Why I think PayDotCom is the Best Affiliate Marketplace on the Net!

Hi

Akila here...

If you are familiar with Clickbank.com (R), or even if you are not but you want to make profits online, then you will want to check this out ASAP ...

While I like Clickbank, and they are a great marketplace... they are limited to many restrictions to sell products or earn affiliate commissions...

Well, there is a GREAT NEW SERVICE now...

It is a new FREE marketplace where you can sell any product you want.

Yours OWN product...

- OR - (the best part)
You can become an INSTANT Affiliate for ANY item in their HUGE marketplace.

It is called PayDotCom.com!

Did I mention it is 100% FREE to Join!

This site is going to KILL all other marketplaces and I by now, almost EVERY SINGLE SERIOUS online marketer has an account with PayDotCom.com

So get yours now and see how much they offer...


OH! - Also, they have their won affiliate program now that pays you COLD HARD cash just for sharing the site with people like I am doing with you...

They give you cool tools like BLOG WIDGETS, and they even have an advertising program to help you get traffic to your site.

If you want an ARMY of affiliates to sell your products for you, they also allow you to have Free placement in their marketplace!

Even better... If your product becomes one of the Top 25 products in its category in the marketplace (not that hard to do)...

...then you will get Free advertising on the Blog Widget which is syndicated on THOUSANDS of sites World Wide and get Millions of impressions per month.

So, what are you waiting for...

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Get your FREE account now...

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Thanks,

Akila

P.S. - Make sure to get your Account NOW while it is Free to join.

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How To Make Money Using FaceBook - Step By Step Instructions

Hey I've seen alot of posts about people trying to earn money using Facebook and I don't blame them. Facebook is a goldmine for internet marketers and website owners. I have been getting solid traffic for my websites using this one idea without spending a cent and its easy!

I could've made an ebook called "FaceBook Secrets, 1,00000000 visitors!" and made millions lol.

So how do I do it? It does take a bit of time but its also fun!

The way is to think of funny and relevant groups for people to join. Easy huh? Just about every user is in a group or a fan of some sort of page and I bet you are too!

I run a group called 'Coke is better in Glass Bottles' and I got over 20,000 members in just 2 weeks!

Now, the good thing is that each post you make in your group is seen by all of your members, then each member that 'likes' your post is seen by all their friends!

So lets break it down, if you have 20,000 members 1 post is seen by 20,000 people, then 10 people from your group 'Like' your post (more will like it but this is just an example) and if those 10 people have 200 friends then 2,000 more people will see the post! Then those 2,000 people will either join your group or like it so your group just keeps on growing! ITS A GOLDMINE!

How to do it:

1. Create a group or page.

2. The title of your page is obviously the most important, check trends websites to see what is hot. Or alternatively if you see a big group that everyone is joining, you can just reword their title and create you own. You will get about as much members as they do.

3. Pick a relevant display picture

4. Send an invite to all your friends, this will start the snowball effect because all their friends will see the posts if they like it.

5. Don't post your site just yet, just post funny posts relevant to your topic. Sometimes I cant be bothered thinking of anything so I just post a full stop (.) because it comes up like this Coke Is Better In A Glass Bottle. So it does the same as a normal post, still get likes and new members.

6. When you start getting members, look at the stats of your page. Facebook has a cool little stat that shows you where the majority of your members are coming from. Say most of your members are coming from the UK (this is usually what happens because they use facebook religiously) so me living in Sri Lanak, I post late at night just before I go to bed because I know thats when everyone in the UK go on facebook.

7. Once you have like 5,000 members it will keep growing like you cannot imagine. I was so suprised but 100,000 is not an unrealistic goal. I get 3,000 mnew members daily.

8. I post once a day, and one post every week I post my website link or you can post your affiliate link. You can post it more but I choose not to.

9. The next step is to just keep making more and more groups! Once you have 1 successful group its easy to create other large groups. The secret to doing this is to post your new group link in one of your posts with your big group. Then create a 'fake account' and pretend your a real person and have a picture of a hot girl as your display picture. Then add all the people from your big group as friends. Then suggest them to join your little group, so you get about half of your members from your other group.

