Sad news for people in the online money-making biz. Matched.co.uk has announced that they're closing, Sucks! No wonder they've been on beta. It was fun until it lasted. I still have two links that have not been paid for. They promised to send the payments out and I am hoping they really would:
MATCHED HAS CLOSED
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It is with much regret that we announce that Matched.co.uk has closed.
Matched has been running as a beta experiment for some time and, after much careful consideration, it has been decided not to progress the project to the next stage.
As a result, Matched will not be accepting new sign-ups and will no longer be assigning adverts to its current publisher base.
If you completed your last payment run before November 19th 2008, you will still be paid, but please note that no future payments will be made after this. Therefore, we recommend that you remove any Matched ads from your websites.
Thank you very much for being part of the Matched.co.uk experience and we wish you the best of luck for the future success of your websites.
Wow! This is great! PikaBucks finally gets a Page Rank 1! I know it's not the best rank and I have a long way to go but this is definitely a great start. Thanks to those who keep visiting!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
What's the first thing that comes to mind when pay day is near? Most people don't think 'save first'. We think of what our expenditures are and then we check our savings. This is still good considering that savings is still on the list. What's bad is that most of the time whatever is on the end of the list gets kicked out of it.
When I tried a pay day loan once, I was deducted $50 every payday. I figured, if I save that amount, I will have $100 a month and $1200 by the end of the year. The only reason why I am now capable of setting aside the $50 is because I am obliged to do so as supposed to just setting aside the same amount for savings and having a spending relapse the next day.
Which is why we all have to have a new perspective of savings. According to Yahoo! Finance:
1. Put savings (and yourself) first with the budget. A budget allows you to understand where the money goes and may help you free up cash for important savings goals, such as college and retirement.
2. Get Started. How you create your budget is up to you.
3. Less Spending means More Savings. Begin by canceling magazine subscriptions to titles you don't read. Eat fewer meals out, or choose less expensive restaurants. Across much of the country, you can rent two DVDs for the price of a single adult ticket to a movie and throw in some microwave popcorn for a dollar more.
4. Dig Deeper. Once you've reduced discretionary spending, look at those Other Committed Expenses. Can you reduce the grocery bill with coupons or more economical meals? How about taking public transportation instead of cabs?
5. Your Next Goal: MORE Savings. It might also help to set a savings goal, both for short- and long-term needs. Studies have revealed that families with savings goals tend to save more.
When I tried a pay day loan once, I was deducted $50 every payday. I figured, if I save that amount, I will have $100 a month and $1200 by the end of the year. The only reason why I am now capable of setting aside the $50 is because I am obliged to do so as supposed to just setting aside the same amount for savings and having a spending relapse the next day.
Which is why we all have to have a new perspective of savings. According to Yahoo! Finance:
1. Put savings (and yourself) first with the budget. A budget allows you to understand where the money goes and may help you free up cash for important savings goals, such as college and retirement.
2. Get Started. How you create your budget is up to you.
The first element of any budget is your income, or how much money you receive each month. This can include paychecks, legal settlements, alimony, royalties, fees, and dividends from investments that you do not reinvest. Once you know what your monthly income is, you can use a budget to make sure you don't spend more than you earn, thus helping to reduce debt and freeing up cash for savings.
Next, you need to know how you spend your money. Start by tracking your spending for a month. Gather bills and receipts, and don't forget to include newspapers from the corner store and trips to the soda machine. Don't assume any expense is too small to record.
Write down your expenses and break them into categories. Using the budget worksheet as an example, we find Fixed Committed Expenses -- mortgage, loan, and insurance payments that stay the same from month to month; Other Committed Expenses -- things you can't live without, like food, utilities, and clothing; and Discretionary Expenses -- things you like but don't necessarily need.3. Less Spending means More Savings. Begin by canceling magazine subscriptions to titles you don't read. Eat fewer meals out, or choose less expensive restaurants. Across much of the country, you can rent two DVDs for the price of a single adult ticket to a movie and throw in some microwave popcorn for a dollar more.
