The auto-searcher has been a big hit! We’re overjoyed to see that you’re all making good use of it. While the current auto-searcher will remain freely available to you, we’re planning on developing a “premium” version that has even more capability!  This would be an affordable paid service.  Ideally, it will pay for itself in SwagBucks prizes in the long run!  Follows is a list of capabilities:

1. More customizable settings: modify the amount of time between searches, select the dictionaries you’d like to use for searches, notification sounds, etc.
2. Notifications (sound, e-mail, etc.) when something noteworthy happens (you win SwagBucks, you’re prompted to enter a CAPTCHA, etc).  The times you’re notified will be customizable.
3. Per-user win reports and history.
4. Notifications and an option to auto-enter a SwagCode when a new one comes out.

Of course we’re willing to entertain other ideas. Given this, we have a few questions for you:

1. Would you purchase this service?
2. Because of existing security precautions that all modern browsers implement, it is impossible for these features to exist without the assistance of a browser plugin.  Would you be willing to install a browser plugin?
3. If so, would you also be willing to install Google Chrome?

If you have a free minute, please fill out the following survey to help us out. [polldaddy survey=”93DE14FE8BC06E97″ link_text=”Click here to take the survey”]

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The Code Checker has seen a few simple updates tonight. Some of you asked for a sound to play when there’s a new code.  The Code Checker can now do that!  Currently, it plays a drumroll.  If that’s not “alarming” enough, please let us know.  It’s easily changeable. The sound is optional.  You can disable it if you like.  In addition, I’ve made the JavaScript alert optional.  By default, both of these things are enabled. In a similar vein, the auto-searcher has been updated with the capability to play a (less alarming) sound whenever it makes a new search.  Again, this is optional, but is enabled by default (we can change this if most people don’t like it).  Hopefully this feature will help you see when you win, and check if you need to enter a CAPTCHA (image text). Hope you find this helpful! — gc

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As some of you have probably noticed, the site looks a little different. We’ve moved away from blogspot so that we can offer you some features we all think you’ll enjoy. For those of you that are just joining us, here’s a list of the things the new site is capable of:

1. SwagCode checker.  If you leave this page open, you will be alerted when a new SwagCode is posted.  It checks for new codes every few seconds.
2. Automatic Twitter updates.  Follow us on twitter!  We automatically update our twitter account when we post a new code.  You can subscribe to text message notifications on twitter, so if you want, you can get a text message every time we post a new code!
3. Automatic code generation.  When a code is posted that is different for everyone, we automatically get a unique code just for you!  This will be displayed in the “Active Codes” section above the chatbox.  Note that this may take a few minutes to update after the code is posted.
4. Auto Searcher.  This tool will automatically submit a random search to SwagBucks.  The time varies between 5 and 30 minutes.  Please notice that we cannot take responsibility if this results in the deactivation of your account.  As long as you use it conservatively (don’t leave it open for more than a few hours a day), it won’t happen.
5. Arcade.  Full of fun flash games to play!  Compete with other members, earn points, and have a great time!
6. Pop-Out chatbox.  Pop the chatbox into its own window so you don’t have to say goodbye as you poke around the site.

We hope you all enjoy the new site and the new features!  Please use the “Contact Us” page to let us know of any concerns you’ve encountered. Also, please be sure to read the rules for the ChatBox! Until next time, — gc

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