Genuine WAH Advice

Changing Things Up

2011-06-18T01:30:00.004-04:00

I am trying to get this site under control and a new look.

PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON ANY OF THE LINKS (facebook, twitter, headings) AS OF RIGHT NOW!

Please bare with me as I go through this process and if you are familiar with codes and templates, please do not hesitate to shoot me an e-mail and help me!!!! (may be compensated) :)

katie@genuinewahadvice.com

Technical Support Consultant - Sutherland - WAHM Forums - WAHM.com

2011-06-12T13:27:00.000-04:00

Technical Support Consultant - Sutherland - WAHM Forums - WAHM.com

Readbud - Get Paid To Read Articles

2011-06-08T09:04:00.001-04:00

~~What is Readbud?~~
~~This website enables people all around the world a chance to earn money by reading articles. Their philosphy is if you are going to be online, why not be awarded?~~

~~How to get started:~~
You will fill out a basic form that includes your name and e-mail address. After submitting that information, you will be sent a conformation link. This link must be clicked on in order to validate your membership and thus being able to get credit for articles you have read. Be sure to check your spam folder if you do not see an immediate response.
~~On the website, you will select up to 50 topics that are of interest to you. Readbud will do it's best in supplying articles to you that meet your areas of interest.~~

~~What is the pay based on?~~

~~Article content word count and corresponding rewards:~~

~~Under 100 : 1 cent~~
~~Between 101 and 200 : 2 cents~~
~~Between 201 and 300 : 3 cents~~
~~Between 301 and 400 : 4 cents~~
~~Between 401 and 500 : 5 cents~~
~~Between 501 and 600 : 6 cents~~
~~Between 601 and 700 : 7 cents~~
~~Between 701 and 800 : 8 cents~~
~~Between 801 and 900 : 9 cents~~
~~Between 901 and 1500 : 10 cents~~
~~Between 1501 and 2000 : 15 cents~~
~~Over 2000 : 20 cents~~

~~What this means is that you are paid based on how many words the article contains.~~

~~What is threshold for payment/method?~~
You will need $50 in order to cash out your earnings with this website. Honestly, it may take a while but when you have a spare moment read up on article and you can get paid anywhere from 0.01 cents to 0.20 cents. Money is money!
Readbud pays through Paypal which is an acceptable form of payment with many and me! It is easy to track your earnings by clicking on your account or simply clicking the balance button located in the top right hand corner.

~~Are there any referrals programs/incentives?~~
With Readbud, you will earn $5 per referrals that successfully reaches the $50 threshold for the first time. From reading it seems like you will only earn the $5 once and it will not reoccur with the same referral.
~~Readbud also offers an affiliate program which basically means if you own a website or blog you can simply post your affiliate link/banner and then the same rule applies with a referral.~~

~~Can I write articles for Readbud?~~
Absolutely! When you want to promote your products or services or get your opinion out there, Readbud encourages you to do so. It does come at a cost and you will have to pay 0.02 cents per click but you are able to control your budget with ease by prepaying with PayPal or major credit card.

~~Final thoughts...~~
Readbud seems like any other site out there that offers you easy money with hardly any work from you. With that being said, this is definitely something that would be used for getting extra money and in no means a stable income. However small, steady streams of income from various places sure do add up.
~~I will be continuing on with this to see how it goes and how long it takes to reach the $50 threshold. I find it a lot easier than taking repetitive surveys and I learn something a long the way.~~

~~To get started with Readbud...please click here!~~

Legitimate Work at Home Position & A Great Way To Earn Some Cash!

2011-05-18T21:04:00.001-04:00

As you all know, I recently started to work from home. I love it although there are some days where I do want to pull my hair and scream! But hey every job is like that at some point or another.

Well where I work at, they are still hiring. I am going to post the link on here and check it out for yourself! Believe me, the description they have gives it more justice than if I were to try and summarize it!

*Removed link because I am no longer employed there and if people keep applying under me, I will not receive any credit for it. Sorry! But you can find more info by looking up Support.com

I also wanted to give a special notice of a great survey site. GlobalTestMarket is by far one of my favorite survey sites because it is easy to rack up points and the surveys are fun and revelant! It takes a minimum of 1000 points to cash out but I am already half way there and I have been actively particpating for the last 4 weeks so it doesn't take that long! It's easy, free, and who doesn't like having extra cash?

Join GlobalTestMarket Today!

Also I have a previous post about Swagbucks but I wanted to point out that within the last 2 months, I have been able to cash out twice! I love love love Swagbucks and it's so easy! All you have to do is search for things and gain your swagbucks that way!

Swagbucks.com - The rewards site that works

Enjoy all these wonderful opportunities and let me know how they go for you!

