Showing posts with label misc. money makers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label misc. money makers. Show all posts

Thursday, April 7

Join Yahoo's Research Community!




i just received an invite to become a member of yahoo's research community. i don't have many details other than it said it involves user testing projects and participants are compensated with prepaid gift cards. it said we could share the screener link with friends and family too.

i filled out the screener and now will just sit back and wait to see if i qualify for anything. hopefully this will be something good!

here is the original invite i received:



Hello,

You’re receiving this email because you have completed a survey with us in the past showing your interest in participating in user studies with us. We invite you to join our newly launched Yahoo Research community. Once you’ve taken our initial survey, you will be added into our official Yahoo Research community database. Going forward, we will use this initial survey to match you to suitable Yahoo user studies as they occur. We’ll send you surveys for specific Yahoo user studies we believe you may qualify for using the email address you provide us with in the survey.

By joining the Yahoo Research community, you will help us improve Yahoo products, both present and future ones. If you participate in a user study with us, we’ll provide you with a gift card in appreciation of your time. The amount of the gift card is dependent on the length of the user study. Most of our user studies take place in-person at our California offices in Sunnyvale, and San Francisco; and our New York office. We also have remote, online user studies with users all over the world.



Tuesday, February 16

Find & Save: An Awesome New App That Earns You Money.


please enter code for my referral: QRGG 
i will receive a bonus for referrals and would really appreciate the gesture. :)

oh my goodness i am liking this new app! find & save is truly offering up FREE MONEY just for shopping at their sponsored stores---no specific items to buy or scan--just take a pic of your receipt and hit send. i have made over $10 in less than 2 months because it's all places i shop anyways: target, walmart, mcdonalds, kohl's, cvs, the list goes on and on! the deals vary--some a flat amount, like 50 cents earned, and others are a percentage of your purchase. threshold for cashing out is $25 and pays through paypal. deals change daily too so always check the app after any shopping trip!


in just 4 wks i have already earned more than i do in 6 months time at my other shopping apps. definitely give it a try and see what you think!

use my code: QRGG 


Wednesday, January 20

Survey.com: Earn Money Doing Store Audits and Merchandising.


here is a nifty little app that i use to make some extra money.  i was lucky enough to score a gig through them for whole foods that lasted for several months and involved me simply attaching coupons to certain products on the shelves. each job only took me 10 minutes and paid $12. i made nearly $200 for the duration of the project and it was super easy. payment was through paypal.

here is the link: https://survey.com




they also often have walmart merchandising jobs where you actually go in and re-merchandise or change out signage for certain products. for some reason it is never any walmarts near me so i haven't tried one of those jobs yet.

it is actually two different apps. one app, survey.com, is available for both apple and android, and is more survey based. screeners for bigger projects will show up here as well. if selected, you then download their second app, survey-merchandiser. please note, DO NOT download the survey-merchandiser app unless you have been approved to do so. from their site:
 "Only download this application if you have explicitly been instructed. 
This application is for approved users only."


i think you have to prove your 'worthiness' on the first app before they offer you the good stuff. that being said, i do not do the surveys that only offer a sweeps entry, which are the majority of them and i don't feel that has hurt me.

good luck and and may the surveys be with you :)

Friday, January 1

The Surprising Amount I Earned Online In 2015.


another great online earning year! i keep good records of all my online earnings and for 2015 i made a grand total of:

$15,339.19

that's $1,278.27 a month

or $42.61 a day

to further break it down:

71% cash/check/paypal:
$10,841.24

29% giftcards(usually walmart or amazon): 
$4,497.95.


granted, this is nothing compared to when i was working full time but it is great income for a homemaker! back then i was paying $460 PER WEEK for childcare, working many nights and weekends and nearly every holiday. also add in the cost of gas, work clothes and meals. now i am making decent money and am always home for my family (but admittedly on my laptop a lot!)

i also looked up my top 15 earners for last year. now keep in mind, i belong to over 100 sites, which includes survey companies, research panels, mobile apps and online communities--some only earning me $20 over the course of a year and others earning nearly $1000. the higher paying focus groups and online communities came about through invites through my regular survey taking sites or filling out an endless amount of screeners. here are my top survey site earners for the year:

Tuesday, December 22

Easy $5 Survey If You Have Purchased a New Vehicle in the Past 2 yrs.

UPDATE! SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED.

easy $5 survey if you have purchased a new vehicle in the past 2 yrs.


have you purchased a new vehicle in the past 2 yrs? if so take this survey and surveysavvy will mail you a check for $5! it says the survey is 40 minutes but it took me under 20 minutes. easy-peasy!

here is the link:


you're welcome :)

Monday, December 14

ResearchMatch: Pairing Up Researchers with Participants.

