Blogging…computer time. We all spend time doing it. And, believe it or not, it’s possible to make a little money doing it, too.
Now, (at least for me), I’m not talking about paying a salary, but, a dinner out every once and a while sure is nice. And, if you are on the Dave Ramsey plan like us, you can help speed up your debt snowball.
Ebates
Do you shop online? Okay, silly question, right?
I think we all shop online. Personally, I like to be rewarded for it. So, I signed up for Ebates. If you haven’t set up an account yet, you get a $5-$10 gift card bonus after you make your first purchase.
Whenever I have online shopping, I log into my Ebates account. Then, I search for the store I want to shop at (Old Navy, Sephora, and more) click on it, and it takes me to the store’s site directly. Basically, you are rewarded for going through Ebates. And usually, it’s at least 2% of the amount you spend. Sometimes I’ve seen as high at 10%.
What’s even better, is not only do they give you money back for your shopping, they also provide you with the current coupon codes, too (like free shipping, discounts and more).
Izea
Izea is a really cool idea. If you are interested in helping get a word out and making a little money doing it, Izea/Social Spark is for you.
So basically, I get to set the price and decide if I want to work with a publisher. Once the post goes live, you will receive your credit in 30 days via paypal.
Swagbucks
Now, I thought I was the last one on the Swagbucks bandwagon, but I was wrong.
Basically, if you ever search for anything on the internet (like google), you should be using Swagbucks.
Your Swagbucks easily convert to many different things, including Amazon and Starbucks giftcards. In less than a month, I have a $5 Amazon giftcard (and I can’t even install the toolbar at work).
All you have to do is install the search bar, and start searching as you normally would. You are rewarded for your searches. The more searches you do, the more Swagbucks you make. And, the search results will be just as good as google, so you don’t have to worry about getting bad results.
It is easy and FREE to join.
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Linqia
Linqia is a really cool idea for bloggers. Linqia has you apply to their program. Once accepted, your “community” will be emailed with offers. If you are interested, you reply to the email and they send a formal invitation to join the campaign. Linqia pays promptly and has some fun campaigns.
If you don’t have an account yet. Sign thee up on SwagBucks!
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Do you have any tricks? Any ways you make a little extra money while doing what you love? Please share.
Krystyn has been blogging since 2005. She is a sarcasm-loving, straight-shooting, jeans and t-shirts wearing, wife and mom of four girls (ages 14, 12, 8 and 6). She blogs about life as a mom and wife and includes funny stories, family travel, fitness, recipes, STEM and more. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs.
wintergurl says
thx for sharing . hope this can earn me earn some pocket
Krystyn says
Definitely. I hope it works for you:)
Anti-Supermom says
Great tips and none that I use currently, I’ll have to get signed up for some of these soon! One thing that I just learned about last week was: http://www.s2h.com/
You wear this watch while working out, get a reward code and redeem the code of gift certificates. This is a no-brainer for me, I’m already working out! Plus, I love the idea of getting kids motivated and moving.
Krystyn says
That’s a pretty cool idea. Bummer is, the watch says it only lasts 18 months….and you have to buy something.
Adin B says
I use to blog for Social Spark and Payperpost.com, but since I had my little boy, it was hard for me to get on money making blog and take care of him at the same time. Somehow, my brain just doesn’t work well and could not come up with something good to write. LOL! I also did try Blogverstise.com, but I didn’t get that much OPP.
Krystyn says
Maybe you’ll find some more time as he gets old and you can get back into the swing of things. I haven’t heard of payperpost or blogvertise.
Holly at Tropic of Mom says
Huh, I wondered what Swagbucks was about. These are all great ideas, thanks!
Krystyn says
It’s awesome…and free. You’ve got to try it out. I like my bonus money for doing what I already do!
Let me know what you think of it.
Heather says
Thanks for the tips. I’m going to check out some of them now!
Krystyn says
Sure thing. You’ll have to let me know what you think.
I like making money doing what I already do.
Heather B says
Love all of these!!!! I have yet to turn in my swagbucks for anything cause I can’t decide what to get!!! Im for sure going to check out social spark! Thanks for these great tips!!!
Krystyn says
You mean you’ve been holding onto the points? I usually go for my $5 Amazon card as soon as I can! You’ll have to let us know what you get.
And, what you think of social spark, too.
Mere says
I’ve always wanted to try something like the above. I just wonder if I can do it……
Love, Mere
Krystyn says
You totally can. Or at least give it a try, right?
I mean the swagbucks are super easy..and you search like you normally would.
And, ebates is good for buying pretty much anything online.
And, the social spark is cool for new ideas.
Let me know what you decide and what you think of it.
Marty says
I am so excited that you posted this…I have wondered and just did nothing. Thank you. Maybe I will sign up for one of these soon.
Krystyn says
Sure thing. Let me know if you do any of them. Swagbucks is definitely the easiest one!
Marilda Cutrone says
Awesome! I agree that we have the responsibility to help other women to become independent and launch their own online business.
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