I was wondering what happened to PayToViewTube...

It went down around two weeks ago, and at first, I figured that it was some kind of server problem, but it hasn't come back at all. Then PTC Investigations comes to the rescue:

Uh huh.

Should have seen it sooner since I used the Gold Rotator that served me well until the site went down. Since it went down at the time I slowed down on Traffic Exchange sites, I didn't lose that many credits, thank God.

Unfortunately, I also got the $17.00 gold membership.

Yea, I know...I know...(no buying before you're paid, etc) but at least the rotator was useful(VERY useful), so it's not a complete loss. So really, I paid $17.00 for an unlimited url rotator for a few months! LOL! I used it for PTC sites that in turn paid to promote, Downline Builders, and Traffic Exchange sites. I got a TON of hits through it. Like I said, not a total loss.

Still, it sucks to see the site end up the way it did since it was the only "Paid to View" that I knew of.

Cashswing...

Got this e-mail from Mushy of Naughty N Nice Fame:

This email is not related to my sites - it is for Cashswing members!

A quick email to let you all know that cashswing has been stolen and I know some of you may be members. The website has be hacked and the design, database stolen. The hacker sent a mass email from cashswing stating that the site is not at cashswing.com anymore and is now at cashswing.in.

IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF CASHSWING DO NOT MAKE ANY PURCHASES, CLICK OR DO ANYTHING ON THAT SITE!

I will keep you updated. :(

Thankyou,
Admin - MUSHY

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Oh my. Horrifying, but not surprising. I am a member of Cashswing, but I don't recall getting any e-mails from them, and I haven't clicked there in quite some time. I certainly don't intend to do anything now.

Here's some more info about Cashswing with the latest news in the comments:

Hooray PTC Investigations!

YES!

Is finally back! Thank God! Been paid 4 times at this site and am close to a fifth payout. Proofs are in my galleries!

NaughtyNNice

Awwwww...

NaughtyNNice and the two sister sites(Rosebuddoffers and DayDreamClicking) have been infected with an Iframe virus. Waa...

I'm not a member of the sister sites, but NaughtyNNIce is one of my favorite PTC sites, so I'd hate to see a virus ruin it all.

It's advertised everywhere too. Yikes. I just hope the problem is solved soon.

Lots of ad sites/ads can be infested with malaware. I know DonkeyMails had some ads that once contained SCARY maleware, and other PTC/PTR sites can be hit with maleware too. That's one of the reasons why I have like two shields and quite a number of scanners. Heh.

Anyway, hopefully the NaughtyNNice Iframe virus will GO AWAY. Even the Forum is infected.

Brand New: ThumbVu

I'll just let their promo e-mail speak for itself:

Hi [name],

Just a couple days ago a new program
launched that has taken over by storm.

You have probably received 5 or more
emails about it already.

So let me explain why all the hype...

For the first time in the traffic exchanges
you can brand YOU, and I am talking about
YOUR face, YOUR picture with ANYTHING
you want to promote.

No need to know html, just input your picture,
type your name and the program does the rest
for you.

Check it out:
http://www.thumbvu.com/ref/SableOne

Ok so why is that so important [yourname]?

The truth is people buy from people they
know like and trust. Branding yourself is
the first step to building the relationship
that is necessary for likability and trust
to prosper.

Of course that is just ONE aspect of the
program that alone makes it one of a kind.

It also allows you to promote your favorite
social media sites like twitter, facebook, blogs,
and build your list while using only 1 advertising
credit. Now how cool is that?

It's a new year and this is a new kind of program,
You will want to get in now while there is still
time to build a massive downline because this is
gonna be rocking for sometime!

Check it out:
http://www.thumbvu.com/ref/SableOne

To Your Success,


P.S. It's free to join, but listen, the one time
offer should seriously be considered. Pay for
a year of quality advertising a start 2010 off in
style.


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Beyond that, all I can say is that it is vastly different from all other Traffic Exchange sites. It has a more "hey, that's a human" touch than most TEs. It's no wonder ThumbVu launched with so much buzz.

Specific Payment Proof Gallery: ChristyClix

Since some places have paid quite a bit, I decided to make payment galleries for specific places. So, any new proof from a specific site will simply go in their own galleries instead of being lumped in with general proof galleries. First up is:



Today is ChristyClix's first anniversary, and that's no small feat for Paid to Click sites since many of them tend to close down in much less time. Not only has hers been around for awhile, it's also one of the more successful aurora sites out there. ChristyClix was the third PTC site I've ever joined. So far, I've been paid six times by her:

GALLERY IS RIGHT HERE!

As a warning, Linkbucks Galleries are perfectly fine, and so are the proofs, but the hosting ads can vary from "Meh" to "XXXXYIKES NOT WORKSAFE", so look with care. If you don't want to take any chances, then I have a safer gallery

Right here.


Happy One year Anniversay, ChristyClix!

Traffic Exchange Site: Horror Movie Hits

I've been spending quite a bit of my New Year's Eve on this site, so I can cash out by the end of the New Year. I got quite a bit of money from referrals/cash bonuses, but I want to reach $25.00 before the 31st ends. I'm fairly close.



I found this place through First Five Clicks. Quite honestly, HMH sole purpose at the time was DonkeyMails PaidToPromote(something I love). At the time, HMH was apporved by Donkeymails, and it allowed PTPs until fairly recently. In fact, since Horror Movie Hits tossed me 50 bonus credits for activating(you only need to surf 20 sites to activate your HMH account), I managed to get the hits I needed for the $0.75 cpm before DonkeyMails lowered it to 0.50. So, for that, I will forever love Horror Movie hits.

Beyond that? Even though PTPs are now banned, I've found that HMH is easily one of the best traffic exchange sites out there. I wasn't too active at first(except for getting hits for DonkeyMails), but as time went on I got so active that I now have a good sized downline and a slew of credits for my Downline Builder/Rotator.

So, what does Horror Movie Hits have to offer?

1. 3 Way Surf (Mythology Surf and Tip Top Traffic). You get bonuses for surfing all three sites at the same time. %10 credits for free members, %20 credits for pro members.

2. Bonus pages for text, banner, hits, and cash. You can win up to $10.00 in the cash prize section, and even the 0.02 cents add up. They certainly did for me. Every once in awhile, a page with a 0.10 reward will show up and all you have to to is report the site. Horror Movie Hits has a TON of bonus stuff.

3. Every once in awhile, you will play hangman where you win 50 banner credits should you get the movie title right.

4. A slew of free games, classic horror movies/trailers, and a "mall" for your horror movie needs.

5. Power Surf(1:1 ratio). They are three hours long every day, but you never know what part of the day. The general ration for free members is 2:1 on a ten second timer.

6. Just too many to list here.

Bottom line, is that Horror Movie Hits quickly soared to the the top in terms of favorite traffic exchanges. It just has a lot to offer--PERIOD. I'm not even much of a Horror Movie fan(I like some movies, but I'm am VERY discriminating when it comes to the genre), but I am a big fan of this site!

This Big Scary Monster will tell you more!