The Tight-Fisted Penny: Swagbucks

I've had several requests to explain how to earn Swagbucks.

1. First you have to Enroll in Swagbucks.

2. Simply search from the Swagbucks homepage (swagbucks.com). Swagbucks are awarded at random.

Try spelling something incorrectly, then click on the "did you mean XXXXX?"
Search for images
On any search, go to the bottom of the page and click the next button.
Don't search repeatedly, as in one after the other--you won't have success. It will just make you mad!

These won't work every time, but it will give you a little variety in your searches.

3. On this blog (at the bottom Left) you will find the following widget. I need to add it to The Tight-Fisted Penny Facebook page.

When the urge strikes them, to a clue will appear for the next Swag Code. You never know when this will happen.

Click the blog button on the swidget, or from the Swagbucks home page, click the link to the Blog.

When you have found the Swag Code, copy it. Go back to Swagbucks home page and paste the number. Sometimes the copy/paste does not work, so you must type it exactly (it is case sensative).

Items to perform everyday

Vote in the Daily Polls everyday. This will net you at least one Swagbuck per day. You can find the Daily Polls on the Swagbucks homepage, in the Quick Links, on the left side, under Ways to Earn. Or, using the navigation bar across the top of the Swagbucks homepage, select Ways to Earn and then select Daily Polls. I like the calendar that tells you when you have participated. It serves as a visual reminder that you missed Swagbucks!

Download the Toolbar

I have had NO problems with this toolbar at all. Everyday when you log in to the toolbar, you will earn Swagbucks just for having the toolbar.

Since I'm a visual person, it reminds me to perform searches throughout the day to earn Swagbucks.
The toolbar also is another way to find Swag Codes.

Using the Toolbar to find Swag Codes

Located on the toolbar is a white envelop with red background that says "from TSG (0)."

Sometimes when there is a swag code, you will find hints to the code here. The (0) will change to a (1).
Click the down arrow beside of it to read the clue.
I like to empty this when I'm finished with it.
Another visual reminder!

NOSO (aka: No Obligation Special Offers)

From the Swagbucks home page, select Ways to Earn--Special Offers
On the right side of this Special Offers page, click the red "Go Now" box
For the pages that pop up, click "skip" or "See next offer" DO NOT DO THE OFFERS!
After about 8 pages, you will be awarded Swagbucks--SIMPLE

Special Offers to Watch For

From the Swagbucks home page, look in the middle of the screen for the Special Offers yellow banner like the top picture here. When you mouse over, the yellow ribbon will compress showing the offers.

Look here often for videos.
These are usually worth 2 - 5 Swagbucks.
Simply watch the videos.
However, some do require you to click to access a site prior to receiving the swagbucks.

From the Special Offers page, scroll to the bottom--Look for Wall 1, Wall 2, Wall 3. There are OODLES of free offers such as view videos to earn Swagbucks.

My warning for Special Offers:

You can introduce a virus to your computer, be careful.

Earning Swagbucks by completing Special Offers can be daunting. I've created a Google doc spreadsheet tracking the special offers I have tried on Swagbucks to help everyone rack up Swagbucks faster.

I'll update the spreadsheet when I complete a Special Offer and record the results.

My recommendations before starting.
Set up a free e-mail account to use for Special Offers. Some offers require an e-mail confirmation. You will get slammed with SPAM!
Do not attempt ANY offers asking you to download something. More than likely this will result in unwanted virus or trojan on your computer.
Do not attempt ANY offers asking for personal information other than name and address. I even make up the phone number!

Please share your experiences with me (Contact Penny) and I'll update the spreadsheet so we can all benefit!

Link to The Tight Fisted Penny Swagbucks Special Offer Spreadsheet.

Example of Swagbucks Ledger to check awarded Swagbucks: