The Get Paid to be Online Zine
November 20th, 2001
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CONTENTS
News and Updates
-General
-Pay by hour services
-Paid reading/writing services
-Referral services
-Other services
This Issues Recommendations
-Paid Surfing
-Paid Email
-Referral Services
-Miscellaneous
Article
-The Through-A-Goose School of Internet Marketing
Get Paid Chat
-Make money by talking about making money?
Links
The End
-Until next time
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NEWS AND UPDATES
Get updates about all services at our news page:
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/WhatsNew.php
As usual, it's been a good month in the world of free money.
The biggest news this month is BuildReferrals. They've made some improvements to their program
and are going to be bringing in 500,000 new members (through a merger) on December 1st. These
new members will be distributed evenly as referrals throughout current Matrix members. Current,
in this case, means anyone who signs up before the end of November. (For more info see the full
review at the link below).
This makes BR possibly the best income opportunity on the net right now assuming you sign up
before the end of this month. It's the only program of it's kind that we're currently supporting
and we recommend that everyone take a look. It's very low risk (especially considering all of
the free referrals coming in) and comes with all kinds of useful services including a start page
rotator. At the very least, sign up as a free member and take a look around for yourself before
the end of the month.
Sign up:
http://getpaidtobeonline.buildreferrals.com/
Full review:
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/ReferralServices.php
That's about it for general news (in an attempt to keep this issue small) except that the short,
hairy and somewhat ugly little man that lives in our corporate closet has recently taken up
croquet. This is unanimously seen as a bad thing here at getpaidtobeonline.net because his long
standing hatred for kneecaps has taken on a whole new meaning now that he has a mallet.
(Note: Getpaidtobeonline.net is not, of course, a corporation. We don't really know why we have a
corporate closet.)
[Pay By Hour Services]
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/PayByHour.php
CashRadio (hourly paid music listening) started paying a couple of months ago and things are
looking very good. They pay $.10/hour for up to 75 hours a month and have a 5 level referral
program. We highly recommend checking this one out.
CompanionBar has been offline for a few weeks now because of problems with hackers. They are under
new ownership (although the previous owner will remain involved) and promise to be back online
soon with a hack proof program and, hopefully, increased rates.
Other since last issue: (oldest first)
~New company: CashCrawler. Established German company now paying internationally.
~New company: Degoo. Paying now. 8 levels of referrals.
~New company: BronzeCash. International paid surfing from Australia.
~BronzeCash had the traditional new company database problems and some member accounts were lost.
Everything is working now.
~For the 24th month in a row GoToWorld got just a little bit worse. Most people didn't believe
this was possible but we had faith, the GoToWorld management is very devoted.
Reviews of any companies mentioned above can be found in this section:
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/PayByHour.php
[Paid Reading/Writing Services]
http://www.getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/PayToRead.php
The two most interesting paid email launches this month have been PublicAds and eMoney. Public
ads is a well designed program that launched on the 18th and is currently sending a good
quantity of paid emails. eMoney is backed by an MLM company and pays $.15/email (they send one
paid newsletter each week) and pays for two levels of referrals. Don't miss em.
New Create-A-Click paid email launches are not included here. See the CAC review page if you're
a fan:
http://www.getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/CreateAClick.php
Other news since last issue:
~New company: DynamicSMS. Get paid to receive adds on your cell phone (cell phone not required)
~HTMail (oldest and highest paying email company) now has two payment plans. One for members with
a lot of referrals and one with higher personal rates for members without referrals.
~OnyxMail has moved on to the semi-precious gemstone display in the sky.
~MythFacts now exists in a reality 90 degrees removed from our own.
~Dealerz review removed. They may be back but we doubt it.
Reviews of any companies mentioned above can be found in this section:
http://www.getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/PayToRead.php
[Referral Services]
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/ReferralServices.php
There have been some very promising new launches in this section since the last issue...
News since last issue:
~The UseAndShare referral promo has ended.
~CStakes has made some changes to their program. See the review.
~New company: Only1Left. $5 to sign up and $3/referral. Very nice.
