At The Side Hustle University, I strive to provide everyone with some legitimate ideas of how to make some extra money online. With the state of the world now, and with the uncertainty of economies globally, all of us are looking for that new and exciting way to make some extra cash, whether it’s a second job, a side hustle, making money online from surveys, and so forth.
Fortunately for us, there are 1000’s of ways to make some cash on the side, be it baking cakes and selling them, to making money online. The unfortunate thing is that many of these ways turn out to be underwhelming and don’t deliver the results we expect. In some cases, some of these methods are plain old scams.
I believe in honesty in life, and in a world where we are so starved for the truth, I want to be at least one point of honesty in your life. With that being said, there are a few ways to make thousands of dollars per month with little to no effort. At least in the beginning, that is. Not saying it isn’t possible, but I am saying that it is very unlikely.
You Do Your Part, I’ll Do Mine
If you are willing to put in the effort, I am willing to provide you with the guidance and tips you will need to be successful. This way your efforts can be directed toward a specific goal and hopefully translate into a successful side hustle and maybe even more for you.
You must understand that this is not something that will happen overnight. It will take time, and dedication to make this work. Probably the biggest key to success with any side hustle or online money-making method is consistency. You have to be consistent. In the beginning, you might be spending a few hours on your craft, but in time, maybe say 6 months, you will be spending an hour or less per day.
Imagine that, imagine working for an hour day and still making a full-time income. It is such an amazing feeling to be able to work for yourself and have all the time in the world to still be able to spend with friends and family and also be able to do the things that you enjoy doing. It is truly a life worth living. This is your goal to keep in mind. Always keep this in mind and use it as your motivation.
One side hustle and online money-making technique I found to be legitimate and has proven to be pretty lucrative for some people is through doing product reviews, specifically websites, and applications. One site that The Side Hustle University highly recommends is User Testing. In this review, I will be going over what it’s like to use this service, and whether or not it’s worth signing up for it.
*** DISCLAIMER *** This is not a paid review. I have not received any compensation from this, or any company to write this review. This review is strictly based on my personal experiences and opinions. Results will vary for each individual.
About User Testing
User Testing is a company that allows you to give feedback on websites and mobile apps, and in return they pay you cash for your efforts. It is literally that simple and that easy. It has been in existence since 1999 and has grown into an award-winning, multimillion-dollar company that offers its services to over 2500 customers across the globe. There is no point in boring you with the backstory of this innovative company but if you want to read their story you can visit their website and read to your heart’s content.
Registration
Registration is like registering for any other website. It is quite simple and you will be accepted within the same day. One thing to consider and understand is this: when registering for User Testing, you’ll have to fill in some information about yourself. This helps User Testing to determine what demographic to place you in, which is what determines what types of tests they can send your way so that you can be paid. My advice here is to be as honest and accurate as possible. This will ensure that you will receive the maximum number of tests they can offer you. You also get screened again before taking a test, so if you happen to untruthfully fill in your information, it will reflect on you here. Again, the more tests you do, the more money you will make.
How Much Does It Cost?
Nothing! You can sign up for free and start earning money right away once you receive your first test. There are no upgrades to worry about, there is no upselling by the website, no minimum payout levels to reach, and there is no membership to pay for. It is legitimately free!!!
What Do You Do?
Once you register with them, you are given opportunities to test websites or apps that are either in development or are being updated or changed in some way shape, or form. A test can range from 10 minutes to 90 minutes, it all depends on the effort you are willing to put into it. Tests consist of a set of instructions that you must stick to carefully, and then simply just speak your mind about the website, or app which you are testing and reviewing. Don’t hold anything back during the test/review, and be as honest about the website or app you are reviewing. It isn’t about hurting feelings here, and there are no right or wrong answers, if you don’t like something, then say you don’t like it. Your opinion matters and it helps to shape products that are offered to the public at some point. If you give an honest review, it works out better for you in the long run.
You should note here that you will have to install the User Testing screen recorder, which they provide links for and instructions on their website. It is used to track your mouse movements, and your navigation through the websites that they give you to test. It also will record your voice so be sure to speak loud and clear. When testing a mobile website or app using your Android or iPhone OS, you must enable developer mode. Don’t be intimidated here though, it is quite easy, and they also provide step-by-step detailed instructions on how to do this. Once the test is completed, you can disable developer mode and your phone will be back to normal.
