LinkShares.net

[Site Update: 1/Apr/2010]

LinkShares has been upgraded to version 5, and lots of stuff have changed; e.g. you can now invite your friends and earn more.

Summary of Updates

• Some links were purged, with the introduction of a quality control team that comprises humans and lexical programs.
• The link directory structure has been modified. It now uses new categories and has shed old ones.
• Each member now has a profile page [linkshares.net/username] to describe themself and list the links they have posted.
• Members can now comment on links and earn bonus points (bp’s) from doing this and other activities on the site.

Bonus Point System (BPS)

We have created the BPS and implemented a ranking system for all LinkSharers. You earn bp’s from different activities you engage in, e.g. viewing, rating and commenting on links, as well as posting of your own links. Based on your activities your ranking on the site is calculated periodically. You also have the option to cash in some of your bp’s to actual funds in your account.

We are currently calculating the first ranking list and will update your profile pages with the various ranking points. LinkSharers who are ranked in the top 10 or so will be featured on the home page, and this will update daily.

Friend Invite

You can invite your friends from various email programs, and earn from their earnings. Remember, it continues like that when they invite others; so, be first to get as many of the friends in your network! The invite app is at: www.linkshares.net/invite

Feedback

As customary, lots of these updates were influenced by users of the site and we do appreciate your continued input and support. Feel free to express yourself to us, we have the kindest staff in cyberspace

AddThis is the most popular sharing platform on the Internet, reaching over 600 million users monthly, and is used by over 800,000 websites sharing to 200 different services.

• Starting today, March 19th, you’ll see LinkShares included in the AddThis sharing platform. You’ll be able to share your favourite URLs to us from almost a million websites that have the AddThis button, and earn a bonus from each link that you share this way.
• Here is a working sample of the AddThis button:   
• We’re now officially a part of the AddThis Service Directory, among Facebook, Digg, Twitter and other similar services worldwide; but of them all, LinkShares is still unique in the sense that you earn while you share. (See http://www.addthis.com/services/detail/linkshares)
• When you’re sharing to LinkShares for the first time, hover over the AddThis menu and click on the “more” link to get a longer list of the services available. Find us and click to share.
• Because the AddThis menu is smart, the next time that you want to share to us from AddThis, you’ll see that we’re listed in the compact menu. From then on you’ll be able to share to us with just one click.
• Want to put AddThis on your page to share to us from your own website? It’s quite easy. Just go to www.addthis.com and create your AddThis button right on the home page.
• AddThis has worked hard with their community to help get their menu translated into 60 languages. If they’re missing a language or if you have a correction, you can submit it yourself. (www.addthis.com/languages)*   Finally, you guessed it, you don’t need to login to share again.

We are seeking a business minded, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Web Systems Engineer.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Manage selected web applications from office and remote locations.
- Maintain system integrity of web systems and database systems.
- Perform security audits of internal and external web systems.
- Continuously improve system efficiencies by innovating new solutions or tweaking existing ones.
- Develop web-based add-on applications as necessary for Staff or by end-users.
- Provide technical support to web-developer team.

Qualifications & Experience

- BSc. in Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- 3-5 years experience in a similar capacity.
- Familiarity with scaling web-applications.
- A sound business approach to web-development.
- Ability to work in a team as a leader.
- FLUENT in the English Language.

Only suitable applicants will be contacted.

Apply Here, or email your resume to: careers@linkshares.net

The ‘I Come In Peace’ stage show aimed at closing the divide between ‘Gaza’ and ‘Gully’ supporters was missing a key element last Friday, but the organiser believes the objective was met.

Vybz Kartel, who THE STAR was told was previously booked for another show, did not turn up for the concert at the Port Henderson Beach in Portmore, which was to be a symbol of unity between himself and music rival Mavado.

“Mavado came and performed great. Kartel did not turn up but they played a whole ton of his song to show the coming together,” said Dr Japheth Ford, Chairman of the National Action Coalition.

Vybz Kartel’s publicist Claude Mills said while they had been informed of last Friday’s show, they had not confirmed a performance as Kartel was previously booked for another show.

Violence free

Dr Ford said the concert was violence-free and the police was co-operative, allowing the event to run until daybreak.

Prior to the concert, Dr Ford had said he would put on another concert in Kingston if Vybz Kartel failed to attend last Friday’s.

“We want to put on one (concert) on Mavado’s side. The problem we are having is finding the venue that is big enough. We haven’t spoken to him (Vybz Kartel) since. I think the next time he will come,” Ford told THE STAR.

“This sets the stage for moving forward. Everything good, everything positive. We are moving where we want to move. Everybody is looking to come together.”

During his performance, Mavado was joined onstage by fellow ‘Gully artistes’ Flexxx, Kibaki and Chase Cross. Veterans Echo Minott and Professor Nuts also performed.