4. Dig Deeper. Once you've reduced discretionary spending, look at those Other Committed Expenses. Can you reduce the grocery bill with coupons or more economical meals? How about taking public transportation instead of cabs?
5. Your Next Goal: MORE Savings. It might also help to set a savings goal, both for short- and long-term needs. Studies have revealed that families with savings goals tend to save more.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Here's a new way to fill up your site with relevant ads while you earn. Pepperjam Network is probably the biggest network of affiliates online today. Each affiliate offers different ways for us bloggers to earn. For example, you can earn by commission when a client buys through your blog.
Best of all, if you sign up through the link above, you will get a $10 bonus. Quit the boring ads now. You don't earn from them anyway. Haha! Switch to the most extensive affiliate program today!
Best of all, if you sign up through the link above, you will get a $10 bonus. Quit the boring ads now. You don't earn from them anyway. Haha! Switch to the most extensive affiliate program today!
Boy, I am loving PayPerPost so much right now. First, I am getting more opportunities than before (special thanks to the fast connection through Smart Bro Wireless). And most importantly, they will soon be awarding me for referring people to their site. Isn't that amazing!
I have definitely become a 
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Sign up now!
Sign up now!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
I've heard of getting paid by posting some comments and earning by socializing online. A few months ago, I found a program that lets you earn by simply sharing a picture on your blog! It works just like PhotoBucket or Flickr but way cooler because every time a person views the picture, you earn.
ShareaPic lets you share pictures and earn for views.The pay is smaller though and you may need to have more people clicking to enlarge your photos but it's definitely worth to try. I'll see if this works for me.
If you're interested, you can sign up here.
ShareaPic lets you share pictures and earn for views.The pay is smaller though and you may need to have more people clicking to enlarge your photos but it's definitely worth to try. I'll see if this works for me.
If you're interested, you can sign up here.
I've been seeing a lot of bloggers complain about Google Adsense kicking them out. That's sad. Adsense is a good revenue source for most bloggers. However, they have strict rules you should follow. Like not inserting the ads anywhere near other programs.
Good thing is that you have other alternatives for Adsense like WidgetBucks! They have super cool widgets - it's not just the banner ad you see above. They really do have cooler widgets. You get to pick the design and the ads that will be displayed on them. Pick the ones for your target audience.
They currently have a $25 sign-up bonus. Don't hesitate and sign up here now!
Good thing is that you have other alternatives for Adsense like WidgetBucks! They have super cool widgets - it's not just the banner ad you see above. They really do have cooler widgets. You get to pick the design and the ads that will be displayed on them. Pick the ones for your target audience.
They currently have a $25 sign-up bonus. Don't hesitate and sign up here now!
Wow, I am taking some serious lessons from Yahoo! Finance. I'm currently taking a break from my blogging 'business' and will focus more on finances and budgeting since it's one of the major concerns we have today. According to an article on the site, here are the top ten reasons why you are not going anywhere with your finances. I admit I am guilty about some of these. Let's have a look at some of the reasons I picked:
1. You care what your car looks like. While I don't own a car [yet], I can safely say this is a valid reason. Some people spend thousands just to pimp their ride.
2. You feel entitlement. Some people think that you deserve all the nice things in the world even if you cannot afford them. So the only way to get them is to collect debt.
3. You started too late. Some people are excited about a huge paycheck that they forget to save up. It's better to start early than be sorry.
4. You buy what you don't use. Some people like to show off and some are just addicted to spending. People should try to go to the gym or learn a new hobby to stop this disease.
5. You don't understand value. Sometimes, shopping on the 10% off aisle can be an eye-opener.
1. You care what your car looks like. While I don't own a car [yet], I can safely say this is a valid reason. Some people spend thousands just to pimp their ride.
2. You feel entitlement. Some people think that you deserve all the nice things in the world even if you cannot afford them. So the only way to get them is to collect debt.
3. You started too late. Some people are excited about a huge paycheck that they forget to save up. It's better to start early than be sorry.
