Can You Make Money From Africa With Usercrowd in 2022

                                                 Micro tasks or Micro earnings

Usercrowd is a platform that pays you for your opinion on different aspects of app and website creation. It usually takes less than a minute per task. 

I worked with UserCrowd from December 2019 to this day (August 21st, 2021) 

How It works

You will need to sign up for Usercrowd using an email account that is attached to your Paypal. I happened to be living in the US at the time I applied so I used my US email attached to a US Paypal account. I would be living in the US for about 6-8 months at that time. This will affect my relationship with this platform, later on, so keep reading.

On the home page of their website Usercrowd says they will pay you for design feedback. You will receive an email several times a day and it will look like this.

Hey (testers name),

There’s a new test now available for you to take.
It should take about 1 minute to complete and will earn you $0.20.

Take the test

Please note that tests are completed on a first-come, first-served basis, so the test will be available for a limited time.

Happy testing!
The UserCrowd Team.

Before the pandemic, 1-minute tests paid $0.10 but they doubled our pay during the pandemic. If the test takes 5 minutes, which they rarely do your payout amount would be $1. These surveys are listed for 1 minute but they can take you less time to get them done.  

On their frequently asked questions, UserCrowd firmly states that this should not be considered a primary source of income, more like a way to supplement your income. All your responses are rated and your rate will determine the frequency of testing opportunities available to you

                                                            Payout Process on Usercrowd

The payout on this website is $10 so it takes about a month to cash out.

They payout through paypal only so please make sure your paypal account is in good standing.

Here is my payment history with  Usercrowd in 2020

I received a number of payouts with Usercrowd while I was in the US and also once I came back to Kenya, where I reside. I returned from the US in July 2019 and as you can see my tests and payments continued. In November or December of 2020, I noticed I wasn't receiving tests anymore, but I ignored it and focused on my other gigs and my business. I just figured it was a slow business month for them. In January 2021, I sent them an email inquiring on why I wasn't receiving surveys anymore. My ratings were still good and I was one survey away from cashing out, remember you cash out at $10

My Rating was 99% I had 215 tests under my belt and I wasn't receiving tests anymore. I received a response from Usercrowd and it was pretty disappointing. I would not be receiving any more tests because I no longer live in the US. I now have $9.60 stuck in my account that I could not cash out to Paypal until I returned to the US. I have sent several emails trying to get this paid out to me. I am still waiting to hear from them.

UserCrowd Review Summary

Is this website Legit (3 stars)

Can most people do the tasks (5 stars)

Can we work from African Countries (1 star) 

This website might be legit but they are super shady and petty. If you live outside the US this gig is not worth signing up for, chances are they will let you do the surveys and then refuse to pay you. If you live in the US there are so many other websites that pay way more than this that are worth pursuing. These might be micro surveys but they are tedious and not worth pursuing and they are shady AF they might not pay you either. 

Most importantly this website is not friendly to digital nomads and people living outside the United States so if you ask " Can we work?" The answer is NO! I do not recommend it.

Usercrowd may not be the best way to make money, but I review tons of platforms on my YouTube channel. Use this link to see examples of other platforms.

My Experience with Online Work For Intellizoom 2019 to 2021

           Earning Money with Intellizoom in 2021

Intellizoom is a platform that allows you to make money by giving your opinion by participating in surveys and giving your opinion on products. 

                                                            What you need to sign up

• An email address
• PayPal attached to said email address. (I used a Kenyan PayPal account to sign up)
• Laptop or smartphone with microphone
• Stable internet connection.

                                                                    How does it work

You will need to sign up by filling out your personal information in your profile. These questions consist of your health, finances, hobbies, household, and more, and from these answers, you are matched to surveys and products that are relevant to you.     

You will then receive an email whenever there is a survey that matches your profile. This is what it will look like

Are you ready to give your feedback and earn $10 USD?

For this study you will need:

1. Strong Connection
2. Firefox or Chrome
3. Computer
4. Working Microphone

PARTICIPATE NOW

Their invitation to participate email is pretty helpful, they specify the kind of device they want you to take the test on and the pay (usually $10) per test. The faster you jump on the link the better your chances. It's on a first-come-first-served basis.