Easy as that! No one has found this about before but jump on it quick! Because soon it will become huge and everyone will be doing it!

Paying bloggers money to advertise on their blog sites.

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"Get Paid to Blog". "Make Money Blogging". "Blog for Cash". How many times have you heard or read that?

Well, we are serious. We are looking for bloggers to post one-time ads on their blog sites for money. Blogging Ads is an easy way for you to earn money by doing nothing more than you already do - post to your blog. We pay through Paypal. You must have a Paypal account to be paid.

This will be the easiest way ever to make money blogging. We will supply the advertisers, the text and the money, all you have to do is post the ad on your blog. If you want to write the post yourself, you can. We reserve the right to approve the blog posting, but we are also appreciative of the effort and staying true to your blog.

Top 5 Online Gaming Sites that Pay

From 2D to 3D to USD, online games have evolved over the last decade into a phenomenon that gamers are now able to profit from. Today, there are nearly 2 billion people on the internet. Of which, millions play online games (OG). Yet only a few hundred thousand actually play for cash. Are you one of the many who are missing out?

 As the self proclaimed "King of OG", I've played thousands of online games. From the popular Texas HoldEm Poker  to the not so popular Sock and Awe, I've been around the gaming block a few times. Despite the numerous gaming sites out there, only a handful pays users to play. Want to know my favorites? Here are my top 5 online gaming sites that pay you real money to have fun.

King.com

King is one of the largest gaming sites in the world that's primarily focused on the gamers' skills. This unique approach allows you to practice for free, building your skill level, and then compete for cash at your convenience. The best thing about King.com is that there is a large variety of games to choose from. Among them, Word Battle and Bejeweled are my all time favorites.

Bingomania.com

Contrary to popular belief, Bingo is not just a game for the elderly and it is often very exhilarating. Bingomania.com takes the game of Bingo to a whole new level. With more players winning more money more often, Bingomania.com is one of the best gaming sites for winning real cash. Check out the most recent Bingo Mania winners and see for yourself why it's one of the best.

Gamesville.com

Need more free online games? Gamesville is the answer. From Chess to Spades, there's a game there for everyone. If you enjoy brainteasers, I recommend Text Twist. Enjoy hours of scratching your head and trying to figure out how you overlooked such simple words. Did I mention you can play for cash? Choose any game in the Cash Competition section of the site for a chance to win cash prizes. Note: To play games for cash, your must first register an account. Free games can be played without registration.

Pogo.com

If you're just out to have fun, either alone or with friends, Pogo.com is the ideal online gaming site for you. With even more unique games than Kings and Gamesville, Pogo sets itself apart with popular games like Dominoes and classic games like Battleship. Needless to say, every generation of gamers will find something they like. With Pogo, the more you play the easier it is to win cash prizes.

Worldwinner.com

Worldwinner(WW) made it on my list because it has some really awesome games. Some of the games on WW are difficult to find elsewhere on the internet which makes them very rare and unique. Not to mention a lot of fun! The only drawback is that you have to register to play any one of them. Although the registration is very simple and easy to do, it's a pain for me because I'd rather play first and register later. All in all, it's a wonderful site that boasts games like Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, 8Ball Pool, etc.

There's no doubt that there are many other cool gaming sites out there, and I'm sure there will be many more to come. However, these 5 online gaming sites are currently at the top of the list because when it comes to getting paid to play, gamers like you and me can always rely on these sites to deliver.

Quick Quiz: Can anyone really make money in Forex?

Forex is a wide high-speed freeway to financial disaster IF you don’t know how to survive.
Simple? No! Easy? Never! Quick? No way!

Man, can anyone really make money in Forex then?
Yes!

How?

The quality of learning you put in will determine the quality of trading you pull out of Forex.
You can trick yourself, but you can’t trick the market.

Is learning how to trade Forex difficult?

Yes.

Too difficult?

