Paid to Read E-Mails: What Works, What Doesn't : Part 1

A year ago I, like many people I'm sure, saw a bunch of advertisements for Paid to Read (PTR) e-mail companies, and signed up for many of them. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the trend, advertisements/promotions from various companies are e-mailed to you, you click on the link, and earn anywhere from 2-5 cents for each one. Most of the advertisements require you to stay in a specific page for about 30 seconds at a time. Others are just a matter of clicking on a link.

Well, I saw dollar signs, and literally signed up for dozens of these PTR sites. Luckily, I was smart enough to make a Gmail account for just this purpose. Before you go any further, you absolutely must make a separate e-mail account. While Gmail is the best, there are lots of other places where you can get a free e-mail account.

Why is setting up a separate e-mail account so important? Because the more companies you sign up for, the more e-mails you'll get, and this can literally be in the hundreds each week. The PTR sites that aren't all that reputable will also probably sell your e-mail address to other companies, which will result in lots of spam too.

So, you've got your e-mail address all set, now you have to prepare yourself for lots, and lots (and lots) of filling in registration forms. Make it easier on yourself by using the same password and username for everything. Also, I would suggest using the RoboForm software (there's a free trial version!) which will automatically fill those forms for you, thus saving you lots of time. Whatever you do, never pay money to find out the websites of various PTR companies – a simply Google search will provide you with more than enough free resources.

Another thing I would suggest is allocating your time wisely. If you're determined to sign up for as many PTR companies as possible, spend no more than 2 hours a day for a week gathering everything together. In your Gmail account, make a folder that says something to the effects of "PTR Sites" and store each and every confirmation e-mail you get from the companies once you've signed up. These e-mails will contain your login information, as well as the links to member areas. Also, make sure that you start a folder under the Favorites section of your browser, (this could also be "PTR Sites" or something to that effect) and bookmark the login pages of each PTR site you sign up for.

Okay, I've given you advice on how to find and organize everything. Now, what if I told you that there are only five PTR sites that are worth registering for? It's true! I signed up for dozens of those PTR sites, and on Friday I'll tell you what to avoid, and what to bookmark.

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