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Program Website: www.gotoworld.com
GoToWorld pays you to browse the internet, while ads are being displayed. They have a whole browser that you have to download. However, once you install it, you can choose to use either the GoToWorld browser, or your own browser (with the GoToWorld browser minimized to only and ad display). They also pay you for referrals up to three levels deep.
Payment Questions:
What is their payment plan?
- GoToWorld will pay you $.40 per hour that you are actively browsing the internet with their browser. For your direct referrals, you will be paid an additional $.10/hr for each hour that they are online with the GoToWorld browser. For your second level referrals, you will be paid an additional $.15/hr for each hour that they are online with the GoToWorld browser. For your third level referrals, you will be paid an additional $.20/hr for each hour that they are online with the GoToWorld browser.
Is there a maximum amount of referrals?
- No, there is no limit to the amount of people you can refer.
Is there a maximum amount of payable hours?
- Yes, you can only be paid for 40 hours of usage.
How do I get paid?
- You are paid monthly, once your account exceeds $20. If your account doesn't exceed $20, then the balance is carried forward to the next month. There is a $1.99 check processing fee deducted from you account when a check is cut.
Getting Started
How difficult is the signup process?
- The signup process is pretty simple. Just click on Join Now, and fill out a short form and a survey.
What personal information do I have to give to sign up?
- You must supply GoToWorld with your name and address, email address, phone number, and a password. You must also answer a 5-question survey that asks for your age, average household income, you education level, when you last purchased something over the internet, and what foreign language you are most interested in.
Can I download the software and start making money immediately?
- Yes, the GoToWorld browser is available for immediate download.
Do they provide any tools to help me with referrals?
- Yes, through their website, they give you personalized emails you can send to your friends, banner ad for your website, and business cards you can print and distribute. They also have a referral tips section.
Software Questions:
How large is the software download?
- The GoToWorld browser is a 4.2MB download.
How big is the ad display on the screen?
- The actual ad display is about 1 inch tall, and 4 inches wide. If you are using their browser, it is the size of a normal browser.
Can I reposition the ad display on my screen?
- Yes, the ad display is floating above whichever browser you are using, and can be moved anywhere on the screen.
Is the software available for systems not running Windows (i.e. Mac)?
- No. Currently the GoToWorld browser is only available for Windows systems. They are developing a Mac version that they hope to release in the near future.
Can I customize the software?
- The ad display is not customizable. The browser, however, has several options that you can set to your own preferences. You can add several plugins, as well. Some of these plugins are a web translator and an HTML editor.
Can I use this software at the same time I am using another "Paid to Surf" companies software?
- If you have the browser in ad display only mode, you can use it with other companies software. If you are using the full browser mode, you can't, because the browser doesn't register with the other programs as actively browsing. Most of the other company's software only recognizes Netscape or Internet Explorer.
Are there any additional features of the software?
- Yes. The best feature, in my opinion, is that you can minimize the browser to only display the ads. On the actual ad display, there is a dollar sign button that, when clicked, shows you information about your referrals and their usage.
Sample software display:

Other Questions:
Do I have to be browsing the internet to make money, or does it work when programs other than my web browser are running?
- You must be actively browsing the internet to make money with the GoToWorld browser. You are not making money if more than three minutes have elapsed since downloading or scrolling through content, other windows (software) are on top of the GoToWorld.com Banners, or more that a third of the banner is outside the monitor window.
Do I have to click on the ads, or buy anything?
- No, you are never required to click on an ad, or to buy anything.
Can I use the service on more than one computer?
- Yes, you can use the service on any computer, but you can only have one account. Also, one computer can only have one account on it (the software restricts the program to one per machine).
Can I view my account information (hours logged, current accrued amount, etc.) on their website?
- Yes, you can view all of your information including name and address, and referral information.
Can I change my account information?
- Yes, you can modify your name and address information, including your email address.
Are there any special rules I should know about?
- Yes. You can only sign up only once. No spamming. GoToWorld strictly forbids spamming to get referrals. Anyone caught spamming will have their account terminated, and their mailing address will be ineligible to open a new account. You must be 18 years or older. The number of hours paid out to you is based on the amount of time you spend actively browsing and not your referrals. For example, your referrals spend an average of 40 hours on-line, but you spend only 20 hours... you will get paid for only 20 hours.
Is the service available to international users?
- No. Currently, the GoToWorld program is only available in the United States, and Canada.
Does the company offer any other programs?
- GoToWorld.com also provides a search portal for searching in several different countries. They also provide free email, as well as other services.
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