No.
It is challenging in a good way. Many even get addicted. But the ultimate goal to find financial freedom and stability trading Forex drives everyone from beginner to advanced trader with ever growing inspiration. I’m a bit mad about Forex too :) Otherwise why would I keep a website about it :)

What is the quickest way to earn money in Forex for a newbie?

Have a friend who already earns money in Forex share his trading system with you.

What is the other quickest option?

Buy a system that works. Keywords here “That Works”.

Where can I get such system?

I don’t know.

Why would anyone sell a system that really works?

Because it doesn’t work for them.
Because it doesn’t make enough money.
Because it is unreliable in the long run.

I don’t believe you! I saw many systems for sale. How can I tell which one is good?

Usually the more money sellers ask, the better they feel about it.
In most cases you won’t get a chance to demo trade a system before buying, so you should rely on your senses, ask other fellow traders and learn who a seller himself is.

Grrrr… So what should I do? I want to trade Forex!

And I want to build a house on the moon.
While my wish is not possible (at least nowadays), yours is very much so!
Trade it, but first learn how to trade it.

Where can I learn?

Start from free online resources or I teach You in next Part.

They stink! Well, majority of them is of a poor quality!

You bet. That’s a tendency nowadays.
Bad webmasters and bad traders create lots of poor quality, spam-like sites…
Some, as well, like to steal information from other reputable websites.

Aaaaaa… I’m helpless!

I hope it’s a joke.

Ok. I’m not. So, you tell me to go online and read about Forex?

Yes, bit by bit you’ll be more educated. Sooner that you think, you’ll be able tell good Forex online resources from bad ones.

Anything else I should do in the first place?

Open a demo account with any Forex broker.

But I don’t know anything about trading yet!

And you won’t know until you launch a trading platform and look at Forex charts and start exploring on your own.
Believe me, it is fun, you’ll be given demo money, which you can try to trade immediately. You can’t lose anything by trading demo!

Good luck my dear friend!
Let success be always with you!

Wa-a-a-a-it, I have so many questions left!

Oh, you’ll have even more once you step on a Forex discovery path.

Pleeeease, one more question

You have a beautiful smile, well, go ahead, one more…

Any warnings about Forex I should know?

Glad you used your chance to ask a good question.
Forex marketing industry is tough.
Once you go online, you’ll be bombarded with various “cool” and irresistible offers to buy Forex products that will “change your trading forever” and encouragements (even phone calls) from Forex brokers and their representatives to open live trading accounts.

While you’re a complete noob make sure you:
Don’t buy anything, unless you’re rich.
Don’t open live accounts, unless you like seeing your money go.

Now you can’t leave without answering why… right?

Hmm… a trap…
Demand creates supply: as lots of noobs come to Forex searching for answers how to trade successfully, those who’ve been there for a while are happy to sell a “solution”.
The problem is: not all of course, but majority of Forex products have nothing valuable in them and teach you the same basic stuff you can easily access online for free.
But until you know more about Forex, you can’t tell a worthless product from a good one. So, don’t buy anything: books, signals, courses, systems etc while you are a newbie.

The same is about live trading. You are doomed to lose if you know little about trading and risk management. Thus, don’t put real money in Forex while you’re a beginner.
But if you like extreme feelings, and want to try it anyway
Don’t pay much while you learn.

Learn on your own, trade demo for some time – you must cover basics on your own.
Later, leaving a beginner’s pool, you’ll be able to choose what fits your needs and budget.

Once again, good luck!
I’m sure you’ll have a good time!

** Internet Money Lord **

Paid To Click

Paid To Click is an online business model that draws online traffic from people aiming to earn money from home. Paid-To-Click, or simply PTC websites, act as middlemen between advertisers and consumers; the advertiser pays for displaying ads on the PTC website, and a part of this payment goes to the viewer when he views the advertisement.

In addition, most PTC sites offer a commission to its members for signing up new members (similar to many affiliate marketing programs online), or they may pay members a percentage of the clicks that their referrals make as an ongoing commission.

