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!

iSecretShop: Become a Secret Shop Agent!

https://isecretshop.com

for those of you interested in secret shops i recommend this app to start out with. i rarely do secret shops, only picking the ones very close to me at places i am already comfortable shopping in. i have done about a dozen through this app and have found them quite easy and painless. i have never had a shop rejected from them and they have always paid, although be warned it takes 8 full weeks!

they even offer web and phone based shops so you don't even need to leave the house! pay is typical for mystery shopping, not the best, and some not paying anything extra at all but of course the free service, meal or product is part of the incentive.

the app is available for both iPhone and android. i recommend downloading the app, filling out your profile, accepting ALL the individual  MSP company agreements and seeing what's available in your area. you don't even need a smartphone--you can do shops from your laptop or tablet as well.

happy secret shopping!

Get Continuous Money Making Ideas and Updates from this New Facebook Group!

https://www.facebook.com/groups

my good friend has finally launched an extension of his website, coolworkideas.com, on FB! anyone is welcome to join the group. it is very user generated--members continually posting focus group screeners, survey opportunities, and even freebies! no spam or scammy sites allowed--just legit money makers.

everyone is welcome to join, learn and share. give it a look and see what you think!

here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1288511251176736/

or you could just look up Make Money Online Cool Work Ideas. enjoy :)

Qriket-Spin the Wheel and Earn Cash.

just discovered this little mobile app, Qriket. it's basically roulette--pick either blue or yellow, spin the wheel and see if you are right. you will start out with 25 FREE SPINS if you enter my code when registering:

52A853

once you use up your 25 free spins you have to earn them. short videos or surveys earn you additional spins. you also can challenge someone and wager a bet to earn more money. i can already tell this is not going to be a quick earner but it is something easy to do when out and about waiting in line somewhere. i also have seen some spins worth $2 so winning a few of those can quickly add up. you can cash out at $25 via paypal. i just started this week and have a whopping 20 cents so we will see how long it takes to redeem.

don't forget to use my code so you have lots of spins to start out with. best of luck!

my code: 52A853

update: well a month into this app and i feel this just may not be worth anyone's time. they don't give you free spins, you have to watch videos, and that gets old fast. until i figure out a way to quickly earn additional spins i am putting this one on the back burner. :(

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

NEW Purex plus Clorox 2 Detergent Review and Giveaway!

Purex is ready to tackle your toughest stain! Two power agents have come together and combined forces: the bright clean of Purex detergent with the powerful stain fighter boost of Clorox 2. This power couple claims to clean 100 different stains!

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!

Receipt Pal: Earn Rewards In A Snap!

http://www.receiptpalapp.com/index.html

this app that pays you back is one of the easiest ones to use--trust me. receipt pal just wants you to snap a pic of your receipt---practically any receipt. i snap pics of grocery stores, gas stations, even dr. visits! you cannot take multi pics of a single receipt so that can be a bit of a problem for long receipts. just tape it on the floor, stand on a chair and take your best steady shot. you can even send them online receipts--just forward your email confirmations from purchases! they allow you to register 3 email addresses so all online receipts must be from one of the 3 registered emails.

Focus Groups Round 6!

time for yet another batch of focus groups. more and more people are jumping on the focus group bandwagon so it's important to sign up for as many groups as possible and have better odds of snagging a high paying study from possibly a lesser known site. i know it's a pain reentering your info over and over but scoring a few $100 studies makes it all worthwhile!

http://www.matrix-r.com/documents/participant.html

http://www.research-worx.com/Join_a_Study.html

https://www.mdlinx.com/marketresearch/registration.cfm

(for healthcare professionals and individuals in the medical field)

http://speedygroups.com/paid-focus-groups/

(requires webcam)

http://hagensinclair.com/page/Form

good luck to all!

and don't forget to also sign up with all the previous focus groups i have mentioned:

focus groups round 1

focus groups round 2

focus groups round 3

focus groups round 4

focus groups round 5

PanelPolls: A Fun Survey Site Focused On Families.

http://community.panelpolls.com/registration

panelpolls is a great site that is geared towards families. even children ages 2-17 can join the site!
you can redeem in increments of $10 and can choose amazon or a mailed check.
if you live in NY or LA you also may be invited to high paying in-person projects as well! i just signed on about 3 months ago and haven't been invited to any special projects or focus groups yet--just basic surveys but i have heard they offer lots of good stuff so be sure to check them out!

from the site:

Panelpolls: The cool opinion site

Who?

• Families (moms, dads and kids--participate with parent)
• Teens

What?

• Check-out new TV shows, Movies, Online Games, Websites, and More. (Bonus payments can be $5.00-$10.00 each!)
• Online Communities (Bonus payments can be $15.00-every month!) 
• Mobile Apps & Games Beta Tester Program (Bonus payments can be $10.00—every month!) 
• Online Focus Groups (Bonus payments can be $55.00!) 
• In-home Ethnography (Bonus payments can be $55.00!) 
• NYC & LA residents: may participate in in-person focus groups. (Bonus payments can be $100.00 or more!)

they do like to keep the panel small so you may not get in right away, depending on their current needs. here is the link to register: http://community.panelpolls.com/registration

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

http://www.findnsave.com/apps/

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!

http://www.findnsave.com

use my code: QRGG 

Prolific Academy: This UK Site Is Worth Your Time.

LINK to JOIN

just starting to get my groove on with this site, Prolific Academy. it is UK based and pays in pounds so it can be a bit confounding initially. it is essentially academic researchers offerings paid research studies. the studies are interesting and more about human nature and decision making which are a welcome break front usual technology and shopping habits surveys i take all day long!

i usually wait for an email invite and i have discovered they do close rather quickly so don't wait hours to open up the study invite. so far i have only taken about 10 studies but they all have been approved and my score is 100/100. i really am not sure how points are deducted and what effect that has on the studies you receive. they do pay in paypal although they do charge a small service fee if you reside outside the UK.

you can also visit the site directly to view any open studies. i do appreciate that they list the avg. rate per hour, avg. completion time and slots available for every study.

and it is GLOBAL so anyone can register!
prolific academy registration