5 Easy Ways to Earn Cash and Gift Cards Online

Author:  Angelia Duenas

I have been making money online for years using the five reliable websites below to complete various easy tasks that anyone can complete, regardless of their education level.

As long as you can read, type, and use a computer, tablet, or a smartphone, you know how to make money online.

It may not happen overnight, but these are dependable and reliable websites or apps.  I have been paid by them more than once, so I can vouch that they are legitimate ways to earn money online.

These websites and apps have lots of easy ways to earn money online in your pajamas.



"5 Easy Ways to Earn Cash and Gift Cards Online"

WEBSITES AND APPS TO EARN EASY CASH AND GIFT CARDS

1)  Inbox Dollars - This website is completely legitimate, and I know this, because I have been paid by them four times.

In fact, when I first started earning money online from this website, they paid you with paper checks only.

As soon as your balance gets to $30, you can cash out in various ways such as a prepaid Visa, PayPal, and more.  You even get a $5 signup bonus just to set up your new account.



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Screenshot in Inbox Dollars Showing My Earnings



You get paid for so many different simple tasks such as reading emails, taking surveys, searching the internet just like you would on Google, but you get paid for doing it), also watching videos, printing coupons for shopping (and you get ten cents in your account for each coupon you redeem at a store), shopping online and on Groupon through their website, reading emails, and signing up for special offers. 

I have received at least 8 magazine subscriptions. and I got paid 50 cents for each one.  I subscribed to quality magazines like Oprah, Cosmopolitan, Strategy + Business, and tons more.

The photo below shows just three of the many magazines I receive every month free that Inbox Dollars credits my account 50 cents per subscription, as long as it is a different magazine than the others for which I previously signed up.

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A Sample of the Free Magazines I Received from Inbox Dollars Offer

You can get paid for playing video games, referring your friends to join, downloading apps or web newsletters.  Basically, it's an easy way to earn money online.  

I have reached my $30 payout amount since the screenshot you see above, so I cashed out and picked an Amazon gift card for my payout since I shop there all the time, but I could have got cash in my PayPal account, if I had chosen to do so.  

As you can see in the picture below, they also have a very lucrative referral program.  You will make commission off referrals as long as they actively* participate in Inbox Dollars.

 

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Referral Program Basic Commission Information

2)  SendEarnings - There is no app for this website, but you can get to it with your phone, laptop, or desktop on your browser.  It is owned by the same people who own Inbox Dollars.  

You get paid for participating in surveys, shopping online, using their website as the launch pad, watching videos, playing video games, performing web searches, printing and using coupons, participating in cash back offers, signing up for other money-making apps.  

You will be earning easy money online for performing these tasks that any person could handle.  

You can cash out at $30 like on Inbox Dollars.  You can also earn money for referring your friends and family (see screenshot below).  Enjoy this website which allows you to make easy money online.



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 Gift Cards to Cool OnlineShops

3) Shopkick  - I think this is my absolute favorite app EVER!!!!  It's an easy way to earn gift cards to very cool shops.  

You earn your  Shopkick points by just walking into different stores with your smartphone (make sure you open the app when you walk in the store, and turn on the location button from within the app).  

You scan the UPC codes for certain products promoted by the app with your smartphone for my points.

If you want to buy the item, you'll get a whole lot more points for that.  My points have built up in no time.  I'm about to cash out for a $10 Amazon gift card.  

See the screen shot below to get an idea of how many Shopkick points it will t.ake to get the same gift card.  There are many other online vendors to choose from.

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My Shopkicks Screen Showing my Point Balance

4)  Checkout 51 - This website and app saves you money when shopping at stores.  They offer rebates on tons of grocery and personal care products.

You select the items on their list that you need or want to purchase and each one has a set rebate amount.

Buy the items you picked, then upload a picture of the receipt.  Within about 24 hours, your rebates are credited to your account.

You can cash out at $20.00.  They will mail you a check.  I have been paid by this app at least three times.   See the photo of the last check I received this year from this app.



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My Latest Payout from Checkout 51
This is one of Many Payouts I Have Received



5)  Ebates -  With the Ebates website or app, you shop online by going through the Ebates website or app to get to where you want to shop in order to earn rebates for every dollar you spend.  

For the most part, your rebates will be for shopping online, but some rebates are for shopping at stores as well. 
  