~New company: AnyPay. Similar to PayPal. $5 to sign up and $1-$50/referral.
~New company: ClickOrBid. $5/referral plus $1 each time a referral posts a auction.
~BuildReferrals has launched their Matrix program. One of the best opportunities around (did we
mention that already?)
Reviews of any companies mentioned above can be found in this section:
http://www.getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/ReferralServices.php
[Other Services]
http://www.getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/OnlineCredits.php
Don't be confused by the fact that this section is last on the list. Right now some of the most
popular sources of free money are reviewed here...
Note: There have been all kinds of new webmaster traffic and revenue mini-reviews since last
issue. Too many to mention here. See the webmaster section.
Other news since last issue:
~LottoForever is 2 to 4 months behind on payments for most members.
~Sol4Cash is now running various monthly average high score contests with prizes ranging from $4
to $500. If you're any good at solitaire your odds are high.
~New company: NPDOnline. Paid surveys.
~New company: Plugin4Hits. Browser plugin based free traffic.
~New company: AstroBingo. Play online bingo for cash. $5 free when you join.
~New company: GetPaidIndia. Paid referring, joining and discussing.
~Soup?
~You can now get over 3000 free hits to your website just by signing up with the free traffic
programs reviewed in the webmaster section. Much more for actually using them.
Reviews of any companies mentioned above can be found in these sections:
http://www.getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/OnlineCredits.php
http://www.getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/WebmasterPrograms.php
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RECOMMENDED COMPANIES
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/RecommendedServices.php
Below you'll find this issues selection of companies that we think you'll want to check out. This
is for those of you that either don't have the time for, or just aren't interested in, sifting
through the reviews in search of good services to join. Lazy bastards.
[Paid Surfing]
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/PayByHour.php
CashRadio... $.10/hour for 75 hours of listening to music each month plus 5 levels of referrals.
Speaks for itself.
Porivo... Paid internet connection idle time (i.e. paid sleeping)! The sooner you start the better
your chances of getting activated.
CashGlow... $.20/hour for chatting and playing games. They've been reliable for over six months
and have recently added new cash incentives for playing games.
Also see the paid surfing top ten list on this page:
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/PayByHourTopTen.php
[Paid Reading/Writing]
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/PayToRead.php
eMoneyPartner... At $.15/email their rates are second only to HTMail.
HTMail... The original paid email company. Still paying, great rates.
Also see the paid email top ten list on this page:
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/PayToReadTopTen.php
[Referral Services]
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/ReferralServices.php
BuildReferrals... No, actually, we haven't mentioned this one enough yet. Go check them out.
Only1Left... You get $5 to sign up and $3/referral. One of the best around right now. Still too
new to have sent the first round of payments but promising so far.
[Miscellaneous]
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/OnlineCredits.php
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/WebmasterPrograms.php
ClickThru... Great traffic program for webmasters and high quality paid visiting for
non-webmasters. 5 level referral program.
Clicks4EasyCash... Best paid visiting around right now.
AstroBingo... Get paid to play online bingo and refer your friends (or possibly grandparents).
$5 free to sign up.
SurvivorStakes... A mix between paid visiting and paid playing. Great referral rates. Still
looking good. Don't miss it (and don't forget to watch the circle).
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ARTICLE
The Through-A-Goose School of Internet Marketing
by Linda Cox
Congratulations!
Yesterday you were a vacuum bag salesman in South Piddleville. Today you're the Vacuum Bag King
of the Internet!
And me? I'm your customer. Maybe.
The Through-A-Goose School of Internet Marketing holds that certain e-commerce websites would be
better off streamlining their designs so they can fast-track visitors through the sales process
and send them on their way rather than befuddling them with a dizzying array of branding gimmicks
and sticky-site gadgets... And sending them on their way.
Once you're in a goose's system, the thinking goes, there's only one way out. There are no
options or choices, no weighty decisions, no wrong turns, no time for doubt, no chance of error.
In and out. Zip zam zooey.
A goosed website should be just as slick. The process should be so smooth and fast that the
actual purchase practically precedes the decision to purchase.
