I still do not understand My Points search

On the homepage it says these are the topics most searched but I thought we were suppose to search merchant sites, not news topics. What do you search for and are you getting the pts for your search?
TIA

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I do trivia questions, or information I'm concerned about, news topics, etc.
IF I want to do a merchant search, I don't bother, I know who I want... lol

I THINK U NEED TO PUT TERM IN SEARCHBAR AND GLICK WEB SEARCH not MERCHANT. mAKE SURE U CLICK ON A RESULT. hOPE IT HELPS. Sorry about caps----no coffee yet.

Yes, you use the web search. I usually click on the wikipedia result because they load fast. I just do alphabetical searches so I know where I am at. I usually do food. I also sit and do them at one time so I know they are all done for the month.

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Originally Posted by BeanieLuvR

Yes, you use the web search. I usually click on the wikipedia result because they load fast. I just do alphabetical searches so I know where I am at. I usually do food. I also sit and do them at one time so I know they are all done for the month.

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you do not have to click on any results - just search anything you want using the "Web" search - the toolbar counts them if you use that. I use the toolbar then uninstall when done

OP "Whatever" has thread about how to do search at mypoints.You can pm and ask.
I download the toolbar once to make a search and get points but it did slowed down my computer and toolbar froze several times.I did uninstall and still i can do searches through their site.When you do 31+ search ,you get 75 points although they are slow to credit your account.
Usually when I have a spare time I go to my homepage at mypoints.I type any word or name like "Kenya West".Before you hit the search button be sure that you click on the web tab (There are two tabs on top of the search bar one:merchant other :web).The reason: mypoints are giving you this points for being your search engine for web.When you get your results you can click through.I usually click through and let the new page open just in case mypoints change their rules.A lot of people dont click on the results and still they get their points.
Then go back and enter another word or whole question like "What is the best car to buy?".Be sure your "Web Tab" highlighted. Rest is Scrub,Rinse and Repeat till you reached 31 or more words.
I hope it helps

I search for daily lottery results

Me

I do get credit but didn't download the tool bar. I click on web first then in the search box I search dogs, jobs, reward programs, fourms, walmart, ect..... anything that pop's into my head, mostly 1 word. I don't click on the results and just type in another word and wait until the page changes. I keep track with the method of the 4 lines and 1 thro the 4 lines to equal 5. Sometimes I go over just in case I forget to write down a line. HTH! :)

I use to put in home items like lamps, chairs, wallpaper then click on merchant. It took me to their merchant on My Pts. I guess I need to search the WEB instead then. ?????

I had their search toolbar but it messed up my computer. I had to get rid of it.

Yes, that is right you need to click on web search. I remember you telling about the toolbar messing up your computer so that is one of the reasons I've never downloaded it. Thanks guys for telling you don't have to click on one of the results. That will make my searches go much quicker.

"Shopping" last month, and was only credited for 27 searches.
I wrote to My Points only to receive a form letter which tells me nothing.
I don't use their toolbar (don't want my puter to crash).
I would like to know what are considered "searches".
Are they "Web Offer" or "Shopping" in your account under the heading "Description."
I might be doing this all wrong.
If anyone could answer this I would be indebited to you for life !!!
P.S. I'm old.
TIA

Here is the way I search:
Make sure you click on WEB for the box!
Then put in a search word Ex: walmart. Wait for results on next page. Then put in a new word like shoes. Make sure it stays on WEB. NOT merchant.
I do NOT click on any results. You can however if you want to, to support the site....
And its over 31 to make sure you get the 75 points. HTH

I had the same problem couple of months ago.You can type anything at the search bar and search words on the "WEB" tab. But they do not count as "Qualifying Searches".I you are looking for a apple pie recipe and if you type couple of times apple , it counts as a 1 search.Try to choose different topics.
I hope this helps

your account ?

I was just wondering because I did 8 searches, all different
words., used the Wikipia (or whatever the name is) clicked on a page, then went back to My Points. After I did 8 searches I went to my account to see if my searches were in there but nothing that I searched was put in the "Description" column in my account.

TIA

I'm having a problem with the points for downloading. My BonusMail clearly states I'll receive 500 points for downloading and first search. They credited only 100 points. I've been arguing with them ever since...even sent a copy of the original BonusMail. Any suggestions?

Nope , it takes a month to show up on your account.

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Originally Posted by nasle

Nope , it takes a month to show up on your account.

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all your help everyone. I'll keep pluggin along and hopefully make more points with your help than I did before.

Thanks again you guys are great !!

Barb

So they can just randomly reduce the number of points they advertise you'll get?

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Originally Posted by rda111

So they can just randomly reduce the number of points they advertise you'll get?

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No;
If you have your original mail and proof that you responded on the advertised frame time,they will honor that offer. Your best proof will be on your account page.When you are sending them e mail include the original proof and copy of your account page with date of toolbar offer that you clicked through.It takes at least a week to respond to you but you will get it.

Yes, I tried this, and copied the whole bonusmail for them. I just asked them for the third time today, in the interest of good faith, to credit the additional points. Thanks for the replies, though - I appreciate it.