Saturday, July 31, 2010

My Swag Bucks Stats

July has been an awesome swag bucks month for me!!! I earned a total of $275 in Amazon gift cards! I earned (5) $5 cards, (2) $25 cards & (4) $50 cards! This has been my best month yet. I also met my goal and have surpassed 200 referrals! I'm currently at 201. :) I got credited for 2 games I traded in (679 SB's) and did some surveys and special offers to get so many gift cards. That's not to mention all the referral searches in July. I hope August turns out to be just as good!

Happy Swaiggin!

Friday, July 23, 2010

How to win BIG at Swag Bucks!

So many people ask me how I rack up so many swag bucks and so quickly. I've earned over $680 in gift cards in just over 4 months so I am going to tell you just how I do it.

First, in a word (repeated over and over) Referrals, Referrals, Referrals! That is the biggest and best way to rack up those swag bucks. Every one who you refer (your friends, family, co-workers and cyber friends) will earn you up to 1,000 swag bucks each. Every time they do a search, you get the same amount of swag bucks they win. So if they hit a 5, 10, 20, 50 or even 100 search, you will get the same and you will continue to earn their matching swag bucks (through searches only, not when they do offers or with swag codes) up until they reach 1,000 swag bucks. I have earned over 13,000 swag bucks so far just from referrals!

Second, do the special offers! I do them and I do a lot of them. I do not do the ones where you have to download something (unless it's a toolbar, and then I uninstall it when I am credited the swag bucks). There are a ton of special offers that earn you between 15-250 swag bucks that are free. I do a lot of the survey offers and use a special e-mail address when signing up that is just for special offers. This e-mail address gets tons of spam, but I rarely even check it. There are a few offers that I have done that get you tons of swag bucks (1,000 and more) that you have to join a book club, or gamefly (which I wanted to try anyway). I read books so much that I would have bought books anyway. So try the special offers, you will be surprised how fast your swag bucks will add up. Also, the best walls to do them on are Wall 2 (my favorite) and Wall 4. What I like about wall 4 is that users can post reviews about the offer so if it is an offer that takes a while to credit or doesn't credit at all, you will know that before doing the offer.

Third, trade in your used games (DS, Wii, PSP, Gameboy, etc.) for some big swag bucks. I traded in 4 of Amber's used DS games and received appx. 2,000 swag bucks. They even pay for the postage for you to send it to them and it takes between 1-3 weeks to get the credit.

Lastly, here are some other tips to earning daily swag bucks (they may be redundant, but well worth a repeat);

Tip #1
Need to search the web? Do it with Swagbucks.com.
www.swagbucks.com is the only place on the web where you can win exclusive prizes simply by doing the things you do anyway, everyday!

When searching the web, the best way to win Swag Bucks (and the only method we endorse) is to use the engine for genuine search and discovery. Our technology is designed to award users who search naturally — simply utilize our engine the way you would with other search providers.

Doing a ton of searches, or clicking on search results, will not increase your chances of winning in any way.

Tip #2
Get a Toolbar, Stay Connected and Win More.
If you use Internet Explorer or Firefox, the quickest way to win Swag Bucks is to have Swagbucks.com always at your finger tips. The swagbucks.com toolbar resides on the top of your browser and only takes seconds to install.

Tip #3
Invite Your Friends & When They Win, You Win!
The quickest way to win Swag Bucks is to get a little help from your friends! Invite your friends to Swagbucks.com and every Swag Buck they win searching the web, you'll win as well. Win up to 1,000 Swag Bucks per referral!

Tip #4
Want Swag Bucks quickly? Complete A Special Offer!
Got your eye on something special in the Swag Store? If you're saving up Swag Bucks but could use a little help, check out our Special Offers Page. You'll find rewarding promotions from major brands. Sign up only for the offers that sound right for you!

Tip #5
Do you shop online? Visit our Shop & Earn mall before you buy.
Odds are we've got the brands you're already looking for, and we'll give you Swag Bucks when you make your purchase through us!

Tip #6
Earn Swag Bucks and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint.
Got a new phone in the last few years? Then send us your old cell phone and we'll reward you Swag Bucks. Replace your old dust-collecting cellular with an exclusive swagbucks.com prize! There's no limit to how many phones you can recycle!

Tip #7
Make Swagbucks.com Your Home Page.
Click on the 'Make Us Your Home Page' link under the 'More' tab and make it easy to access Swagbucks.com.

Tip #8
Promote on Your Website, Social Profile, Blog or Email Signature.
Grab a Swagbucks.com banner and spread it around and make it easy for friends to sign up as your Swagbucks.com friend! Remember, each Swag Buck they win, you'll win too!

Tip #9
Keep Up With Our facebook/twitter Account
Discover what the folks behind Swag Bucks are thinking about and working on in real time! Our social media pages feature an informal community setting for you to gain insights and share your opinion. And don't be surprised if you stumble upon the occasional Swag Code!