In this light, here are ten thoughts about your vacuum bag website that threaten to keep our
relationship from blossoming into a completed transaction:
1. OVER-STRETCHED METAPHORS
It's not really a mall or a store or even a kiosk. If anything, it's an interactive brochure. If
it starts talking or playing music, I get scared and run away. And that off-the-shelf flash intro
doesn't really get my vacuum bag juices flowing either.
2. OFF-TOPIC BET-HEDGING
Do I follow that online casino banner after I buy my vacuum bags? Or shall I go there first and
risk blowing my entire twelve dollar vacuum bag budget?
3. OOZING NEEDINESS
You seem a little too happy to see me. I'm worried that if I buy something from you, you'll
invite me home for supper with the wife and kids. That's more commitment than I care to make for
vacuum bags.
4. RABID INFO-SUCK
You're assaulting me with pop-up windows because you want my email address so you can inform me
when you make changes to your vacuum bag website. Do I have that right?
5. LIMP USP
Google informs me that I can buy vacuum bags from any of one hundred eighty-three thousand, six
hundred and seventy-five sites. Your Unique Selling Proposition is why I'm gonna pick yours. If
your USP is a Free Vacuum Bag Industry Update Newsletter, then maybe I'll click over to one of
those gazillion other sites where the USP might be guaranteed lowest price or free overnight
delivery.
6. DEMOGRAPHIC MYOPIA
If I came to buy vacuum bags, do you really think the black and red porn-palace motif is
appropriate? Do vacuum bags have another use I'm not aware of? (Don't answer that!)
7. MORE IS LESS
Vacuum bags may be your life, but to us normal people they're... Well, vacuum bags. We don't want
a huge selection. We don't want to think. We don't want colors, sizes, scents, textures, or
frequent flier miles. We just want some zero-hassle, reasonably priced, work-like-they're-s'posta
vacuum bags. Got any of those?
8. LESS IS MORE
Wrap some chains around your "Vacuum Bag Buyers' Forum" and toss it overboard. Ditto the headline
news feed, the search engine access, and the design award from someone who can't even design an
award.
That blinking "Recommend This Website To Your Friends" button might be more effective as a
blinking "Order Some Vacuum Bags And Get On With Your Life" button.
Oh, and thanks for the free email account offer, but LindaCox@VacuumBagKingUSA.net is a tad
clunky for my needs.
9. SLIGHTLY ANAL WEBMASTER
Thank you for letting me know the best monitor resolution for viewing your vacuum bag website.
That'll come in real handy when I'm trying to think of the ninth dumb annoying thing about it.
10. ABRASIVE HOSPITALITY
Whoever told you it was important to be chatty and clever with your visitors was yanking your
mouse. If you wanna build rapport, go stick your tongue in someone's ear. If you wanna make a
sale, sell.
So there it is... A few friendly insights from Linda's Through-A-Goose School of Internet
Marketing.
It only applies to certain businesses, of course, but don't be too hasty in assuming that yours
isn't one of them. If your stats show that most of your hard-won visitors are heading out through
the in door, then it might be time for a little streamlining.
Maybe then, through the mysterious forces of cyber-alchemy, your website will be able to convert
vacuum bags into golden eggs!
Copyright © 2001 Linda Cox
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Linda Cox, J.A.M.G., went to sleep and dreamed she was a butterfly. Now she wonders whether she's
a woman who dreamed she was a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming that it's Just Another Marketing
Guru.
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members, hourly, to chat and play games).
Right now CashGlow is just starting to increase in popularity so you may not always find someone
to chat with in our room (called !GetPaidChat!) but there are almost always a couple dozen people
in the lobby for your money chatting pleasure.
For a link plus more information about CashGlow and our chat room see the review on this page:
http://getpaidtobeonline.net/GetPaidOnline/UniqueServices.php
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LINKS
~WebInsites from SpiderMetrix... Everything you ever wanted to know about website user
experience, marketing, promotion and design. Amazing collection of user opinion surveys, feedback
and demographic research:
http://www.spidermetrix.com/webinsites/index.php3?refspider=getpaid
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