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Would You Like to Apply to Be a ChaCha Guide?
Here's how!
Visit ChaCha and complete the application. You will need to use a referral code. Here is mine (the image will open a new window for you to apply with ChaCha, but you will need to manually type the referral code).From there you will be guided through the sign-up process which will include training and certification (they won't just throw you out there to start answering questions right away).
Join Our Group!
Once you are accepted for work with ChaCha, why not join our group at CafeMom. Visit CafeMom and search for Beth's ChaCha Team under groups. It is free to set up an account and we have lots of fun!
Part 1: How ChaCha Works
What is ChaCha?
ChaCha is a human-powered search and answers service. We deliver answers via txt or PC, anytime, anywhere.
Is there someone really answering my questions?
Yes, ChaCha is powered by live peeps who answer your questions 24/7. So ask away & tell a friend! Text 242242 or call 800-2ChaCha.
Is this a scam?
Not at all. ChaCha is a real service, powered by live people, who answer your questions 24/7. Visit ChaCha.com for details.
Is this available 24 hours a day?
Yes, ChaCha is powered by live people who answer your questions 24/7. Text or call in your Q any time of the day. Tell a friend!
Do you know my location?
Pls provide a Zip code or city & state for geo-specific questions so we can give you great answers. Thanks!
Who are you?
I am one of ChaCha's Guides who is here to answer your questions 24/7. How can I help you?
How many questions have I asked ChaCha?
If you enter your mobile # at ChaCha.com, you can see your question history.
How big is ChaCha?
ChaCha has 15,000 active guides, with thousands searching each week and hundreds online at any time. Don't let us get bored, ask!
How do I unsubscribe?
Please text the word STOP to 242242 to unsubscribe. You may still text 242242 or call 1-800-2ChaCha w/out any commitment.
Please stop sending me texts.
Please text the word STOP to 242242 to unsubscribe. You may still text 242242 or call 1-800-2ChaCha w/out any commitment.
Can I ask anything I want?
ChaCha can answer almost anything. Try us! The Terms of Service restricts some adult-oriented questions.
Why do you advertise?
Sometimes ChaCha's free answers are sponsored by advertisers. See http://m.chacha.com/ads to learn more.
Show Some Team Spirit
Choose one of the below listed anagrams for "Beths ChaCha Team."
What About the ChaCha Dance?
Part 2: Pricing & Fees
How much am I getting charged?
ChaCha's mobile answers are free! Call 1-800-2ChaCha or text 242242 (std txt msg rates apply).
How much will ChaCha cost in the future?
ChaCha's mobile answers are free! Call 1-800-2ChaCha or text 242242 (std txt msg rates apply).
How long will ChaCha be free?
ChaCha has decided to offer its mobile answers free of charge. Call 1-800-2ChaCha or text 242242 (std txt msg rates apply).
I deserve free minutes
Please contact your mobile carrier with questions regarding your mobile service.
Do I get a refund if my answer was wrong?
ChaCha service is free. If you are unsatisfied with an answer, pls ask again. Report issues to 800-820-0827.
Part 3: Questions About Being a Guide
How many Guides does ChaCha employ?
ChaCha has 15,000 active guides, with thousands searching each week and hundreds online at any time. So keep asking!
Where do your Guides work?
ChaCha Guides work from home or any favorite spot with a high-speed connection. We have guides in all 50 states.
Are your Guides based in the US or overseas?
All ChaCha Guides are based in the USA. We represent all 50 states.
How much do they pay you to answer my questions?
Pls visit the Become a Guide page at ChaCha.com to learn all about joining our team of guides.
What's Shakin' Bacon?
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- After a knee infection was discovered following Tuesday's win over the Indiana Pacers, Pierce underwent the procedure at New England Baptist Hospital ...
- Loyola upsets Indiana on road, 72-67
- BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana certainly isn't the college basketball powerhouse that it once was, but Loyola's surprising victory over the Hoosiers Tuesday ...
- Indiana State stays calm to defeat IUPUI
- By Todd Golden TERRE HAUTE ? It would have been easy for the Indiana State men's basketball team to panic when IUPUI took a 10-point lead out of the gate. ...
Part 4: ChaCha History & Trivia
Where is ChaCha located?
ChaCha is based in Carmel, IN, near Indianapolis. Your questions are answered by ChaCha Guides working all across the USA.
When did ChaCha start?