Tip #10
Receive The Newsletter
Get all the most important updates delivered directly to your inbox with the Prodege monthly newsletter. Every email is packed with important news and tidbits to help you get more out of your Swag Bucks account.

Tip #11
Interact With The Polls

Our weekly polls page features topics and questions that matter to you! From everything Swag Bucks, to popular culture; news, and entertainment, the Polls page is consistently fresh, and always fun. Plus, if you submit a poll and we happen to use it, we'll award you with up to 10 Swag Bucks!

Tip #12
Read the Blog

When big news breaks about Swag Bucks, it happens first on the Swag Bucks Blog! Find out about all the newest offers, prizes, and Swag Codes, all in one convenient location. Look for posts by The Swag Guy for exclusive Swag Buck opportunities!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

My Daily Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary
Swag Bucks: 2,572 (+1,218)
Referrals: 191
Prizes Redeemed: $655 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

I think I will go back to doing weekly updates. :)

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

My Daily Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary
Swag Bucks: 1,354 (+1,027)
Referrals: 191 (+2)
Prizes Redeemed: $655 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

My Daily Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary
Swag Bucks: 327 (+1,469)
Referrals: 189 (+4)
Prizes Redeemed: $655 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

Snagged another $50 Amazon card today!!

Monday, July 19, 2010

My Daily Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary
Swag Bucks: 4,758 (+953)
Referrals: 185
Prizes Redeemed: $605 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

5 Tips to Finding Swagcodes!

1. Read the Blog. They put codes smack dab in the middle of blog posts sometimes, and if they don't put the code there, more times than not they'll post a clue on the blog, especially when the code is hidden elsewhere on the site.

2. Follow Swag Bucks on Twitter. You'll find TSG on Twitter most of the day, chatting it up with us Swaggernauts and letting us know about the goings on at Swagbucks HQ. He'll also tell us lots of times when codes are out and he might even put one out there just for the tweeps!

3. Be a Swag Bucks fan on Facebook. When a code has hit, you'll see the loyal Swaggernauts of Facebook thanking TSG. More than that they're really cool, really welcoming, and really helpful to those having trouble finding a code - they're more than happy to give you a hint if you need it.

4. Install the Toolbar. The toolbar is awesome. I've established that over and over. Sometimes they post codes just for the toolbar folks, so if you DON'T have the Toolbar, you're going to miss it!

5. Use the Swidget. You can see mine at the bottom of my blog. There's a button on the widget that you can use to check for codes! A code button! That tells you when there are codes! CRAZY!!! Not only that, it'll often tell you where to look and sometimes has its own special codes.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

My Daily Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary
Swag Bucks: 3,805 (+788)
Referrals: 185
Prizes Redeemed: $605 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Account Summary
Swag Bucks: 3,017 (+1,126)
Referrals: 185 (+2)
Prizes Redeemed: $605 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

Friday, July 16, 2010

My Daily Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary
Swag Bucks: 1,891 (+782)
Referrals: 183
Prizes Redeemed: $605 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

Thursday, July 15, 2010

My Daily Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary
Swag Bucks: 1,109 (+1,060)
Referrals: 183
Prizes Redeemed: $605 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

I snagged 20 Swag Bucks business referral cards today (cost me 300 swag bucks, which I added back into my increase total to get the increase in SB's over yesterday). Can't wait to get those!!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

My Daily Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary
Swag Bucks: 349 (+1,381)
Referrals: 183 (+2)
Prizes Redeemed: $605 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

Snagged another $50 Amazon gift card today. :) Did a few offers on the new SuperRewards wall under special offers. They were all free and easy. Still waiting on a few to credit though. 2 more referrals so I'm 17 away from 200 now!! My goal is to have 200 referrals by August!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

My Daily Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary
Swag Bucks: 4,868 (+912)
Referrals: 181 (+2)
Prizes Redeemed: $555 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

Monday, July 12, 2010

My Daily Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary
Swag Bucks: 3,956 (+811)
Referrals: 179
Prizes Redeemed: $555 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

Swag Bucks 101

Reposted from blog.swagbucks.com

How Do I Win?


It's a common question asked by most new Swaggernauts - How do I win more Swag Bucks?

Swag Bucks can be overwhelming at first, but there are some easy shortcuts you can use to help yourself get in the game - here are four TSG recommends:

1. Check out our Winning Tips Section, where we give you a bunch of great tidbits for squeezing the most out of Swagbucks.

2. Read this blog every day - TSGal and I do our best to let you know what's going on in the Swag Nation, share useful information about Swagbucks, and let you know about special opportunities to earn extra bucks - you may even find a code or two in there from time to time (like this morning, in fact)

3. Learn from your fellow Swaggernauts. If you're on Facebook, come to our fan page - it's loaded with really helpful folks who have been around the Swagbucks block and are more than happy to lend a helping hand.

4. Visit our FAQ section, where you can find the answers to commonly asked questions about Swagbucks. If you have an issue you need to tell us about, click the purple "Question Not Answered?" button.