If you have at least $5.00 in your account at the end of each quarter, Ebates will mail you a check automatically.  You don't have to request a payout.  

I have been paid already once for the first quarter I was in the program.  You can see proof of my first check below.  

They also have a great paying affiliate program as well.  You get $25 for each referral once they have spent $25 at the shop of their choosing on Ebates list of partners, which is a huge list and includes pretty much anyone online you would want to shop with.  

Their $25 purchase must be made within 12 months of signing up.  The $25 could easily be spent with one online shopping order.  

 

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My First Payout from Ebates

Watch for double percentage rebate offers and other special offers on Ebates, where you can get higher than normal rebates.  t


Try to do your shopping then.  They do the double rebates almost all the time for various shops.  It really helps build up your balance.

So, today I have presented you with five easy ways to make money online.  You know for sure you will get paid because I already have.  You see proof in the pictures throughout this post.  Click on the links in blue throughout this post, and open your own accounts with these websites today.  Begin your journey learning how to make easy money online.

* Actively Participating Referrals - Must not go 30 days without activity on their account, even if it's just doing a few internet searches on their website.  You must stay active or risk losing your earnings in your account, and your referrals must stay active in order to stay your referrals.

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17 Places You Can Make $20 to $60/Hour or More Doing Website Testing

Out of all the research I have done on the subject of easy ways to make money online, testing websites seem to be one of the simplest ways to earn money online easily.  This is a good-paying way to make money online that almost anyone can pursue regardless of education level or job skills. 

Anyone with enough knowledge to use a computer, browse the internet, and use a search engine can perform the tasks required to complete website testing assignments.

"17 Places You Can Make $20 to $60/Hour
or More Doing Website Testing"

WHY DO CLIENTS PAY COMPANIES TO TEST THEIR WEBSITE? 

There are huge, well-known companies that pay website testing companies to perform testing jobs on their websites by an unbiased group of third party consumers. These client companies want to know how user-friendly their site is, if it is easy to navigate, how well the content is laid out, and if it looks appealing to the average consumer, which gives them the knowledge needed to answer those concerns.  

Website Testing is like market research of a company's website instead of researching their product or service.  These businesses need to know these things before the launch of their website to the public.  If not, they may release a very costly mistake, instead of a successful website that increases their company sales, provides great publicity and increases a larger customer base.  

No company wants to be seen negatively in the eyes of the consumer who tries to use their website, then loses customers because of a poorly designed website.

Once the client company pays to have their website tested, and the testing company has completed their testing assignment, the client can make more clearly informed decisions about any corrections or improvements that needs to made to the website before launching the site.  

Website testing helps ensure the website turns out how the client company intended.  It gives the company a better idea of how well their website will be received by the public, so they do not go into this process blindly.  

The company can be more certain of a successful website launch that customers enjoy visiting, and the customers will want to revisit that website again if they have a good experience.

ARE THESE JOB ASSIGNMENTS LEGITIMATE?

All of the websites in this article are legitimate companies you can sign up to work for by testing websites, and the majority of the companies usually pay $10 per website test.  

Most of the tests take approximately 20 minutes to complete, which means, you can make at least $20 per hour, and maybe even $40 per hour, depending on how quickly you can do your 20-minute tests and move on to the next one.  

Your income also depends on how often and how quickly you respond to assignment emails.  Only a certain number of site testers per client are accepted.  It also depends on how many assignments get receive. 

The best websites that I have found are listed below, and each has a link directly to their website page where you can immediately sign up to begin working.  The next step after your application is processed is to watch for an email invitation to complete a practice site evaluation.  

You then perform a "test" website evaluation that you will record with a program usually provided by the company.  It will record your actions on the screen, as well as your audio description of your thoughts on the layout and use of the website.  

There is usually a sample test for you to watch.  Once you have completed your test website evaluation, you submit it back to the company, so they can evaluate your performance, and decide if you are a good fit for their clients.  

All you do after you submit your test evaluation is wait to hear back by email either with an assignment to complete or a reason why they cannot use your services.



"17 Places You Can Make $20 to $60/Hour
or More Doing Website Testing"

ARE THERE ANY PREREQUISITES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS JOB?

The only prerequisite with most of these sites is a demonstration video of you testing a website for the company, so they may evaluate your ability to perform the task to their satisfaction before emailing you any assignments.  