ResearchMatch is a site that helps researchers pair up with participants for research studies. simply fill out the registration and wait for a researcher to contact you for a potential study. Anyone living in the US can sign up--all ages and backgrounds are welcome.

although most of the studies seem medical based you do not need to have a medical condition to be selected for studies. in fact, i was just contacted for my first study through them and the only prerequisite was being a married couple with children.

since this site is only available for non-profit organizations (think university research departments), they may not be the highest paying studies but it is still worth signing up for since you can always decline any study. 


here is the link to join. even though they describe participants as 'volunteers' i believe the majority of studies are in fact paying ones--my current study pays $90.

here is a snapshot ResearchMatch's current stats. nearly 500 current studies!





Friday, November 20

Datacoup--Sell Your Personal Data For Cash!






yes, there now is a company that sells your data profile to prospective companies and market researchers for a set price. the site is datacoup and they believe the consumer should actually make a profit from all the information that is collected from us. the price for your data is based on how much you are willing to share--below is a graph of what categories they are currently using:


everyone has a different threshold with what they are comfortable sharing. i have linked up fb, twitter, linkedin, foursquare, google +, instagram, and my debit card. i have not linked my credit card (i haven't used it in years and quite honestly cannot remember my username and password to link it up!) 

right now my data is going for $1.16 a week although it could be higher if i linked up an active credit card.

i have no idea who is purchasing my data or why. most buyers only buy my data for one week though. i average a purchase of my data about once a month.

in the 6 months i have been a member i have not had any security issues or data breaches. payment is made by a credit to a debit card you provide.

i realize this passive money maker is not for everyone but it is free, it is completely passive and so far i have found it to be completely safe. i figure everyone is already accessing my personal info when i am online, i might as well get paid for it!

check them out here: https://datacoup.com and get all the fine print details.

Thursday, October 29

Make Money Online with University Research Departments.

many universities offer nationwide registration with their research departments. i have had success with the ones below:

https://anderson.sona-systems.com/student_new_user.aspx

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ox5H_PpPqGKbMJ5jHcPlci9BgfaLKItWO9DBp_guu68/viewform




studies are pretty infrequent and just adequate paying (usually amazon). the most confusing part can be figuring out which studies are ONLINE and which are IN PERSON. once i registered for an in person study unknowingly. just really take the time to read the study--the word ONLINE will be somewhere in the description.

you also may have more studies if you proactively go the available studies site rather than just waiting for email invites.

here is an example of a current online study:
best of luck!



Thursday, October 1

How I Earn $100 a Month From Swagbucks.




you probably have heard of swagbucks, they claim to be the #1 online rewards site in the world. for years i ignored them and thought it was a whole lot of work for little pay compared to other sites but i admit i have had a complete change of heart this past year.

swagbucks is fun, engaging, and offers something for everyone. i don't go crazy on the site but i have managed to create a steady monthly $75-$100 income (paypal, amazon and walmart gcs are my go-tos) for just about 30 minutes a day.

Wednesday, September 16

Say YES to Yaarlo and Earn Easy Cash for your Receipts.

ENTER MY CODE FOR A BONUS: BRIDGETB953


Say 'Yes' to Yaarlo, the newest mobile shopping rebate app. super easy to use, just snap a pic of any restaurant, grocery store, retail store, personal services or entertainment receipt--even online ones! Yaarlo does not have the ability to take multi pics of a receipt though so make sure you stand back and get the whole receipt in a single shot! so far i have had only one refused but it was super long and i guess unreadable in a single shot. available in the app store and soon to google play!

Tuesday, September 8

ProductTube--Get Paid For Making Videos.


well since EXPOtv bit the dust i have been looking for similar alternatives. heard some buzz about this site, ProductTube.

seems that you go to the site and apply for any existing projects. the projects i have seen so far seem to be 'in clusters' and quite generic so it would be easy to buy things you already use and then just do a quick video review of them. here is an example of a current open project:

Wednesday, August 19

Enroll. Give Websites Feedback and Get Paid.





just discovered this one. super easy so far too. you give your feedback on a website's usability and get paid. easy stuff too, like if a logo fits or the content makes sense. basically you just sign up and take a quick test (which you GET PAID FOR) and then sit back and wait for work. welcome to Enroll.



so far i have just taken the initial test and one real test but they were super easy. along the lines of 'if you clicked on the first link what would you expect to find?' or 'why do you think some dots are red and others black?'

the total test took under 5 minutes and i was instantly awarded .60 cents! i still don't really know how i earned the bonuses but i am thrilled to take them!






i hope to hear a lot more from enroll. you should definitely check them out too!