There has been increased national attention on Vybz Kartel and Mavado over the last few months, as several social disturbances have been linked to the Gully/Gaza feud.

Reverend Herro Blair, head of the Peace Management Initiative, recently met with Mavado and Vybz Kartel on separate occasions and expects to meet with them again soon.

“I met with Vybz last Tuesday and met with Mavado the week before. I expect to meet with both of them and their management sometime during the course of this week,” Blair said.

He was, however, reluctant to state what was discussed in the meeting and how the artistes plan to resolve their differences.

Mavado’s manager, Julian Jones-Griffiths also attended the meeting but was not willing to say much either.

“Me, him (Blair) and Mavado, we discussed some ideas for ways we could move forward. I don’t really want to get into specifics as yet,” he said.

Dr Ford also told THE STAR he has plans to have a meeting with both artistes in the near future.

The Jamaica Star Online: http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20091201/ent/ent1.html

It has come to our attention that some would be users of the LinkShares.net service are scaring others away by the usual superficial tagging of the service as a scam. The core of the service allows you to create links to your content and post them elsewhere on the web, and you are paid when they are accessed by others. Some complaints received so far refer to the strict security rules embedded into the system, but we continue to hold that these regulations are quite necessary for the best benefit of all members involved.

You can learn more about how the system works at: http://linkshares.net/tour?fr=prl2

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LinkShares lets you earn when you share links to content online. It’s simple to you, rewarding and fraud free. Sign up now and start earning! http://www.linkshares.net/signup

Advertisement Services: http://www.linkshares.net/services/
Official Blog: http://blog.linkshares.net/
LinkShares Integrated Portal: http://www.linkshares.net/portal/
Contact Us: http://www.linkshares.net/support/contact/

The LinkShares system is feature rich, and is being developed everyday! Below is a list of features that complement the current release.

• QuickLink tool: allows you to create an encrypted shortcut link that you can add to your browser’s link toolbar. This shortcut comes in handy when you want to convert links quickly. Check out the links menu from within the LinkShares Portal.
• Unlimited links: you can make as much money as you want! You earn only from links so unlimited links mean unlimited earnings.
• Flexible payment options: you can chose from a variety of payment options from bank wire deposits, cheques, PayPal and more.
• Comprehensive reporting: the system provides you with many insights into your links, their access, generated revenues and much more.
  You can also check out your account balance statement on your financial account.
• Support: we take pride in offering our members with adequate support as they need it. You can contact the Support Team at any time of day and we will assist you. http://www.linkshares.com/support/contact/
  
• Ajixxed links: these are very short links that are compacted for portability. Whenever you create a link, you are given 3 optional links to distribute, the ajixxed link being the shortest.

We have much more exciting features in stored for you but we decided to launch as is and scale up gradually so all stakeholders can get the best out of LinkShares. If you have a feature, you can request one through our feedback channel until further notice.

LinkShares.net is a “link sharing” tool that allows users to earn from sharing their links. The LinkShares Team is proud to announce the official launch of this remarkable service to our western Internet users, including all the Caribbean countries, Central America and the USA. We all share links and shortcuts on a daily basis; but if you share them through our network, you can earn extra income and make monetary use of your content after all. Here’s how

What Makes Us Different?

Of course, there are shortcut linking and link sharing tools existing but only LinkShares.net creates such an innovative combination of the two, and on top of that, you are earning! Our systems are well designed to help your content to cut the sharpest corners of the Internet and work for you. So, not only are you earning, but you are also exposing your content.

Who Will Find LinkShares Useful

If you are a blogger, LinkShares will be good for you to monetise your blogs. If you share content online such as files on rapidshare/zshare and other shared hosts, then when you share your links ANYWHERE, convert them to a LinkShares cashable link so that you can earn when your content is accessed. E.g. http://www.linkshares.net/100 is a link to a YouTube video that I am sharing, and you guessed right, if you click on that link then I’ll be earning bucks!

The system is sophisticated and built for technical reliability, robustness and security, but it is very easy to use and comprehensible. All you will ever need to know is at: http://www.linkshares.net/support/.

Customer Service

Just as how we actively monitor our systems to ensure that integrity is maintained, we also are available to our members at any time to deal with their concerns. If you ever encounter any problems with LinkShares’ services, please contact us right away at: https://www.linkshares.net/support/contact/. This is the fastest way to get to us.

Where to Start?

If you haven’t signed up as yet, then it’s your time now to join a vastly growing community! You can complete the simple sign up form at: https://www.linkshares.net/signup. After you login, go to the LinkShares Portal (https://www.linkshares.net/portal) and start linking!

Don’t over look the starter tour! http://www.linkshares.net/tour

Once again, we are pleased that you are interested in our services and do hope we all get along well.

Best Regards,
C.E.O.
LinkShares.net