4. You buy what you don't use. Some people like to show off and some are just addicted to spending. People should try to go to the gym or learn a new hobby to stop this disease.
5. You don't understand value. Sometimes, shopping on the 10% off aisle can be an eye-opener.
Debt Advisory Centre
www.trapped.co.uk |
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
There's been a lot going on in the financial district lately. Companies are being bought and banks are being merged. Wachovia was bought by Citigroup. Times like these, you'd ask, where is the best place to keep my money?
The answer may be an easy chest in the attic. But it seems that bank deposits are still safe as long as you play your cards right. For example, in the US and same in the Philippines, bank deposits are insured to a certain amount by the Depository Insurance Company. Just don't go over that limit and you should be safe.
According to Yahoo! Finance:
Even though one prominent money fund just broke the buck, Uncle Sam has recently stepped to shore up confidence in these popular cash vehicles. On Sept. 19, the Treasury Department put in placea new guarantee for money funds - essentially a type of FDIC insurance - promising that investors will get $1 back for every $1 invested, with no dollar limit.
The so-called Temporary Guarantee Program will last only three months but can be extended into 2009 if needed. Because it only applies to cash that was in money funds as of Sept. 19 - and since not all money funds will choose to sign up - you still have to do to some homework to stay safe.
So call your money funds to see if they intend to purchase this government insurance. Also, stick with financial firms such as Vanguard, Fidelity and American Funds that have the financial resources to preserve the $1 share value in their funds.
And don't "stretch" for yield. The average yield for taxable money funds is 1.9%. If you see one whose yield is much higher, that could be a sign that it's taking too many risks.
The answer may be an easy chest in the attic. But it seems that bank deposits are still safe as long as you play your cards right. For example, in the US and same in the Philippines, bank deposits are insured to a certain amount by the Depository Insurance Company. Just don't go over that limit and you should be safe.
According to Yahoo! Finance:
Even though one prominent money fund just broke the buck, Uncle Sam has recently stepped to shore up confidence in these popular cash vehicles. On Sept. 19, the Treasury Department put in placea new guarantee for money funds - essentially a type of FDIC insurance - promising that investors will get $1 back for every $1 invested, with no dollar limit.
The so-called Temporary Guarantee Program will last only three months but can be extended into 2009 if needed. Because it only applies to cash that was in money funds as of Sept. 19 - and since not all money funds will choose to sign up - you still have to do to some homework to stay safe.
So call your money funds to see if they intend to purchase this government insurance. Also, stick with financial firms such as Vanguard, Fidelity and American Funds that have the financial resources to preserve the $1 share value in their funds.
And don't "stretch" for yield. The average yield for taxable money funds is 1.9%. If you see one whose yield is much higher, that could be a sign that it's taking too many risks.
Debt Management
www.trapped.co.uk |
My first PayPal withdrawal was no doubt successful. It took exactly 5 business days to transfer $200 to my bank account. My second withdrawal was also a success. I transferred $55 and it took the same amount of time for it to get to my bank. After using PayPal for quite sometime now, I totally forgot that I have been using a more expensive way of transferring money. I have been using their transfer to card option, which charges me $5 per transfer. I should have been using the Withdraw to Bank option instead as it charges a lower fee of PHP50.
The best part is that it only takes three days to transfer the money! I am guessing it's one business day for PayPal and two business days for my bank. It's much faster and costs less.
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The best part is that it only takes three days to transfer the money! I am guessing it's one business day for PayPal and two business days for my bank. It's much faster and costs less.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
If you want to get massive hits, there's a science that's called Search Engine Optimization or SEO. I am personally not adept at this. I've read a lot of things about it and how people have made thousands of dollars because of it. Unfortunately, I haven't had enough time and inspiration to study SEO tips and tricks. I think some of the videos I've watched online are too geeky -- they need to break it down for some folks like me who don't know a thing about it.
Luckily, there are some bloggers out there who know a thing or two about SEO. One of them is Mike from Mike's Money-Making Mission. He shared with his readers this site which allows you to search for the most searched keywords online.