Most websites have a pre-recorded sample website test video submitted by another of their workers that did a good job, so you can review it and know what is expected of you in your demo video.

For the video, you will need a program that records the actions you are performing on the computer screen, while also recording your verbal evaluation of the specific points about the website that you are supposed to review for the client company of the website that will be paying you for your work.  

There is a FREE program called CamStudio that will record all your actions on your computer screen and record your voice using the computer's microphone simultaneously.  

Amazon has an inexpensive microphone for $8.00 that will work fine to get you started in this particular online job, if the one on your computer doesn't have good sound quality.

I have researched so many of these websites and also researched reviews of these websites.  The company websites listed below are ones I have signed up for, or I am about to sign up for, so I can also make money from home as well.

HOW TO MAKE MONEY FAST WITH THIS ONLINE INCOME SOURCE

You should sign up for as many of the following websites as possible to make sure you have as many testing assignments as you can get.  That way you have more opportunities to make money from home.  

Most of the websites that hire people to do this type of work email your assignments to you when they have jobs available, and they are on a first come, first serve basis.  

Make sure to check your email frequently so you don't lose out on job opportunities, and do your best on your website test videos in order to get more assignments.  

The company is likely to send you more email assignments than others, if you do a great job on previous assignments.

WHAT REQUIREMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR YOU TO DO WEBSITE TESTING?

1. High-speed internet
2. Be fluent in English
3. Desktop or Laptop with Windows 7 or newer (this may vary by company)
4. Webcam
5. Microphone
6. Submit a sample test for most websites to be considered to qualify for job assignments
7. Sound confident during your sample test and do your very best
8. You may need a free program like CamStudio to use in recording your website tests.  Most sties provide their own software.  

"17 Places You Can Make $20 to $60/Hour
or More Doing Website Testing"

WEBSITES THAT OFFER HIGH PAYING WEBSITE TESTING JOBS

1) Appen (Purchasing LeapForce) - This is a very reputable site that offers many different types of online jobs you can perform online, not just website evaluation videos.  

For website testing, they will require you to do an evaluation website test in order to verify your ability to perform the necessary functions of the task they need doing.

They pay $10 per website evaluation which should last approximately 20 minutes, and you must record your actions on screen in this video while recording your audio evaluation of the website.  They pay you through PayPal, so you must have a PayPal account.  If you don't have one already, now would be a good time to start one up before you start applying to these sites.

2) Analysia - This website pays you $10 for every test you complete.  Register for your account, complete a 15-minute sample test and wait until they email your tasks to complete. 

Most tasks take approximately 15 minutes to finish.  You will probably only get a few tests per month.  

Be sure you sign up for as many of these sites as possible, so you can make more money.  You will be paid for completed tests via Paypal.

3) Trymyui - This website pays $10 per website test which takes 15 to 20 minutes each to your Paypal account. 

You must do an introductory website test to work for this site, but you do get paid for your introductory test, if the client is happy with your work. 

Once your introductory website test is approved, you will be emailed other test opportunities. Payments are made bi-weekly to PayPal.

Be sure to check the inbox of your email for website testing opportunities before someone else takes the assignment. 

Income taxes will not be withheld from your pay.  You will be an independent contractor and must be responsible for your own taxes, so make sure to set aside money for tax time. That is the normal method of payment for most websites that do website tests.

4) UserTesting - This site pays $10 for every 20-minute website test you complete.  This website pays you to test websites and apps as well.  

You video your on-screen actions while completing certain tasks and speak your thoughts aloud at the same time.  

Once your test is completed, you will be paid through Paypal in exactly 7 days, so the company has time to make sure the quality of the test video is sufficient.

To work for UserTesting, you must be 18 years old and have a desktop or laptop, smartphone, or tablet.  You must be able to download their testing software, and you must speak fluent English. You must also complete a sample test.  

The number of tests that you will be able to complete via email will depend on demographics and the quality of the work you have submitted.

5) Amazon Mechanical Turk - This site has a variety of easy jobs and assignments you can do to earn money online without much experience.  One of many things they offer is website testing.

"17 Places You Can Make $20 to $60/Hour
or More Doing Website Testing"

6) Enroll - Sign up.  You will perform website testing, and you will be notified by email with tasks.  Completed tests are paid via Paypal.  

