Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Q. What is the purpose of MyPerkPlace.com?Q. What are Perk Points?
Q. Is this some type of gimick?
Site User Questions
Q. How do I register?Q. Why do you need my address?
Q. Where can I earn points?
Q. Do I have to fill out surveys and polls?
Q. How do I stop getting emails from you?
Q. What if I don't want to be a member?
Site Owner Questions
Q. How can this help me grow my site?Q. Will this help me find new users?
Q. Is there a minimum cost to get started?
Q. How do I integrate with your site?
Q. What can I give out points for?
Q. Can I take away points that I give out?
- Q. What is the purpose of MyPerkPlace.com?
- The goal of our site is become a central hub for Internet users to redeem rewards for the work they do growing the websites on the web. We help small/medium sized websites run effective incentive programs that help them grow their site be rewarding their users with Perk Points. Website users accumulate Perk Points from any member site and then can redeem the points for rewards.
- Q. What are Perk Points??
- Perk Points are the points given out by websites to reward good behavior. Perk points are accumulated by users for their actions on ANY MyPerkPlace member site. This allows users to earn rewards more quickly.
- Q. Is this some type of gimick?
- Nope. This is a legitimate business model based on positive reinforcement. We don't require you to fill out survey's or poll's, or sell any of your private information. We just act as the "bank" for the Perk Points you are given by the websites you frequent.
- Q. How do I register?
- Website users don't need to register. An account will automatically be created when you perform a rewardable action on one of our member websites. You will get an email with your account information and the email will explain how to login. You will then be asked to input some additional information so we can send you your rewards. To find sites that belong to our network click here.
- Q. Why do you need my address?
- We need your address in order to send you your rewards. The good news is you can continue to earn points without having your address entered. You only need to enter your address before you redeem a reward.
- Q. Where can I earn points?
- You can earn rewards for doing a variety of things on any of our Member Sites.
- Q. Do I have to fill out surveys and polls?
- Not necessarily. This isn't like other sites where you are sent polls and surveys to fill out. Each of member sites can reward you for doing things you are currently doing today. Perhaps you will earn points for inviting friends to a site, or completing a review of a local restaurant. The goal is to reward you for the things you would do normally anyway.
- Q. How do I stop getting emails from you?
- Login and from your account page Edit Privacy Settings link.
- Q. What if I don't want to be a member?
- We'll were not sure why you wouldn't want to be a member, but we'd love to hear why so please Contact Us. Also please note that all sites should ask your permission before sending us information about the points you've earned. If you don't think a site followed this guideline please let us know.
- Q. How can this help me grow my site?
- Most site owners know that in Web 2.0 world getting lots of active users is key to becoming the next big website. However, most sites provide little incentive for users to use the site properly. Using MyPerkPlace's Perk Points you are able to reward your users in a cost effective manner. Your users will love being part of our site as they will be able to earn points from multiple websites and redeem them for great rewards. You can learn more about some possible ways you can use our site by clicking here.
- Q. Will this help me find new users?
- YES. By being part of our directory new users who are hungry to earn points will find your site and join so they can earn points and get better rewards.
- Q. Is there a minimum cost to get started?
- Most site owners know that in Web 2.0 world getting lots of active users is key to becoming the next big website. However, most sites provide little incentive for users to use the site properly. Using MyPerkPlace's Perk Points you are able to reward your users in a cost effective manner. Your users will love being part of our site as they will be able to earn points from multiple websites and redeem them for great rewards. You can learn more about some possible ways you can use our site by clicking here.
- Q. How do I integrate with your site?
- We provide multiple ways for you to integrate with our site using REST, SOAP and language specific API's. Once your site is registered we'll provide you with the simple steps for integrating with us. If you have any questions don't hesitate to Contact Us.
- Q. What can I give out points for?
- Just about anything you want. We recommend you give out points to reward behavior that helps grow your site. We've given you some ideas to help you get started.
- Q. Can I take away points that I give out?
- Well sort of. While we don't provide an automatic way for you to revoke points, you can contact us and we will work with you to make sure the situation is solved fairly.