For example: (Click the photos to enlarge) These screenshots show you how I searched for the keywords for 'make money'. It shows us that 'ways for teens to make money' is the most searched phrase online today. You can start using this so if people google this phrase, there is a big chance that your blog will come up and the hits will follow.
Easy right?
Luckily, there are some bloggers out there who know a thing or two about SEO. One of them is Mike from Mike's Money-Making Mission. He shared with his readers this site which allows you to search for the most searched keywords online.
For example: (Click the photos to enlarge) These screenshots show you how I searched for the keywords for 'make money'. It shows us that 'ways for teens to make money' is the most searched phrase online today. You can start using this so if people google this phrase, there is a big chance that your blog will come up and the hits will follow.
Easy right?
Monday, September 15, 2008
It's fun when you log into your account and find numerous opportunities to tale. But IMHO, it's more fun when they contact you because an advertiser is interested in hiring your services! That's the kind of email I got from LinkWorth. I didn't even realize I was still a member until they emailed me last week about writing for an advertiser.
Luckily, this was what I would consider a high-dollar post. And it got approved only hours after I posted it!
LinkWorth is very much similar to PayPerPost or Blogvertise. The only difference is that they have a wider variety of money-making avenues - they have textlink ads, sponsored posts, and many more. You should check them out here. They pay through PayPal but there is a minimum payout amount. It's definitely another way for teens to make money.
Luckily, this was what I would consider a high-dollar post. And it got approved only hours after I posted it!
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LinkWorth is very much similar to PayPerPost or Blogvertise. The only difference is that they have a wider variety of money-making avenues - they have textlink ads, sponsored posts, and many more. You should check them out here. They pay through PayPal but there is a minimum payout amount. It's definitely another way for teens to make money.
Friday, September 12, 2008
While I am busy making money through several online money-making schemes, my good friend Iwene is busy helping others through her blogsite. It's called For Free.. or close to it! where people can find out how to get some stuff for free! Yes, it's true. You can still get some freebies despite this time of the decade.
A lot of people are thanking her for putting up such site. In a small amount of time, she was able to increase the number of members in her MyBlogLog community! Talk about finding your niche in the blogosphere.
There are a lot of offers to choose from. All you need to do is find time to participate because it doesn't mean that the free stuff will just be handed over to you just like that. Some would require you to answer surveys or take part in some online activity. It won't take much of your time and if you are serious about getting the stuff for free, you'll do whatever it takes to get them.
A lot of people are thanking her for putting up such site. In a small amount of time, she was able to increase the number of members in her MyBlogLog community! Talk about finding your niche in the blogosphere.
There are a lot of offers to choose from. All you need to do is find time to participate because it doesn't mean that the free stuff will just be handed over to you just like that. Some would require you to answer surveys or take part in some online activity. It won't take much of your time and if you are serious about getting the stuff for free, you'll do whatever it takes to get them.
Monday, August 25, 2008
This is pretty exciting. Two months ago, I took the risk and signed up for SnapBomb even though the terms and conditions clearly state I will get paid after 60 days. Yes, no kidding. While most programs would pay twice a week or after 30 days, Snapbomb paid me after two freaking months. I almost did not work on the opportunities they sent me but I said what the heck. And here it is:
Sunday, August 24, 2008
I've been lazy and that's because I have limited internet access now. However, I still earned some bucks since my last earnings report. I hope to surpass this next month. As you can see, Blogvertise remains as my top money-making machine. Social Spark is slowly becoming a top source too. I just have to keep an eye on those opportunities. One thing I regret is not blogging for a day and missing a deadline.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
I took a lot of crap from Bloggerwave. First, they only gave me three opportunities. Then they did not pay me on time. The blog posts were true after all! I read some posts wherein some bloggers were given opportunities and when it was time to get paid, they got an email from Bloggerwave stating that their post did not qualify.
Luckily, that did not happen. They sent the first two payments to me more than a month after I wrote the post. Then when I asked about the last payment, they told me they were having trouble asking the advertiser for payment. So what I did was I went to my PayPal account and checked the notes attached to the two payments I got. Then I found out that the final post I haven't been paid for was about their site! They are THE advertiser!
