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Friday, May 12, 2006
What do you do when you're not working?
Not working? I'm not sure I understand the question... Just kidding--I don't work
that
much. I'm usually playing guitar with my rock band,
the Swamees
, or my heavy-metal side project, the Gibbous Moon. (I've been assured that shamelessly self-promoting my band website is okay, though I guess I could be more discrete and rely strictly on
the power of suggestion
.)
When I'm not rocking out, I like riding my motorcycle, chillin' with the homies, and BBQ'ing. Oh yeah, and camping is just about the greatest thing ever--especially if it involves BBQs, guitars, and motorcycles.
When is EFT going to become available for more countries?
We recently
launched EFT
in a number of countries and are working to expand even further in 2006. We're also exploring alternatives for locations where EFT isn't a viable option.
One common misconception is that EFT simply involves linking our bank account to yours. Unfortunately, it's not quite that easy. To provide EFT, we not only have to gain access to closed or heavily regulated bank networks, but we must also comply with local tax and commerce regulations. As a result, linking our bank account to yours is not as straightforward as it seems.
What are your top tips for publishers?
1. Sign up for EFT if it's available in your country. EFT can help non-US publishers avoid paying bank fees, and it's more reliable than snail mail.
2. Make updates to your account information by the 15th day of the month. We start processing payments around the 15th, and changes to your
address
,
hold status
, or
form of payment
made after that date won't take effect until the following month.
3. Reduce banking fees by
placing a self-hold
on your account. If you're outside the US and receive USD checks, you can let your earnings accrue and then receive larger checks less frequently.
4. Make sure your mailing address is correct.
PINs
and checks will not arrive if your address is wrong.
5. Don't wait for help. Find answers without emailing us by checking out our
Payments Guide
,
video demo
, and
AdSense Help Group
.
6. Patience is a virtue. PINs and checks are sent by snail mail, which can be unpredictable in some countries. While they can get lost and damaged in transit, more often the mail is just slow.
Remember, once we've stopped a check the process can't be reversed. I can't tell you how many times a publisher requests a reissue and then receives the original check the next day. If your check is reissued, you won't receive your earnings for an additional month--so it's in your best interests to be patient!
What are your favorite websites?
Wow, this is probably the toughest question. Here are five of my favorites:
realultimatepower.net
– This site simply rules.
alienlovespredator.com
– Pure genius.
craigslist.org
– I compulsively search for stuff to buy, sell, and trade--especially guitar equipment, concert tickets, and motorcycle parts.
Pandora.com
– Discover all the bands you never knew you liked.
GasBuddy.com
– Increasing in importance on a daily basis.
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