Many Youtubers claim that they made thousands with the URL shortener Shrinkme.io. So can you make money with it? Short answer: No. And your computer might get viruses. Here’s why.
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Should You Read This Article?
You should read this article if:
- You want to make money online but want to avoid scam websites
- You saw some YouTubers promote Shrinkme.io
- You want to make money with URL Shorteners
In this article, I will talk about Shrinkme.io and provide proof why it is a scam website.
What is Shrinkme.io?
Shrinkme.io is a URL shortener website that pays its users for every click the link gets. Users will post shortened links on the Internet to generate clicks.
People who click the link will need to navigate through several ads before reaching the final destination. You will earn money for each person who views the ads.
The amount of payment is dependent on the number of traffic and the location of traffic.
How does it work?
1. The user will sign up via email ( $1 if signing up through a referral link)
2. Find a link (usually Youtube or Tiktok videos)
3. Shorten the link using Shrinkme.io
4. Post the link on social medias
5. Others will click the link and must watch the ads to see the video
5. Earn money per click
According to the website, the payment depends on location. For example, if 1000 people from the USA click your link, you earn $7. This is the latest publisher rates table:
But there is some rule to check if the view is valid:
- Rule 1: Visitors must be unique within 24 hours.
- *Rule 2: Must view your page for at least 10 seconds.
- Rule 3: Visitors must have JavaScript enabled.
- Rule 4: Visitors must have Cookies enabled.
- *Rule 5: Visitors must reach the destination/final page.
Why it’s not worth it
Here are some reasons why Shrinkme.io is not worth it:
1. Difficult to make money
First, you need to look for where to post links. Many social media platforms don’t like shortened links and you may get banned.
Secondly, people are not likely to click on your link and watch a minute of ads just to see a video. This means you can’t earn money due to Rule 5.
Even if some people do watch all the ads and get to the final page, you will only earn $0.01.
2. Referral program
Besides the earning from watching ads, you can earn money from referral programs. According to Shrinkme.io, users can earn 20% earnings of their referred members for life.
But after referring this to 400 people, strangely, I only earned $0.1.
Daniel Zaborowski, who rated Shrinkme.io 1 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot, said that:
“They are scams. They don’t count page views properly. They will block your account before you can cash out if you earn too much. I had a hundred referrals who were supposed to give me 20%. The only thing I got from them was one cent! Scams. Stay away from them!”
3. You will get banned
After spending hours to finally reach the minimum threshold (Paypal: $5). You want to cash out, right? Suddenly, you will get banned for absolutely no reason.
Not only you but many people have faced this issue, and nothing you can do about it.
This is a common method used by many scam websites. They will lure people who are desperate to make money and ban them after they want to cash out.
4. Virus spreader
Not only this website is a scam, but it can also download viruses/malware to your computer. After shortening the link, I tried to open it. It didn’t go well… Not only 1 but 2 malware detection pop up.
I tried to continue and it download a file called Your File Is Ready.exe.
After going through all of the ads and malware, an error page showed up: “This site can’t be reached”.
If you have a large audience, would you risk posting this link to your community? I wouldn’t recommend it, especially for only $0.01 to be made. This could harm your reputation and infect malware on everyone’s computer.
The reviews
Reviews about Shrinkme.io are mostly bad reviews. Many users accused the website of being a scam and not trustworthy. Here are some of the reviews from other users:
Konstantin Parkhachev also rated 1/5 star, stated that:
“This is a scam website. When you apply for a withdrawal, they delete your account without any explanation.”
another user on Trustpilot commented:
“Don’t share this shortened link. When I try by myself, this shortened link shares malicious programs/viruses, that’s why my premium antivirus tries to protect my computer.”
Why promote it?
If the website is a scam, why do so many people promote it?
Many YouTubers tried to promote this scam website to their viewer. They said they have made thousands with it. They don’t. They can earn a little referral money but it’s not worth the time.
The real money comes from making videos about making money online. From every 1 million views, they can earn about $5000.
And they don’t care if your computer is infected with malware or not. As long as they can get the money from YouTube.
How to avoid it?
For Users:
- Do your research. Read the review website to see what other people are saying about that website. Scam websites usually have bad ratings.
- Avoid Easy work-High payout. No one is gonna make $500 sharing virus links. Scam websites usually promise high payout to trick people who are desperate to make money.
- Read the Terms & Conditions. This may sound boring but it is a MUST. Many scam websites have unclear terms and conditions so that they can ban users without reason.
For Audiences:
- Don’t click suspicious links. Unsafe links may infect your computer with malware. Always be cautious when clicking on links, especially if they are from an unknown source.
- Download antivirus software. It helps to protect your computer. It’s always a good idea to have antivirus software installed on your computer to keep it safe from cyber threats.
Conclusion
Shrinkme.io is a SCAM website that can fill your computer with viruses and malware. However, many people try to promote this scam website. Do not fall for this get-rich-quick scheme. There is no easy money.
If you click any suspicious links that take you to a strange website, close the browser immediately and report the person who posted the link.
FAQ
Can you make money with Shrinkme.io?
No, you can’t. Shrinkme.io is not a legit website to make money. It can also infect your computer with viruses and malware. Don’t trust fake “gurus” on the Internet who said they make thousands with this method.
How much can you make with Shrinkme.io?
You can only make a tiny amount of money with Shrinkme.io. About $1 for every 1000 views. And there’s a high chance you won’t get paid. Many other users also face this issue, where you can get banned after reaching the $5 threshold.
Should you try Shrinkme.io?
No, you shouldn’t try it. It is not worth it. You will waste hours trying to get someone to click your link and get banned from every social media for spamming. And eventually, get banned from Shrinkme.io for no reason.