The viability of the PTC business model has been questioned, as fraudulent clicks have ramped up the expenses for advertisers.[1] With lawsuits filed against the internet search companies, the burden has been placed on Google, Yahoo and others to determine valid clicks from fraudulent ones.[2]

This should not be confused with PPC where advertiser pays the site per click generated from any user.

Even though advertisements are the most widely known method for PTC sites to stay alive, much of the profit can come from the direct sales of referrals or upgrade packages which are created by the owner of each PTC site. This has led to the proliferation of online scams or ponzi schemes being created with PTC sites as a cover, as members are encouraged to buy referrals that are not actually human or upgrade packages that offer no real value.[citation needed] As well, some sites[who?] may request that their users pay an "upgrade fee" before being able to cash out their earnings, and then not paying out earnings after these fees are paid.

Scams, although exposed on various PTC forums, are still heavily used by newcomers who are drawn in to the websites by search engines. Scam PTC sites are known to attract new users with cheap offers for upgrades and referrals and disappear without trace after a short time.

Get Traffic

                                      Free How to Get Website Traffic Tutorial

There are a lot of ways to get traffic to your website. Some are free and some cost money. The ways to get website traffic that actually work require time and effort on your part. You can't just throw money at it and expect to buy your way to good traffic no matter how easy people trying to sell you the 'traffic tools' make it seem.

Get Traffic for Free Paid Website Traffic

Pay Website Traffic to Avoid Best Approach



Get Traffic for Free

Obviously you want to get as much free website traffic as you can. It IS possible to get a nice steady stream of visitors to your website but it does take work. Here are the best ways to get traffic to your website for free:

1. Get Traffic from the Search Engines.

Hands down, this is the best way to get traffic. If someone types in a search term related to your website you want your website to come up as close to the top as possible.

It is easy to get listed in the search engines. You just need to submit your website to Google.

The hard part is getting to the TOP of the search engines.


To get to the top of the search engines requires you to optimize your website pages (also called SEO which stands for search engine optimization.)

SEO is a very detailed and involved process. You have to figure out which words people type in to find your product, how much competition each search term has and then you have to actually set up your pages so that the search term appears where it should and how often it needs to on your webpage.

If you don't want to learn the nitty-gritty of SEO and muddle through it on your own there is a good little tool called Search Engine Visibility that can help you do SEO on your site a lot faster and easier. It helps prepare your website so the search engine finds it. It's easy for beginners and can really help you boost your search engine rankings.

2. Promote Your Website Yourself

Using this method you can get website traffic but it takes a LOT of work both initially and on an on-going basis. In this method you generate traffic through one or more of the following methods:
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Twitter

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Facebook

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Put your Website URL in your Email Signature

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Word of Mouth/Networking - i.e., talk up your website

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Create a Free Product to Drive Traffic to your website

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Blog

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Promote your website on forums, blogs, and other websites (WARNING: DO NOT spam your website name everywhere, you need to make sure you control where it goes and how it gets there. Do NOT use an automated service for this.)


I don't really like many of the methods listed in #2 because they are a lot of work for not much reward. I think the best and most profitable way of getting traffic to your website is through Search Engine Optimization. SEO doesn't work overnight and it does take time and effort but if you get to the top of the rankings for your products you can really do well.



Get Website Traffic - Paid

There are a lot of companies that will sell you traffic. Most are worthless. The ONLY pay source of website traffic I recommend is Google Adwords. It is cheap - you can pay as little as $5/month - and you only pay for website visitors that actually click on your ad and visit your website. Google is, of course, very reputable.

You can see a short video from Google below that explains how their Adwords program works.

Click here to see video

To learn more information about the Google Adwords program click here.



Pay Website Traffic to Avoid

Here is a list of other website traffic you can get but in my experience is a total waste of time and money.
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Email Ads (this is almost always spam, regardless of what the people selling want you to believe.

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Classified Ad Listings

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Traffic Packages that promise to deliver so many number of hits or visitors to your website

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E-Zine Ads- these are ads in email newsletters

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Pop up Ads

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Banner Ads

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Submission Services that offer to submit your website to hundreds of Search Engine Directories





Best Approach to Getting Traffic

Here's what I recommend: Use Google Adwords to get immediate traffic coming into your website. At the same time, use the Search Engine Visibility tool to optimize your website and do SEO on your website.

