Incentive Freebie Websites - How Do I Get Referrals?

So, you've signed up at a website to get a free iPod. You've done an offer on the website. Now all that's left to do is get those referrals, and the iPod is yours! Just one problem: you don't know where to start!

It's widely known across the incentive freebie website (IFW) world that getting referrals for your IFWs is by far the most difficult part of the process. Everyone is skeptical that these websites are somehow a scam, therefore people are less likely to try it. I've put together some really good suggestions on how you can go about getting the referrals you need to get your prizes. I've split the ideas into "online" and "offline"; "online" being ways to get referrals using the Internet, and "offline" being ways to get referrals in other places than the Internet.

Online:

Trading Forums

One of THE best ways to get referrals for these websites is to visit a freebie trading forum. On these forums, you can meet other people who are looking to get their IFWs done as well. These forums are usually split into three main categories: referrals for cash, referral for referral, and referral for other.

Referrals for cash means that you actually pay someone to be a referral on your IFW. You give them your referral link, they sign up and complete an offer, and you receive the credit. The benefits to doing this are that you can be sure that the person will complete the IFW and go "green" (i.e. complete the requirements and be a referral for you). Obviously, the drawback to this method is that you're spending money. But, just like in the real world, it often times take spending money to make money. But you should still be making a profit this way. Here's an example: you're trying to complete an IFW for a free iPod. The normal price of your iPod is about $299. You need to get five referrals. If you pay 5 referrals $25 to sign up under your link, well then that $299 iPod is really costing you about $125. That's still a good deal. And hey, do you want even more extra cash? Complete some IFWs for other people! It's completely feasible that you could pull in $100 a day doing that.

Referral for referral means that you become a referral on someone else's site in exchange for them becoming a referral on your site. This is the fastest way to get your IFW sites done, in my opinion.

Referral for other sections on trading forums are devoted to people who can't sign up for someone else's site, and who have no money to pay people to sign up as one of their referrals. So sometimes people will offer a service. For example, they may offer to make you a banner for your website, or offer you a DVD they have, in exchange for you being a refferal for them.Here are some good trading forums to check out:Anything4Free.com, Free Lunch Room, and Free iPod Guide.

Create A Blog

Blogs that promote your IFWs can be an effective way to get referrals. Create a blog all about getting a free iPod with your referral link for people to sign up. Show some proof that the method works. Post often with new content for your readers to enjoy.

Post Your Referral Link Everywhere You Can

The more exposure to your referral link, the more referrals you will get! Here are some suggestions on places to post your referral link:

-your IM profiles (AIM, Yahoo, MSN Messenger, etc.)

-your website, if you have one

-in your signature on any forums you visit (if the forum allows it)

-on your social networking profiles (Myspace, Facebook, etc.)

-see if your friends will let you post your link on their websites

-in your e-mail signature

An important thing to remember though: do NOT spam your link on message boards and forums. People don't respond too nicely to that usually. So if you're going to post your link, make sure you write a message about a great website you found that makes it easy for you to get a new iPod, etc.

Offline:

Flyers

Make up some flyers in Microsoft Word. Include your referral link (preferably on tabs that the person can rip off) and a little bit of information about the website. Post the flyers on public bulletin boards at your school, the grocery store, the library, etc.

Recruit Your Family and Friends

The best place to begin when you're looking for referrals is to talk to people you already know, your family and friends! Take some time and show them the website and some proof that it works. But make sure you don't recruit anyone who lives in the same household as you. Most IFWs only allow one account per household, and you could get banned from the site if multiple accounts use the same address or IP address!

Word Of Mouth

Word of mouth is still the best way to get a message across. Whenever you encounter someone, make sure to mention about IFWs and encourage them to take a look. The more people who hear about it, the more referrals you will have!

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