Times are tough and a few extra dollars in the bank account wouldn't hurt one bit. But as a stay-at-home mother who wants to keep it that way (that is, continue to be a stay-at-home-mom), there just doesn't appear to be much to suffice. Like others before me, I too have begun looking into these too-good-to-be-true claims to see just what is out there in the way of working from home. I am being extra cautious. I don't want all of my personal information to be out there and I don't want to spend a ton of money, if any at all, only to realize that I've been had (been there, done that). The Internet is littered with a seemingly endless amount of offers to make money from home. It's mind numbing and painful at the same time to have to comb through site after site to find the few that are actually legitimate.
And while I am just getting started, I have found a few things out there that may work out. More posts will follow as I continue to research and collect information. For now though, I've started with taking online surveys.
I have signed up with several survey sites. Disappointed by some but somewhat pleased by a few. Keep in mind that taking surveys online won't have you "rolling it in." And it will never be enough to live on! With that in mind, by signing up with a few good, quality, paying sites, it starts to add up. Before too long you can have enough for that birthday present or date night with your spouse (which we all need).
Site: Vindale Research
Link: http://tryvindale.com/Vv5JNPXBZ
About:
Sends notifications via email of products to test (i.e., Stamps.com printable stamps software, Gamefly.com video game rental's). Some require that you sign up with a credit card, but occasionally, you don't even need one.
Why I Like This Site:
You receive email notifications frequently and the amount of cash received upon completion and validation are higher than any others that I have tried. You are made fully aware of what the offer you are signing up for or the product evaluation you are making, entails. This includes any restrictions (i.e., age), approximate time required, how much you will earn, whether or not a credit card is required, any upfront fees (termed 'acquisition fees'), and the amount of compensation if any upfront fees are required. Complete instructions follow so you know what to expect. A product description and the purposes of the survey/evaluation are also given. You then complete a "Product Evaluation" followed by a "Follow-up Survey" about the product or offer.
What You Can Make:
They advertise $5-$75 per survey/product evaluation. The most that I have been offered is $20. Not bad for 30 minutes of your time. You can request payment via your Paypal account or by paper check when your account balance reaches $50, which can take a while sometimes. You can also get a $2 sign up bonus (at the time of this post).
Important to Know:
When you have signed up for an offer and then evaluated it and taken the follow-up survey through Vindale, you can either choose to continue your membership with that participating sponsor or cancel shortly thereafter. Be certain to read everything (terms, conditions, etc. before you agree to sign up).
Site: Inbox Dollars
Link: http://www.inboxdollars.com/?r=nyoung2
About:
Sends notifications via email to read other email (about 2-3 each day), and take qualifying surveys. You can get money by trying out products/services from companies, taking surveys, and playing games online.
Why I Like This Site:
Steady flow of email notifications, pretty much daily, for every way to earn money on their site (i.e., reading emails, surveys, playing games, etc.).
What You Can Make:
The drawback is that you only earn a few cents at a time, however, for the emails that you read. And the surveys are for $1 or so. While it takes a while to see much of anything, it does slowly add up. Of course, any offers or products/surveys that you review and complete earn you the most money. A lot of them, though, you have to pay or divulge your personal information. Sometimes, that is alright. But again, I am extra cautious when it comes to that. Once you earn $30, you can request a check.
Important to Know:
As far as Customer Service, I have had good luck with them. They are pretty quick to respond and there's not a lot of fuss involved if an issue arises.
Site: My View
Link: http://www.myview.com
About:
Take surveys via their website. Sends notifications via email. I have had pretty good luck with this site. Surveys cover a broad range. Most pay $1 per survey. Also offer Personality Surveys which help you to receive more invitations to complete surveys. When you do complete these, you earn one MyView dollar. One MyView dollar=$1 USD. Earn $25, and cash out using a Paypal account.
Why I Like This Site:
Lots of surveys. I have gone a couple of days at most thus far without receiving an invitation. And when I haven't received an invitation, I log onto the site and take one of the Personality Surveys. These surveys are pretty quick and easy (If it will take longer, the survey descriptions will specify).
What You Can Make:
Most pay 1-2 MyView dollars per survey. They also offer Personality Surveys, which help you to receive more invitations to complete surveys. Upon completion of these, and there are 10 or more, you earn on MyView dollar. One MyView dollar=$1 USD. Earn 25 MyView dollars and you can cash out using your Paypal account.
Anything Else . . .
* You can unsubscribe from any of these at any time. Just follow the instructions, usually listed under the site's 'Help' or 'FAQ' sections.
*When you do sign up for an offer, usually there is a free trial period involved. Make certain that you note when this offer ends if you don't want your credit card charged.
