My Incredible Online Earnings For 2017.

It's that time of year! I always get a bit anxious and worried I won't beat my LY numbers but yet again, I have done it! Here is my breakdown for 2017:

GRAND TOTAL: $19,667.94 (SO CLOSE TO $20K!)

THAT AVERAGES TO:

$1,639 A MONTH

$378 A WEEK

$54 A DAY

NO, IT DOESN'T STACK UP TO A REGULAR FULL-TIME JOB BUT FOR WORKING FROM HOME AND SETTING MY OWN HOURS AND CHOOSING EXACTLY WHAT PROJECTS I WANT TO DO---IT'S PRETTY SWELL AND IT REALLY, REALLY HELPS OUR HOUSEHOLD BUDGET!

2017 WAS A 13% INCREASE FOR ME OVER 2016.

my blog has definitely slowed down. the first few years i was so busy discovering new sites and money makers--now i feel i have discovered all the good ones unless they are new--so there's not too much to post now. i also saw many sites close or join forces with other research companies. nevertheless i tallied up my top 15 money makers for 2017. here you go!

15. mintvine (now branded surveys) $105-----review HERE.

Join the QuickBites Community!

https://www.quickbites.com/

quickbites is a new online community focused on food. they post about 1-2 activities per month and the compensation is a monthly sweeps drawing. i normally don't really like sweeps only communities  but so far this one has been very easy and not overly demanding so i will stick with it for now.

they are looking for new members. you can see if you qualify here: https://www.quickbites.com/.

Why Join?

As a QuickBites member, you will have an opportunity to make a difference and influence future food products by taking part in surveys and discussion forums. Our promise to you is to listen and share what we learn, as well as provide you with regular culinary tips & tricks, and delicious recipes from our seasoned chefs!

see you in the community!

Become A Member Of The SmartLAB.

https://smartlab.mrcommunities.com

here is another online community that i earn amazon gcs from. it is called smartLAB and they are very unobtrusive. i hear from them maybe once every 2 months. all activities earn points and can be redeemed for amazon gcs in either $5 or $10 increments.

https://smartlab.mrcommunities.com

i like that the surveys and discussions are always short and sweet and they don't bombard you with activities. topics involve anything you shop for--be it financial, food or furniture! they also reward you for participation and everything has a point value. check it out!

PetSafe Online Community Is Recruiting New Members!

I REACHED MY MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF INVITES. I CANNOT REFER ANY MORE MEMBERS UNFORTUNATELY. 

it is time to 'invite a friend' to the PetSafe online community. they are currently opening up the community for new members. if you are interested just leave me your name and email in the comments below. i will forward it to petsafe and promptly delete your comments here. look for their screener in your inbox. here is the incentive breakdown:

i know they have already offered some members some very cool product tests. i have been a member for a few months so far. it is very easy and low key and the forum is through my-take.

i would love if you wrote my name as your referrer--thank you! (they are having a raffle for members that successfully refer friends and family). act fast though. these usually close quickly once they meet their quotas.

good luck!

I REACHED MY MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF INVITES. I CANNOT REFER ANY MORE MEMBERS UNFORTUNATELY. 

Verizon's Online Community Is Looking For New Members!

yet another online community that is looking for new members. verizon consumer collaboration community is another my-take sponsored site. you don't even have to be a verizon customer!

i joined about 3 months ago and have have earned a $25 amazon gc for a collage making project and $25 for an online chat session.

from their faq on incentives:

if interested in joining, please leave your name and email in the comments below. i will send it off to verizon and then delete them here. i never know how many invites a member gets until they tell me i reached my limit--could be 5, could be 50! US residents only.

good luck!

New Online Community for Pizza Lovers!

