do enhance to the ad and many users search for results with pictures only. (Note: Large or multiple images will need to be hosted on your own server.) But, many of the best performing ads on Craigslist use just text ads. Again, it's your call.
Step 3: Tracking Your Results
Unlike eBay, Craigslist doesn't provide any data on demographics but it is important to track which of your ads produce the best results. Craigslist does allows you to track your ads by e-mail, phone number or website referral. Also, make sure to pay attention to the general demographics of the city you post in. You can get this information online. Is it a high income area? young residents or retirees? and so forth. For example, you should sell a snow blower in California.
Step 4: Keep Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer
The most trafficked area of Craigslist is the forums so use them to communicate with potential customers and also to establish an active, ethical voice for your business. Similarly, mingle with the other players in your cities or categories. Be aware of the prices others are offering for comparable items as well as the d. If a particular product is selling like hot cakes, focus on something complimentary that you can sell. For example, if the is a new, hot phone in high demand, you can start selling accessories.
Step 6: Bring Home the Bacon
Sadly, fraud exists anywhere money is involved so use your best judgment when closing a sale. Phone numbers are the most verifiable and best way to contact a customer. The way you choose to collect payment is up to you but I recommend that you only ship items after you receive payment.
Every day, millions of people from all around the world are on Craigslist, looking for rare items, good deals and unique services. You would be remiss if you don't take advantage of it to enhance you profits.Labels: free marketing, online marketplace, serrvices
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Saturday, March 17, 2007 |
Freebies: Free Magazine Subscriptions |
I'll try to have posts about freebies that I find on a regular basis. Most of the offers don't have expiration dates but for those that do, I'll make sure to let you know. There's nothing better than getting stuff for free!!! Even if your not interested in the offer, think about family members and friends that may like it. I got free subscriptions to Maxim and FHM for my two brothers and they loved it.
Now, I know there are skeptics out there because I was once one too ;). It took a friend at my job who was already receiving several free magazines to convince me. The world rewards the bold and brave! These really work, there's no catch. Here's how it generally works: You complete a quick survey (2-3 minutes), enter your name, address and email (I suggest you get a new email account that's separate from your main account because some offers do send you emails about other offers. So get a free account with Yahoo, for example, that you won't have to check. That's what I did.) Then the free magazines show up on your doorstep for the duration of your subscription (1-2 years). You DO NOT have to enter an credit card or banking information at any point. They are not betting on you forgetting to cancel your subscription so they can charge you for an automatic renewal fee. What they are hoping for is that you would get used to reading the magazine on a weekly or monthly basis and willing renew your subscription when they write to you at the end of your free trial. And you know what, it works. It happened to me with several magazines, including TIME. Some free subscriptions I'm currenlty getting are Today's Diet & Nutrition, Blender, Investment Advisor, Giant, Glamour. I really wish that The Economist would have free offers. If any of you hear about one, PLEASE let new know. It's a great mag.
Again, the main points to remember with these types of offers are:
- You don't pay any shipping fees, handling fees and no taxes. You pay NOTHING.
- Absolutely no hidden fees at all. You won't be billed later.
- In all the years I been getting free subscriptions, I never heard of anyone having billing problems. This will destroy this method of marketing for the magazines companies so they will not do this, it's not worth it to them.
- You should never be asked to give any credit card or bank information. If you are, I recommend that you don't take the offer.
Free PEOPLE magazine - Tom & Katie... Jen & Vince... Brad & Angelina... find out what they've been up too. Get your Free* One year subscription to People Magazine.
3 FREE Men's Magazine - 3 free, full 1-year subscriptions. Get these for yourself or a guy in your life. Take survey and complete participation requirments for a one year subscription of Maxim, FHM and Stuff. US only.
3 FREE Men's Magazine - 3 free, full 1-year subscriptions. Take survey and complete participation requirements for a one year subscription of Cosmopolitan, Glamour and Allure. US only.
Free Maxim Magazine - Offer is for a free Subcription to Maxim Magazine. Maxim is one of the best selling men's magazines.
FREE Oprah Magazine Subscription - Are you a big fan of Oprah? You can recieve a free one-year subscription to O, The Oprah Magazine. The offer is only available to US residents. Expiry Date: 2007/03/22
FREE Parents Magazine - Full Survey must be completed. US only. Offer is for a free Subcription to Parents Magazine.
Free PC Magazine - Get your free copy of PC magazine today. US Only.
Free Sports Illustrated Magazine - Sign up for a free 1-year subscription to Sports Illustrated Magazine. That's 56 free issues. US only.
FREE Stuff Magazine - For your completely free subscription to Stuff Magazine magazine without commitments of any kind, simply fill in your information below. Note a valid email address is required as a confirmation email will be sent to you. US only.
