10 Ways to Make Money With Micro Jobs

You may already be familiar with the term “micro job,” but if you’re not, it’s basically just a small, one-time job you complete for an amount of money that varies.

Some micro jobs pay well but many pay very little. A lot of people who work from home enjoy doing micro jobs here and there for different apps, websites, and companies because it usually means a lot of flexibility and no commitment.

Below, I have explained more how this works:

Examples of Micro Jobs

Micro jobs can be absolutely anything. It could be something you do from your home on your computer.

For example, tagging photographs or transcribing an audio file. Or it could be something you do outside your home like a mystery shopping assignment or a one-time errand.

Micro Job Income Potential

The amount you earn for each micro job you do will depend on how complex it is and who you’re doing it for. Short, easy ones may not pay that well, but you could earn more for something that takes longer and is more complex.

Many people do lots of short, easy micro jobs back to back to create something of an income source for themselves or by doing lots of microjobs that pay well.

The Downside to Micro Jobs

Most people look at this as extra money since many of the sites or apps you can do them for don’t pay that well per task/job.

Also, availability of jobs to do is never a sure thing. If you’re going to try to make some real money doing micro work, you’ll definitely need to make sure you’ve given yourself lots of options for where to pick and choose your work from.

Where to Find Micro Jobs

I’ve written about a LOT of sites over the last few years that fall into the “microjob” category. Below I’ve listed some of the more popular options:

• User Interviews – You can earn extra money through online research studies, product tests, and interviews. Some are short tasks you can complete on your own time, while others require an appointment. You must be selected for each study.
• Fiverr – Offer small services such as proofreading, simple graphics, or other work you know how to do. You set up your own listings and prices. If you need ideas, see these 40 things you can sell on Fiverr.
• Swagbucks – Complete surveys, play eligible games, and try other online activities for points. Those points can be redeemed for gift cards or PayPal cash. This is an option for occasional extra money.
• Clickworker – Choose from short tasks such as surveys, writing, recording audio, and checking information when projects are available. Payment options include PayPal and Payoneer, depending on your location. You can also read my Clickworker review.
• Fancy Hands – This is task-based virtual assisting, so you may be handling research, appointment scheduling, or phone calls. You must be accepted before you can take tasks. Read my Fancy Hands review for more on the work.
• Field Agent – Use your iPhone or Android phone to complete tasks such as checking store displays, taking photos, or answering questions about products. You can cash out approved earnings to a linked bank account. Read my Field Agent review.
• TaskRabbit – Offer services to people in your area, such as errands, cleaning, furniture assembly, or other tasks you know how to do. You set your rates and availability, and payments are sent to your bank account. Read my TaskRabbit review.
• CloudResearch Connect – Complete paid online research studies when you qualify. The reward and expected length are shown for each study, and you can choose from the projects available to you.
• Gigwalk – Use the iPhone or Android app to apply for short local tasks, such as taking photos or checking products in stores. Your work is submitted through the app, and approved tasks are paid through PayPal.
• Observa – Get paid to collect information in stores, take photos, and answer questions about products. You choose from nearby opportunities in the app, and approved work is paid through PayPal.

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