> Will I be spammed?
No, your email address will never be shared or sold to any other company. Also, we will only email you up to 2 advertisements per month. We will never flood your inbox with spam.
> Do I ever have to pay anything?
This program is 100% free and you will never be required to pay anything, buy anything, signup for anything or anything of that nature. Just use SlashMySearch.com as your homepage and primary search engine and earn money!
> Why am I having problems logging in, loading my homepage, etc?
SlashMySearch.com is currently in beta. This means that temporary interruptions and errors are to be expected. We will be exiting beta soon and at such time, our services will be at 100% all the time. However, until then, please bear with us as we continue to improve our services and implement new features that our members request. Whenever there is an error, rest assured that we are probably already working on a solution and services will be back up very soon. Thank you for your support and loyalty.
To use SlashMySearch.com, please make sure you have JavaScript and Cookies enabled. We use these browser features extensively and our website depends on them to work. Some problems you may experience can be solved by clearing your Cookies and Cache and then reactivating the tracking system by logging in again.
> Is this program currently limited to the USA?
No, our program is open to residents of all countries. However, our services, including our search engine, currently work best for the USA and primarily focuses on USA results. Plus we primarily use English. However, if these are not issues for you, you are more than welcome to join.
This obviously excludes countries that may be involved with human rights violations, terrorism or countries that the USA has an embargo/sanction against. Click here for more information. This should apply to almost none of you though. We cannot deal with people from these countries due to USA federal law plus our own moral beliefs.
> Why do I have to wait until I have made $20 to get paid?
It costs us money every time we make a payment to you. PayPal charges us a fee to send a payment and checks also cost money. Also, we do not want to have a large number of people sign up, use our service for a day and expect a payment. Most of our members make $20 well within a month.
> What currency do you pay in?
We issue payments in USD (USA Dollars). However, if you choose PayPal as your payment method, you should be able to change the currency over if you wish to do so. Other payment methods can also be changed over, however, this is your responsibility.
> How can you afford to pay me?
We make money from multiple forms of advertising and we decided to share that with you. Instead of purchasing advertising, we pay our members to become loyal users. Join now and start getting rewarded for what you already do on the internet! You deserve a piece of the action.
> Why do you want to pay me?
Advertising to get new users costs a lot of money so we primarily pay you so you use us, plus we'd rather give the money to you than gamble it on advertising. Also, we think that the huge profits made on the internet should be shared with the users that are helping make that happen. Lastly, you help us make money so we can create more jobs and donate to charities plus pay our own bills.
> Is this an MLM, pyramid scheme, etc.?
Absolutely not. How can this program be an MLM, etc. when you never have to pay anything? That's like calling ordering lunch a pyramid scheme! Seriously, become a member and start earning money today; no catches and no scams!
> So how do I earn money?
Once you sign up, you will be given instructions on how to setup your homepage so we can track your activity. Simple follow these instructions and you will be on your way to earning extra money. Also, simply use SlashMySearch.com as your primary search engine. SlashMySearch.com offers every kind of search you can imagine: web, images, news, video and shopping. We also offer an eBay Typo search never seen before. How can you go wrong with our acclaimed search results, thumbnails with every result and a warning image for websites that may have malware (viruses, trojans, adware, phishing, etc.) helping to keep you and your computer safe?
> Does clicking on ads make me more money?
No, clicking on ads and purchasing from our advertisers does not directly impact your earnings. You are required to use our search engine normally like any other search engine.
> Why do earning amounts sometimes differ?
We may change the amount we pay once in a while to keep this program running well. Also, when we change how often you are checked for activity, each earning will change. For example, when we check 6 times per hour: .04167 * 6 = $0.25. When we check 8 times per hour: .03125 * 8 = $0.25.
> How do I setup my homepage?
Click here to read a tutorial on how to setup your homepage.
> Why do I get so many downline signup notifications?
Sometimes you may receive more email notifications of a new referral signup than you really have. This is sometimes caused by a bug in our systems and should be ignored. It is not a mistake where someone really did signup but you don't see them in your account.
> What does the number of clicks in the member center mean?
The number of clicks counts how many times your unique URL was loaded. Whether it is you loading up your homepage or someone clicking through your URL to sign up. This does not exactly connect to your earnings. Also, clicks does not count how many searches or clicks you do on search results.
> Do I earn money when someone clicks on my URL?
No, however, you earn more money when these people signup and become part of your referrals.
> When I set my homepage to my unique URL, it keeps sending me to SlashMySearch.com?
This is normal behavior. When you load your homepage, your browser will connect to our server and begin the tracking process. Then our server will tell your browser to go to our main page so you can begin using the website. However, you do not have to load the homepage every time you do a search.
> How can I get paid?
We pay by PayPal, E-Gold and check. Choosing PayPal as your payment method will insure quicker and easier payments. If you do not have a PayPal account, click here to create one for free right now. Checks usually take a little bit longer to process. To get paid by E-Gold, enter your correct account number in the field labeled E-Gold Account Number. We do not support any other kinds of payments.
> How long can I earn money for?
Forever! If you refer people, you will earn a percentage of their earnings forever! Plus, you will earn money for yourself for as long as you keep SlashMySearch.com as your homepage and use us as your primary search engine.
> Can I use SlashMySearch.com without joining this program?
Yes you can. All features of SlashMySearch.com are accessible without ever having to login. We welcome anyone to use any of our great features without creating an account.
> If I get referred by someone, do I earn less money?