Free TV Guide Magazine - Offer is for a free Subcription to TV Guide Magazine. US only.
Free Wired Magazine - For your completely free subscription to Wired Magazine magazine without commitments of any kind, simply fill in your information below. Note a valid email address is required as a confirmation email will be sent to you. US only.
Labels: free, freebies, magazines, subscriptions
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Friday, March 9, 2007 |
FRAUD ALERT: Beware of deceptive invention promoters |
So you have this great ideas that you think will make you rich. You decide to go to an invention promotion firm to have it patented. They offer to do it, promote your product and make you rich in the process. Well, you better do your homework before you select a firm to represent you! There are many people in that business trying to capitalize on the blind excitement of the inventor. I heard so many stories of everyday people with great ideas that were stolen from them due to their ignorance of the patenting process. Here are some tips to help you find an honest firm:
A reputable firm will not ask you to pay a lot of money upfront. Good firm usually depend on a percentage of royalties from a successful product. Of course the want to make money too so they will be selective with who they work with; they won't waste time licensing a product that won't sell on the market.
Inspector Gadget The American Inventors Protection Act of 1999 gives inventors the right to ask promoters about there work history. You should take advantage of this! They must disclose certain information below before they are allowed to enter into a contract with you. Make sure that you ask the following:
- How many inventions have you evaluated?
- How many of those invention were accepted? Rejected?
- How many clients do you have?
- How many clients ended up with a net profit from your services?
- How many clients have licensed their inventions through you?
Also, make sure to check references. Ask for client names but be aware that they may have been paid to give favorable testimonials. To find possible complaints, check with the Better Business Bureau and the Attorney General in the state where the company is based.
Important Links
Federal Trade Commission www.ftc.gov 877-382-4357
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office www.uspto.gov 800-786-9199
United Inventors Association www.uiausa.org 585-359-9310
The Pitch Coach www.thepitchcoach.com 313-320-2989
National Congress of Inventor Organizations www.inventionconvention.com/ncio 877-807-4074
Good luck!!
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Sunday, March 4, 2007 |
Paid to Read Site: INBOX DOLLARS |
Another site that lets you pad your bank account, InboxDollars.com. Easy to use. Free trials, surveys, read emails and get paid.
$5 to JOIN the site - FREE! $5 for EVERY friend your refer! 1 to 10 cents for EVERY paid email! Up to $4 for EVERY Survey Site you join! Up to $50 for EVERY Offer you complete! UNLIMITED cash to Play Games! UNLIMITED cash for Shopping Online!
Here's some important questions customers ask that they have answered:
How do I get paid to read E-Mail?
It couldn't be easier! We'll send you an E-Mail informing you that you have an Advertisement waiting for you. Simply click the link contained in this E-Mail and the Advertisement will load in your Web Browser! Click the specified link in the Advertisement (to verify that you have read the Advertisement), your Account will be instantly credited, and you'll be taken to the Advertiser's Web Site!
Your E-Mails say I have to signup for stuff to get paid?
Some of the Advertisements you receive will indicate that if you complete the Offer advertised, you will earn CA$H! It is important to note, however, that you do not need to complete the Offer advertised to get paid for reading the E-Mail. To be credited for reading the E-Mail, you only need to click the link and visit the Advertiser's Web Site.
How much E-Mail will I receive?
Generally, InboxDollars sends one E-Mail per day to our U.S. Members. During your first few weeks of Membership, you may receive 2 or 3 E-Mails on any given day. However, it is extremely rare to receive more than that number. If you are a U.S. Member, your account is active, but you aren't receiving regular E-Mail from us, please make sure you have added the address paidemail@inboxdollars.com to your Addres Book and/or Contact List, and that your E-Mail Provider is not filtering or blocking E-Mail from InboxDollars.
YOUR ROAD TO WEALTH:
1. Sign-up and get $5 cash! 2. Use the methods mentioned above to earn cash. 3. Get paid via check. It takes 30 days to receive payment.
Take a peek inside (screenshot below):
Labels: free trials, inboxdollars, paid surveys, paid to read
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posted by thinketh @ 4:33 PM |
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Saturday, March 3, 2007 |
Paid to Read Site: SendEarnings.com |
Here's the scoop on SendEarnings.com. I signed up a while ago and I'm getting pretty consistent results. I recommend it, otherwise, I wouldn't post it :)
YOUR ROAD TO WEALTH:
- Join and receive $3 instantly
- Earn $5 for each friend you refer
- Earn unlimited Cash playing Games
- Earn 1 to 10 cents for every email you read
- Earn up to $1000 for taking online surveys
- Earn up to $50 per Offer
- Get Cash back shopping!
