Making Money Online with Internet-Specific Jobs - Body Jobs

“Body” jobs are so called because all that they require is a warm body. That is to say, almost anyone with a basic understanding of the world around them, the computer, and the Internet is capable of performing the job adequately. Often, these jobs pay based on performance, so the more capable the individual is, the more money they will make. This allows for the possibility of any level of competence for an employee. People with a lot of skills can work and make a lot of money, and people with fewer skills can still work, just for less money.

One popular “body” job is online survey completion. Before I discuss this work, I have to give a warning: there is an incredibly high rate of scams among online survey offers. The vast majority of job offers for survey taking are really aimed at gaining confidential information or stealing money. When looking for a survey-taking job, use common sense to avoid scams. Never pay an upfront fee and do your research on the position before inquiring or giving any personal information.

Online survey completion is exactly what it sounds like: you get paid to complete surveys online. Companies often need people to answer marketing surveys that will advise the company on how to operate. They pay a nominal fee per survey, and then they just need people to take them: you. The surveys take a varying amount of time, but typically last between 5-30 minutes. You can expect to make up to $15 for each survey. The work is easy and the money is pretty good.

Similar to survey taking, companies also need people to try their products. Often, companies will send out free samples and request feedback. However, sometimes they will offer compensation for detailed review of their product. This is a two-fold win if you are selected: you get a free product and get paid to use it. Unfortunately, this type of online job is relatively rare.

Another type of “body” job is online question answering. A good example of this is ChaCha, an online service. ChaCha will allow anyone to send in a question via text message and receive an answer to the question free of charge. They earn their money from advertising. To get the questions answered, they pay individuals to look up an accurate and quick response. The questions are typically easy to answer, and pay either $0.10 or $0.20. Most employees can expect to earn between $7.50 - $12.00 per hour.

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