Do I need to be a tipster to register?

Not at all! Everyone, tipster or not, is welcome to open an account at ProTipster. 

After all, ProTipster will surely be your chance to prove that you are way better than others who call themselves tipsters …

Can I make money by referring other members? Does it cost money to become a member?

No. It is absolutely free to open an account at ProTipster. You can also sign in with your Facebook or Twitter account. 

…but there is something called Pro membership and it is not free?

Yes. If you want to be a Pro member, you need to pay a small monthly contribution but you can also get away with it by having a small turnover each month. No need to be alarmed – Pro membership is only needed if you are willing to earn money with your tips and knowledge. It is absolutely free to use ProTipster otherwise. 

I forgot my password…

It is easy to reset your password. Click on “Forgot Password” link and type in the email address you used for registering at ProTipster. We will send you a password reset link and you will be able to solve the problem. 

Can I change my password?

Yes, just click “Change Password” link at the top right corner and follow the steps. 

How can I send feedback?

There is a feedback button at the left bar. Click and select the type of feedback you want to send. 

Can I upgrade my membership plan from Basic to Pro?

Absolutely. You need to go to your profile page and select Membership. You will find a button that says “Upgrade membership”. Just follow the steps after you click. 

Can I cancel Pro membership?

Yes, but you will not get a refund. 

Can I close my account at ProTipster?

You cannot manually close your account. Each account with Basic membership is valid for a year. If you wish to close your account, you can contact us and we can close it for you. 

So how does ProTipster make money?

We take commission from data trade that happens within the portal. The seller pays the commission and the commission percentage depends on various parameters. 

How much commission do you charge?

It depends on the turnover of the seller and some other parameters but we start with 30%. 

How many membership types are there?

For now two: Basic and Pro. Basic membership is free of charge and Pro membership requires a small monthly contribution. 

Why do you charge for Pro membership?

It is simple: Pro members take advantage of the marketing, maintenance and technology we are providing them to make money. Hence, we ask for a small contribution to cover a minor part of the costs. 

What are the advantages of Pro membership? 

Pro members can earn money from the website by selling the content they produce. Moreover, Live Reports are exclusive to Pro members. 

Can I have multiple accounts? 

It is only possible to have one account per email address. Having multiple accounts is possible in theory. Yet, this is against you in practice if you are willing to earn money by supplying content. Your ratings will be divided and your products will be spread across many different accounts. 

Can I login with more than 1 account at the same time?

No, we only allow one account to be logged in from one computer. 

How can I find info about a particular game?

You need to find that game and go to its event subpage. To find a game, use one of the three options:

• Check the right block called “Latest” if the game is due in a short while or is already running.
• Check Event Calendar and click “Recent Events” if the event is starting soon.
• Check Event Calendar and click “Search Events”. You can use the parameters to narrow down the search and get what you are looking for as well. 

How can I post picks and infos?

You need to go to the event subpage first. See “how can I find info about a particular game?” above. Once you are at the event subpage, you will see Picks, Infos and Live Reports listed in separate tabs. Click on the tab of the product you want and select “Post Pick/Info” or “Schedule Broadcast”. 

How can I do Live Report? 

First you need to schedule one. To schedule a Live Report, you need to go to the event subpage and click Live Report tab. Once you schedule a Live Report, you can go back to the Event Subpage and click on the eye-shaped icon to go and see the Live Report applet. 

Using the applet is simple. You need to Start the Live Report and then use the buttons to send commands and use the text box to send comments. The first thing to do is to start the live report and then each command can be sent separately following the course of the event. 

What are Tags? 

Tags are used to categorize and define the products. Pick tags are used to determine which market the recommended bet is targeting. Info tags are chosen to display the kind of information is shared. Live Report tags show if the Live Report is betting-oriented e.g. including in-running picks or statistical or editorial. 

It is possible to get quick results in search with the help of properly used tags. 

Are there any content production rules I must follow?

There are no concrete rules but there is common sense. Odds must be correct and the tags must reflect the selected market while a pick is posted. Infos must have good content to satisfy the readers/consumers. Finally, Live Reports must be very accurate and command/comment updates must be timely. 

Always keep in mind that each piece of content in ProTipster is rated by the consumers so bad ratings mean you will not have much chance to get your next product sold/consumed. 

Can I charge as much as I want for my products? 

Definitely but the question is if consumers would like to pay as much as you want to charge. Always be reasonable when pricing up your products. If you have killer information on a very low division game, you can charge higher prices. Yet try to remember that the limits on that competition might be too low to take large bets so your consumers might not be willing to pay such a high amount. 

How many Live Reports can I do at the same time?

ProTipsters can only do one Live Report at a time. 

How many Live Reports can I follow at the same time?

Consumers can follow as many Live Reports as they like at the same time. 

How can I request content? 

Content requests are made at the event subpages. It is exactly similar to posting content. Just specify the tag and the maximum price you are willing to pay for the content and wait for an alert that someone produced it for you!

Why would I pay for Picks and Infos? They are free all over the internet.