And Finally . . .
I like these sites because you earn actual money, not points or credits (If I wanted a camera, I'll go and buy the one that I want with the money that I make. While it may take a while, it's something that you can do for a few minutes a day, and make a few bucks.
Be sure to check out my "What You Should Know About Survey Sites' post to follow, for tips on taking surveys.
And while I am just getting started, I have found a few things out there that may work out. More posts will follow as I continue to research and collect information. For now though, I've started with taking online surveys.
I have signed up with several survey sites. Disappointed by some but somewhat pleased by a few. Keep in mind that taking surveys online won't have you "rolling it in." And it will never be enough to live on! With that in mind, by signing up with a few good, quality, paying sites, it starts to add up. Before too long you can have enough for that birthday present or date night with your spouse (which we all need).
Site: Vindale Research
Link: http://tryvindale.com/Vv5JNPXBZ
About:
Sends notifications via email of products to test (i.e., Stamps.com printable stamps software, Gamefly.com video game rental's). Some require that you sign up with a credit card, but occasionally, you don't even need one.
Why I Like This Site:
You receive email notifications frequently and the amount of cash received upon completion and validation are higher than any others that I have tried. You are made fully aware of what the offer you are signing up for or the product evaluation you are making, entails. This includes any restrictions (i.e., age), approximate time required, how much you will earn, whether or not a credit card is required, any upfront fees (termed 'acquisition fees'), and the amount of compensation if any upfront fees are required. Complete instructions follow so you know what to expect. A product description and the purposes of the survey/evaluation are also given. You then complete a "Product Evaluation" followed by a "Follow-up Survey" about the product or offer.
What You Can Make:
They advertise $5-$75 per survey/product evaluation. The most that I have been offered is $20. Not bad for 30 minutes of your time. You can request payment via your Paypal account or by paper check when your account balance reaches $50, which can take a while sometimes. You can also get a $2 sign up bonus (at the time of this post).
Important to Know:
When you have signed up for an offer and then evaluated it and taken the follow-up survey through Vindale, you can either choose to continue your membership with that participating sponsor or cancel shortly thereafter. Be certain to read everything (terms, conditions, etc. before you agree to sign up).
Site: Inbox Dollars
Link: http://www.inboxdollars.com/?r=nyoung2
About:
Sends notifications via email to read other email (about 2-3 each day), and take qualifying surveys. You can get money by trying out products/services from companies, taking surveys, and playing games online.
Why I Like This Site:
Steady flow of email notifications, pretty much daily, for every way to earn money on their site (i.e., reading emails, surveys, playing games, etc.).
What You Can Make:
The drawback is that you only earn a few cents at a time, however, for the emails that you read. And the surveys are for $1 or so. While it takes a while to see much of anything, it does slowly add up. Of course, any offers or products/surveys that you review and complete earn you the most money. A lot of them, though, you have to pay or divulge your personal information. Sometimes, that is alright. But again, I am extra cautious when it comes to that. Once you earn $30, you can request a check.
Important to Know:
As far as Customer Service, I have had good luck with them. They are pretty quick to respond and there's not a lot of fuss involved if an issue arises.
Site: My View
Link: http://www.myview.com
About:
Take surveys via their website. Sends notifications via email. I have had pretty good luck with this site. Surveys cover a broad range. Most pay $1 per survey. Also offer Personality Surveys which help you to receive more invitations to complete surveys. When you do complete these, you earn one MyView dollar. One MyView dollar=$1 USD. Earn $25, and cash out using a Paypal account.
Why I Like This Site:
Lots of surveys. I have gone a couple of days at most thus far without receiving an invitation. And when I haven't received an invitation, I log onto the site and take one of the Personality Surveys. These surveys are pretty quick and easy (If it will take longer, the survey descriptions will specify).
What You Can Make:
Most pay 1-2 MyView dollars per survey. They also offer Personality Surveys, which help you to receive more invitations to complete surveys. Upon completion of these, and there are 10 or more, you earn on MyView dollar. One MyView dollar=$1 USD. Earn 25 MyView dollars and you can cash out using your Paypal account.
Anything Else . . .
* You can unsubscribe from any of these at any time. Just follow the instructions, usually listed under the site's 'Help' or 'FAQ' sections.
*When you do sign up for an offer, usually there is a free trial period involved. Make certain that you note when this offer ends if you don't want your credit card charged.
And Finally . . .
I like these sites because you earn actual money, not points or credits (If I wanted a camera, I'll go and buy the one that I want with the money that I make. While it may take a while, it's something that you can do for a few minutes a day, and make a few bucks.
Be sure to check out my "What You Should Know About Survey Sites' post to follow, for tips on taking surveys.
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