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Program Website: www.valuepay.com
ValuePay.com has what looks like the best software display out of all of them. The reason I say this is because it just sits over the upper right hand side of the browser, where there's not much to cover. It is also a good program because they target the ads to your preferences. The downside to this is that you have to set your preferences by answering a survey. I haven't been allowed to download the software yet, so some of the software questions are unanswered. I will answer them after I have used and tested the software.
Payment Questions:
What is their payment plan?
- They split the total income earned through advertising with members on an "equal 50-50 basis". What this means is that if they charge an advertiser an average of $0.15 for one ad, you make $0.075. Their website says that this works out to an average of $0.90/hr for your own browsing. For your direct referrals, you are paid a $0.10 bonus each time they earn $1 on the ValuePay network. For your second through fifth level referrals, you are paid a $0.05 bonus each time they earn a $1 on the ValuePay network.
Is there a maximum amount of referrals?
- No.
Is there a maximum amount of payable hours?
- Not exactly. Since they pay on a variable rate (whatever they sell the ads for divided by two), they have set a maximum direct earnings level. Currently, there is a $50/month limit on direct earnings. Direct earnings are the earnings you make for your own usage, and not the bonus earnings from referrals' usage. There is no limit on bonus earnings.
How do I get paid?
- When you join, you get a ValueCard Account to track your earnings. At the end of each month, you can "cash in" your earnings, and they will send you a check for your earnings. There is a minimum check amount of $50, so you can't "cash in" until your account reaches this amount. A $5 check processing fee is deducted when you cash in.
Getting Started
How difficult is the signup process?
- It is relatively easy to sign up. They do require that you fill out a survey, however.
This information will be used to customize the ads that you will see.
What personal information do I have to give to sign up?
- The basic name/address information, as well as a survey. The survey asks questions about computer usage, how long have you been on the net, and your interests. You also must select a year range in which you were born, your gender, and your working status.
Can I download the software and start making money immediately?
- No. They will email you when you can download the software. You can, however, begin making referrals immediately.
Do they provide any tools to help me with referrals?
- Yes. Through their control panel, there are links to their earnings calculator, hints and tips, personalized emails you can send to your friends, and their banner program. They also provide an HTML generator to create a a web page that has all of the ValuePay information. This is extremely useful if you have your own website that you want to promote from.
Software Questions:
How large is the software download?
- I haven't been allowed to download the software yet, but will answer this question when I do.
How big is the ad display on the screen?
- Piggy is probably the least intrusive of any of the programs I've reviewed. It just sits in the upper right corner of your browser. It doesn't reduce the browser window at all.
Can I reposition the ad display on my screen?
- Piggy is small enough that you wouldn't want to, which is good because you can't.
Is the software available for systems not running Windows (i.e. Mac)?
- Yes, Piggy will work on all platforms.
Can I customize the software?
- Yes, the ads that you see are tailored for you, according to your personal interests. These are set up when you signup, but can be changed at any time through the control panel.
Can I use this software at the same time I am using another "Paid to Surf" companies software?
- Yes, since this sits on top of your browser, it doesn't interfere with most of the other software displays.
Are there any additional features of the software?
- You can turn the software off and on with a single click. You can block out ads of a particular manufacturer or category completely. If want to visit the site an ad is advertising, but don't want to interrupt your current browsing, you can save the ad for later with a single click.
Sample 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 have to be actively browsing the internet for the time to count as payable.
Do I have to click on the ads, or buy anything?
- No. You get paid just because the ads are there while you are browsing.
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.
Can I view my account information (hours logged, current accrued amount, etc.) on their website?
- Yes. You can logon to their control panel, and view your current account information. This includes your total referrals, your name and address information, and your personal preferences. It also has an earnings calculator to estimate your earnings with your current referrals.
Can I change my account information?
- Yes, through the control panel, you can modify your name and address information, as well as your personal preferences.
Are there any special rules I should know about?
- You can sign up only once. One computer can only have one account. One account per email address. Any duplicate accounts from the same email address will void membership. You can have one account loaded on two computers, but it can only be active on one at a time. No spamming. Any spammer caught will lose their membership, and have their account name posted on their website. You need to be an active member to get your bonuses.
Is the service available to international users?
- Yes, the service is available worldwide.
Does the company offer any other programs?
- ValuePay hopes to introduce several new programs in the upcoming months. Some of these are paying for web email use, chat usage, and search engine usage. There are several more, as well. As soon as any are offered, this site will be updated.
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