What Users Do is a website based out of the U.K. that will pay people to test out websites. This basically involves visiting websites and allowing your movements/clicks to be recorded as you navigate the pages. You will also be encouraged to speak your thoughts aloud as you explore the site, which means you’ll need a microphone. Why do companies pay for this service? Because they want to know how well their websites are loading, how easy they are to navigate, and whether or not any aspects of the site are unclear/confusing before they officially launch them to the public. Getting your opinion in the early stages means they can quickly identify and weed out potential problems.
Pay
- What Users Do will pay up to 8 £/€/US$ for completed user tests
- Pay is not a set amount. Some tests may pay less than 8 £/€/US$
- Payment is made via either Paypal or direct deposit to a UK bank
- Payments are sent out on the 25th of each month, excluding holidays and weekends
Signing Up
- Must be able to speak English
- Must be able to receive payment via either Paypal or UK bank
- After filling out an application, you will have to record a practice test
- What Users Do will contact you after your practice test if they need you for a test
Technical Requirements
- Broadband internet
- PC, Netbook, or Mac
- Microphone, either built-in or separate, for recording yourself during tests
About the Tests
- Tests usually do not take longer than 20 minutes
- The frequency of test invitations will vary depending on the needs of What Users Do
What Users Do is pretty much the same type of site as User Testing and UserLytics, although the latter two actually pay a little better. You cannot make a living doing user tests, but it is one of the best ways out there to make a substantial amount of extra cash for very little time spent. Some people say that they feel a little awkward recording their voice initially, but over time you will get used to this and it won’t seem like a big deal. If you enjoy getting paid for website usability tests or think you would enjoy it, I would suggest applying to as many sites like this as you can find to maximize your earning potential.
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I have never heard of this one!! I love usability testing sites. It is one of the rare quick and easy money legit online job types. lol.
Being that I like Userlytics, I think that I may need to try this one. One question though, Can anyone join even though its a UK based business?
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Yes, from what I can tell, you can join from anywhere in the world as long as you speak English
Anna recently posted..Website Usability Tests at What Users Do
This would be useful for me (extra coins) and my webmasters friends!
Just two of those would be 15$ a day 450$ a month. Not bad! Is this a realistic sum to make?
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It’s hard to say, Marlene because from what I understand the work is kind of sporadic. You may have two or three test invitations one day and then none for a couple more days to a week. Then there might be days when you have five test invites!
That’s why I recommend signing up with as many of these companies as you can. The more places you are doing tests for, the better your chances of always having tests available. Here are some links to some others in addition to What Users Do:
http://www.usertesting.com/
http://www.trymyui.com/worker/signup
http://www.userfeel.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=23&lang=en
http://www.userlytics.com/
I’m going to be scoping out for some others, so keep checking back!
Thanks for sharing this, I will definitely have to check this out!
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I had heard of Userlytics, but not this company! Thanks for sharing!
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