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by Paul Wilson, Pau

The options are many and stem from two main categories: free directories and paid directories.

A free directory is a great way of getting back links. Your site will probably get listed on a PR3 or PR4 page. Sometimes, your site will get listed within a few days otherwise it may even take a month. But it can also happen that the free site never gets around to listing your site. The options in the free category are numerous and one can opt for an open directory project such as DMOZ or a free directory like JoeAnt. Apart from main directories there are niche directors that are specific to one segment only like health, alternative medicine, and so on. Remember, every listing will add to the website's Google PageRank and free directories of standing do provide a steady rate of referral traffic. Many free directories have editors who do the vetting for no remuneration; this allows the directory to include hundreds of sites at little or no cost. Directories like DMOZ are used by Google and other search engines as databases; this means that your web site will automatically be listed in several major search engines and directories.

A paid directory is one that offers premium service which includes faster approvals. Most paid directories deliver high quality traffic or a good PageRank. Less crowded than free directories, your site stands a good chance of being listed on a higher PR page. Some directories like Yahoo charge a fee for considering a site for inclusion. This is towards costs of reviewing your site and the fee is a recurring expense to be paid yearly. However, there are exceptions where non-profit sites are reviewed free but there is a special path for submission of such sites. Other sites charge a one-time inclusion fee. The costs of paid directories can vary from US $ 25.00 (one time fee) to US$ 299 (annual recurring fee).
Whether you should opt for a paid or free inclusion depends on your needs.

- Consider what is your goal?

- Determine how much immediate exposure your website needs?

- Is there time to wait for a free inclusion or would you benefit from a quick paid inclusion?

- Is there budget provision for paid inclusion: pay per click or recurring yearly expenses?

- Do you have time to assume the role of a reviewer and vet your directory before a free inclusion?

- Or, would it be more feasible to pay for a professional editor to review the web site?

- Learn how each directory is organized and what its guidelines are.

- Surf the net and find out where your competitors are listed.

Make a working plan and choose wisely what will benefit your business plan the most.

We realize there are many people out there looking to make money online. The majority of them are trying to find something where there won't be any upfront cost. The only problem is it could literally take years to start seeing a "real" secondary income because of the time it takes to get your affiliate program out there. However, we might have found a business call the Paid for Free Affiliate Program to help you.

The Idea

Have you ever thought about getting paid to fill out surveys? Sure, we know you've probably heard about many of them not working, but it doesn't mean all of them won't work. The Paid for Free system is setup to help you make money as opposed to just getting other businesses your email address. According to their website they offer over 700 top of the line programs waiting on you to help them out.

Keep in mind though it's not all about surveys. In fact, you can find programs that pay you to complete offers and getting paid to search for them as well. Just think multiple streams of income. You'll be able to find a questions section where they specifically tell you that you aren't going to make a full-time income from one company alone. So the main idea here is to get involved with as many of them as you can.

How Much Can You Make?

According to them it really depends on you. There are different scenarios for each individual which really makes this hard to answer. How many hours will you be able to invest each day? How fast are you able to sign up for each program? Are you good at typing? These are all questions that will have to be answered by you. Obviously the more efficient you are with your time, the easier it will be to make money.

We will tell you though after researching the website we found testimonials regarding other people's experiences. When you see it for yourself, go to the second one down. It describes a gentleman who had lost his job and only had unemployment checks coming to his bank account. He joined the Paid for Free Affiliate Program and in the first month made $625. Not a staggering amount, but it's realistic to think you could make this extra income every month.

Our Overall Analysis

Hey, if you're in need of money and have to make it right after signing up for a program this could be it. Doing surveys online or over the phone, sitting through focus groups, or simply surfing the net, each gives you a different avenue to make money. Maybe if this was just a one company website we wouldn't feel it would be worth it, but with over 700 businesses to choose from we know you can find at least ten.

Oh, and did we mention that if you refer others to do the same as you, there will be commissions coming your way thanks to their efforts. Then of course it really becomes beneficial considering you'll be getting tons of free stuff in the mail. So if this is something you could see yourself doing while at home, by all means jump on the opportunity.

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