Checkout this screenshot:
Labels: free trials, paid surveys, paid to read, sendearnings
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posted by thinketh @ 2:54 AM |
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Friday, March 2, 2007 |
Paid to Read Site: INSTANTPROFITZ |
I found another good one, similar to Mavishare and FusionCash. It's called InstantProfitz. Fill out surveys, try products and refer friends for some cold, hard cash!
Receive $3 sign-up Bonus!
YOUR ROAD TO WEALTH:
1. Sign-up. All you need is an email account. 2. Choose which offers you want to participate in and get instant cash. 3. Select your payment option. See below for the options InstantProfitz provide: • PayPal Arrives on or around the 20th of the month. Due to some experience with fraud, they now require that all Paypal accounts be verified. • Check They send the cashout amount via U.S. Mail. Arrives within 5-7 days of the 20th of the month. • SuperCertificate Redeemable for gift certificates at any of hundreds of merchants using GiftCertificates.com. Minimum cashout must be $26. Arrives within 1-2 days of the 20th of the month.
See screenshot for a closer look:
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Thursday, March 1, 2007 |
Book of the Month: Multiple Streams of Internet Income |
This book is a must have! I bought it a few months ago and learned ALOT.
Book Description Praise for the first edition of Multiple Streams of Internet Income "If ever the world needed some help to succeed on the Internet, this is the moment. Robert Allen's new book is just in time to save the day." —Jack Trout, President, Trout & Partners, Ltd.author of Differentiate or Die "Earning money . . . serious money, is no different than piloting a jet aircraft or baking an apple pie. You have to learn how and you must understand what you're doing. Robert Allen is a master flight instructor if you want your income to soar. He knows what ninety-eight percent of our population have proven they don't know. Read this book and follow his advice. In a relatively short period of time, you will become wealthy and be amazed at how much free time you have when you never have to worry about money." —Bob Proctor, author of the bestseller You Were Born Rich "The only thing better than the promise in the title of Robert Allen's wonderful Multiple Streams of Internet Income is the enlightening information in the book itself. And the only thing better than the book is the life a reader can lead after reading the book and taking the actions that are suggested. Of all the books I've read about earning money online, this one tops the list for a multiple stream of reasons." —Jay Conrad Levinson, author of the Guerrilla Marketing series "Robert Allen has done it again! Multiple Streams of Internet Income is an exciting look into the many creative things you can do with your money in today's new economy. I can't wait to use its wisdom!" —Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Big Bucks! "Information is less expensive to manufacture, promote, and ship than hard products such as running shoes and CDs. Robert Allen shares how you can apply Internet technology to selling information: books, reports, articles, seminars, speeches, and consulting. There are a lot of fluff books on e-commerce. This one is detailed, accurate, and readable. Multiple Streams of Internet Income is not just a book, it's a complete and hands-on course in advanced commerce. Congratulations." —Dan Poynter, author of The Self-Publishing Manual
From the Inside Flap Did you know that you could earn thousands of dollars in a day? Did you know you could do it without leaving home? You can, and Multiple Streams of Internet Income, Second Edition will show you how. From renowned entrepreneur and mentor Robert Allen, this moneymaking guide will teach you surefire methods for making serious money online—even if you don't know a thing about technology! Plus, you can do it in your spare time using little or none of your own money. In Multiple Streams of Internet Income, Second Edition, Allen focuses his vast experience on sharing the simple, powerful systems that can guide you, step by step, to Internet riches. Allen provides the timeless principles of marketing you must learn to increase the odds of your success, as well as the strategies, techniques, and visual tools that current and future entrepreneurs can utilize to achieve a lifestyle that most only dream about. This updated Second Edition details all the recent changes to the business and provides the most up-to-date online revenue generating ideas and techniques. Allen shows that even in this current environment, online entrepreneurs can still make a bundle. Plus, the Web sites and other resources in the book have been updated to keep it on the cutting edge of online entrepreneurialism. You'll discover how to: - Double your current offline business by going online
- Launch an Internet business in hours—not days or weeks
- Set up six robust streams of Internet incomethat flow 24/7/365
- Deliver your marketing message to consumersfaster, cheaper, and easier
- Operate your business from any telephone in the world
- Drive traffic to your site and get people to beg foryour products
- Turn junk into cash with auctions
- Make advertising pay for you
- And much more
With this one-of-a-kind guide, you'll turn your ideas into steady streams of cash flow. Many have become millionaires thanks to Allen's wisdom and expertise. Why not be next? Fortune and financial freedom are just a click away with Multiple Streams of Internet Income, Second Edition.Labels: books
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