Please note that the Paid to Surf ratings are different and distinct from the rating assigned to my High Yield Programs. An “A” for a High Yield Program is not the same as an “A” for a Surf program, as these programs tend to have a shorter life span. The ratings for the PTS are primarily focused on one’s chances of making money with the program for the short / medium term.

Rating of A. The program is doing very well. The chances of making money from the program are very good. There is very little to complain about with the program. Payment is very fast and always on time. You will find that these programs are involved in other ventures to generate revenue.

Rating of B. This means that the program is doing well, but is lacking some elements. Your odds of making money from the program is good. The program administration is involved in other ventures to raise money, and payments are generally on time. There is usually not much to complain about with these programs.

Rating of C. This means that you may be able to make some money from the program, but it is hard to say for sure. Programs with ratings within this range are paying, but are lacking something (communications issues, payments are taking too long, poor execution, unprofessional behaviour / site etc.).

Ratings of D to F. This means that the program should be avoided. You are not likely to see PTS programs with such low ratings on my list. I am focusing on quality programs only, and will only join surfs that I believe will be around for some time.

The +/- means that the rating is very close to the next level. For example, A- means the program is almost at the B+ level, and B+ means the program is almost at the A- level. A+ is the best rating that a program can get.