Total time = 14 hours (£72 per hour on average)
Switch a spare current account to Bank of Scotland for £175 in free cash. Move money back to your usual account afterwards.

Simple sign-ups to kick things off. Build momentum fast.
Sign up to Rakuten and EverUp. Each gives you a bonus and keeps paying you in the background.
A few more sign-ups that take a bit longer to pay out. Set them up now, get paid later.
The last few sign-ups, plus an average £50 from sharing Quidsy with friends.
Put in £100 or less and get a cashback or bonus out. Lower learning curve than matched betting.
Start with the most established bookmakers. Lower learning curve, well-trusted brands.
Continue with bet365 and other major brands. Same approach, more cash on the table.
Round out the priority set with the remaining big-name bonuses like Paddy Power and Bet UK.
Another switching bonus once your Bank of Scotland one has paid out. Same approach, this time First Direct for £200 in free cash.
Newer additions to your matched betting toolkit. Smaller bonuses but quick to grab.
Final smaller bookmaker bonuses to finish the long tail. Worth picking up before moving on.