ChaCha launched on Sep 6, 2006. In Jan. 2008, ChaCha introduced text answers, and on April 1, it launched 1-800-2ChaCha.
When was ChaCha founded?
The idea for ChaCha was conceived on Oct 28, 2005, and the company was founded on Dec 21, 2005 under the name SNI.
What did SNI stand for?
SNI was short for Scott's New Idea, which served as a temporary name until "ChaCha" was coined in Jan. 2006.
Where does the name ChaCha come from?
The ChaCha name has roots in the Chinese word cha, which means search. It's also fun to say and easy to remember.
When was the name ChaCha conceived?
The ChaCha name was first coined on Jan. 12, 2006, and came into use in March 2006.
Does ChaCha have anything to do with the dance?
Yes, in part. The name comes from the Chinese word for search (cha) but also conjures the excitement and fun of the dance.
When was the first ChaCha patent filed?
The first ChaCha patent application was filed on Jan 23, 2006.
How many patents does ChaCha hold?
ChaCha has 18 patents pending for the technology that powers our human-powered search and answers services.
When was ChaCha's text service launched?
ChaCha launched its text answers service on Jan 3, 2008. It's available nationwide by texting 242242.
When was ChaCha's voice service launched?
ChaCha launched its 1-800-2ChaCha service for mobile answers on April 1, 2008.
Who is CEO of ChaCha?
Scott A. Jones is the CEO, cofounder, and Chairman of ChaCha. Jones was an inventor of voicemail technology.
Who is ChaCha's president?
Brad Bostic is the President and cofounder of ChaCha. Bostic previously founded Bostech Corporation and NearMed.
Who serves on ChaCha's board of directors?
Morton Meyerson, Scott Jones, Brad Bostic, Rod Canion, Jack Gill, and Tom Kelly are on ChaCha's board of directors.
Who are some of ChaCha's major investors?
Morton Meyerson, Bezos Expeditions, Rod Canion and Jack Gill are major investors in ChaCha.
Can I invest in ChaCha?
Please visit ChaCha.com to contact ChaCha's business team.
How does ChaCha make money?
ChaCha earns revenue from advertising on its website and through its strategic partnerships.
The Superlatives List
If it's the biggest and best or smallest or worst, people will ask about it!
- Fastest Car
- The Thrust SSC is a British jet propelled car, developed by Richard Noble and Ron Ayers, which holds the world land speed record at 763 mph.
- Longest Book Ever Written
- During the Ming Dynasty over 3,000 scholars wrote the Yongle Dadian; an encyclopedia with 11,095 volumes and 22,877 chapters.
- Most Expensive Blog
- Yes, you can get that information here, too; but this link is a journal of the most expensive (fill in the blank). Try the search. It might be of great help!
- Oldest Living Person
- Edna Scott Parker is recognized as the oldest person in the world. She was born 4/20/1893 on a farm in Morgan County, Indiana.
- World's Tallest Man
- Leonid Stadnyk towers 2.58 meters (8' 5") above the earth's surface, making him the world's tallest man.
- World's Tallest Woman
- De-Fen Yao from China stands at 7'9" (236,2cm) tall. She was born Liuan City in 1972. Both parents are about 5'2" tall.
- Longest English Word
- Osseocarnisanguineoviscericartilaginonervomedullary which means: 'of bone, flesh, blood, organs, gristle, nerve, and marrow'.
Links to Live By
- ChaCha.com Home
- This is the link for citing all customer service-related issues, or for replying to a comment.
- ChaCha Guide Universe
- This is where you log in to answer questions. Don't forget to select "away" if you are not ready to answer just yet.
- ChaCha Underground
- This is where you will check your profile, see your earnings and connect with other guides.
- Ancestry.com
- Ancestry.com is the largest family history site online with over 4 billion names in worldwide historical records, good for defining first or last names by country of origin.
- Definr - Incredibly Fast Dictionary
- I do love this handy little dictionary. It auto-corrects spelling! Plus, it has a cute little face!
- IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base)
- I use this link to get real names of celebrities, as well as dates of birth, residence, and other public info.
- The Magic 8 Ball
- Okay, it's cheesy, but how else are you going to answer questions like "Is Stacey my BFF?" or "Am I fat?" I like to say: The Magic 8 Ball says "OUTLOOK NOT GOOD" or whatever the Magic 8 Ball answers.
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