Easy way to get people to donate

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by P3ROXID3, May 7, 2009.

  1. #1
    Is there an easy way to get people to donate to my paypal?

    Any help would be great.
     
    P3ROXID3, May 7, 2009 IP
  2. Kinkyjoe

    Kinkyjoe Well-Known Member

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    Lol No there is not... The easiest way to get people to donate you is to set up something useful such as a forum that provides downloads or important information.... then you just put up a donation button :)

    But considering the work needed...it's not easy at all....
     
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  3. Unknown03

    Unknown03 Peon

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    #3
    I concur,

    But even the most value giving sites have a hard time getting donations
     
    Unknown03, May 7, 2009 IP
  4. teohcl

    teohcl Peon

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    No way, except you are giving some goodies which is useful to people. Thanks
     
    teohcl, May 8, 2009 IP
  5. bobchrist

    bobchrist Active Member

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    Yes there is chances to get donation especially if you are offering some useful stuff to the users.
     
    bobchrist, May 9, 2009 IP
  6. atniz

    atniz Well-Known Member

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    I suggest you to create some product or programs. For example a plugin for firefox or wordpress that is extremely useful. It can help you get some donations.
     
    atniz, May 9, 2009 IP
  7. GioBuffon

    GioBuffon Peon

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    It's hard man, It's hard. Many people nowadays are in crisis and don't want to donate money but try something that can be useful to others such as logos,articles, and etc. ask them if they can maybe pay you for your work :D
     
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  8. webdev08

    webdev08 Peon

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    You should offer something beneficial or a service someone would get connected into like maintaining an online game servers before you could convince for a donation.:rolleyes:
     
    webdev08, May 9, 2009 IP
  9. P3ROXID3

    P3ROXID3 Peon

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    Yeah. I see.
    Thanks for the Feedback :D
     
    P3ROXID3, May 9, 2009 IP
  10. ForexTradingZone

    ForexTradingZone Peon

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    I'm too lazy to open a PayPal account... Is there any way I can get people to come to my door and donate cash? That would be much easier for me. Thanks. :)
     
    ForexTradingZone, May 9, 2009 IP
  11. jasonxav

    jasonxav Peon

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    Create something useful for your readers. But that itself would not guarantee anything. But it's worth a try.
     
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  12. patco

    patco Well-Known Member

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    The best way is to offer the people (us) something new (maybe information) and maybe some interesting site or you can't do this..
     
    patco, May 9, 2009 IP
  13. JamesColin

    JamesColin Prominent Member

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    #13
    If you can create a website, you could simply create a beggar-site where you ask people to give you some money for food, and in exchange you display a link to their site if they have one or at least their name and you thank them for donating money to you.
    Then you promote your beggar-site in forum signature by saying: "Did I help you today? Say thank you: YOURSITE"

    And pray to God if you're religious, you might get some money, try to create a buzz around your site (people blogging about you) and then you're sure to receive more money, but it's hard to create a buzz.
     
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  14. waxman1000

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    People will hardly donate anything to you. Unless you really rock with free information and free services.
     
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  15. bluebenz

    bluebenz Well-Known Member

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    I think it's better to explain your experience.
    For example, if you are a programmer, you can offer a free simple script for guest book.
    Many people will use it, once they found your script is useable, they will donate to your account.

    Good luck..
     
    bluebenz, May 9, 2009 IP