You must be at least 16 years old to participate.  You can perform tests for Enroll on a desktop, laptop, smartphone, or tablet.

7) Userlytics - On this website, you get paid to test websites, apps, prototypes, concepts, and more.  

You get paid bi-weekly for your completed tasks via PayPal.  If you are very ambitious, you can even manage website usability testing projects.  

When you click on the link to sign up, you will see all the different types of projects they offer.  I signed up for a demonstration of website usability testing.

The pay for projects is anywhere from $5 to $90, depending on what type of test you are performing, and how long it takes, and the difficulty level of the test.  

You must be 16 or older to sign up. Below is a link to a sample video of a good website usability test. Check out the video to get an idea of what to expect.

Website Usability Testing Video - Good Example (for Userlytics, it shows several people doing good quality tests on websites so you can see what is expected of you.)

8) Test.IO - This is one of the highest paying testing websites.  You can earn up to $50 per assignment.  

This website offers assignments testing websites, apps, games, and brands.  You can also get paid to rates apps and products.  

You must sign up and wait for your invitation email to do your first test.

9) Cognizant - This company offers all types of online jobs at varying rates of pay.  Click the link and see all the different jobs that may work for you.

10) StartUpLift - This company's testing is mainly in regards to social media.  You do get paid $5 for your test video if it's evaluated and found to be worthy of you receiving future assignments.  You will get paid for your assignments through PayPal.

11) TestingTime - This website pays up to 50 euros per study for a 30 to 90 minutes assignment which must be completed using Skype, so you will need a Skype account as well. 

They pay you within five days after the test by PayPal, so you must have a PayPal account.

12) IntelliZoom - This website offers tests for desktop and mobile apps.  You must submit a sample test which is usually approved within a few days.  

You will be paid $5 to $10 per test based on the difficulty of each assignment. Most assignments take 10 to 20 minutes. 

You will get paid by PayPal within 21 days after successful completion of your test.

13)  Validately - This website does mobile tests and website tests.   Usually, the tests are about 5 minutes long, and you get paid $5 per test.  

They also offer live tests over the phone or you share ice cream with a moderator, and these tests pay a minimum of $25 for a 30-minute test.  

The site pays you within 5 days of the completion of a test by PayPal.

14)  UserTest.io - Sign up by clicking the link preceding this sentence, then you must download the software for this company to do a five-minute sample test.  

Submit your sample test, and you must wait until they email you to let you know if you qualify for paid website testing.  

You should get an email letting you know if you qualify within 14 days.  Amazon and Red Bull are some of their more high-profile clients.

UserTest.io pays $10 per review completed directly to your Paypal account within two days of your website review completion.  This website allows you to perform your website reviews on a desktop, laptop, smartphone, or tablet, which is better than most of the websites listed.  

Most of the companies that pay people to do these website tests only allow desktops or laptops. Most tests average 20 minutes each in length.

15) UserBrain - Apply to be a tester with UserBrain.  You are then required to complete a sample test that takes 5 to 15 minutes.  

If you are approved for paid testing, then you will be emailed new tests each week that take 5 to 15 minutes each.  You get paid $3 per test via Paypal once per week.  

They offer a video of a good sample test and a "Tester Guide" so you can prepare for your sample test and learn what is expected of you.

16) Loop11 - Right now Loop 11 is accepting applications to become a paid website tester.  

To be eligible to become a paid tester, you must complete a 5-minute qualification test to prove your qualified and suited for their needs.  

You will have to approve access to your webcam from Loop 11 and your microphone so your test can be recorded.  At the end of the test, you will be required to provide some basic information about yourself so Loop 11 may contact you with assignments if they think you are a qualified candidate for work in the future.

Loop 11 pays above-average rates for qualified testing candidates. If they select you to participate.  

If you submit high-quality tests consistently, they also pay bonuses to testers.  I could not find exactly how much the rate of pay is for each test.

17) WhatUsersDo - This website doesn't go into much detail like the others.  It lists four steps to become a paid tester.  Sign up and download the screen recorder.  

Take a practice test and start earning money.  It seems like it may be one of the easiest to get started with paid assignments.  

If you're interested in signing up for any of these sites in the list above where you can make money online fast, please click on the company name that follows each number in the list, and it will take you straight to their website where you can sign up to make money testing websites.

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