Wednesday, August 12

5 Things I Learned about Taking Surveys and Working Online


well i have been earning my income online for over 2 yrs now and so much of my approach has changed since i started. currently i am consistently earning $1200 a month and i really feel i am working smarter than ever. today i will share some of what i have learned along the way. pardon the lower cases---it has always been my habit since i became an e.e. cummings fan over 30 yrs ago!

Saturday, August 8

Join The Newest Cashback Site, Yuno!

UPDATE! SO FAR THIS ONE HAS BEEN A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. I DON'T RECOMMEND.


we have a new contender to soon join the net for rewarding you with cash back for shopping online---introducing Yuno.



right now they are gathering members prior to launch and to reward those getting in on the ground floor you will earn $3 paypal if you are one of the first 5000 sign ups. right now they are at 4800 so don't delay!

what is yuno? well i am guessing it will be similar to fatwallet and ebates but have more of an emphasis on rewarding those that share their purchases on social media. here is their description:


even if you miss the cut off the next level of 30,000 sign ups will each earn $4!
i can't say much else about the site since it is in it's infancy but i am taking a chance--really, what do we have to lose?

200 spots left to earn $3 paypal for just signing up!  http://yuno.co/?

Monday, August 3

Paribus--The Site That Does The Price Matching For You!


Get money back when prices drop, effortlessly!






https://paribus.co/i/epbK4s


i am continually amazed at how much is out there to save you money. introducing the newest player, Paribus. link up your email address and debit/credit card to the site and they automatically keep a running total of all your online purchases and then monitor them to see if any prices drop. if any do they get you back the difference crediting you 75% of the savings and keeping 25% as payment for their efforts. easy peasy, right?

Wednesday, July 29

9 Grocery Apps Everyone Should Be Using



i swear i keep discovering a new grocery app every couple months! right now i am up to 9--yep it takes a few minutes to ensure i do all my scanning, checking in, and pic taking at the end of a shopping trip but every little bit adds up and when you are using 9 apps--it can add up quite quickly!

Snap by Groupon: not a big earner, items seem a bit random and uncommon. still worth a look though, especially if you buy magazines.

Ibotta: i am late to this party and i know i only scratch the surface of its earnings potential. many places to earn outside grocery stores like pet stores and even online sites. if you use my referral code, ezl4q, you will earn a bonus $1! there is a lot going on here--i keep it simple but i know i am only scratching the surface of this app's earning potential.

Wednesday, July 15

Qmee: Make Money When Searching the Web!

i just discovered this app and am really liking it so far! simply download the app on your laptop or desktop (the app is still in the works for mobile phones and tablets) and you will have a 'button' with the 'Q' when successfully installed:


the Qmee button sits along side my pinterest and ebates buttons!

that's it! now when you do everyday searches you will occasionally see a sidebar pop up with additional search results--click on the one that interests you most or like me, click on the highest $ amount offered!

Wednesday, July 8

Cool Work Ideas--Your Next Go-to Site.


this is a blog that i check out multiple times DAILY. and if you are serious about maximizing your online earning potential you should immediately subscribe too!

paul, who runs the site, is a great guy and tells it like it is--the good, the bad and the 'completely not worth your time'. he is always digging around and discovering new focus groups and survey companies--and never hesitates to share his finds.

moreover, he actually started a forum on the site that is more community based (think slickdeals or reddit without the egos or intimidation) where people can post their finds, ask questions or list current focus group screeners. the vibe is so inviting, approachable and merciful! i have found and qualified for  several studies just from the Cool Work Ideas Forum. definitely worth the bookmark to check for nationwide studies daily.

check it out and may the focus group be with you!

Friday, June 26

Photogramy: Sell Your Instagram Pics For Cash!



just when i think i have capitalized on every which way to earn on the web something new emerges. introducing Photogramy---sell your instagram pics as stock photos and earn cash. it seems this site is just getting off the ground so i really don't know too much about it yet but here is what i know now--

Monday, June 15

Join the Purell Loyalty Program and Earn Gift Cards!

UPDATE! AS OF 4/1/16 THEY HAVE DISCONTINUED THIS PURELL LOYALTY PROGRAM. THE NEW PROGRAM DOES NOT SEEM TO INVOLVE EARNING GIFT CARDS :( AND I PERSONALLY AM GOING TO STOP USING THE SITE.


i am very late to this party but i just started it and really find it an easy way to earn rewards. i bookmark the site and every morning i quickly hit all the point earning links on the front page and then hit 'earn more' at the top of the page and complete those on the second page. takes 2 minutes and earns me 500 pts. daily. they do cap you out at 5,000 pts a month so you only have to visit the site 10 days out of the month to earn maximum pts.  25,000 pts. earns you a $10 gift card so not the greatest but it's something. there are also purell products for lesser point amounts. i have only been doing this for a couple weeks but i think i will stick with it for now and really enjoy that gift card once earned!


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