**I HAVE REACHED MY INVITATION LIMIT!!!!!!!!! **

unfortunately i am unable to send them anymore emails :(

i was just invited to this new community and am sharing the love here. if you like pizza, whether it's frozen, take and bake, delivery or dine-in, pizza lovers anonymous is for you. all activities pay out in points and you only need 100 points to cash out! i spent less than 10 minutes on the site and already earned 40 pts--so that is like $4!

rewards are through tango which offer just about every gc under the moon (no paypal though).

so far it looks fun and easy and hopefully they will email lots of point earning opportunities. if interested in joining it is by email invite only. all i need is your email and they will send you a screener invite. i also will delete your email after sending. US residents only. leave your email by clicking 'comments' at the end of this post. i will grab it, send it off to them and immediately delete it. you may also leave your email through fb on bridget's blog page and clicking 'message'. either way, i will get it.

good luck!

Active but often need to wear a Support or Brace? Then this My-Take Community is for you!

well that was quick :(

**Responses are no longer needed for this activity. This Survey is Now Closed.**

the league is an online community through my-take that is just getting off the ground and current members are allowed to extend invites to family and friends.

the activities are rather infrequent, maybe once a month. i already have been accepted into 2 product tests though!

the majority of surveys and discussions are for amazon raffles.

although in their faq it states:

if you ever wear sports braces (knee, wrist, back) then you would be perfect for this community and will probably score some nice products you will actually use.

there is no link to sign up--it is invitation only through current members. if you think you would be a good fit just leave me your full name and email in the comments below. i will send it in to the community who will email you the screener. i will immediately delete your name and email in my comments too! US only.

good luck everyone!

Become a Bounty Insider!

click this link below:

https://bounty.mavrck.co/

bounty insiders is open and looking for new members! be first in line for coupons and product tests in exchange for interacting with the brand.

these communities usually don't require much work and are definitely worth the time if you clip coupons and don't mind sharing content on fb or twitter. sign up here and check it out!

https://bounty.mavrck.co/

Enjoy Gambling, Lotteries, Scratch Offs? Then Join One Voice And Earn Rewards!

do you enjoy lottos, scratchers, table or online gambling? well a new community through toluna just opened called One Voice Panel and they want you!

every activity you complete earns you points. there are quick polls, surveys, discussions and other ways to earn incentives. you are able to redeem for various gift cards in $5 or $10 increments.

i just signed up so this panel is very new to me too. they are allowing current members to extend invitations to any friends or family that fit their profile and will be active in the community.

if interested please leave your name AND email in the comments below and i will forward you a screener. i also will also immediately delete your info so it's not out there for the world!

good luck!

Invitation to a new online community, the League

my-take has just launched a brand new online community, the league. it involves members that are active and may rely on sports medicine to help them along the way--think neck, wrist or back braces.

right now they are accepting new members. if interested leave your name and email in the comments below. i will delete your email once i forward you the screener.

no word on incentives yet. the site simply states:

Will I receive anything for my participation in this panel?

We appreciate your continued participation in the panel and your feedback is invaluable to us. Active members in the community will be incentivized for their time.

good luck!

Like Beer? Join The Tap Community!

*REGISTRATION CLOSED!*

the tap is a new online community about beer and they are currently allowing current members to invite friends and family to join the site. i just joined as well so i am still quite the newbie but what is really nice about this community is that you are guaranteed a reward each month you participate.

Will members receive anything for participating in activities?

Yes! Participating members will be awarded a $10 gift card every month.

$10 a month for being active on the site isn't too shabby plus they said there may be more opportunities for product testing and online focus groups. the site is run by my-take.

the screener survey is available by invite only so if you live in the US and are interested-- just leave your email in the comments along with your first and last name. i will delete your email once i send you the invite. don't delay! they will probably close new registrations soon once they hit their quota!

cheers!

Join Yahoo's Research Community!

screener link here!

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.

apply here! yahoo research community

Join 'The Heartland' Online Community!

there is a new community forming and it's for people 'from the heartland'. take this screener and see if you are a good fit! i know they are especially looking for MEN! 

they have not mentioned what incentives are available but it's at least worth joining to see if they are worthwhile--you can always unsubscribe if it turns out to be a dud!

https://tremor.typeform.com/to/CiH1iV

they are run by vocalpoint, an off shoot of Ipsos. here is a description of this new online community:

We’re creating a new kind of map: not of cities and towns but of Heartland culture, pride, traditions, and love. We’ll have more to tell you soon – but first – tell us a little about yourself, and we'll be sure you get one of the first invitations to join our new community.

https://tremor.typeform.com/to/CiH1iV

good luck everyone!