So yesterday I was shocked --yes, shocked! -- to see that they've finally sent the final payment. But this doesn't change the way I think about their company. I DON'T recommend this to anyone. Read my other blog posts for the genuine money making sites.
They delivered as promised! Shortly after I received a notice that I will get my first payment of 11GBP in 7 working days, they sent me the actual payment through PayPal. I love Matched.co.uk!
When trying to make money online, all you gotta do is BELIEVE! That's what I did when I first heard about Matched.co.uk. There were some rumors that this site is a hoax but then I still gave it a shot since I saw a couple of payment proofs online. And now here is my own proof -- well half a proof that is. They sent me a payment notification today saying I will receive my 11GBP (roughly 22 USD) in 7 working days!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Like I said in my previous entry, I was banned from the Social Spark community for 2 weeks. Customer Love emailed me saying that I was soliciting props and have added a considerable large number of members in just a short period of time which may have been a result of having some sort of an automatic script.My apologized and told them I am just a regular blogger who doesn't even know what an automatic script is let alone make one for my benefit. As a result of my account's suspension, I did not have access to the funds that were already ready to be cashed out. I earned nothing from Social Spark for two weeks and on top of that, I missed all the opportunities that were reserved for me. Oh, how painful it was to get emails saying 'Reservation has been created!' for an opportunity which I've been waiting to have for weeks now.
Fortunately, I am now able to log into my Social Spark account. Customer Love said my account will still be monitored so I will need to stop whatever it is that I am doing. This should also be a lesson for all bloggers:
1. When using social networking sites, DO NOT use the tab option of your browser to add friends simultaneously. I think this is the reason why they thought I was employing an automatic script.
2. When leaving a comment, DO NOT solicit for props. Comments should be personal and should not be any form of solicitation, be it props or opportunities.
There's an eBook for utilizing Social Networking sites as marketing tools. Shoot me an email or leave a comment if you want a coy to be sent through email!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
I got another round of payments in just 4 days! Life is definitely good! Blogging is a great way to earn money - I know I have been saying that since day 1. Don't believe me? See the proof below.
This is the main reason why you should never waste a single day. If you keep accepting opportunities to earn more money every single day, then you won't run out of earnings.
(Lang Tech - Blogvertise / IZEA Inc - PayPerPost and SocialSpark)
This is the main reason why you should never waste a single day. If you keep accepting opportunities to earn more money every single day, then you won't run out of earnings.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
I got my first payment from Social Spark last week! Finally, I can show you a payment proof from this IZEA baby. I ran into some problems with SocialSpark when my account was suspended. I will write a different post about that. Unfortunately, I was not able to access the payments for any of my approved posts. However, I think it was also a good thing because they piled up and I had quite a bigger payout from them.
Social Spark payments are not automatically transferred to your PayPal account unlike its sister company PayPerPost. You will need to 'cash out' the funds after 30 days from the approval date of the post. I prepared some screenshots for those who have not done it yet:
The funds appeared on my PayPal account in less than 2 minutes. It's that easy! The money should appear as from IZEA Inc and PayPerPost. I'm still wondering why it didn't say Social Spark.
*Note: The screenshots I provided were from my first attempt to cash out. Hence, the amount displayed is smaller. In reality, SocialSpark allows you to cash out a minimum of $20.
Social Spark payments are not automatically transferred to your PayPal account unlike its sister company PayPerPost. You will need to 'cash out' the funds after 30 days from the approval date of the post. I prepared some screenshots for those who have not done it yet:
The funds appeared on my PayPal account in less than 2 minutes. It's that easy! The money should appear as from IZEA Inc and PayPerPost. I'm still wondering why it didn't say Social Spark.
*Note: The screenshots I provided were from my first attempt to cash out. Hence, the amount displayed is smaller. In reality, SocialSpark allows you to cash out a minimum of $20.
