Proof of Payment from AC

Associated Content has some SERIOUSLY speedy payments. It's insane. All three of those, I recieved the day after I confirmed them on AC. So if you're looking for some quick cash AC is probably the way to go. If you haven't seen my post about it check it out here.

P.S. The Perks.com payment is from a survey site that I joined 4 days ago :]

Associated Content

Alright, I’ll be honest; originally I disliked Associated Content. But now that I’ve taken the time to try the site out, I think it’s a pretty good money making opportunity. If you’ve never heard of it, it’s similar to Constant Content (see my post about that here). You submit your writing to the site for money. There’s different aspects of AC, some better than others. Here’s the list:

Pros
- Guaranteed $3-$20 for each submission eligible for upfront payment.
- You can submit almost anything.
- Opportunity to make $1.50 per 1000 views of your articles.
- Various contests to earn extra money.
- Friendly community members on the forums.
- Frequent payments through PayPal (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays).
- “Calls for Content”; Requests for specific submissions for a set price.
Cons
- Limited ownership of submitted content.
- Somewhat strict submission guidelines.
- No way to set prices.

Overall, I think it’s something worth trying. If nothing else, submit your old homework assignments and essays (school is already a job, why not get paid for what you do).



EDIT: I've officially published my first AC article. It's just a homework assignment from a week or two ago, and I'm getting paid for it! It's only $4, but considering I would have had to do it anyways, I'm pretty excited. Check it out here.

Staying Organized

As promised, I’ve come up with a list of organizational skills and techniques that can actually significantly improve your money making capability. On top of that, you’ll be able to keep track of the money you earn (and spend). These habits will help you in the long term too, as you’ll use them to manage your finances for the rest of your life.

Dedicate a binder or folder to your finances. Keep this binder somewhere safe, as you’ll be keeping some personal information in it. Be sure to keep some paper in it, as you’ll be writing down quite a few things (detailed later). You will want to have this binder with you whenever you sign up for something new, receive money or spend money.

Keep track of what you sign up for. This includes the email addresses, usernames and passwords that you use to sign up. You will most likely be signing up for more than one program, but what use is earning that money if you’ve forgotten your password or even the website itself? Also, if you forget that you’ve registered for a site, and attempt to sign up again with the same address then both of your accounts can be banned for fraudulent activity.

Make a daily or weekly schedule/routine. Chances are, you will have memberships with many different websites, with different jobs (reviewing, writing, surveys, etc.). If you want to be efficient with more than one site, it might be helpful to make a schedule. Allot yourself a certain amount of time for each website you’ve sign up for. It might also help to get into a routine. Something like: “At x time, check email for survey invitations/writing approvals/etc. After that, check traffic ratings on my y sites. Then, spend z time on each of a sites.” Once you get into the habit of following a routine, it will be almost second nature.

Make (realistic) goals for yourself. There are several ways to go about this. You can write down an amount of money that you can expect to earn for each of the programs you’ve signed up for. Then, you can work towards achieving those goals. Another way is to set a general goal, such as earning x dollars by next month or having a steady income of y dollars per month within z months.

Write down a list of things you would like to buy and their prices. This will add extra incentive to achieving those goals. Once you start earning money, you can divide the money evenly between the things you want, save up for one item first or split the money up by price or how much you want it.

Keep track of your money. Bank statements and other information regarding deposits and withdrawal into your account should be kept in this folder (You can clear these records every few months). This will allow you to keep track of how much money you have. You will also be able to see your progress towards your goal of financial independence.

Staying organized is not only beneficial, but crucial for financial success. Having one place to go to find ALL of your information is much better than flipping though websites and pages of email. If you don’t want to go trough the trouble of having a physical folder or binder to keep track of your information, you can store all of it in a Word document. However, computers can crash so I would recommend having a backup copy store elsewhere. Whichever way you choose to store and organize your information, it is VITAL that you do.

More Survey Taking Opportunities

I’ve been continuing my research of legitimate online survey sites that allow teens to register and I have found quite a few more. All of them are available to people 18 or over unless otherwise stated.