The extra percentage that a person gets when referring someone does not come out of the new user's earnings. We pay the extra difference so there are no worries when you signup under someone else.
> Can I refer people in my same household?
Yes you can, however, you have to be using seperate computers. We only support one account per computer. One person may not have more than one account.
> How do you track my activity?
You will be automatically checked for activity a few times per hour and credited for each segment. Every page and search feature on SlashMySearch.com counts for this activity. This check will be on our systems and there will be no interference for you or any links or boxes to click. Your personal information is never associated with any search that you do or any advertising.
> Do I have to login everytime I do a search?
No, once you read the instructions and setup your homepage, you are set to go. You will see a green dot at the bottom of the homepage letting you know that you are being tracked correctly. If this ever goes away, you just login again. However, many of our members login a few times a day just to see how much they have earned. You are allowed to use your homepage URL on more than one computer, such as at home, work and school. To do this, set your homepage as directed in the instructions and login atleast once on each new computer.
> Am I required to refer people?
No. You can use this program and never refer anyone. You will still earn money and get paid! However, referring people will increase your earnings and we make it easy to do!
> Can I refer more than 10 people?
Yes, if you are referring people, you can have an unlimited number of people in your downline for both levels 2 and 3. The number 10 in the picture is just an example.
> Does your charity contribution affect my earnings?
We strongly believe in philanthropy and donate a percentage of our income every month to various charities. This does not come out of your earnings, we donate after we have paid all of our members. The charities we donate to and the percentage changes every month so we do not publish a list.
> Can I choose which charity you donate to?
If you have a specific charity that you would like to see us donate to, just email us and we will consider it. We do not have any kind of voting system at this time. If you want the money you earn to be donated, we have decided to pay you and let you handle that on your own. There may be tax benefits, etc. so you should do this on your own.
> Will you need my Tax ID?
We will only require your Tax ID when you have earned $600 and you are from the USA. We are required by law to report earnings we pay out at the end of each year. Your tax ID will only be used for this purpose. You will also receive an earnings statement at the end of each year if you earn atleast $600 and are from the USA so you may file it with your taxes. This is not required during signup, however, when your payment is to occur and you have earned more than $600, we will contact you to get it before sending your payment. Your tax ID is your social security number if you are an individual. If you are a business, partnership, etc., you know the drill. If you are not from the USA, we will not need your Tax ID.
Your information is protected by our strict privacy policy and encrypted on our servers. Most fraud or identify theft occurs the old fashioned way - from lost or stolen credit cards, people you know who get access to your passwords, or tossing out bills or statements without shredding them first. With data encryption becoming the standard online, using a trusted web site can actually reduce the risk of identify theft. In fact, "paperless" transactions help keep your personal information secure.
> Do I have to request payment?
No, payments are sent out automatically. You do not need to request a pay out.
> Do I have to download anything?
No, we provide simple instructions and all you have to do is set your homepage to our website. However, we offer the optional Alexa toolbar which is made by Amazon.com. This toolbar will let you shop on Amazon.com and search the web easily. It is not yet integrated into SlashMySearch.com.
> What's the catch?
There is none. Simply set SlashMySearch.com as your homepage and use us as your primary search engine and earn money! Refer your friends to earn even more!
> What about my privacy?
The information we collect in the signup form is just to create your account so we can pay you. We have a strict privacy policy and we will never sell, share or rent any of your information. Also, your information is never associated with any search that you do or any of the advertising that is displayed.
> Can you tell me more about how I make money?
We don't pay people on a per search or per click basis. What we mean by that is you aren't going to see a deposit in your account every time you do a search. You are paid by activity which our system checks for randomly every few minutes and you are paid for this activity. Any type of search or page on SlashMySearch.com counts for this activty, even the Amazon.com and eBay.com searches. Just use the site normally and refer your friends and you'll start earning money.
> When do I get paid?
You will have to be patient at first. It takes us about 2 months to collect our money from advertisers which is normal anywhere on the web. We make payments to you once we have collected the money from our advertisers. Therefore, you won't see your first payment until about two months after you sign up. The good news is that payments will start rolling in every month after the initial waiting period. You have nothing to lose. Use our great search engine and in two months you'll start getting money every month!
> Who's behind SlashMySearch.com?
The founders of SlashMySearch.com have been in different internet businesses for years. They developed the Search N Earn program to reward loyal users. Other companies don't offer a similar program because they already have the volume of users they need. They don't believe in rewarding their loyal users, we do. The home office of SlashMySearch.com is located in Orange County, California in the USA.
> Why does my anti-virus program say that Alexa toolbar is spyware?
The Alexa toolbar is made by Amazon.com. It is not spyware or a virus. However, some companies like to call it that. It is a perfectly good application. It is optional and does not count towards your activity. However, we make it available because it has some great features such as the popup blocker, etc. Again, rest assured that it is not spyware. You even get to download it directly from their servers, not ours.
> How do you combat cheating?
We take cheating very seriously and we use several methods to prevent it. Anyone caught cheating will be terminated. Our software looks at multiple data points to detect cheating and we usually catch everyone that tries to cheat. If you are not doing anything wrong, you never have to worry, just Search 'N Earn! Cheaters are not good for this community and our advertisers so we go as far as blocking cheaters at our firewall.
> I still have a question, how can I contact you?
We welcome any questions, feedback or suggestions. Simply email help@slashmysearch.com. You can also visit the member forums by clicking here. SlashMySearch.com actively answers questions there, plus you can talk to other members and learn more about this program.
