How much money can I really make in this industry?

Well, that all depends. This is not a get rich quick scheme. However, it is possible to make a decent income, ranging from $500 to $2,000+ per month on this system. The key to doing so is by getting started the correct way, being organized, getting the training you need, having a system of organization and planning! It takes hard work like any other legitimate business opportunity, but you can do it! I'm here to help.

I completed an offer but didn't get credit. Did I do something wrong?

It can sometimes get frustrating when you don't immediately get credit for an offer that you completed (especially when the offer claims to credit instantly). However, when a site claims that the offer credits instantly (or any other given time), it is giving you an idea of what can be expected based on what has happened in the past. However, this is not always accurate. It can take hours longer than estimated and in some cases even days. So do not panic. This is one challenge in the industry that you must expect and deal with accordingly.

I can assure you that the freebie site wants you to get credited. If you don't get credit, they don't get paid. So it is in everyone's best interest that you get credit. If the offer has taken 2 days longer than expected, you can submit a Manual Credit Request (MCR), depending on the site. Many sites are moving away from this, but some are still doing this. Feel free to contact the administrator of the site, and they are usually happy to help.

Most crediting mistakes occur as a result an error made by the person completing the offer. To make sure you have done everything correctly, visit the link to the left entitled "The Cookie Monster". So let's be patient, and try our best. We will succeed together.

When I move on to Method 2, do I need to complete any more offers?

No, you do not have to complete offers. At that point you are paying your referrals to complete offers, and in return, you get a prize from the freebie site (cash or otherwise). If you choose sites that are FOREVER GREEN and REPEATABLE, you can continue getting prizes without having to complete any offers.
However, there are many awesome offers at these freebie sites; stuff that, in some cases, you would normally purchase. Why not get credit for it, and receive an incentive? Also, completing offers keeps the freebie industry going. I believe in this industry and will continue to support it by completing offers.