Don't you just love those sites which make you earn by just giving your opinions? There are tons of survey sites out there. I've written about one of them. As I was looking for more ways to make money online, I found a few blogs which have dNeero surveys.
Here's how it works. When you sign up, you'll be given a few conversations to join. You will answer a few questions - some are required and some are not. The good thing about this is you also get to ask a question. So the next person who answers the survey will have an option to answer your question. You'll earn a few cents by answering but you'll earn more if you paste the code onto your website or blog. It's that easy.
There's a minimum payout amount of $10 and they pay through PayPal. To date, my earnings are still small but I'm getting there. The survey codes have to be posted for 10 days I think. It's better to have it as an individual post though -- that's what I do! I will post the payment proof once I reach $10.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
*This was originally posted on Boink
I finally gave in. After so many invites sent in all my email addresses, I finally signed up for SocialSpark, one of IZEA's innovations aside from PayPerPost. I was pretty hesitant at first because I noticed how different the site is and how it may be too complicated for me. I usually just sign up and get a blog approved but there are a few steps a greenhorn must do before starting to enjoy this website.
First, why should you join SocialSpark? My answer is, it does add more to your blogging experience. It offers opportunities for bloggers who want to earn more money through their blogs, it has some forums where bloggers can interact, and most importantly, it works as a social networking site for bloggers, where you can add friends, give them props, and drive traffic to your blog.
You get all these in just one site that is SocialSpark. They also feature:
-100% Audit-able In-Post Disclosure
-100% Transparency
-100% Real Opinions
-100% Search Engine Friendly
However, before you jump right into the bandwagon, I'd like to offer some help in understanding how their approval process works. First is a given: you have to have a blog which preferably has been online for more than 3 months and has updated posts. Here are the steps:
l1. CLaim your blog: This would require you to copy and paste a code onto your blog. This should detect and verify ownership of your blog.
2. Add ITK: I had difficulty understanding what this step required me to do. Basically, you also copy and paste a javascript code onto your blog. This is what they call the Izea Tool kit. This is different from the first code when claiming because an ITK detects the Izea ranks, number of visitors and hits of your blog. In short, it serves another purpose.
3. Verify: This is the part where all you need to do is wait. I am guessing that a lot of people are joining SocialSpark everyday so my verification took almost two weeks.
The long wait for verification shouldn't be a problem though. This is important only for accepting opportunities as you may not take any without being verified.
However, you may start adding friends, accepting invites, as well as giving them props while the verification is yet to be done. This way, you get to know which advertisers have the most number of opportunities and you can drive other bloggers to your blog/s.
SocialSpark is an excellent site for bloggers who want to monetize their blogs and have fun while doing it.
I finally gave in. After so many invites sent in all my email addresses, I finally signed up for SocialSpark, one of IZEA's innovations aside from PayPerPost. I was pretty hesitant at first because I noticed how different the site is and how it may be too complicated for me. I usually just sign up and get a blog approved but there are a few steps a greenhorn must do before starting to enjoy this website.
First, why should you join SocialSpark? My answer is, it does add more to your blogging experience. It offers opportunities for bloggers who want to earn more money through their blogs, it has some forums where bloggers can interact, and most importantly, it works as a social networking site for bloggers, where you can add friends, give them props, and drive traffic to your blog.
You get all these in just one site that is SocialSpark. They also feature:
-100% Audit-able In-Post Disclosure
-100% Transparency
-100% Real Opinions
-100% Search Engine Friendly
However, before you jump right into the bandwagon, I'd like to offer some help in understanding how their approval process works. First is a given: you have to have a blog which preferably has been online for more than 3 months and has updated posts. Here are the steps:
l1. CLaim your blog: This would require you to copy and paste a code onto your blog. This should detect and verify ownership of your blog.
2. Add ITK: I had difficulty understanding what this step required me to do. Basically, you also copy and paste a javascript code onto your blog. This is what they call the Izea Tool kit. This is different from the first code when claiming because an ITK detects the Izea ranks, number of visitors and hits of your blog. In short, it serves another purpose.