Working at Home

2011-05-09T22:46:00.000-04:00

As all of you can see, I have not made a post since last week! Now it isn't because I forgot about it but I have been one busy woman! Like I have posted earlier, I started a work at home job and the hours are long. Last week was training so it was pretty tough and tomorrow will be my first day where I am actually taking calls - EEEEEK! I am so nervous! I've been telling my boyfriend that I feel sorry for whoever gets me but with that being said I know I need to keep that confidence I had when I first accepted the position. I always leave little movtional quotes laying around (anyone else do that?) and I know this one seems simple but as my screensaver, I have "You're Awesome!" It really helps when I need to walk away from the computer because I'm either frustrated or whatever. I walk back in and I see that and I'm like "Yeah! Hell Yeah I'm Awesome!" Haha I know - I get excited over little things ;)

I really haven't done much research pertaining to work at home positions - I've simply been too busy. After work I try to get through my e-mail which averages about 50 e-mails a day - all from various survey and paid to click sites. But all those are paying off and here pretty soon I will be cashing out my points at Toluna. I already have the 60,000 points plus some but I'm trying to build it up so once I use those 60,000 points I still have quite a bit left over. Go ahead and look over my review of Toluna and see if it would something for you!

Right now in my life, everything seems very easy to do but I know this will change once school starts back up. You see I have only been taking one class but I will be tackling 3 classes (again) this summer semester. I've been seriously considering changing my major but need to do so quick - I e-mailed my college advisor and hopefully sooner than later I will get a response back. How do you handle stress and all the ups and downs of everyday life?

If anyone hasn't noticed, most of my posts have been about companies I have received money from. I try to do this so then you as the reader are not second-guessing yourself and actually know it does work. I will definitely try to put more things on here that I haven't tried or gained money off of so then in return readers can leave messages/comments about their experiences.

Well...I guess that's an update for ya. I know - it sure seems like a lot of babble but I hope someone out there gets something out of it ;)

Until next time folks!

My Work at Home Position

2011-05-02T22:21:00.000-04:00

Well everyone my first day went GREAT!
It was a lot of information but that is typical for the first day of training.
I am not sure what I can say about it so for now it is secret except for those who know ;)

I am so happy that I finally found something that will let me stay at home and enjoy the simple luxuries in life. Thinking about how much money I am going to save with gas, food, and work clothes just astounds me. It is around $250 a month I will be saving just by working at home.

If anyone out there is feeling hopeless about their job search, please don't feel discouraged. This has been an on going search for me for about a year now and I finally found a work at home position that is really going to work for me.

Check out work at home forums such as wahm.com or workplacelikehome.com - these forums provide excellent reviews and advice and everyday there are new posting about different work at home opportunities. Also utilize my tabs on the top of the screen because these pages provide ways to earn a little cash every month that can help with everyday expenses.

Don't ever give up on yourself because you have what it takes to work successfully at home. If you are goal-oriented, strong-willed, and have the ability to excel at anything you do than you will find something to work for you.

I wish the best of luck to everyone out there who is looking for a true, legitimate work at home position. I hope this site helps a little bit and will continue to help as I get up and running.

Starting My First WAH Job Tomorrow!

2011-05-01T23:06:00.000-04:00

Yep, you heard me right...or read me right ;)
I am actually going to be working from home. It's not a business, it is just like any other job with set hours, benefits, etc.

I'm excited yet really nervous! I hope everything goes smoothly and that my fears will be lessened.
I have never done anything like this before except for working on a project through Odesk or doing the surveys, paid to click things. So to me, this is serious.

AHHH - I will let everyone know how it goes after 6PM EST :)

It's Spring ... Time for Some Cleaning!

2011-05-01T20:46:00.001-04:00

Does your desk look like a wreck? Your office?
I have to be honest - mine looks like a torando went through about everyday!
But then I realized that my clutter was hindering me.
Everytime I would walk into my office, I got tired instantly and didn't want to do anything!
Not only was my clutter affecting my ability to earn money on line but also my school.
So today I decided I would clean up my act and I have to say I am pretty pleased with myself!
I am one of those people who like to go by instructions or go order by order.
Call me crazy but it does work, it just takes more time!
So if you are frustrated with your mess and are at your wit's end then enjoy reading!

