Nothing ventured, Nothing Gained

I have been spending many hours on the internet lately researching how to earn money by harnessing this great invention known as the world wide web. I was alomst ready to give up as all my efforts seem to lead to scam after scam. Just when I thought I was onto something I would search the Better Business Bureau to find that yet another company was on their list with too many complaints for my comfort level.

And then 3 nights ago I was in the middle of yet another search under the tagline of "work from home when I stumbled across something that caught my eye on yahoo answers (great source by the way of finding ideas of how to earn through the internet). It was contained in an answer that some other user had asked about working from home. This answer was not only well thought out and helpful it also seemed to show genuine concern for the writers dilema. How to earn money and still be at home for your children.

The website seemed a little confusing at first. When I investigated further I found that anyone could apply or "sign up" for this position for all the training would be provided and you would have step by step guidance with your own personal mentor.

It seemed to good to be true but this company whose name shall be revealed later is an accredited Better Business Bureau member as well as listed on the New York Stock Exchange and featured in many financial and entrepreneurial magazines with a track record of 35 years of profits. Wonderful!

Now I proceeded with caution as I did not want to be let down again. I watched their video and was impressed with their product. They sell identity theft protection, as well as legal services for a very low monthly premium. What a great concept.
Within a half an hour my phone rang and an associate, who is now my mentor was asking me my opinion on the video and of the opportunity her company was offering me. A chance to share this product with my friends in exchange for a monthly or even daily cheque deposited directly into my bank account.

Took a few days for this idea to sink in but now I am on board and looking forward to telling my friends and family about this wonderful opportunity.
I even have my own website www.prepaidlegal.com/go/laurieiconroy and my own website laurie@prepaidlegal.com

How to Avoid Getting Scammed

Although I have not been at this for very long (about six months or so) I have done enough research to avoid being taken for my money. There are certain survey sites or sites titled " How to Make Money online" that are definitely to be avoided. I have compiled a list of things to watch out for or "red flags" when volunteering your personal information on line.

1. Never pay for a list or for what advertisers call "unlimited access to top survey sites". There are many good sites out there that will give the names of legitimate survey sites and will not charge you a dime. Just use the tag line "free to join survey sites" and that should get you started.

2. If the survey sites seems too good to be true it probably is. Its not realistic to believe you can make "up to $75 per hour". Most cash surveys pay between $2 and $5 per surveys while some pay up to $10 for special projects. And some surveys even pay in free product samples. Love those cookies!!!

3. Some offers disguise themselves as surveys. Like for example: Answer this quick survey and you will win a Nintendo Wii. After answering the quick survey you are usually required to complete several offers and spend your hard earned money before you have even the chance
for a Wii.

4. If you have a question about the legitimacy of a survey site check the better business bureau. No complaints filed usually means a clean bill of health. Sites that have been listed on the better business bureau as mail undelivered are usually ones to avoid for if they have no fixed mailing address how can they be trusted?

5. Check out a site that has a questionable list of survey sites posted or visit forums to see what the people that have been doing this for years have to say about the sites you have in mind.

Above all be careful but have fun. There are more than a handful of good paying survey sites that are legitimate and that will give you the opportunity to make some extra money while having fun at completing there surveys.

More Ways to Have Fun Online

Now that I have figured how to post my links things are looking up. I am now ready to share more of what I have learned online that may earn money or rewards such as gift certificates or prizes. Websites that give points or tokens for taking surveys, completing offers (both free and paid) and even searching the web. These rewards can be exchanged for money deposited directly deposited into a paypal account, gift certificates or entries into sweepstakes for large cash prizes, flat screen tv's and i-pods to name a few. These points tend to add up quick if you spend any amount of time surfing or responding to emails that are delivered to your inbox. I have enjoyed these sites for many months and have accumulated points towards dining out at my favorite restaurant or shopping at my favorite online store. So my advice is to find as many points clubs as you can and sign up. Free stuff is always a bonus.

The Internet is the Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread

I am a forty something mom who has been at home with her four children for the past twelve years. I have been focusing mainly on their needs and now its my turn. I have recently rekindled my love for the internet and have been doing much more that just "fooling around" with different websites. I have actually learned a few things that I am very excited about.
Did you know that you can earn extra money on the world wide web without being scammed and without investing a dime? Yes I have found all kinds of sites that are not only fun but will earn you some extra spending money and the chance to be entered into sweepstakes for the chance to win cash and prizes.
Divided into two categories: Game sites and Free Paid Surveys.
The game sites are fantastic!! You may sign up for free and play a wide choice of games such as slots, bingo, scrabble, poker and the list goes on. You earn points, coins or tokens which in turn, can be exchanged for entries into drawings for cash, ipods, cell phones and flat screen tv's. I haven't won anything as of yet but I am having a great time playing and have made several new friends in the game rooms. It's fantastic!! Stay tuned to my posts. When I learn how to posts links I will be giving a list of my favorite game sites.
Number two, as I mentioned before is free paid survey sites. I have signed up for over one hundred sites and have been paid in the form of a check in the mail and also in free stuff mailed to me. So far I have been sent two boxes of cookies, a hand razor and am awaiting crest whitestrips, cakesters, and oreo cookies. These surveys are on a variety of different subjects and are fun as well as informative. Stay tuned a list of these sites to follow.