3. Verify: This is the part where all you need to do is wait. I am guessing that a lot of people are joining SocialSpark everyday so my verification took almost two weeks.
The long wait for verification shouldn't be a problem though. This is important only for accepting opportunities as you may not take any without being verified.
However, you may start adding friends, accepting invites, as well as giving them props while the verification is yet to be done. This way, you get to know which advertisers have the most number of opportunities and you can drive other bloggers to your blog/s.
SocialSpark is an excellent site for bloggers who want to monetize their blogs and have fun while doing it.
Monday, July 28, 2008
What is a great day for Pika? It's when you see all your opportunities approved and some earnings just came into your PayPal Account. It's a great day! What makes you smile and say, it's a great day?
Monday, July 21, 2008
I am happy to report that my first PayPal withdrawal to my UnionBank EON card was a success! I withdrew the amount of 204USD on Friday, 11 July. PayPal took out their 5USD withdrawal fee. I was hoping that the money would come in Tuesday or Wednesday because I've read from other blogs that they received their withdrawals after only two business days. Sad for me, it took 5 business days for it to be transferred to my EON account.
I was checking my online account every single day, waiting for the amount to come in. I even checked through the ATM this afternoon and it still wasn't there. As per PayPal's website, the standard withdrawal timeframs is 5-7 business day which means you cannot report a missing withdrawal until after the 7th working day. I was starting to worry but again, it was a success.
Some things I learned from this:
1. You can withdraw the amount even if you have not finished the Expanded Use Process. I did this and what happened was they just deducted the amount I withdrew from my daily withdrawal limit. I do, however, recommend immediate confirmation of your card after you add them to your PayPal account.
2. Stick to the timeframe. The other bloggers might have just been lucky.
I was checking my online account every single day, waiting for the amount to come in. I even checked through the ATM this afternoon and it still wasn't there. As per PayPal's website, the standard withdrawal timeframs is 5-7 business day which means you cannot report a missing withdrawal until after the 7th working day. I was starting to worry but again, it was a success.
Some things I learned from this:
1. You can withdraw the amount even if you have not finished the Expanded Use Process. I did this and what happened was they just deducted the amount I withdrew from my daily withdrawal limit. I do, however, recommend immediate confirmation of your card after you add them to your PayPal account.
2. Stick to the timeframe. The other bloggers might have just been lucky.
Secured Loans
www.accepted.co.uk |
Friday, July 18, 2008
Have you received an email saying your PayPal account has been restricted or is limited? Are you being asked by that email to log in and confirm your information? Did they ask you for your credit card information as well as your bank account?
If your answer is YES to all of the above then I suggest you contact PayPal ASAP, like NOW. (Call: +1-402-935-2050) You have been a victim of an internet scam called PHISHING.
From Wikipedia:
Phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Communications purporting to be from PayPal, eBay, Youtube or online banks are commonly used to lure the unsuspecting. Phishing is typically carried out by e-mail or instant messaging,[1] and it often directs users to enter details at a website. Phishing is an example of social engineering techniques used to fool users.[2] Attempts to deal with the growing number of reported phishing incidents include legislation, user training, public awareness, and technical security measures.
Here are the steps to prevent yourself from being a victim:
Sample of a Phishing email I received
1. Check if the email is coming from SERVICE@paypal or SERVICEINTL@paypal.com. These are the only official PayPal service email addresses.
2. The email should address you by your FULL NAME as it appears on your PayPal account. Most phishing emails would start by saying 'Dear PayPal member, Dear eBay member' That should automatically raise a red flag.
3. The only time that you should be entering your information on PayPal is a) upon sign up and b) if you are changing or adding that piece of information. They won't ask you to add it just for any reason.
4. Don't be fooled by the overall look of the site. Most of these sites really look like the original but they're not. There should be visible imprints of fraud like sentences that don't make sense or typographical errors. Make sure you keep an eye on this.
5. Make sure you call or email PayPal or the financial institution before proceeding with the so-called verification process online. Verify and confirm if you indeed have to do what is indicated on the site.