Over time your SEO efforts should bring in enough free traffic that you can then taper off and end your pay Adwords traffic. That way you will get website visitors now but eventually all of your website visitors will be free.

Market research focus groups

Traditional market research can also be a banker. Companies pay cash for taking part in focus groups. These take place at a pre-organised address, in your own home, on the phone, or online in a designated chat forum.

All it involves is giving opinions on the chosen subject, usually over sarnies and a cuppa, and you can walk away with anything from £30 to £160.

You can only do one or two a year

The catch is agencies restrict the amount of focus groups a person can do, typically to one every six months - and that's not just with their own agency, but ANY agency. Though if you sign up for a few and combine it with other income-boosters, it's a welcome addition.

To get started, sign up with the following agencies. As the number of focus groups you can attend is limited, we've picked the ones with solid feedback from MoneySavers.

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              Saros 
                    big name agency with plentiful focus goups

Established agency Saros typically pays £30 to £100 for two hours' work. You're only allowed to take part in two discussions per year, and it can take a while before you're selected.

MoneySavers report when you do get picked, it's easy cash. Forumite LEJC says: "I did a three-hour forum at a local hotel on the concept of chocolate, and got paid £50. I tasted three pieces of chocolate, had a lovely bacon roll and unlimited tea - not too bad for a morning's work."

02

            Focus4People
                     mainly in the south east and london

It's possible to earn £40 to £100 a time with Focus4People. Most focus groups take place in London and the south east of England, but it also runs telephone and online sessions, so it's worth everyone joining.

Forumite MartinLewisisalegend says: "Without wishing to brag - I got £90 for the one focus group I attended. Cash in hand on the day for a couple of hours giving my opinion - I highly recommend it."

03

         Researchopinions
                 top for northerners

A must-join for northerners, Research Opinions runs most of its focus groups in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh. It recruits for focus groups, individual depth interviews and online sessions.

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          Headbox
                Good for teenagers & young people 

MoneySavers report hip agency Headbox is especially good for teenagers and young people. While it doesn't send as many requests as some other agencies, when you get lucky, payment's generous.

MoneySaver lindauk says: "I signed up to headbox months ago and hadn't heard anything. Then I got an email today to complete a little task and get £10 paid straight into my Paypal account. Not bad for 10 minutes work, if that."

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          Indiefield 
              a good bet for londoners

Another big player is Indiefield. Be sure to update the profile section - your postcode, age and gender means you will be notified of pertinent research events in your area.

Most focus groups are in London, and MoneySavers say they typically pay £35 a time.

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        FocusForce
             within the m25

While we've a little less feedback on this agency, FocusForce holds focus groups within the M25, mostly after work, typically paying £40 - £50 a survey. Keep an eye on the site's ‘project applications' section.

The top 10 online survey sites

This isn't about joining every single survey site you find on Google. It's about focusing on those with decent payouts, low payment thresholds and a reliable volume of surveys.

We tested and analysed MoneySavers' reviews to find the top 10 sites. Huge thanks to all the MoneySavers whose feedback went into the guide. If you've found a top survey site we're missing, add it in the Survey sites discussion.

01
               Ipsos 
                   Top payer, £10 Amazon vouchers/mth typical

A must-join, Ipsos is probably the best paying survey site. Its surveys are plentiful, and many rack up £10 or more of Amazon vouchers every month
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Forumites report Ipsos is refreshingly upfront about payment and survey length before you start clicking. It pays in retail vouchers, including Amazon and John Lewis. Once you cash in, vouchers take two to three weeks to arrive.

Quick Stats. Payment method: High street vouchers incl Amazon, Capital Bond and John Lewis. Typical ££ per survey: £1. Payout threshold: £10. Typical survey time: 20 mins. Feed back: Ipsos

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          Swagbucks* 
                   mega popular with forumites

With a cult following in the Forum, Swagbucks* pays you 'swag points' to answer daily polls. You can also mix it up by getting paid to watch videos, search via its page instead of Google and even play free online games.