There you go - four quick and simple tips. It's almost as easy as making a pitcher of Kool-Aid.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

My Daily Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary

Swag Bucks: 3,145 (+867)
Referrals: 179 (+1)
Prizes Redeemed: $555 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

Saturday, July 10, 2010

My Weekly Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary

Swag Bucks: 2,278
Referrals: 178
Prizes Redeemed: $555 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10

I got 12 new referrals this week and another $50 Amazon gift card bringing my total to $555 in gift cards in just 4 months! I actually got that last gift card exactly 4 months (on 7/8) after starting swag bucks. Not bad for 4 months worth of work!! Hopefully by the end of next week I can snag another $50 Amazon card. I'm averaging about $200-225 a month right now. :) You can do this too!!!

I think I may start doing daily stats again. I love to see how much I'm doing every day. I'll probably just post the stats with no comments until Saturday when I do my weekly stats.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Swag Bucks Search the Web & Win FAQ's

Good afternoon Swagernauts! I'm going to start today's blog post with some of the Search & Win Swag Bucks FAQ's

What are Swag Bucks?
Swag Bucks are the web's premier digital dollar. Accumulate at your own pace and redeem them for exclusive swagbucks.com prizes.

How do I win Swag Bucks?
Visit the How It Works page for more information on how to start accumulating Swag Bucks!

How long does it take to redeem prizes?
The frequency with which you use www.swagbucks.com, determines the length of time necessary to win top prizes.

Visit the Winning Tips page, to learn how to maximize your Swag Bucks account.

How are Swag Store prices determined?
The prices of Swag Store items are based on several indicators, including availability; cost of prize acquisition; shipping fees; and the dollar value of Swag Bucks. Swag Bucks do not have a preset value, but like other commodities will fluctuate according to the number in circulation, relative demand, and other external factors.

All items in the Swag Store are issued an "Original Price" at the time of their introduction. While some items may be discounted for temporary, promotional purposes, the price of any given prize will never exceed the "Original Price". Clicking on any item in the Swag Store will take you to a Product Details page, containing the Original Price, Discount Offers, and all other prize-specific information.

I have the Swag Bucks to redeem a prize, but I'm being told that I don't have enough. What's going on?
You can only redeem prizes on the site(s) where you've earned your Swag Bucks. If you've used multiple Swag Bucks-powered sites, you may want to visit the section titled "My Swag Bucks" in your account. There you can find a complete breakdown of your Swag Bucks account and how many Swag Bucks are available for you to spend, and on which particular site.

Can I transfer Swag Bucks from one Search&Win site to another?
Swag Bucks earned on one site cannot be used or transferred to another site. To ensure you are maximizing your Swag Bucks earnings, be sure to use the Search&Win site that has the prizes you want, at the best possible prices.

My friend registered under me, but I'm not receiving matching Swag Bucks. Why not?
When you refer a friend and they sign up with the link you send them, you are awarded matching Swag Bucks (within 48 hours) only for the Bucks they win while searching (up to a total of 1,000). You are not, however, awarded matching Bucks for those earned as a sign-up bonus, through Shop&Earn, from our trade-in programs, from entering Swag Codes, from Swagstakes, from friends of friends, or from any other method.

How Will I know If I Win Swag Bucks?
If yours is a winning search, you will see a congratulations screen featuring your Swag Bucks award immediately above your search results. You will never be directed away from your search.
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Your current total will be automatically updated and displayed in the top bar.

How many Swag Bucks can I win?
You can win multiple Swag Bucks every day. Every search is a chance to win! Swag Bucks can be won in denominations ranging from 1 - 1,000. Refer friends to maximize your winning potential.

Do I need to register?
You do not need to register to receive swagbucks.com search results, however registration is required to begin collecting Swag Bucks. Accumulate Swag Bucks to redeem for exclusive swagbucks.com prizes and sweepstakes.

Do I improve my chances of winning Swag Bucks by using multiple Search&Win sites and/or clicking on links?
Absolutely not.

Will you spam me or track my searches?
NEVER! YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE REPRODUCED, DIVULGED, OR SOLD!

Why am I being shown the rules screen when I try searching the web?
If our system detects "unnatural" search habits you may be shown the rules screen. This is often an indication that you are searching too frequently. Using swagbucks.com for natural search and discovery is the best way to earn Swag Bucks and avoid our rules page.

So if you have any questions, post them here and I will get an answer for you.

My Swidget

Check your swidget often to see if there are swag codes. :)

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Amazon Cards - Now in 10-14 Days!

Well, I'm sure I'm not the only one that got their Amazon cards really late this past redemption period. They were due to us on the 1st of July and several people got them as late as the 5th (including me). Thankfully, they have changed the recemption process and now you will get your Amazon cards 10-14 days after claiming them instead of waiting until the 1st or the 17th. So now everyday is potentially Amazon day!!

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Weekly Swag Bucks Stats

Account Summary

Swag Bucks: 2,977
Referrals: 166
Prizes Redeemed: $505 in Amazon & Target Gift Cards
Join date: 3/8/10