| Data entry jobs are not what is used to be. I remember back in the 1980's when the personal computer became popular and was actually revolutionizing the way that companies did business.
Since computers and mainframes were becoming a standard for most industries, a lot of information on paper files had to be imported into the online mainframe databases. Since there were so many files that had to be migrated online, companies had to create dozens of data entry jobs and hire data entry clerks to do all of this manual work.
Of course, back in the late 80's and early 90's, data entry jobs were very popular and one could get paid a very HIGH hourly rate of $10-$20 per hour back then to do this privileged, and high-level task. Because the requirement was having computer experience, which very few people had.
Anyway, FAST FORWARD to the present day, and let's see what Data Entry jobs have become today.
What are Data Entry jobs today?
You've seen the ads like these:
"Data Entry Jobs Available"
"Data Entry Clerks Wanted To Work From Home"
"Do Data Entry And Get Paid $20 An Hour"
"Get Paid To Type"
"Get Paid $3500/Week To Fill Out Forms"
"Make Money Typing At Home"
....blah blah blah
They're all over the Google and Yahoo search results, they're in all of the national tabloid magazines, and I also see them in Pennysaver and Thrifty Nickel local newspapers.
What You Need To Know About Data Entry Jobs?
In the money-making business industry, data entry jobs have been loosely described as different things including:
- Filling out paid survey forms (look for my review on Paid Surveys coming soon)
- Filling out advertisement forms on Google Pay Per Click to promote Clickbank affiliate programs (see my Section below on this because this is one of the more common ones)
- Getting paid to type your opinion (somewhat like Paid Surveys but with a twist). The twist is sometimes you are getting paid to read emails and respond with an opinion on the email or the offer on the email.
Data Entry Jobs Use Google Pay Per Click and Clickbank (common)
Here's the most common data entry job program, and what it's all about. Many of these marketing companies who promote data entry programs tend to sell it under a "disguise" of being a legitimate 1980 type of data input job.
Here's the TRUTH about data entry jobs...most of them are programs that teach you how to use advertising platforms like Google Adwords (pay per click) to promote digital information products on affiliate networks like Clickbank to make money online.
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Again, what they are really selling you is an Affiliate Marketing ebook that shows you how to find over 10,000 different products to sell (in the Clickbank directory), where these companies pay you every 2 weeks (actually it's only Clickbank that pays you), and to use Google Adwords to promote these programs --- that's where the TYPING comes in... because you're typing advertisements.
Pretty sneaky marketing tactic huh?
When I found out about this "bait and switch", I was pretty disappointed, but I still tried to make it work. But it's hard to make anything work when you can't even get an email response to your questions.
I would get so frustrated and just ask for a refund. What made me even more outraged was these scammer denied me of my refunds. Sure, I lost over a few hundred bucks on these types of programs in disguise, but I learned a few things about data entry jobs.
The 4 Problems With Data Entry Jobs!
- Problem#1: Your supposed to get some sort of system, and you only end up getting only a list, and nothing more.
- Problem#2: Deceptive advertising to make you think that it's a real data input job that companies are paying you to do, when in fact they're affiliate programs.
- Problem#3: You need to spend more money in order to make money, but these program owners will never tell you that.
- Problem#4: The programs were very watered down with very little detailed instructions. You would be lost from the start. And these owners NEVER return emails.
Another big problem with data entry jobs and programs is NOT the actual program itself, but the lack of honesty about what the programs truly are.
In most cases, like I mentioned above, they are affiliate and advertising programs, and using a play on words to trick you into thinking they are actual telecommuter jobs hired by thousands of companies, when that is NOT the truth.
Okay, now don't get me wrong. You can make money with today data entry job programs, as long as you understand that you will become an affiliate marketer using pay per click advertising to send that traffic to your affiliate links, where you can earn as high as a 75% commission on plenty of digital information products.
Fortunately, I kept trying these programs until I found a few that actually worked. Sure, it cost me a fortune on these type of programs, but luckily a friend of mine introduced me to a few data entry job programs that actually are legitimate.
I wrote into these companies to see if I would get a response and I did. I also purchased these programs to see if they were any different, and they were. In fact, these programs had so many different ideas and techniques that can show even the newbie how to make an extra $100-$300 a day with data entry jobs.
With that said, there are only a few data entry jobs (programs) that I can honestly recommend. Everything else I've tested were pretty shady and I hope to help you avoid them.
Regards,
Tim Johnson
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RECOMMENDED DATA ENTRY PROGRAMS
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National Data Entry
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Website: Visit National Data Entry
Price: $49.95 (one time price)
Guarantee: Yes, 30 day money-back guarantee
Format: Online member's area plus shipped CD package
Earnings Potential: 10/10
Success Rate: 10/10
Ease of Use: 9.5/10
Review: National Data Entry is a popular type at home program which promises to help members create an income by working on their computers in just 1-2 hours a day.
So I decided to give this one a shot, since it promises to help members. I'm a big fan of customer support. Their bonus products are also pretty good, especially the 1-on-1 coaching bonus. This is unheard of in this industry, to get this much live help. In fact, just 3 days after I got started, I received a call from one of their success coaches who gave me a personal consultation.
What can I say? I jumped in the cold water on the deep end, and had to start swimming (in a manner of speaking)... But guess what? I actually earned $648.30 my first weekend and in just 2 weeks I was making over $4700! Yippee!!!!
This was one of the BEST experiences for me, to easily make the kind of money that can be done right from the kitchen table. This program is pretty simple because you simply fill out online ad forms, and when a sale is made, you receive a commission!