Points can be spent on rewards in its Reward Store. Some rewards are better value than others, so always compare a few. For example, 850 points equals a fiver Amazon voucher, but you need 1,050 points for £5 cash via paypal. On its rewards page, there are gift cards in US dollars too, so ensure you choose the ones marked GBP.

Swagbucks only lets you earn points once a day on certain types of poll - answer a second poll and you won't get paid. So always read terms and conditions carefully.

For motivation, join other Swag points chasers in the forum's popular Swagbucks ChallengE 2013 thread.

Quick Stats. Payment method: Cash via Paypal, Amazon vouchers and more. Typical ££ per survey: From 70 Swag Bucks (40p). Payout threshold: From 1 Swag Buck (depends on reward). Typical survey time: 15-20 mins. Feed back: Swagbucks

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            GlobalTestMarket 
                 Reliable US site that sends £30 cheques 

US survey site GlobalTestMarket pays by cheque in sterling once you've earned $50 (currently £31ish). Many forumites amass £100 a year from the site.

Cheques take up to eight weeks to arrive, but at £30-£40 a time (depending on the exchange rate), it's worth the wait. The site often screens you out after a few questions, but usually bungs a few points anyway.

GlobalTestMarket also sends surveys that enter you into a prize draw instead of paying cash. Unless you've heaps of time, stick with surveys that pay.

Quick Stats: Payment method: Cash (cheque).Typical ££ per survey: £1.20. Payout threshold: 1,000 points ($50/£32). Typical survey time: 20 minutes. Feed back: GlobalTestMarket

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            Crowdology 
                   you only need to earn £4 before it pays

Another popular site, Crowdology pays hard cash via Paypal. The payment threshold's a low £4, and many folks rack this up every month.

On the downside, forumites report its payment system can be glitchy, though the cash arrives in the end. A top tip is to post complaints on its Facebook page to get a result.

Quick Stats. Payment method: Cash via Paypal. Typical ££ per survey: 30p - £2. Payout threshold: £4. Typical survey time: 20 mins. Feed back: Crowdology

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      MySurvey 
                 you only need to earn £3 before it pays

MoneySavers earn cash quickly from MySurvey, as it has a low £3 payout threshold and abundant surveys. It pays in cash via Paypal.

You can get a £3 Paypal payment for 345 points, or a £5 Argos voucher for 550 points. The site also lets you swap 1250 points for a £10 Amazon voucher, though, bizarrely, this is a worse value exchange than Paypal cash.

Quick Stats. Payment method: Cash via Paypal & Argos/Amazon vouchers. Typical payment per survey: 100. Payout threshold: £3. Typical time to complete: 20-30 mins. Feed back: MySurvey

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          OnePoll 
                 Best for fun, quick polls 

Mega-popular for its speedy surveys, OnePoll runs polls for the press, meaning fun questions about celebs and your lovelife. It works slightly differently to other survey sites and doesn't send out invitations - you need to log on daily to check.

The payment per survey is tiny, often 20p. But while hitting the £40 withdrawal target takes ages, it's still worth it, as surveys are super-quick.

One bugbear of OnePoll users is getting stuck on £39.90, then not having any more surveys available for weeks. If that happens, try referring a friend to hit the threshold – you get 50p for everyone who signs up.

Some Forumites are also peeved by the number of surveys that just enter you into a competition, rather than giving you cash.

OnePoll also has a free iPhone app that lets you earn cash on the go. However, OnePoll says it's currently redesigning its app and is currently offering very few surveys through it. So wait for the relaunch to get it.

Quick Stats: Payment method: Cash (BACS or Paypal). Typical £ per survey: 20p. Payout threshold: £40. Typical survey time: 2 mins. Feed back: Onepoll

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     Pinecone
           INVITATION ONLY - but very generous
 The holy grail of survey sites, Pinecone pays megabucks, but is invitation only. You get £3 for every survey. Sadly, the recruitment process is more secretive than MI6. You have to wait until you're invited or spot a web banner advert on another site to sign up.