That’s right, there are thousands of free websites for over 10 years on the internet. The difference is the quality over quantity – ProTipster brings you an open market and the tipsters who are willing to sell their knowledge and take responsibility for them. On top of that, it is designed in the best way to save you time and effort when you are searching for information. You will quickly get access to what you are looking for instead of filtering time-consuming stuff on different sources. 

Why would I pay for a Live Report?

Live Reports are unique and they are designed for live betting aid. They are not just reporting statistics but also letting you know the comments of the ProTipster. If you are betting live, you must check a few Live Reports and see their impact on your profitability. 

What happens if my connection is gone while I am doing a Live Report?

We thought of this, too. By purchasing support option and paying a reasonable contribution fee, you ensure that a trained member of ProTipster team will contact you immediately when we notice that you are having connection issues. We will then enter the commands and comments for you temporarily until you get your connection back.

Can I cancel a Live Report I scheduled?  

Yes you can but only if nobody bought it. Otherwise, ProTipster admin can cancel it for you. In such case, the funds you received will be returned to the consumer’s ProTipster wallet and you might have to pay the transaction charges for the sale process. Therefore, make sure you only schedule Live Reports you will be able to do. 

How can I pay for stuff at ProTipster?

Either you deposit money at your ProTipster wallet and spend it later on the fly, or you can purchase each item one by one. We are using Paypal and Moneybookers/Skrill in either case. There is no other payment option at ProTipster yet but we are open to suggestions. 

How can I make money at ProTipster?

Anyone can make money at ProTipster by referring members. You will then earn a percentage of the money those members spend for a life time. 

For other options, you need to upgrade your membership to Pro. Then by scheduling Live Reports or posting Picks and Infos with a price tag, you will have a chance to earn money as people buy your products. You can also earn money from subscriptions as well. Other members may subscribe to your Feed and view all your Picks and Info for a defined period of time. 

How can I follow another member?

Find the member’s profile from search, from left block “New” or “Best” or from “Recent Members”. You will see “Follow member” link at their profile and then you will be asked to specify which of their activities you want to follow.

Can I unfollow a member later on?

Sure, same as following a member. This action is also done at the profile page of that particular member. 

How can I subscribe to a feed?

Same as following a member, by going to the member’s profile and clicking on the “Subscribe to member” link. The main difference is, however, that this action requires payment since subscriptions are not free of charge. 

Can I cancel a subscription?

Yes but you will not be refunded. It can be performed from the profile page of the member you subscribed to, same as subscribing to them. 

Where can I see people I follow?

Go to My Profile – Membership and select Network. You will see them here and you can also unfollow them instantly.  

Where can I see my followers?

Go to My Profile – Membership and select Network. You will see them here. 

Where can I see people I subscribe to?

Go to My Profile – Membership and select Network. You can turn content alerts on or off from this page directly. 

Where can I see my subscribers?

Go to My Profile – Membership and select Network. You will see them here.

How do I do payments for purchases? 

There are 2 options for making payments:

• ProTipster wallet: You can use the internal wallet option. To have funds in your ProTipster wallet, you must either deposit money or earn money at ProTipster first. 
• Online wallet (pay-per-view): ProTipster supports Moneybookers and Paypal as online wallet solutions. You can pay per product this way and even use your credit card safely without giving your details to us. 

How can I deposit money?

You must click “My Balance” on the left bar and then choose “Deposit” tab from the header menu. You will need to define Moneybookers or Paypal as the deposit method and enter the amount you wish to deposit. If you did not specify your Moneybookers or Paypal IDs at Financial Settings part of your profile, you will be asked to do it first. Deposits are carried out automatically and the funds are credited to your account instantly. 

How can I withdraw my money?

Withdrawals are requested and carried out manually. You need to click “My Balance” on the left bar and choose Withdraw tab from the header menu. Then you are asked to choose the payment processor (Moneybookers or Paypal) and enter the withdrawal amount. 

All members must check their cleared balance at My Balance / My Wallet before requesting for a withdrawal. Withdrawal amounts exceeding the cleared balance will be declined. 

What should I do if I can’t login?

Make sure your password is right or request a password reset link by clicking Forgot Password. Alternatively, contact us and we will try to help you. You can click Feedback on the left bar and write to us.  

What is “Trade Volume” at “Today in ProTipster”? 

Trade volume shows the total amount of daily trade in ProTipster. Trade means people bought and sold information. 

I do not want to get alerts for everything, can I change it somewhere?

Yes, by going to My Profile – Settings, you can change your alert settings easily. Simply select “NO” for the type of alerts you do not wish to receive. You can also change who can view your profile from here. 

How do I set the subscription charges for my feed? 

You must go to My Profile – Settings and select Manage Subscription. Remember that only Pro members can set subscription rates because Basic members do not have the permission to charge for subscriptions. 

Can administrators delete my content? 

Yes, they can also warn you. Each warning and deleted content is shown under My Profile – Performance – Warnings and Deleted Contents. There is always explanation attached to a warning or a deleted content.