Greenfield Online
This site allows you to take surveys on popular teen products and trends, with the average survey paying $2 to $10. The referral program allows you to receive one dollar for each of your friends that registers and takes a survey. Greenfield pays through PayPal and the minimum amount to request a payment is $10.

NPD Online Research
This site is different. When you complete a survey, you are awarded a certain number of points. You can then play a game to earn more points. These points can be entered into sweepstakes and daily drawings for up to $5000 or prizes including plasma TV’s and gaming systems. It is also aimed specifically at teens.

TestSpin
With this site, your surveying efforts are awarded with Amazon Gift Cards, and you can cash out once you have accumulated $10 in rewards. They are currently implementing a program that allows you to be paid in other forms, including PayPal.

Focus Foward
This survey site pays you for taking surveys and sends you you a check when you request it (balance must be over $10)

You may be wondering why I'm posting so many survey sites. The reason is quite simple; the key to making money with surveys is to register for a variety of sites. Not all sites will provide the same number of surveys in a given time frame. Some might send a few each week, while others may only offer 1 or 2 per month. If you sign up for a few sites, say 5 or more, you should get a steady flow of survey invites and thus income. And just imagine reaching a 10 or 20 dollar payout limit with 5 different sites. That's $50 to $100 just for giving your opinion! Not to mention the various other money-making oppotunities I'll be providing for you. The oppotunities are endless, if you know where to look.

Online Surveys

A few friends of mine have asked about completing surveys online to earn money. This is something I am interested in but there are two major problems; A LOT of survey sites out there are scams, and A LOT of them require you to be 18 or older. However, after spending some time looking around today, I’ve found a couple of sites that actually pay, and will allow you to sign up under 18.

SurveySavvy
This site pays you for completing surveys, which are worth $2 to $20 dollars each. If you don’t qualify for a specific survey, you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 prize. SurveySavvy pays solely through checks as far as I know, so if you don’t have a bank account yet, you might want to talk to your parents again before signing up. SurveySavvy also pays you for referring your friends; you will receive $2 dollars for each survey you referral takes and $1 for each survey anyone that they refer takes as well.

(If you would like to credit me with a referral, use the sign up link here: SurveySavvy . I’d greatly appreciate it.)

Your2Cents4Teens
This site awards you $1 to $5 for each survey completed, which a specific portion of the site dedicated to teens. You are also awarded money simply for signing up and completing the initial survey. The downside to this is that it doesn’t seem survey opportunities are posted very often, so if you get one you should take it right away. This site has no referral program that I know of.

CashCrate
This site rewards you money for signing up and completing surveys as well as other offers. You might want to make a separate email account if you don’t want your main inbox collecting offers and such that require an email address. This site has a referral program that offers 20% of your referrals’ earning and 10% of their referrals’ earnings. You will also receive $3 when a referral makes over $10.

(If you would like to credit me with your sign up, register here: Cash Crate. Thank you if you do.)

These are just a few of the ones I found in my research; there are a few others. However, in order to provide only quality, reliable sites I want to take some extra time to check out the others. I go through the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and check various other trusted sources to verify the sites I provide are NOT scams. Keep checking back for more money making tips and opportunities.

Make Money Writing Reviews with Shared Reviews

A few days ago, I came across this site called Shared Reviews that pays you for writing reviews on products as well as for voting and commenting on the reviews of others. I like this site because it's very community focused, and encourages communication between members. In addition to meeting new people, you can write about almost any product and get information about the stuff you might want to buy with the money you make ;)
Currently, they are adding a lot of new features including contests that will win you $5-$25 as well as rewarding you for the types of reviews you write. Unfortunately, a lot of the new content and reward opportunities are unclear at the moment, so I can't go into detail. However, I CAN tell you that the site is definately worth checking out/joining. Shared Reviews is new, and already some of the top members have earned nearly $1000, and this is without all of the new programs they are adding.
SharedReviews has stated on their blog that the new program will include 3 random contests every week, with the payment given on the day the contest is won. Remember that how much you will make is based on how much you actively participate in the community and submit QUALITY reviews. If you're not too fond of writing, remember that the 10 minutes or so you spend on each review can end up in a nice pay out at the end of the month :)

If you enjoy this site, you might want to invite your friends as well. By having lots of friends on the site, you ensure votes for your reviews (and also have a good way to spend your votes) which is good for everyone. If you sign up and would like to add me, my username is Cheez.