My Cleaning Advice

Make a list of goals that you want to achieve by cleaning up your space. Such as "if I de-clutter my desk, I will be more productive"
Start with one room - don't go overboard and try to do everything at once. You'll end up burning yourself out.
This tip might depend on the person but I personally like to have 3 different totes on hand when I am cleaning or organizing. The 3 totes would be labeled Keep, Throw Out, and Donate. This simple procedure really helps because you can quickly throw stuff into different bins and then only have one you have to go through!
If you happen to come across an item that belongs to a different room, simply place the item(s) by the doorway of that particular room and go back to the room you are cleaning/organizing. Once you are finished then you can put the item in the proper place. I have noticed when I am too busy putting other things away I lose focus on the room that I really wanted to clean/organize!
TAKE A BREAK! If you don't you're head will explode just a forewarning! ;)
Make sure to congratulate yourself when the job is done. I know I feel awesome when I clean/organize and usually ice-cream or chocolate will do the trick! ;)
Although the appearance of your office may be holding you back, don't forget about your computer! Clear out your inbox, get rid of subscriptions you no longer read, go through your favorites! De-clutter your computer! It'll make ya feel better ;)

I really hope just this short list of advice will help those you are in desperate need of some cleaning/organizing!
Please feel free to comment some of your ideas, I always love learning about different techniques on how to make my life and the lives of others easier and clutter free!
*The cool part is that I found my digital camera so once it is charged up, I plan on taking an office pic!*
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Cash4Books.net - Purge & Earn Money!

2011-04-28T18:41:00.000-04:00

Do you have books laying around that you have no use for anymore?
Wanna earn money for them without setting up a yard-sale or posting on Craigslist?
Welcome to Cash4Books.net...

What is Cash4Books.net?
Cash4Books.net is an online used book buying service owned and operated by McKenzieBooks.com. Their philosophy is to provide its customers with ease and confidence. Since 2004, Cash4Books.net has purchased 1.4 million books from 200,000 customers. So no matter who you are, you will be accepted!

What are the specifics? Details?
BBB member since 2006 with an A rating.
Free to join!
No shipping costs - they provide prepaid shipping label
Accepts a wide arrangement of books such as health & wellness, college textbooks, children's books, romance, business & investing, religion, nonfiction ... get the idea?
Books must have a publication date of 2008 or newer

Books will not be accepted with any of the following:

Fire or smoke damage
Major wear to the binding
Medium to large tears to the cover or pages
Missing pages
Strong odor of any kind (including cigarette odor)
Water, moisture damage, or mold
Workbooks or manuals with writing in them

*Use your best judgement in determining if you book is re-useable.

How do they come up with their prices?
What they can buy can change day by day or week by week depending on resale values, current inventory, demand, and other factors.

What if I find a better price somewhere else?
Cash4Books.net will price match as long as is its a legitimate competitor and they have a BBB rating of A or B. All that is required is to send an email with the ISBN, the name of the competitor, and the price they quoted.

How do I get paid?
You can either receive a check or get paid directly through PayPal. Allow the company 8-15 for receiving your book and processing it. You will know when they receive your shipment because an email notification will be sent to you. Once your status is "processed", within 3 business days payment will be issued.
*I have made $7.70 with one book so far!*
*It took 17 days for everything to be shipped, processed, inspected. My time would have been shorter if I shipped my book out sooner, I did wait for a couple days (due to work).*

Are there any incentives for inviting other people?
There certainly is! Considering how easy it is to use this website, referring others will be a breeze! Each time you refer someone through your affiliate link, (s)he is considered a new customer. Once they have shipped their books, you will be credited $5.00!

So...basically:
You create a free account, enter your ISBN's (located on the back side of book or on publisher page), and see what they quote! If you like what they are saying then you will earn money! They provide the prepaid shipping labels so all you have to do is simply hand it over to the Post Office and they do the rest! Bada-bing-bada-boom!

Important Information to Keep in Mind:
Well...don't be like me and give away ALL your books - I made that mistake before I knew this existed! Don't get me wrong, I am glad they went to charity but hey I could've made some money!
Please use your best judgement when it comes to your books - if you wouldn't buy it in the state it's in then Cash4Books.net won't either.
Here is also a video just incase if I missed anything!

If you believe this will be a good opportunity for you to earn some extra money, click here to sign-up!

SurveyHead - Get Paid For Your Opinions!

2011-04-28T15:16:00.000-04:00

What is Surveyhead?
Surveyhead is a leading, innovative survey website. It was founded in 2008 by the founders of goZing.com Since it's birth it has given millions of dollars away to people for completing surveys.

What's so special about this survey website?
Well first, they automatically give you a $5 sign up bonus just for trying them out. I've always liked the idea of free money. Most of theirs surveys begin at $1 and the highest I have seen is $4 so it's well worth your time.
The surveys are fun to take and they you let you know in advance how long it approximately takes. If you aren't a good fit for a survey, they don't let you go through the whole thing instead they let you know upfront! I am sure some of you have taken surveys in the past, spent 30+ minutes on it and then find out at the end that you weren't qualified! How aggravating!

What are their payments methods?
Well the nice thing about Surveyhead is that they give you a running total in cash value so there is no need to try and think about point conversions. They let you know what is approved, what is pending, and how much more you need in order to cash out.
The selection is sort-of like any other survey site meaning you have a variety of options to choose from when cashing out but mostly they seem to be magazines. Depending on how much you have, rewards are categorized from $10 to $130. The two I would most likely choose from would be either Amazon or Paypal. In order to reach Paypal, you have to reach $50.

