Earning money online
There are ways to earn money online, some of which work some are a scam, here we try to help you fathom out which is which. The first thing to stress is that if a 'company' asks you for any type of payment (now or later on) then listen to those alarm bells, and run away! You do not have to complete the sign up and click the 'submit' button. But once you have clicked the 'submit' button they have your details and could possibly remove money from your account.
Secondly, try to check for reviews of the website you wish to join. This can be done by visiting s search engine (google, yahoo, lycos etc) and typing in the company name with the word 'reviews' after, this should bring up a list of reviews for the company. Take time to read them through and see if they are positive or negative.
SURVEYS
I have earned a bit of money doing surveys in the past, some has been paid by cash some by vouchers. But before I go any further I would recommend that you keep a record of all the income dates company amount etc, and in March or so send them to the tax man. Usually tax isn't payable particularly if you payment method is vouchers. but it is always worth erring on the side of caution.
Toluna* are a large company who carry out research on behalf of companies, they accept anything from ipads through to food. While they are free to join and pay out in various ways there are some draw backs: The main one being that because they are so big it may be difficult to get a survey to complete. However it is worth joining, because you could be lucky and end up with a new ipad or something
Lightspeed surveys* offer a wide range of surveys for which you get paid points, these points add up and you can cash them in when you want (providing the threshold has been fulfilled). They offer a range of gifts and vouchers and payment options. They are currently joining forces with MySurveys! The frequency of surveys is almost daily
Edigitalresearch offer cash for completing surveys which again range in details from visiting websites to mystery shopping. Usually plenty of surveys available, and payment is by cash once a threshold is reached.
MUSIC
www.slicethepie.com offers a payment for each track you listen to and review, the more you review and rate the higher up the scale and the more you earn.
COMPETITIONS
UK Competitions* a brilliant website that contains most (if not all) the online competitions open in the UK
Loquax* you never know you could be lucky enough to win
SEARCHING FOR BARGAINS/SHOPPING (see our TCB guide)
We cannot stress enough that if you do any shopping online always go through Topcashback**, we have earned over £1000 this year simply by doing shopping through the website and not going directly to the companies website. Always use Kelkoo or pricerunner or some other price comparison website site to check for price. This was you get the lowest price, and if you click through TCB you also get money back.
Checking online for vouchercodes can also save you some money, these often discount your purchase or offer free postage etc. It is wise to ensure they are available to the general public prior to using them.
WEB SEARCHES
There are a couple of web searches that we use to add a few extras into the bargain! Firstly, a new search where you earn lottery tickets for web searches that you would normally do anyway. Click here to check out how to start**
Another way is by visiting Nectar and installing their toolbar. They will then credit your nectar card with 1 nectar point for every two searches that you complete, up to 100 nectar points per month. Click here to check out more details
For the lottery search engine there is no download and you visit the website daily or weekly to do searches, however with the nectar there is a toolbar to download and you need an active nectar card.
Definitions
* = paid link upon completion of sign up
**= Referral
More ideas coming soon
Updated: November 2011
Secondly, try to check for reviews of the website you wish to join. This can be done by visiting s search engine (google, yahoo, lycos etc) and typing in the company name with the word 'reviews' after, this should bring up a list of reviews for the company. Take time to read them through and see if they are positive or negative.
SURVEYS
I have earned a bit of money doing surveys in the past, some has been paid by cash some by vouchers. But before I go any further I would recommend that you keep a record of all the income dates company amount etc, and in March or so send them to the tax man. Usually tax isn't payable particularly if you payment method is vouchers. but it is always worth erring on the side of caution.
Toluna* are a large company who carry out research on behalf of companies, they accept anything from ipads through to food. While they are free to join and pay out in various ways there are some draw backs: The main one being that because they are so big it may be difficult to get a survey to complete. However it is worth joining, because you could be lucky and end up with a new ipad or something
Lightspeed surveys* offer a wide range of surveys for which you get paid points, these points add up and you can cash them in when you want (providing the threshold has been fulfilled). They offer a range of gifts and vouchers and payment options. They are currently joining forces with MySurveys! The frequency of surveys is almost daily
Edigitalresearch offer cash for completing surveys which again range in details from visiting websites to mystery shopping. Usually plenty of surveys available, and payment is by cash once a threshold is reached.
MUSIC
www.slicethepie.com offers a payment for each track you listen to and review, the more you review and rate the higher up the scale and the more you earn.
COMPETITIONS
UK Competitions* a brilliant website that contains most (if not all) the online competitions open in the UK
Loquax* you never know you could be lucky enough to win
SEARCHING FOR BARGAINS/SHOPPING (see our TCB guide)
We cannot stress enough that if you do any shopping online always go through Topcashback**, we have earned over £1000 this year simply by doing shopping through the website and not going directly to the companies website. Always use Kelkoo or pricerunner or some other price comparison website site to check for price. This was you get the lowest price, and if you click through TCB you also get money back.
Checking online for vouchercodes can also save you some money, these often discount your purchase or offer free postage etc. It is wise to ensure they are available to the general public prior to using them.
WEB SEARCHES
There are a couple of web searches that we use to add a few extras into the bargain! Firstly, a new search where you earn lottery tickets for web searches that you would normally do anyway. Click here to check out how to start**
Another way is by visiting Nectar and installing their toolbar. They will then credit your nectar card with 1 nectar point for every two searches that you complete, up to 100 nectar points per month. Click here to check out more details
For the lottery search engine there is no download and you visit the website daily or weekly to do searches, however with the nectar there is a toolbar to download and you need an active nectar card.
Definitions
* = paid link upon completion of sign up
**= Referral
More ideas coming soon
Updated: November 2011