The step-by-step instructions (including videos) found inside the site make it easy to understand and to implement but I have to admit, it's one of the few websites where my actual results were close to the results stated on the website, as you can see by my own personal income proof above.
This data entry program can be done part-time. It only takes me about 30 minutes a day, even though they say it takes 1-2 hours a day. If you are a beginner at this, you should expect to spend a couple of hours a day learning and implementing the National Data Entry system.
But once you get it going, you can shave down the time it takes to run this system.
Pros:
- Can be done in your spare time
- Worldwide opportunity
- Great income potential
- Money back guarantee
- 1-on-1 Advisory consultation
- Easy step-by-step instruction with videos
- Very nice lady & Grade A quality support
Cons:
Even though it is possible to earn as much $200 to $500 per day as claimed on the website in just 1-2 hours a day, I suggest you take the time to learn every first and give it an extra hour a day to begin.
In my opinion, if you can study all the training materials in 2 days, and give yourself a couple more days to get set up, then I don't see why you wouldn't be able to reach that target.
There's really not much to negatively comment on. The key is to take action and the steps required.
Don't fall for data entry scams - I earn money with National Data Entry every day and it is simple to do.
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 Visit Freelance Home Writers
Website: Visit Freelance Home Writers
Price: $2.95
Guarantee: Yes, 7 day money-back guarantee
Format: Online member's area
Earnings Potential: 9/10
Success Rate: 9/10
Ease of Use: 9/10
Review: While doing my usual investigative research on data entry sites, I accidentally stumbled upon Freelance Home Writers, which is one of the most refreshing twists on data entry programs I've seen in a long time. It's not like the typical data entry sites, but I'll tell you one thing -- it's really easy! In a nutshell, you are paid to write small articles from home for companies on a variety of very common and interesting topics. Topics include travel, foods and dining, sports and recreation, home and garden, arts and entertainment, business, computers, relationships, book reviews, and ANY topic you can think of.
The requirement is that you have an internet connection and can understand basic English, you'll be perfect for the job! And if you're not a writer, don't worry. Many of the articles are only a few sentences in length and if you can write basic English, "you're hired".
You don't need a college degree, and heck...you don't even need your high school degree or a GED, because these companies don't require it. As long as you can write (just like you speak) on topics of your choice, you can get paid for it. I don't know an easier task like this one where you can stay at home and write a few paragraphs, submit it, and get paid. It's definitely easier than working hourly at a Starbucks coffee shop.
Here's an example of an article I wrote in 10 minutes and got paid $18 for it...
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SAMPLE ARTICLE I WROTE
If you are planning to vacation in Hawaii on the Island of Maui, then you're probably looking for a cool place to stay while you're there. Maui bed and breakfast spots are a great choice for you to explore. There are many ideal accommodations and dining opportunities in Maui for your next vacation. Most of the Maui bed and breakfast places are available right along the beachfront, making your stay even more "tropical". The list below contain some of the most popular and kickback B&B resorts that Maui has to offer:
• Over Yonder
• Maui What a Wonderful World Bed and Breakfast
• Maui Eva Villa Vacation and B&B Rentals
• Penny's Place Inn Paradise
• Garden Gate
• Heavenly Hana Inn
• Aloha Cottage
• Hale Ho'okipa Bed and Breakfast
If this is going to be your first time in Maui, it is highly recommended that you ask your B&B concierge to help you plan your fun activities during the day. It's worth it, and they can certainly save you a ton of money. There are lots of things you may want to consider doing like:
- Mountain Bike excursion
- Snorkling
- Kayaking with a guide along the coastline
- Eating at Mama's Fish House
- and many more (ask your conceirge)
And when you return from your trip with your newfound Hawaiian tan, there will be no doubt that you had yourself an enjoyable experience.
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How did I come up with that topic? It was simple. I opened up a travel magazine I had lying on my coffee table and read this 3 page article. So what I did was summarize it into 5 paragraphs as you can see above, and submitted it. Within a matter of 10 minutes of work, I got paid $18 for this. Now I know one article doesn't sound like a lot of money, but I can crank out about 20 of these a day.
I came up with another interesting way to make even more money from this. Here's how. I hire a few of my retired friends to write summary articles for me and pay them $5 - $8 per article they write for me. Then I submit it to the companies I'm writing for and they pay me between $12 and $25 per article. I pocket the difference and didn't even have to work. My next goal is to hire about 5 to 10 more friends to help me with these articles. Everyone WINS!
You have to check this program out. I give it my TWO THUMBS UP!!!!
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Legit Online Jobs (link removed)
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| We no longer recommend Legit Online Jobs. After many complaints from our users and subscribers, and their terrible coaching program, we can no longer suggest this as a legitimate opportunity. Their coaching program is full of arrogant, cocky 20-something year old kids who don't care about people. Isn't it unfortunate? Legit Online Jobs isn't legit anymore. ---- TWO THUMBS DOWN!!!! |
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Online Data Institute (link removed)
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| *** NOTE: Please note that I have taken the Online Data Entry Institute review down from this page because they have been having trouble with their website. I've also received word from some of you that you may not have been getting through to their customer support. For that I do apologize, and I do take your comments very seriously. That is why I am not currently recommending that you purchase their program. While I do not believe they are a scam, I am waiting to hear back from them before continuing with this particular recommendation. Besides, $197.00 for a data entry from home program may have been a bit steep. Keep your feedback coming in and also submit any new programs you'd like me to review. I appreciate it.
-- TIM JOHNSON
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