How This Site Makes Money Discussion Area

KellyB

I came here from google.co.uk and I'm mightily glad I did!

I've been on other "money saving" websites but to be honest, they always seemed a little too commercial for me.

I love the fact that everything is free.
I love the fact that there are no ads.
I love that so many people use the site and gain knowledge.
I love the fact that money goes to charity.
I love the fact this site was set-up in the first place!

Thank you Martin.

I think this site may be helping to save my life....not literally of course, but you know what I mean!

I've told all my friends about this place and have also put a link up in my signature on another (non money) site I frequently post on all because I believe that if people are more educated in financial matters, there would be a lot less misery around.

FrugalFairy

Managing to make money in an ethical way is a great achievement.

I think the idea of a charity that will teach kids about personal finance is fantastic. Being in control of your money is one of the life skills that leads to a happy and fulfilled life.

Good Luck!

furndire

If life in general was as friendly and helpful as the majority on the site, we would be living in a far better world. I for one am proud to be a member of this community.

Chef1980uk

I never queried how the site made money, i didn't think it did lol. I only saw the question link "How this site makes money" did i realise some of the links were of the paid type.

For all the hard work and constant banging on about all aspects regarding our money, i say well done and congrats. You deserve to be paid for it afterall.

As for 13 members of staff. Wow, i honestly thought a team of at least 50 were used to run this place. When you think about all the research needed and updating of all the articles i am astounded only 13 people are doing this.

Finally, as a 27 year old i don't find myself watching or listening to mediums where you pop up on and in yet i have heard you twice this week, once on Look North with regards to the Hull case and today at work on Radio 2 (Head chef changed the station from Radio 1). I have to say your enthusiasm needs applauding Martin.
If you manage to donate £100k per year to charities then i'm sure you could quit this site and live happily ever after. The fact that you haven't and still carry on with great gusto speaks volumes and if that isn't enough of an incentive for people to do something about their finances then i don't know what is.

maggie434

I've already spent an hour looking around the site and can't believe everything that's here. it is amazing!

Question:
I'm new to this site so don't know how it all works but how to suggest offers / deals / content if you find something good somewhere else on the web?? I guess that's how a lot of the content finds its way onto this site?

Thanks!

jo_b_2

maggie434 wrote: »

I've already spent an hour looking around the site and can't believe everything that's here. it is amazing!

Question:
I'm new to this site so don't know how it all works but how to suggest offers / deals / content if you find something good somewhere else on the web?? I guess that's how a lot of the content finds its way onto this site?

Thanks!

Hi Maggie434. Welcome to MSE! :wave:

If you spot any offers/deals that haven't already been posted, you just need to make a post like you have done already.

There are lots of different boards covering different topics, (eg: savings, Grabbit (for short term offers), Shop But Don't Drop (for bargains and shopping tips). Choose the board that seems most relevant and press the 'Start New Thread' button at the top of the page. :T

MothballsWallet

I've already switched gas & electric, following Martin's advice, twice in the last 2 years online. I'm now with the company that is the cheapest for me, from doing my research.

Also, I took out the mbna bmi Amex card, another one of Martin's "have a look at it" recommendations. I ummed and aahed about that one before I went for it, but luckily I seem to have a good credit score (Barclays think I have a very good to excellent one from when I opened the Tax Haven ISA with them - yes, yet another one of Martin's "have a look at it" recommendations).

Also, I've earned about 9% on average cashback through Quidco deals, the best one being a 35 quid on my home insurance. (Martin, do you think MoneySaving Productions would still be interested in talking to me for IPTW3? I haven't had my call yet, and been too busy to call the team.)

neildey01

I think it is tremendous that you can make money whilst educating people to manage their finances better. You have "saved" me over £4000 in less than two years! Genius!!!:T