I’ve been a member of Hits4Pay for the longest time (since 2008) and I really thought they’ll never pay me. But, guess what?! Yesterday, I got this in my Paypal account:

Yes, dear. That’s my first Hits4Pay payment proof of $26.01. That only means Hits4Pay is a legit and paying site!

Now, don’t get your hopes up too much. Like what I’ve said, I’ve been with them since 2008 and I only got paid, what, after almost 3 years?! It’s simply because I don’t get as much ads from them as other PTC sites. I consider myself lucky if I even get one ad in a month from them.

Hits4Pay paid emails are mostly targeting members in western countries, particularly in the USA. And I’m just glad that I got myself some direct referrals, otherwise, I’d be 90 before I even see a cent from Hits4Pay.

By the way, they redesigned their website. They look cooler now. I just wish we’d get more ads though.

If you’re not a member yet and you’d like to try Hits4Pay, click on the banner above or here to sign up under me (please? ).

Also, if you’ve noticed for the past months, I haven’t posted any new payment proofs here. I decided to quit doing that and focus more on actual contents on this blog. But, I’ll try my best to share with you some proofs that I do make money online.

A lot has happened recently which caused my absence here and on my other blogs. Don’t worry, all positive. But, I’m trying to my best to still keep all my blogs (yes, I’ve got 6!) updated as much as I can since I know there are people who do read what I’ve got to share and write about.

But, I’d be focusing more on other ways you can make money online other than PTC sites because, let’s admit it, it’s really time-consuming clicking all those ads. Good thing there are some that are still existing that can truly be trusted and even offer unlimited referrals. You can find their links on my sidebar.

I’ll be updating the list of my trusted sites. So, keep posted for more updates right here. And if you have any questions or something you’d like me to try before you do, let me know at the comments section, aight?

In my last post back in April (oh my, it’s been that long?! ) about making money online through online contests, I have laid out some facts, reminders and tips about participating in these promos. I also shared my success stories and some outtakes while joining some of the contests over the web. So, if you haven’t read that post yet, click here. I bet I can convince you that joining online contests is fun. Think of all the free stuff you’d get!

Now, if my post about how you can make money online from joining online giveaways didn’t influence you enough, I’m hoping that with my next posts about this topic, I’d be able to encourage you to jump in and participate too. I’d be telling you about my experiences in joining contests, including the frustrations of not winning or being cheated in the hopes that you’d be better educated when you do join contests.

By the way, before I start, do you know that there’s now a term to refer to online giveaway joiners?

Professional Contest Joiners

I can’t really consider myself as a professional contest joiner. This title is usually given to those who have a dedicated blog, Facebook, Twitter or email account for participating in online giveaways and really spend most of their time (and, sometimes, even money) and wide network to enter.

Some giveaway hosts though frown upon the practices of these professional contest joiners that’s why they have strict qualifications for the participants. They’re also usually the ones who have multiple, fake or spam Facebook or Twitter accounts.

I’m not a hater. I know how fun it is to win something so I understand why they do what they do. But, I’d usually not allow them to join in my major giveaways so I can provide quality exposure to my sponsors.

Online Contests Post Series

This will be a series of posts so I hope you stay tuned for the next parts:

• Part 1 – This will focus on my most expensive prizes SO FAR. This will be updated from time-to-time. Read my stories about my experiences as well as I share tips on how you can increase your chances of winning.
• Part 2 – Prizes that are priced Php 500 or lower and some that I didn’t bother or haven’t claimed or received yet. Will be updated too whenever I win something new.
• Part 3 – Stories from my fellow online giveaway / contest joiners.
• Part 4 – Hosting your own giveaway / contest where I’ll give tips on how to gather sponsors (especially when you’re just starting), and everything else you might need to know about holding contests, all based on my experience and some inputs from friends.

Without further ado, let’s start with my major winnings…

Part 1 – My Top Prizes

These prizes may range from gadgets to gift certificates from different online contests I’ve joined.

Nokia 5230 – DJ Mo Twister’s Twitter Giveaway

Me and a friend were avid blog and Twitter followers of DJ Mo Twister of Magic 89.9. When we saw him hosting a giveaway, I jumped right in. It was a daily giveaway for a month, I think.

After a couple of disappointments, I thought that possibly, if I blog about him and his giveaway, I’d get his attention. So, I did that and informed him through Twitter, not really expecting he’d notice ‘cause of the hundreds of participants.

Guess what… I won! Eerrr… okay, it might just be coincidence and I was actually picked at random, but still, I was ecstatic. Well, it was mainly because my old phone just gave up on me and it was the PERFECT timing that I won this new phone.

TIP: Yes, a little brown-nosing may help you win SOME contests / giveaways. Remember that whenever you write or prepare your contest entry.