This takes absolutely no training at all. As long as you have a computer and an internet connection, and you can click a mouse, you're in business.

The way this works is that advertisers are paying to have consumers visit their particular site. These are usually categorized. This means you can select the category of ads in which you are the most interested.

Most have a 10 second time limit or longer that you are required to stay on that particular web site. The amount paid is quite small, however, in a short amount of time all the clicking and reading will grow in number and so will your earnings.

If the work covers "Paid to Read" it may include emails or advertisements that are sent to you. Or you may be asked to sign up for the offer the advertiser sends. (This has also been called "Paid to View".)

Paid to Surf

Paid to Surf is similar to the ones we have already mentioned. Essentially you surf specified sites and get paid for it. Som of the programs offer a software application which can be downloaded on your computer. This software will record your surfing trends.

Paid to Sign Up or Complete Offers

There are a number of sites that pay you to sign up or complete offers. Basically, these sites advertise products and services and if you sign up for these offers, you will get a share of their profits. You may also get discounts while buying at some sites. This is a fun experience. Again, we are not talking about big bucks here, but easy and steady.

Paid for Online Surveys

Closely related to completing offers is taking surveys. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of businesses who need and want your feedback regarding their products and services. In times past, they did this by mail. People received a survey sheet to fill out and mailed them back in. Those days are long gone. Now it's all done online.

Survey topics might include: cell phones, movies, music, food, video games, and more. Each company is a legitimate market research firm and pays a different amount for your time. There are sites where all this information is compiled in one place. They do the sorting for you by including only the best companies to work with.

"Paid To" programs will never make you rich, but it's nice to know you can easily and consistently earn money at home while you are working to create your larger, more stable online business opportuntiy.