Hope this helps. For questions, post a comment.
If your answer is YES to all of the above then I suggest you contact PayPal ASAP, like NOW. (Call: +1-402-935-2050) You have been a victim of an internet scam called PHISHING.
From Wikipedia:
Phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Communications purporting to be from PayPal, eBay, Youtube or online banks are commonly used to lure the unsuspecting. Phishing is typically carried out by e-mail or instant messaging,[1] and it often directs users to enter details at a website. Phishing is an example of social engineering techniques used to fool users.[2] Attempts to deal with the growing number of reported phishing incidents include legislation, user training, public awareness, and technical security measures.
Here are the steps to prevent yourself from being a victim:
Sample of a Phishing email I received1. Check if the email is coming from SERVICE@paypal or SERVICEINTL@paypal.com. These are the only official PayPal service email addresses.
2. The email should address you by your FULL NAME as it appears on your PayPal account. Most phishing emails would start by saying 'Dear PayPal member, Dear eBay member' That should automatically raise a red flag.
3. The only time that you should be entering your information on PayPal is a) upon sign up and b) if you are changing or adding that piece of information. They won't ask you to add it just for any reason.
4. Don't be fooled by the overall look of the site. Most of these sites really look like the original but they're not. There should be visible imprints of fraud like sentences that don't make sense or typographical errors. Make sure you keep an eye on this.
5. Make sure you call or email PayPal or the financial institution before proceeding with the so-called verification process online. Verify and confirm if you indeed have to do what is indicated on the site.
Hope this helps. For questions, post a comment.
The internet is full of endless possibilities. I've written about getting paid by writing sponsored content. You can also click ads and get paid for it. Getting paid after reading emails has also been proven by a lot of bloggers. I was chatting with my friend Irene earlier and she mentioned that there are really hundreds of sites out there which offer good deals. You just need to have the patience in understanding how each promo works.
Today, I've decided to write about two of my other favorite sites where you can earn money just by socializing online. Yes, they'll pay you for killing time on their site.
I recently revived my account with MyLot. I was referred by another blogger last year. Unfortunately, their site was too cluttered then and I didn't have the patience to go through each links (dayum!) so I [temporarily] abandoned my account.
When I read through other blogs that they are earning through this site, I tried to remember my password and username. Fortunately, I have a list so I was able to access my account. Here's how it works, there are dozens of forums on the site. All you need to do is participate, start your own discussions, upload photos and get paid for it.
This isn't going to be a major money-making engine but you can earn as much as 5USD a day. That's not bad at all. You can earn more through referrals. Try it now! You can sign up here.
Simply put: This is the Myspace and Friendster where you get to earn. You get paid for posting comments, greeting people on their birthday, sending messages, adding more people to your friends' list, even just by viewing other people's profiles and asking them to view yours. Here's a video on how you get paid on Yuwie:
*Both sites pay through PayPal. Will post the payment proof once I've gathered my earnings.
Today, I've decided to write about two of my other favorite sites where you can earn money just by socializing online. Yes, they'll pay you for killing time on their site.
I recently revived my account with MyLot. I was referred by another blogger last year. Unfortunately, their site was too cluttered then and I didn't have the patience to go through each links (dayum!) so I [temporarily] abandoned my account.
When I read through other blogs that they are earning through this site, I tried to remember my password and username. Fortunately, I have a list so I was able to access my account. Here's how it works, there are dozens of forums on the site. All you need to do is participate, start your own discussions, upload photos and get paid for it.
This isn't going to be a major money-making engine but you can earn as much as 5USD a day. That's not bad at all. You can earn more through referrals. Try it now! You can sign up here.
Simply put: This is the Myspace and Friendster where you get to earn. You get paid for posting comments, greeting people on their birthday, sending messages, adding more people to your friends' list, even just by viewing other people's profiles and asking them to view yours. Here's a video on how you get paid on Yuwie:
*Both sites pay through PayPal. Will post the payment proof once I've gathered my earnings.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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