Hello, I'm a newbie. I like to know how long does it take to get credited since I like to earn $3/month for posting at least 30 posts the forum. I also like to know ways I can earn referrals so I can increase my earnings.
First, you make 30 meaningful posts in the Forum in a given calendar month. Posts include both threads that you started (like the first post of this thread) and any reply that you make to this thread or any other thread.
Posts to the Contest and Promotion section do not count towards your 30 post requirement. Your posts must provide value to the reader -- I use the term "meaningful", but if you read the thread in the Contest and Promotion section about the Forum posting bonus, you'll get additional insight on what constitutes an acceptable post.
You can check the status of the number of posts you made so far this month by clicking on the "paid to post?" link at the top of any Forum page and then clicking on the green link in the middle of that page. On the right side of the landing page is a count of the number of posts you've made so far this month and right below that is a link that allows you to see those posts.
That is helpful because when you are ready to fill out your Forum posting request form (on the left side of this page), you need to get the ID numbers for the 3 posts you want to submit.
This list is also helpful if you ever want to find a thread where you've asked a question/comment and want to view other peoples responses to your post.
Towards the end of the calendar month (no sense in doing it earlier), get the ID numbers for the 3 posts you like and enter them in the Request Box, select the month for the request and submit.
The $3.00 bonus (if approved) is usually credited at the end of the month following the month you made the request. (ie a request on 7/30 will be credited on/about 8/31; a request on 7/5/ is also paid on/about 8/31.
You can view a history of your requests at the bottom of that request page.
I usually have 40-50 posts to select from in a month -- just in case some of my posts don't meet the "meaningful" definition. Haven't had any problems to date.