The First Steps to Making Money Online

There are many scams that try to take advantage of people (especially young people) looking for ways to make money on the internet. These scams often advertise to make you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in no time and with minimal effort on your part. If you are serious about earning money online, understand that you won't make a fortune right away. You also won't make ANYTHING if you don't try.
Teens Can Earn Too! is here to tell you that you CAN earn money online with a little effort and some free time. Looking around the site, you will find many ways that you can earn money. A lot of the time you can get paid for things that you already do everyday.
Before getting started, make sure you have the motivation and dedication to work for your money. You can't expect to jump into the online money making field and expect to get rich instantly. With that in mind, I've come up with the following list of tips to help you get started.

Get a checking account, preferably one with a debit card. This will give you a place to store your money, as well as a way to spend it. Depending on where you live and how old you are, your first account may have to be linked to one of your parents' account. You will still have the same capabilities as an adult account (and you won't have to pay that pesky monthly service fee). Of course, if you plan on getting a checking account you'll need your parents' help anyways, unless you're over 18. Talk to your parents about it and be sure to do your research about the programs offered at your local bank (there's usually an account aimed at 13-17 year olds called High School or Student Checking). Remember, the more thorough and professional you are, the more impressed your parents will be and the more likely they will be to agree.

Sign up for PayPal or a similar service. Once you have a checking account, register for PayPal with your bank account or debit card. Don't worry, PayPal is extremly secure and they won't share your account information with anyone. PayPal will most likely be how you want to recieve your payments from most online sources, and you can transfer that money directly to your bank account. PayPal is also convenient if you plan on shopping online as well. If you can not sign up with PayPal, some sites will allow you to opt to recieve checks in the mail instead.

Decide how you want to earn your money. What type of online "job" are you looking for? How much time are you willing to spend working? How much money do you want to earn? These are all important factors in deciding what programs you want to use to earn your money. You can write articles, take pictures, complete surveys, review products, write and/or display ads etc. etc. There are so many options out there, but you have to find what's right for you. This blog is just starting, but I plan to include information about various money making oppotunities for teens. If you don't have anything in mind now, that's fine. Just keep checking back to my blog for new ideas.

After you have done these things, it will be time for some organization so you can keep track of you income and work more efficiently. Organization tips (including goal-setting, prioritizing, keeping records, scheduling ,etc.) will be covered in a seperate post soon. If you're serious about earning money, be on the lookout for it ;]

In the meantime, if you think you're ready to start making money, head over to the archives or use the search bar to find something specific.

Constant Content

There are many websites that offer to pay you for submitting your articles, tutorials and pictures. There are quite a few of these that I've tried with varying results, but I would have to say that Constant Content is by far my favorite. Unlike other sites, which pay you only a few bucks for that article you spent YOUR time on, Constant Content allows you to set your own prices.
You can choose whether you want to sell full rights (which pretty much gives the buyer full ownership of your writing) or usage rights, which allows the buyer to use your writing elsewhere but you still own the copyright.
Another GREAT thing about Constant Content is that they allow buyers to post what kinds of writing they want and how much they're willing to pay for it. It's common to see someone offering $20 for a well written 400-500 word article. That's pretty good for the half hour or so you'll spend working on it! Some current topics and prices on Constant Content are:

PC Articles and Tutorials - $10 - $20

Water Sports and Beach Articles - $50 - $100

Fish and Aquarium Articles - $20 - $30

Another great thing is that you can pretty much write about whatever you want. They also accept pictures, videos and illustrations which gives you a variety of ways to make money. Constant Content is also completely free to sign up for, and once you sign up you can start uploading and selling content right away.
Also, once you sign up you can refer you friends, and you'll recieve 5% of all of their sells as well as the money from your own sells. All payments are made through PayPal, so if you don't have a PayPal account now would be a good time to make one.
This is a good way to make money if you have any interest at all in writing. There are plenty of customers on Constant Content, willing to pay quality money for quality writing.