We've included it so you'll know to jump if an invite appears. If you are lucky enough to be recruited, you get paid cash via PayPal. Yet it's tough to join, as the first rule of Pinecone is "do not talk about Pinecone".

Quick Stats. Payment method: Cash via PayPal. Typical ££ per survey: £3. Payout threshold: £3. Typical time to complete: 15 to 20 minutes. How to sign up: Look for banner adverts on websites (often mum and baby sites).

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      Newvistalive
                lucrative, but you need to earn £50 before it pays

While Newvistalive has a high £50 payout threshold, many MoneySavers have racked up £50 cheques fairly quickly. It pays up to a generous £5 per survey - some forumites have made £50 in six months.

It's especially important to read questions carefully and answer truthfully. Newvistalive adds in 'quality control' questions to weed out members who fib to get more surveys.

Quick Stats. Payment method: Cash (cheque). Typical ££ per survey: 50p to £1. Payout threshold: £50. Typical survey time: 15 mins. Feed back: Newvistalive

09

    Toluna
          earn Amazon vouchers

Another survey site to try is Toluna. Forumites earn regular Amazon vouchers, though some report payments can be slow.

Once you reach 80,000 points, you can cash in for a £15 retail voucher, including Amazon and Love2shop.

Some forumites are frustrated about how long it takes to receive vouchers after you've ordered them. It also seems to take quite a long time for points to be added onto members' accounts after they’ve completed surveys.

Quick Stats. Payment method: High street vouchers incl Amazon & Love2shop. Typical ££ per survey: 3,000 to 5,000 points. Payout threshold: 80,000 points for £15 Amazon voucher. Typical survey time: 15-30 mins. Feed back: Toluna

10

    YouGov 
           Reliable, but long slog to hit target

People either love or hate YouGov. The surveys are short ‘n' snappy, and the site is commissioned by everyone from academics to charities, so you get to put in your tuppence on serious subjects. Yet MoneySavers say it takes three to five years to hit the payout threshold.

Surveys are infrequent (about one per month), and you can't cash in until you hit £50. At 50p per survey, this takes years. The £50's paid via bank transfer.

Quick Stats: Payment method: Cash via bank transfer. Typical payment per survey: 50p. Payout threshold: £50. Typical time to complete: 5 to 10 mins. Feed back: YouGov

How Survey Sites work

Marketing is big business. By learning to target products at the right people, companies cut their advertising spend and increase sales. Add to that the focus group world of politics and the media, and it's clear why businesses pay for your opinions.

Better still, because the whole point is focusing on different types of people, you don't need special qualifications. You just need to be you.

How to take part

There are two ways to take part:

Online survey sites. All you have to do is sign up, wait for survey alerts to land in your inbox, then zip through the questions. Survey sites then add the cash to your account. Polls are often fun – you get to vent about everything from video games to your sex life. For a full how-to, see Survey Sites below.

Focus groups. Traditional market research focus groups pay much more per session, but you're limited to a few a year. All it involves is giving opinions on the chosen subject, usually with free refreshments, and you can walk away with anything from £30 to £160. See Focus Groups below for more.

Some inspiration...

Dedicated survey-stashers can make £200 a year in cash and vouchers. Some Forumites have even pushed it to the max and made £800 a year.

While we don’t want to give anyone the impression this is a way to earn thousands instantly, a little bit of inspiration may just help. Please add your successes to the Survey Sites forum discussion.


  Survey sites: The DOs & DON'Ts

Before you become a survey stasher, there are a few things worth knowing. Remember, patience and consistency are key virtues.

✕ DON'T store cash in survey accounts

✔ DO set up a dedicated email address

✕DON'T expect to be instantly rolling in it

✔ DO spend gift vouchers ASAP

✕DON'T tell porkies

✕DOn't forget to check your emails

✔DO keep a log

✕DON'T forget tax

✔DO complain via Facebook and Twitter

✕ DON'T pay to join

✔DO refer a friend

✕ DON'T worry too much about screenouts