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Hi Everybody! I happened to be editing my blog yesterday when I found a great new job opportunity. As you might already know, my blog is currently hosted by a blog company called “Today.” Well, Today has just recently started a new program where current Today bloggers, such as myself, can invite new members to join and become paid bloggers. With Today, you will be able to set up your own blog, and start making posts on whatever you please. (Minus adult content.) Today will actually then pay you $1 per 100+ word post, and $2.00 per thousand impressions, with a maximum of 1 paid post per day. Though this may not seem like a lot, it is a great way to make some extra money. Plus, every month, Today will evaluate your performance, and if you are making quality posts and are receiving traffic, your pay could be increased, depending on their evaluation. In addition to this, by becoming a Paid Today Blogger, you also could be given access to the Content Call section, which is an excellent way to make money. In this section, companies will actually pay you to write articles for them, with the pay usually around $5/article! If you are interested in applying to Today and becoming a Today blogger, I have included a link below. Enjoy!
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I recently received a question from a reader, who says, “I received my email from the LiveOps Agent Services Team today. Fairly excited…..I’ve been reading some blogs this morning regarding the LiveOps experience, and have found something that appears to make my LiveOps offer a bit ‘unique’ compared to what I’ve been reading, hopefully someone can make sense of it: Most of the background checks have been for $35-$50, and some paperwork to mail. I’m on board with the paperwork mailing part, but…my fee was $175…background check, CREDIT check, and DRUG TEST. Haven’t read one blog mentioning anything resembling what I have…..any ideas? I’ve researched everything…it’s legit. Just curious why the difference in cost, as well as the fact that no one has mentioned a credit check or drug test to qualify….” I was curious about this too, so I did a little digging. What you need to understand is that there are different sections in which Liveops workers can be placed. Some take calls for the ads you see on tv, some take calls for insurance companies, and some even take calls for food delivery. In your case, it seems that you have been accepted into a new section, in which the companies whom you will be taking calls for specifically required all of these additional tests. The reason that it does not mention a credit or drug check to qualify on Liveop’s website is that you only need a background check to qualify for Liveops, but because you happened to be put into this section, your requirements are a little different. I haven’t really heard any worker reviews of this section yet, so I can’t say if it’s a great section to work in or not, but if it is like most of the other sections of Liveops then you probably will still do great. Good Luck!

I recently received a question from reader pghm, who asked, “Is there any advice you can give me when applying to liveops so I can land this opportunity. Also how long do you think it takes to make 10.00 to 15.00 dollars an hour(weeks or months). How long is the process of applying to actually taking telephone calls? Any advice is greatly appreciated.” So, I’ve decided to make a post about tips for possibly increasing your chances to being accepted into Liveops, as well as answers to other questions about it.

From my experience, as well as what I have heard from others, the first tip to increasing your chances of being accepted into Liveops is to time your application. Now, during the summer, is NOT a good time to apply, as calls are usually slow at this time, and Liveops doesn’t really have a need for more workers. Instead, wait until fall, (usually around September) to send in your application. Right around this time, Liveops seems to usually to a mass hiring of many workers, so that they are well-equipped to take the huge increase of calls which occur during the holiday months. Other than this, pretty much the only other thing you can do is to try and do the best you can on the acceptance tests.

For the answer to your second question, it can take a while until you make 10-15/hour. When you start off working at Liveops, you usually do not get nearly as many calls as people who have been working for a longer period of time. The reason for this is that Liveops tries to base your call volume on your performance rating. (The better your rating, the more calls you get to take, and the more money you make.) As a newbie, the easiest way to get lots of calls to boost your rating is to work weekends as well as the “graveyard shift.” (Graveyard shift is from around 11pm-6am.) As there are less workers taking calls at these times, Liveops gives more calls to you. Also, remember to NEVER miss a commit. Whenever you miss a commit, your ratings drop, and it can take a long time to get them up again.

Lastly, the training process before you begin taking calls usually lasts about thirty days. (Before you begin training, MAKE SURE that you get one of the phones I have mentioned in previous posts ahead of time, as Liveops require it.) I know of many people who have not been able to complete training only because they weren’t able to find a phone in time. Be prepared.

I hope that I was able to answer all of your questions. If anyone has any other questions, or their own tips, don’t hesitate to post a comment below.

Good Luck!