by Amanda Peel

Created on: July 20, 2009   Last Updated: August 28, 2009

I love trying new products and receiving packages every week in the mail. If you're new to freebie hunting online there are some things that you can do to make your searching easier and more successful. It isn't hard to find free stuff on line as long as you know where to look and you have a couple of things set up to help you in your freebie collecting.

First of all you should set up at least one email address dedicated just to free offers. If you don't do this you will end up with a lot of spam and newsletters that will clutter your in box. To maximize most freebie and free sample offers I have multiple email addresses because some offers are available one per email address, not household address. By having more than one address you can receive the same offer two or three times. Simply set up a separate email account for each person in your household.

I also find it useful to have a virtual voicemail box. Many of the freebies that you find will require a working phone number. It is easy to set up a free account at sites such as evoice.com or efax.com. All of the messages that are left in your voicemail box will be sent to you as an email or you can call your number and listen to the messages if you like. By setting up a virtual voicemail you can avoid any telemarketers and sales people that might call you.

In order to receive your freebies and free samples you will have to submit your name and information for each offer. You can do this quickly with the help of the Google form filler found on the Google Toolbar or you can download a program such as Roboform for one-click convenience.

To find freebies and free samples online you can simply do a google search. You will get tons of results when you search the terms, "freebie" and also, "free sample." Click on the items that interest you and fill out the order form. Another great way to find free stuff online is to bookmark daily freebie sites such as, http://realfreebiesource.blogspot.com, or http://justfreestuff.com. Sites like these are updated daily with freebies from all over the internet. You can also search for, "freebie forums", and find many places that list free offers everyday.

Applying the ideas you've read about here to your freebie searching efforts will prove to be extremely helpful. You will receive more free samples and freebies with multiple email addresses and no more junk in your in box. Remembering dates and times will ensure you never forget a free giveaway if you keep you calendar marked and a customizable email address and virtual voice mail will improve your chances of receiving a broader range of free samples, freebies and free stuff available on line.

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