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how does Martin & the team earn a living???
determined_new_ms
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Ok I know its random but got into a real "debate" with oh yesterday and he thinks that its a clicking thing - so each time we all click on a link MSE gets paid, I was in uproar & offence at such an idea! I can see hoe Martin probably makes a living, but what about the others??
Ok really hoping someone will indulge me
Ok really hoping someone will indulge me
DF as at 30/12/16
Wombling 2026: £25.70
Grocery spend challenge Feb £285.11/£250
GC annual £389.25/£2700
Eating out budget: £ 48.87/£300
Extra cash earned 2026: £185
Wombling 2026: £25.70
Grocery spend challenge Feb £285.11/£250
GC annual £389.25/£2700
Eating out budget: £ 48.87/£300
Extra cash earned 2026: £185
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As I understand it, the "others" are employed by Martin.
Martin often [STRIKE]advertises[/STRIKE], whoops posts any vacancies he may be looking to fill from time to time on this site."Now to trolling as a concept. .... Personally, I've always found it a little sad that people choose to spend such a large proportion of their lives in this way but they do, and we have to deal with it." - MSE Forum Manager 6th July 20100 -
Have a look at this http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/site/moneysavingexpert-finance
Essentially it is from clicking, but the advice is not biased by the clicking revenue.A smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who giveor "It costs nowt to be nice"0 -
As I understand it, the "others" are employed by Martin.
Martin often [STRIKE]advertises[/STRIKE], whoops posts any vacancies he may be looking to fill from time to time on this site.
I would imagine they are employed by a limited company, not by Martin per se.
determined, your friend is correct about the links, but the exposure this site brings for Martin Lewis is more than adequate to pay a few staff. Gone ... or have I?0 -
I would imagine they are employed by a limited company, not by Martin per se....
Perhaps.
This website used to be operated through a limited company, but that changed mid 2008. It's now a private unlimited company - a relatively rare type."Now to trolling as a concept. .... Personally, I've always found it a little sad that people choose to spend such a large proportion of their lives in this way but they do, and we have to deal with it." - MSE Forum Manager 6th July 20100 -
determined_new_ms wrote: »Ok I know its random but got into a real "debate" with oh yesterday and he thinks that its a clicking thing - so each time we all click on a link MSE gets paid, I was in uproar & offence at such an idea! I can see hoe Martin probably makes a living, but what about the others??
Ok really hoping someone will indulge me
Not necessarily clicking, but signing up for something through a link brings in the real cash.0 -
Hi
Its all aexplained here
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/funding
Which you will see is linked to on the traditional footer on of every page on the site and near the top right on the home page Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.Don't miss out on urgent MoneySaving, get my weekly e-mail at www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips.Debt-Free Wannabee Official Nerd Club: (Honorary) Members number 0000 -
Martin finances this whole enterprise from his personal savings, and pays his associates from his own pocket.0
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MSE_Martin wrote: »Hi
Its all aexplained here
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/funding
Which you will see is linked to on the traditional footer on of every page on the site and near the top right on the home page
Its not that obvious to be fair. I bet alot of people haven't read that link.The Googlewhacker referance is to Dave Gorman and not to my opinion of the search engine!
If I give you advice it is only a view and always always take professional advice before acting!!!
4 people on the ignore list....Bliss!0 -
The link is also just to the right of your post >>>>
and at the bottom of the weekly email.0 -
Googlewhacker wrote: »Its not that obvious to be fair. I bet alot of people haven't read that link.
We also regularly put it prominently in the weekly email (and its always in the email footer) - and we asterix any link that is affiliated with an explanation at the bottom of every page.Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.Don't miss out on urgent MoneySaving, get my weekly e-mail at www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips.Debt-Free Wannabee Official Nerd Club: (Honorary) Members number 0000
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