Incentive Programs
Incentive programs are similar to paid to surf programs except they pay in points rather then cash. You earn points by surfing the web while viewing an advertising bar, or by frequenting the web sites recommended by the program's company. The points can be used as cybercash to buy goods and services at the program's vendors. Some programs allow you to convert your points to real money.
Many incentive programs also reward you for referring others into the program. This is the best way to rack up points and money. When the people you referred use the services or purchase the products offered by the incentive program's site, you earn points as well. Its simply a reward for spreading the word.
Not every incentive program will offer the goods or services you desire. Take a look at the list below and pick a few that meet your fancy. What have you got to lose?
Click on the links below to go to the incentive program's site and sign up. They will answer all your questions about how it works and what happens to your privacy.
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eTour
Get points for: Surfing the Web through their portal. Fill out
forms to describe your interests; eTour will point you to related web
sites.
Earning points: You can earn 200
points for referring a friend, and 20
points for the first two web sites you visit each day through eTour's
referral bar.
Rewards: They mainly offer small gift certificates at major
retailers like Best Buy or the Olive Garden. You can also donate
money to a charity or earn airline miles.
Restrictions: You must start at their portal page and browse pages
using their toolbar. Redeeming points requires a minimum of 5,000
points. Finally, you only earn points for the first two pages you
visit each day.
Referral limit: None. You do not earn points for your
referrals activity. Points are earned only for the referral.
Our opinion: 
This site was ranked
as one of the most addictive sites of 1999 and we can see why. Its
fun to bring up a random site that suits your interest level. The
pages come up a little slowly at times. Also, the categories you
pick are often very broad. For example, choosing the games category
could bring up pages containing anything from computer games to crossword
puzzles.
FreeRide.com
The most popular click-for-points program on the Web.
Earn everything from free gasoline to free dinner.
Our opinion: Not rated.
Cybergold
Earn cybercash for checking out their selection of online products and
services. Get cybercash back when you buy products from merchants on
their site. You can use your cybercash to purchase products and
services at the Cybergold site or convert it to real cash by sending it to
your checking account or credit card.
Our opinion: Not rated.
MyPoints.com
Earn freebies by reading e-mail, shopping on the Web and
touring Web sites.
Our opinion: Not rated.