04 Nov 08 Legitimate Data Entry

Data entry is a popular way to make money online, especially if you’re new to working from home. However, as with most work at home opportunities, there are quite a few data entry scams floating about. So how do you avoid the scams and find legitimate data entry?

Here’s a few tips:

Online data entry is different to what many people expect (it’s not the same as offline data entry) - do your research and know what it’s about before trying it out. Data entry might not be for you.

Avoid data entry sites that make unrealistic income claims. Do you really think it’s possible to earn $500+ every day working for only 30 minutes? I thought so. Deep down you KNOW there’s no such thing as ‘get rich quick’. The average data entry worker would earn $100-$250 a day with a program like Data Entry Made Easy, and although you can do it part time you’ll still need to spend a few hours a day.

Check out a number of different data entry programs - although many claim to teach you the same thing, often the quality of information and instruction is very varied. Sometimes it’s almost incoherent, and without simple step by step instructions you could very easily not make a cent online.

Look out for testimonials. Although these can certainly be faked, a legitimate data entry program should have genuine testimonials including the persons full name, picture and where they are from.

Always look for a money back guarantee. Data entry scams usually don’t include one, or if they do they may not honor it. Look for other people’s experience with the program you are researching (forums or member reviews can be very useful). A legitimate data entry company will give you a refund no questions asked, if you have honestly tried the program and it didn’t work for you.

In conclusion

Data entry is a great way to make money online, its relatively easy (once you get started) and is a legitimate opportunity. Just be aware that not all data entry programs are very good, in fact many of them are outright scams. I recommend My Data Team, because I have made money with them myself, and because they are a well established and reputable company.

01 Nov 08 Data Entry Scams

If you’ve been looking into online data entry as a way to make some extra money online then you’ve probably come across a few data entry scams. Sure, scams are prevalent in the entire ‘work at home’ industry, but there are many legitimate programs too. However, problems arise when people incorrectly identify a legitimate data entry program as a scam. This often happens because they fail to realise that online ad typing data entry programs are very different to traditional data entry.

When deciding on any work at home opportunity it is important to read the sales page very carefully. If you’re going to invest some of your hard earned cash then you should be well aware of what the program is actually about. Too many people read the income claims, check out the testimonials and rush to sign up. The end result is often disappointment when they realise that it is not the kind of data entry they expected.

Another misconception about data entry is that you will earn a lot of money, fast. You can, but it takes time in the beginning – data entry is by no means a way to ‘get rich quick’. You will have to invest time, effort and maybe even some money when you first start online data entry. However it can be well worth it because the earnings potential is huge. It is possible to work your way up to making a comfortable living online, and eventually much more. Maybe you’re not interested in doing it full time? Well that’s okay too, because you can do data entry part time while you work in your offline job. You won’t progress as fast earnings-wise, but you can still make some extra money.

If you want to avoid data entry scams then it’s best not to answer any classified ads you see on places like Craigslist because you won’t really know what’s involved or who’s offering. If they claim you can earn large amounts of money almost immediately then you should also steer clear. The truth is you probably won’t earn a lot of money straight away. Start by aiming for smaller amounts such as $50 a day, then $100 a day and so on, working your way up.

Always look out for a money back guarantee – although this is not a guarantee that a program is legitimate. Not all companies honor their guarantees, in fact some can be very difficult to contact when it comes to the crunch.

I recommend trying out a program such as My Data Team’s Global Data Entry. I’ve been very successful with PPC data entry and this program can teach you everything you need to know to get started.