Any down-sides to this?
The only thing I have a problem with is how long they take to approve your pending requests. They do let you know that it can take up to 6 weeks. As of right now, I have $14 pending and that has stayed the same for a while now.
Although for me personally it hasn't taken that long to earn some cash, it could take longer for others. Remember, for any survey site you will have to meet certain criteria in order to be invited to participate in a survey.
There are no referral opportunities like some other sites out there but in the future that may change.

So...final thoughts:
If you are into taking surveys or have some down-time, then definitely check into Surveyhead. They are BBB accredited and have been out there long enough to establish some creditability. Surveyhead also lets you know when scammers have falsely used their name so you can better protect yourself.

If you haven't joined yet, embark on a new experience and let me know how it's going!
If you have, discuss some of your concerns or experiences with Surveyhead!

SwagBucks - Search & Earn!

2011-04-23T23:33:00.002-04:00

What is SwagBucks?
Swagbucks is an interactive website that allows web users to earn virtual currency by doing all kinds of things such as searching the web, shopping, completing tasks, watching videos, etc. It doesn't cost anything to join and it's primary use is it's search function, where you are most likely to earn the most swagbucks.

How do you earn swagbucks?
For each activity you do, a different amount of swagbucks is earned. There is never a set amount in which you will earn unless you are completing tasks which will tell you. Some other offers will also let you know how much you will earn before doing the activity.

How do you redeem your swagbucks?
There are various options available to you! You can redeem your swagbucks with cash (PayPal), receive Amazon gift cards, or you can also browse there Swagstore. The swagstore has many products and you can literally redeem anything your little heart desires!

How can you earn by inviting others?
After you have experienced how easy this is, you will want to invite your friends, family, etc. By doing so I am sure you want to earn a little credit! Swagbucks allows you to earn up to 1,000 matching swagbucks per referral. The matching swagbucks are only awarded to individuals who earn swagbucks through online search.

Publisher's note:

I have been using Swagbucks for around 2 to 3 weeks now and I have reached my cash out threshold (700 SB=$5). I primarily used the search engine but I also completed daily polls and participated in surveys. This is very easy to do and the rewards are limitless.
I know you are probably thinking "Well Katie, sure doesn't seem like a lot pay..." but please remember this: IT'S FREE MONEY!!! If you are anything like me then you have multiple lines of income and afterwhile all those numbers add up.
So go ahead and give it a shot and let me know how it works for you!
*Update - I have received $5 into my Paypal account as of 5/4/2011!
*Update - 5/12/11 I was able to cash out again! Wooo $5!!

I Start A New Job Today!

2011-03-30T08:43:00.001-04:00

Yes, that is right. I start a "job, job." For right now, this is best for me. I am only in the beginning stages of learning how to work at home and well, my bills are still piling up. I've been out of a job for almost a month and I am slowly trying to adapt to what my daily routine is/should be. I hardly got any sleep last night, I don't know if it was nerves or my dog barking. Probably both. I am pretty excited to start a new adventure, again...seems like I am starting a new job every 6 months or so.

What I am really hoping for is that by actually getting out of the house it will in turn give me energy to do things around the house. I hear my dish pile screeching at me to clean them and my laundry whimpering as they lay on the floor. I guess you are probably wondering what kind of job is it? Well I am going to be an Eye Technician, a position that I hope will help in my studies in becoming a Medical Assistant. Before I worked at a bank and that career was not cut out for me.

I wanted to share something with you guys, I figured I probably should because this blog is supposed to help others out there who want to succeed at working at home. One thing I have been loving is writing articles. There is a great website called StreetArticles.com. This website has a variety of different articles that help with almost any dilemma you are facing. I have learned so much about the work at home field through this site and I wanted to share with others. There are other article websites out there but I have not researched them or tried them yet but I will be shortly.

One thing I like about this site is that you can totally "backlink" it back to your personal website or blog. If you unsure what backlinking is, basically all it is is linking back your website or blog. When you are editing your profile, include your website/blog link so when readers are viewing it they can easily access your other work. By doing this you gain more traffic to your site. It is a perfect concept and has been an amazing to me.

Well that is my little tip for the day, maybe there will be more later! I guess you will have to keep checking to see ;)

First Blog Entry - What a Treat ... and WELCOME!!!

2011-03-24T20:31:00.000-04:00

Hello hello!!! and Welcome to my blog! I am excited to have you here so you can learn how to make money from home WITHOUT having to spend money!!!

I know where you are at - you are frustrated and fed up with all the scams out there. You get involved in what seemed like a good idea at first only to realize later that you are spending more money than what you are earning!

I hope this blog proves to be a useful source to you. Please keep checking back for new posts that will contain links to various LEGIT work at home sites and my advice and tips!