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Online Surveys & Microtasks
Complete surveys, tasks, and small jobs for companies doing market research.
servicesBeginner$50 - $500/mo
Overview
While not a full income replacement, online surveys and microtasks can provide supplemental income. Companies pay for consumer opinions, data labeling, website testing, and other small tasks.
How to Get Started
- 1Sign up on Survey Junkie, Swagbucks, and Prolific
- 2Complete your profile fully to qualify for more surveys
- 3Set up a dedicated email for survey invitations
- 4Use UserTesting for higher-paying website testing opportunities
- 5Be consistent and check for new opportunities daily
Pros
- Very easy to start
- No skills required
- Can do while watching TV
- Small payments add up
Cons
- Very low hourly rate
- Not a sustainable primary income
- Some platforms are unreliable
Recommended Tools & Platforms
Survey JunkieSwagbucksProlificUserTestingAmazon Mechanical Turk
Pro Tip
Focus on Prolific and UserTesting for the best hourly rates. Avoid any platform that asks you to pay to join, as these are scams.
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