Swag Bucks Tutorial
Ok, so I promised a tutorial on Swagbucks for those of you who are wanting to get into it.
I use Swagbucks because I save them all year to use for Christmas, but you can use them anytime you’re ready.
Swagbucks are what you earn when you download and use the Swagbucks search bar. Now the search is powered by Google, so it’s no different except you win Swagbucks for searching. Not every time you search but pretty often, and not just 1 at a time – you can earn alot. I got 7 this morning and it was the third time I searched.
Now, I don’t just type stuff in and search to get them, that will get you banned. I use it normally, anytime I go anywhere I search. Like, if you wanted to come here, you could search Grocery Shop For FREE instead of typing it in and then you have chance of winning Swagbucks!
Now, why do you want them? Well, you can use them to purchase all sorts of stuff and Giftcards! That’s why I want them. Alot of people like them because you can purchase Amazon giftcards with them, you can even purchase PayPal money with them! You can get Barnes & Noble, Target, Starbucks all kinds and they also have electronics and other things you can get, too!
There are times when there is a code hidden somewhere and if you find it you can enter it on the Swagbucks page on the right site where it says “Gimme”.
Now, they say the codes aren’t secret anymore! YAY! You can share them now with anyone without the fear of losing your account!
I try to let y’all know on the Grocery Shop For FREE Facebook page and I Tweet it from @GroceryShopFREE when I find one, too!
You can look to see if there’s a code available and a hint as to where it is in the widget on the right side of this page. If you click on SC (Swag Codes) it will tell you a hint as to where to find it if one is available.
You can also read the SwagCodes Blog and find codes sometimes in those – you can read those from the widget or on their site.
You can earn Swagbucks when other people sign up under your account – it’s FREE for you and them. You can add a blurb to your signature in your emails telling people they can sign up for Swagbucks thru you and when they sign up under you, you get matching Swagbucks up to 1,000 per referral.
What that means is if Mary signs up under you and gets 7 Swagbucks when she searches, YOU get 7 Swagbucks, too, up to 1,000! This only applies to the Swagbucks they get from searching not from finding and entering codes.
Also, Friday is Mega Swagbucks Day and the Swagbucks are higher in value on Friday and you get them more often, too!
What you search doesn’t matter – if someone else got some for searching “Polar Bears”, it doesn’t mean you will.
IMPORTANT: You CANNOT tell people what a code is if you find it
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Any Questions? If you know something I missed or forgot to cover, please share it in the comments the more we know the more we can make!
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Hai Diane, we are traveling to Texas on the 20 th, will be there for 10 days, plan to go NASA,sea world San Antonio ,and Galveston to the beach, any deals we can get, 2 adults and 4 children 4,6,7,9. Thank you so much for your support.
Jaya » I would check out Restaurant.com and make sure you eat at the places they have – that will save you a bundle. Also, check out hotel deals online so you know what to expect.
Hope you have a great trip!
Check out my Gas Buddy, too: http://www.groceryshopforfree.com/2011/05/how-to-vacation-inexpensively/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-vacation-inexpensively
Hope that helps!
Dian
Hello!
I have been using SB for about a week now and just through daily polls and using the search bar I have almost 300 SBS!! 
I just wanted to share this, I will be a freshman in college next year. I got a kindle as a graduation present, I am using swagbucks to earn an amazon gift card. I am going to then use that gift card to help purchase my text books, either through amazon.com or download them to my kindle! Just thought it was a great idea for college students!!
By the way I LOVE your website! I have already got enough in my stock pile to last me my first month or two in college next year!
Keep it up!
Madison,
Thanks for the kind words!
That’s a great suggestion! What a good job you are doing already!
I am so excited when I hear college students couponing, cause it means not having to live on just Ramen!
Thanks again!
Dian
Do you have a swidget somewhere on your website? It seems like I’ve seen it and need to check for a code from time to time. Although I’m a “swaggernaut” (or whatever people who do swagbucks are called,) I don’t have a swidget b/c I don’t have a place to put one.
Please lead me to the right place!
cscrapbook » It’s on the right hand side of the page just scroll down a bit and you will see it!
Thanks!
Dian
I guess my computer is gimped up today b/c I’m still not seeing it. I can only see the swidget-looking-thing that’s in your FB page – and it’s not your swidget that I know I’ve seen before.
Are you talking about your home page, or the SB page?
cscrapbook » It’s on every page except the coupon database just below the rectangular Justice and Mr Rebates banners.
Yup… it’s my computer then because I see the Justice & Mr. Rebates ad, then a big blank spot under them, then “Amazon Deal of the Day” under the blank spot. I think I’ll reboot. Thanks!
cscrapbook »
So I just found a Code but I don’t know where to enter it to get the points… HELP!
found it
Charlene » So, you found where to put it?
Thanks!
Dian
Hi, I just tried to sign up for swagbucks from your site, which is on my facebook page, and it told me the current code for the gimme box, BackToSchool , is expired. I did a copy/paste, to make sure I did not mess up. So I canceled and did not sign up. Is there a different one?