In my experience, I would spend an average of about 12 to 15 minutes per review and have gotten paid at least $10 in USD. Yes, that doesn’t sound like much, but if you do multiple tests, it quickly adds up. User Testing does also offer tests that could pay $30, $60, and $90 as well. These tests do take longer to complete but the process is the same as the shorter ones, except for having live conversations with a group of people. Additionally, User Testing does have tests that you can take at a later date if you qualify. Meaning, a test may pop up that you go through the screening process for. If you pass the screening, it could ask you to pick a time to complete the test. Select a time that suits your schedule and that’s that.
Payments are made directly to your PayPal account, and we have gotten paid every time without any issues. Payments from User Testing, however, are processed 7 days after a test is completed and there is no minimum cashout amount you have to achieve.
Something we want to share with you as well is that you WILL BE GRADED on the tests that you complete. Not on all tests, but on some of them. Think of it as a quality check of your work. So you cannot just fly through a test and expect to be paid. You must provide VALUABLE, MEANINGFUL, and INSIGHTFUL feedback on the website, product, or service you are testing.
Also, you MUST MUST MUST stick to the instructions that are provided to you. I have never had a test rejected, but I have had one low review by a customer. I can tell you from first-hand experience, in one test that I did, I skipped a step accidentally and the entire test/review was not accepted which felt pretty crummy. Lesson learned though. You are also given a rating out of 5 stars. So, you should always try to follow the instructions and steps given to ensure that your rating stays high. The higher your rating, the more consistently you will be given tests to do.
Is it Worth Using?
Overall, we would say that User Testing is DEFINITELY worth using if you’re looking for a real and legitimate way to make some extra money online. The pay is decent, the work is relatively easy and quick, and you can be as flexible as you want to be with when you do it and how much time you want to spend on it.
There are a few drawbacks though as is the case with everything out there. First, the website interface while testing can be a bit confusing to navigate and it’s not always clear what tasks need to be completed. Once you complete a few reviews, it becomes simple to understand. Second, the number of tests you get to do depends on what demographic you fit into. When I opened my account, I was given 4 tests to complete right away. Ever since that first day, I probably average 2 to 3 tests per week. A tip that I can share with you is that when you fill in your information during registration, be “creative” with the information you put in. I am not telling you to lie, but answer the questions carefully and in a way that makes you appear to have knowledge and experience in every field possible, in every industry possible, in everything. This will maximize the number of tests you qualify for.
Payments and Cashouts
As mentioned before, User Testing pays a minimum of $10 USD per test. If you manage to do say 10 tests in a month, that is $100. It doesn’t sound like much and this is a very conservative example I am giving you, but hey, $100 is $100 that you didn’t have before. And if you couple this with other side hustles, it can add up to a full-time income if not better!
A The Side Hustle University tip: You will constantly read different reviews and hear different people stating that you can make $60/hour doing this hustle or that hustle, or some other outrageous claim. Listen, it is possible to make that kind of money, but it is highly unlikely. The number of tests available is limited, and each test does take some time to complete. If you were sent enough tests throughout a day, it would be fair to say that you would most likely average about 2 tests an hour, which would equate to about $20/hour. But you would not be sent that many tests. Just some food for thought for you so you do not get your hopes up and decide to quit your job over this.
Conclusions
Overall, The Side Hustle University really likes the User Testing website. They offer a great and legitimate way to make some good money online. It is not a scam in any way. The only investment on your part is your time.
If you’re looking for a way to make some extra cash by doing online tasks, then I would definitely recommend trying User Testing. Signing up and getting started is free, so what do you have to lose?
The Side Hustle University hopes that this review was helpful, what do you think? Let us know in the comments below!
Thanks for reading!
To your success,
***DISCLAIMER***: This is not a paid review. I have not received any compensation for this, nor has any company asked me to write this review. This review is strictly based on our experiences and opinions. Results will vary for each individual.
I love you all and wish you all nothing but success.
To your success,
