Basically, this is the amount I've earned in the last 30 days from doing extra online 'work'. I'm also curious what types of gigs or online work other people are doing these days to earn a little extra income, as it seems having a source of extra income is becoming more and more common (and often essential) these days.
I'm happy with how things went overall this month and I was able to earn a decent amount from dedicating around 1 hour per day on average to online earning.
I stuck to my old reliable sites/methods and was glad to have a nice range of tasks to take part in such as studies, user tests and paid projects.
Anyway, to get the ball rolling, here is my own report:
(1) Prolific
Earnings: £44
This is definitely one of the top paid study sites around. With Prolific you get paid cash for engaging in the research of Academics and Universities from around the world. There are surveys and studies about scientific research, new products and public opinion. From minutes to hours, to multipart studies over longer periods, there's a respectable range of studies to participate in.
This site pays out to Paypal, it has a range of interesting surveys, and studies pay a minimum of £6.50 per hour. Each study or survey tells you the amount you'll be paid for completing the task and also gives you the hourly rate of said task, which is very useful.
If you compare Prolific to other Study/Research sites, like Respondent or User interviews, for example, you might at first notice that the pay per task is much lower. However, what sets Prolific apart from sites with higher-paying studies is the frequency with which you'll receive tasks. I often leave the Prolific tab open while I'm working on something else, and it's not unusual to receive 5-6 short studies over a 2-3 hour time period. The advantage here is that you'll receive tasks based on the information you've entered on your profile, whereas on other paid research sites, you would be applying for higher paying tasks with screeners, but it may not be often that you get accepted for the studies you apply for.
Time Spent: ~4.5 Hours
(2) My Tutor/ English Classes:
Earnings: £105
MyTutor is an online-tutoring site, I don’t see this site mentioned a whole lot but it really is a gem. This one is ideal for students and recent graduates, but if you have skills or knowledge in any teachable subject then you should check it out. You don’t need any previous experience as a tutor to work here.
You can earn up to £20 per hour and the work is rewarding and meaningful because you are helping others to learn. It’s also very “social” online work, which some people may see as a nice change.
Also, If you like the idea of tutoring but don't have knowledge in any of the teachable subjects listed on My Tutor, There is also the option of teaching ESL, which you can do a quick TEFL course on and may be worth the investment if you think you'd be interested in that type of work. It can be quite a good earner too. You can do these classes freelance or work for an online company such as Preply or Hallo.
Time Spent: 7 hours
(3) Oddsmonkey (Matched Betting)
Earnings: £157
This is a Matched betting site, It's a good way to earn £400-£500 in a very short time by completing the welcome offers, and then to continue earning £100-£300 on average every month by completing the daily reload offers posted on the site.
For the time you put in, the reward is great. When I did the initial welcome offers over a year ago and earned £450 for about 6 hours work, I was more than happy to admit to my friends that I was wrong for calling it "a scam".
After completing the welcome offers, you can still easily make £100s per month, but it requires more effort on your part, Checking your email and the daily offer section of the matched betting site you use etc.
Time Spent: ~4 Hours
(4) Appen:
Earnings: £38
So this is a site where you can apply to work on various projects online, the rate of pay is very competitive, with some jobs paying up to £20-£25 per hour. Most jobs pay around £10-£20 per hour (which is still fantastic for online work) and I have not found it difficult to qualify for projects
The site is legit and it actually feels like real work for good pay. The potential earnings from this site over the course of a year can easily enter the £100s or even £1000s, so if it's not on your radar it really should be.
Note: Apply for as many projects/tasks as you can, it's well worth taking the time to apply because even if you get one project, that's hours of work at a great hourly rate.
Time Spent: ~1 Hour
(5) Fivesurveys
Earnings: £5
This is a site where you get paid to take part in surveys. Once you complete 5 surveys, you can cash out £5. I'm not a huge fan of the payment system on this site but the main advantage is that you can cash out instantly once you complete 5 surveys and the money goes straight to your account, so it's good for people who want to earn some beermoney and have it reach their bank account on the same day.
Time Spent: ~40 mins
(6) Testingtime
Earnings: £21
Again, with Testingtime, you're being compensated for testing apps, websites and other products. Your value as a tester comes from the fact that you're helping to influence the development of future products and services.
The studies on this site pay well enough, and I feel there is a potential to earn a decent amount from it, provided you remember to check your emails and your studies dashboard.
Time Spent: ~1 Hour
(7) Facebook Marketplace:
Earnings: £45
I'm sure most of you have heard about Facebook Marketplace, but for those who haven't, it's basically a section of Facebook where you can sell your old stuff.
I think this beermoney method is particularly good if you live in a larger city, as the likelihood is that whatever you're selling is bound to catch at least a few people's eyes.
Time Spent: ~30 Mins
TOTAL EARNINGS FOR SEPTEMBER: £415
TOTAL TIME SPENT: ~19 Hours
And that's it. If you have any questions about any of the sites I've mentioned, just leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer.
Hope this report is of help to some people and wish everyone the best for the month ahead.
Cheers.