Also, how do the swagbucks actually work – like with GoodSearch, they donate maybe 1 cent per search to the charity of your choice. So, for value comparison, how many swagbucks would it take to make a real dollar?
Sounds like a great way to make all my seaching profitable! I could switch back and forth between my GoodSearch and my SwagBucks Search!
Please let me know.
Thanks, Debbie
Debbie Knight » Each code is only good for a SHORT time a few hours normally! I couldn’t really say how many it takes to make an actual $1. You can read on their site and maybe find that info.
I have bought many things with Swagbucks and love the purchase Amazon Gift Cards with mine!
You sign up and then as you search you win swagbucks!
Hope that helps!
Dian
Okie Dokie! Thank you for that info! I misunderstood the instructions, and will try to go ahead and sign up – it really sounds like a neat idea!
Thanks,
Debbie
For future information, can you tell me about the daily discussions? This is at least the 2nd time I’ve missed a code because I cannot even figure out where the daily discussion is. I thought it was the blog but still having troubles.
Thanks
theresa » You find it on their Facebook page on the left side under Discussions: https://www.facebook.com/board.php?uid=37122264757
Hope that helps!
Dian
Whoop,whoop……awesome.
Used your Swidget and got 6 swagbucks for locating codes!
please explain what a swidget is lol I’m so confused
nichole » The swidget is on the right side of my site. If you scroll down a ways and look you’ll see a Swag Bucks Swidget – it’s a black and green box that says Swag Bucks and if you click the button on the bottom of it that says “Swag Codes” it will tell you if there is one out and give a clue as to where to find it.
I hope that helps!
Dian
Geeeez I feel soooo dumb! I don’t know what a widget or a swidget is? Anyone?
Christine Jones » The Swidget is the Black box on right sidebar that says SwagBucks on it – you may have to scroll down a little ways to see it.
I hope that helps!
Dian
Nice!
Oh no I was wrong you vote twice today in Merry Cinemas and get 6 total!
It’s actually 10
I got 5 – you got 10?
Yes, there were two options to choose between two codes, each worth 5 SBs.
LOL I guess I was in a hurry to post it and missed that – Thanks!
My mom put the code in and it worked, but one minute later, when I put the code in, it said it had expired.
It is good for another 30 minutes, it is changing you have to go get it again and enter it fast.
I found the new one! I can’t believe I caught it just as it changed over.
Can someone tell me where to find it? I looked at the blog, and I don’t see anything except the posts..
Lol.. nm
Sorry I didn’t see this til now – you found it?
Rose – I am glad you found it!
ty!!!
You’re very welcome!
Diane is that that the only way to get the codes? I don’t have a twitter account.
Cathie Bushell via Facebook » Not all the codes – this one in particular you need to go to their Twitter stream to see it. CAn you get here? http://twitter.com/SwagBucks if so you can see it.
But, not all Swag Codes are on Twitter – there are some on Facebook and some on their site.
I Hope That Helps!
Dian
Cathie! I am so sorry, I responded to you in the wrong place an hour ago or more! : Not all the codes – this one in particular you need to go to their Twitter stream to see it. Can you get here? http://twitter.com/SwagBucks if so you can see it.
But, not all Swag Codes are on Twitter – there are some on Facebook and some on their site.
I Hope That Helps!
Dian
I just started this last month! What does your alert mean?
Ok, sorry… on one part of my FB it just had what you typed…now its brought up your link.
Sorry I missed your message until now. Did you figure it out?
Yes lol… that mobile Facebook can sometimes play tricks on you! But yes, anytime I see Swag Alert, there should be details attached … Thanks for posting that tutorial by the way…
Krystal Sargent via Facebook » you’re very welcome!
Dian
You’re very welcome!
I see free Swag Bucks bring given out all the time… are there good things that you get for collecting points?
Absolutely! Amazon Gift Cards and Paypal Cash! You can trade them in – I use them for Gifts! Birthday & Christmas! I LOVE Swagbucks! Check out my tutorial and sign up now and you get extra bucks and today they are doing alot of giving away! http://www.groceryshopforfree.com/swag-bucks-tutorial/
Every 450 points = a $5 Amazon gift card for me and, thanks to my android phone, I can earn over 100 points every day with little to no work at all.
Having difficulty with the twitter answer though… I know what I think it should be, but it’s not working…
Every 450 points = a $5 Amazon gift card for me and, thanks to my android phone, I can earn over 100 points every day with little to no work at all.
Having difficulty with the twitter answer though… I know what I think it should be, but it’s not working…
Bobbi – sorry about that – I could have hinted but I didn’t see that til it was over. Did you get it?
No.
I figured it was some variation of superstition or superstitious but nothing worked
weird, just found out what it was and I typed it in and it didn’t work…
Bobbi – asuperstition – but of course it’s expired now
Thanks!
You’re very welcome!
Can’t get this link to work. It go to your web page, then jumps to saving stars
I always post the link to my tutorial to teach people how to use Swag Bucks for anyone who doesn’t know about Swag Bucks. You aren’t allowed to tell people where the code is, it is strictly against the rules. So the link is never to the code, but to my tutorial.