SurveyPolice: An Invaluable Resource.

https://www.surveypolice.com

anyone serious about making money online through surveys, product testing and focus groups definitely needs to register with surveypolice. it is often my go-to place to read reviews on sites i may be unfamiliar with. it also allows you to input what criteria you want from a site (paypal only, country etc.) and it will give you a list of sites that meet your filters. this is especially great for folks outside the US and are looking for sites they can join or people only interested in cold hard cash and not gift cards.

they continually list and update the current top rated sites along with links to join:

i also subscribe to their blog/newsletter so i am always in the know for new sites to join.
they even have an entire section devoted to GPT sites (get paid to sites) and rank those as well which i appreciate since i feel they can be more 'scammy' and 'spammy' and more difficult to discern the best companies.

if you are new to survey taking i highly recommend you start on their section called "online surveys 101"

https://www.surveypolice.com/surveys101

there's lots to love about survey police. go check them out and explore the site!

Voice of Today's Consumer Panel--Accepting New Members!

THIS SITE HAS CLOSED!

 https://www.voiceoftodaysconsumer.com/join-now-2

here is a small community survey site that anyone in the US, age 18 or over, can apply to join. short and easy surveys are sent about 1-2x a month, most of them dealing with insurance or finances. 

you can redeem for tango cards at the $10 and $20 level. tango does not offer paypal but they do offer just about every gc under the sun, including amazon.

the community also gives out points for responding to a discussion thread or even answering a quick poll. i have been a member for 5 months and have earned $17 with minimal effort.

here is the link to join!

https://www.voiceoftodaysconsumer.com/join-now-2

Sign Up With General Mills Advisory Panel!

http://www.millsadvisorypanel.com

did you know General Mills has their own survey panel? it is open to US residents ages 18 or over.

it is a panel you won't hear much from but it is always a nice surprise when you do. lots of potential for online focus groups and webcam discussions that pay $75 on average. rewards are paid in amazon codes.

honestly i only hear from them about 4x a year and do not qualify for most of the nice paying projects.

maybe you will have better luck than me!

http://www.millsadvisorypanel.com

Join the NEW Dial Rewards Program!

https://dialrewards.icgrouplp.com
Use this unique code: 3S0CD

Now is your opportunity to join the NEW Dial Rewards Program! Explore the site, earn 
points for interactions and then spend your points on sweeps or instant wins.
The program is set to end 12/31/16 so we have only a year and a half to win! Get in now when enrollment is low to maximize your chances of winning.

Currently sweepstake prizes include $1,000 Cash, $500 Home Depot GC, and $100 Gap GC. Instant win prizes include Panera and Amazon GCs.

As a member of Purex Insiders, I was selected to share the word about this great reward program. When you join, please use my unique code so that I am credited for sharing the love and am eligible to win a prize for onboarding new members! My code is 3S0CD and you enter it right at the top where it says 'code entry'--see below:

https://dialrewards.icgrouplp.com

Use this unique code: 3S0CD

Enjoy the site and best of luck with winning!!

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.

http://www.purell.com/loyalty

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!

Join Johnson & Johnson's Online Community!

LINK TO JOIN: https://jjfriendsandneighbors.com/registration

join this family friendly research panel from Johnson & Johnson Company. i don't seem to have very much activity on this panel but recently i was given a product to test (and keep) and to make that deal even sweeter they also threw in $10 for my participation!

i especially think households with infants would get many opportunities to test their products. sign up is simple and then you can just wait for emails!

good luck!

https://jjfriendsandneighbors.com/registration

Communispace and other Online Communities

getting into a communispace is always a good thing! they pay for your participation every month either in amazon or paypal provided you meet the minimum monthly participation requirements. they can last any amount of time--i have belonged to some that lasted only a few months and others for well over a year. most offer many extra projects that will earn you an additional incentive. they do only allow you to be part of one communispace at any given time though. you cannot just sign up for these--you have to be invited and pass the screener. i have received screeners from many different survey sites: I-say, my soapbox, and opinion outpost are top recruiting sites.