Nov 05 2007
Are PTC Sites Worth My Time?
I would have to agree, that is a question that I was asking myself when I began searching the internet for ways to make money online. However, now that I have tested and tried more opportunities than I can count, I can honestly say that not all of them are completely useless. In fact, some of them are extremely beneficial for a variety of reasons. PTC Sites (paid-to-click) are available everywhere. If you were to join only a fraction of the options out there, you would be able to keep yourself busy for the whole day simply clicking advertisements. However, I have been testing and using different sites for nearly the past year, and I have come up with a pretty refined list as to which sites are best and why.
Why Would I Join A PTC Site?
There are different reasons that people join these types of sites, and it depends largely in part on what your goal is. If you are simply trying to make a few extra bucks while you read the news or surf the internet (click the ads and let the timer countdown in the background), then you can join a few of these websites and make some decent spare change. However, some people join these websites to help promote their blogs/websites/offers, and will join to increase exposure to them.
Obviously, there are 2 types of people (basically) on these websites. Advertisers and consumers. Advertisers will pay to have their advertisements shown to these consumers. In some instances, websites will offer consumers the ability to “re-invest” their earnings to advertise.
Most Sites Only Pay 1 Cent Per Click Though
That’s the same mentality I had before I started using these websites. Think about it this way… If you are going to join one site, you might as well join 10 and click them at the same time. Of course it may be a little overbearing to begin, but once you get the hang of it, you are essentially making 10cents per click at that point. On top of that, many sites pay great referral percentage bonuses as well, which only supplement your earnings. In fact, ClixSense pays you 10cents per referral you sign up, on top of additional bonuses as referrals purchase packages.
Nobody Reads These Advertisements
Of course that is the general consensus, but I have actually turned pretty decent CTR (click-through-rates) on many free offers and better yet a couple affiliate offers. There is nothing like making a $35 sale when spending $10 advertising.
I’m Convinced. Where Do I Sign Up?
Depending on what you are looking for, some programs offer better incentives than others.
I would honestly have to say that ClixSense, with the premium membership, is the best bang for your buck. Not only will you have AT LEAST 400 advertisements to view (at least $4/day), but they are viewable each and every day. On top of that, if you wish to re-invest, you can transfer your earnings to credits and advertise.
As I stated earlier, I am the owner and administrator of Online Cash Clicks, and I am trying to build an effective PTC site. It is hard attracting people, especially before they know you are going to pay when they reach the payout, but you must also attract advertisers. Because of that, I will offer anybody who wants to advertise on there 10% off on any advertisement over $5. All you have to do is contact me either here or at Online Cash Clicks, and mention the 10% discount from Online Cash Flow and it will be applied.
It would be unreasonable to claim that you can make a full time income strictly from PTC sites, but it can definitely supplement your income by re-investing the money made to advertise, advertise your own money, and potentially refer members to your affiliate links and offers. Think about it like this… If you buy $30 worth of advertising, you would usually have between 1500-3000 clicks. Now, if you promote an affiliate offer that will generate you $35 per sale, all you need is 1 in 3000 to purchase it and you make a profit. Imagine if only 10 of the 1500 people sign up? Not only would it be a tiny .6% of people, but it would turn into over $300 profit for you!
One thing I have learned when trying to make a lot of money online, is that taking risks (if you are intelligent) generally pay off and reward you significantly. I would suggest trying some of these websites, and even if you do not have $30 to advertise, start with $1 or $5 and check the results. There are so many potential scenarios I could give you to encourage taking action, but they are everywhere. Do your research but make sure to invest intelligently. Doing so will reward you!
Stay updated! Subscribe to my full RSS.
No, I don’t think that one can make much from PTC sites. Also, it is really time consuming if compared to other methods out there which enables you to get your income passively after all the hard work at the start.
One of the most luxurious online income that I find is through affiliate marketing and other forms of Internet Marketing.
I agree with that, however I am a member of a few PTC sites. Like I said I spend max of 10 mins a day clicking these ads (simultaneously) so I make upwards of 10cents per click. Over the course of the month I generate anywhere from $10-$30 in free advertising.
Great way to generate some additional exposure for either affiliate links, your blog, or anything else you wish to promote.