I always post the link to my tutorial to teach people how to use Swag Bucks for anyone who doesn’t know about Swag Bucks. You aren’t allowed to tell people where the code is, it is strictly against the rules. So the link is never to the code, but to my tutorial.
Thanks for the heads up!
You’re very welcome!
Thanks! I would never catch any of these codes if it weren’t for you!!
You’re very welcome! Sometimes they are hard to catch!
You’re very welcome! Sometimes they are hard to catch!
Great tutorial! Thanks for the info!!
Lorna England » Thanks! You’re very welcome!
Dian
Thank you!
Thank you!
You’re very welcome!
can you give me a hint? i’m having trouble figuring it out
Sorry, I can’t, it’s against their rules – just go to their site and find the blog and read it, you’ll figure it out
got it, thanks!
THANKS!
You’re very welcome!
Thanks
you can use search with the code as well and get more bucks
I got it!!!!
tyvm for heads up … =)
You’re very welcome!
I don’t see a code on the blog
Look on their left sidebar and you’ll see it listed there, on their website. You may have to click More
have you read any Fun Facts about Leap Day?
Ty
Thank you!
Thank you!
You’re very welcome!
You’re very welcome!
Got it!
Yay!
I’m saving for a Kindle Fire!
Nice – I am thinking about getting one too!
thanks!
Thanks!
Thanks for the heads up!
thanks!
i have swagbucks of course i always forget to get on there on fridays i gotta to have to post a stick on my computer but i try to go on there often i liked you on facebook do i get any free codes or credit for swagbucks?
If I had some I’d give them to you!
Just make sure you’re signed up to receive my texts or watch the Facebook page or Follow my tweets. Everytime I hear of a code I post to let you know to go find it!
thank you i will be watching your facebook page
Cassie Hatcher I have to delete your comment – sorry
but, I could lose my Swag Bucks account for advertising that….
urg can’t find it
urg can’t find it
It was hard – keep trying! Sometimes if you check their Facebook page it gives you hints!
It was hard – keep trying! Sometimes if you check their Facebook page it gives you hints!
They extended the time until 4:15 PDT – due to a misspelling – so, try again, maybe that will help!
They extended the time until 4:15 PDT – due to a misspelling – so, try again, maybe that will help!
finally found it, looked at some of the comments from others on the sb fb page, that helped
finally found it, looked at some of the comments from others on the sb fb page, that helped
Great!
Great!
I would miss so many codes if it weren’t for you!
I would miss so many codes if it weren’t for you!
Awww…. thanks! I try to catch as many as I can! They have been rolling them out today!
i never know how to type them in
or even where to find them
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Rhetta, on the your Swagbucks home page there is a bar in the upper(ish) right corner that says “Swag Code”. Just put the code in there. It’s case sensitive, so the easiest way is to just copy them.
how do you type in a code what you read in the blog and type lide that i never do this things right can you halp0 me’
my question is do you type it like you see it in the blog or do you have to type in in”these”
Like you see it in the blog without the ” “
i am having trouble getting the widget to install….any tips? i tried using the linked in and google
cindy » Maybe contact their customer support? They might be able to help you get it installed.
Hope That Helps!
Dian
I actually tried both codes just for giggles…both worked! I got 18 SB from them
Ugh new to swag bucks and I don’t know where to look for this!
Well I can hint but I can’t tell you straight out. Or I could lose my account. I used to say where to look but, yesterday they said that was a No No. So, this one is a “voting” one. That might help – also, their Facebook page is a great place to get hints, the people on their hint alot when there is a code out.
Ok thank you! I’ll check their Facebook page out.
Make sure when you go to their Facebook page to Filter By Posts By Others to see what everyone else is saying: https://www.facebook.com/swagbucks?ref=ts&filter=2
Looking now unsuccessfully. Thanks for the advice though
So sorry! Wish i could have been more help. Normally if you look on the Swidget that is on the lower right hand on my page it will have a clue, too. They send clues or codes thru their Facebook page, Twitter, and their blog on the Swag Bucks website. That code was in a blog post on their site about voting. It will get easier…
Thank you! Hope I have more luck next time!
Thanks!
Until 7 pm PDT
Thank you
2:30 PM was 12 minutes ago
Lisha Driver 2:30 PM PDT – It was 2:30 ET 12 minutes ago – you still have 2 hours left (I think, maybe 3, I get confused! lol)
It says 2:30 Pacific time, not Eastern
It’s 7:51 here, is it over? I can’t seem to find the code
No, it should still be good for another 30 minutes
I just checked again, it’s still there…
where?
I can only tell you there is one – if I say where they can close my account
Make sure to check their BLOG, Twitter, FaceBook, and SWIDGET
What is Swidget?
Lisha Driver the Swidget is on my right sidebar on my website and it looks like the picture above and if you click the SC on the bottom, it will tell you if there is a code out and where to look. the code is over now, but, it was on there blog under the picture of the Beatles and the first part of it was Beatles.
Got it! Thanks!
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