I did several tests with Intellizoom and got my payout every time. They send the funds to PayPal after the tests are approved. Which takes anywhere from 10 to 21 business days. I would put a reminder in my calendar so that I wouldn't lose track of the payout. Especially since I was doing so many tests. At one point I was doing 3-7 tests per day. Here is an example of the email that will be sent to you once your participation in the study is complete.

We will review your participation in the study **** asap and proceed to send you the payment within 21 business days. The incentive for this study is $5 USD if your participation is approved.*

If you have any further questions, please contact us or visit our Help Center.

Kind regards, IntelliZoom Panel Team

Being a digital nomad, I always sign up for jobs that will allow me to work anywhere in the world. I found this opportunity while I was visiting the US for the Christmas holidays but I used my Kenyan PayPal and Gmail account so that I would continue working with them even when I came back from my travels. 

While I was in the United States, I got consistent invitations of 3-7 jobs per day, but I noticed a significant decrease in testing opportunities when I came back to Kenya. My jobs dwindled to 1-2 opportunities per day and then one day zero. 

My relocation changed my demographics enough that I no longer received testing opportunities two months after I came back from the US. 

                                                               Intellizoom Ratings

Is this platform Legit (5 stars) Yes

Can most people do this work (5 stars) Yes

Can we work on Intellizoom from Africa (1 star) No.

If you live in the US, I highly recommend this platform. I made about $50 per day giving my opinion and doing reviews. This is not nearly enough to be considered a stable income; however, it can pay for groceries, a cell phone bill, or a birthday gift for your loved one. 

If you live outside the United States, sadly, you need not apply. To this day, in August 2021 from about August 2019, I have not received any invitations to test.

If you live outside the US and have had success on the Intellizoom site, comment below so that we can track favorable countries.

Would you try this platform? Comment below and let me know what your experiences have been like on Intellizoom.

Also, if you have a platform you would want me to review, leave a comment below and I will give my review on it.

Get Paid To Test With Userbrain. 2022 Review

               

   

                 Is Userbrain A No brainer

Userbrain is a website that pays you to test websites and apps. They will sometimes ask you to test an aspect of the website such as the checkout page after making a purchase or signing up for a subscription service or even creating an account. You will be asked to think out loud when you open the scenario and explain your thoughts as you test the website or app.

What will I need in order to get started?

The personal requirements listed on the Userbrain frequently asked questions are as follows:

• You must be at least 18 years.
• You need a PayPal account to receive payments.
• You must be an English or German native speaker and be able to speak your thoughts out loud.
• You will also need a Mac or PC, a stable internet connection, and an external microphone.

My Experience with Userbrain

My first testing experience with Userbrain goes back to November 2018 and I still test with them to this day (August 2021). I have over 200 tests under my belt and a good rating with the platform. It was a little strange when I started testing with Userbrain. Talking out loud as you navigate a website or app, actually slows down the thinking process as you notice and comment on all aspects of the test scenario.

When I first started in 2018 they paid $3 per test but they bumped the pay up to $5 in 2021.

The test takes anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes.

They payout through Paypal at $10

The frequency of the tests goes from twice a day to twice a week, it really depends on how frequently you're online and how quickly you grab available tests. You will install an extension on your chrome browser that notifies you of new tests. I have taken tests in different countries, Kenya where I reside, The US, and London England. I noticed a lot more tests when I was in the US because the US demographics give you access to tests. Userbrain is by no way consistent enough or high paying enough to be considered stable income, but rather a great way to supplement your income. Especially if you already spend significant time online.

Userbrain Review

Is this site legit? (5 stars) Yes

Can most people complete the tasks? (5 stars) Yes

Can we work from on this platform in African Countries?  (5 Stars) Yes

Welcome, To The We Can Work Blog

 About This Blog

 

My name is Caroline, I live in Kenya. I consider myself a digital nomad, which means, I like to travel from time to time, but I reside in Kenya. I want to have the ability to work anywhere in the world, for a weekend or for several months at a time when traveling. I have lived in the U.S for over 10 years on and off and I found it remarkably easy to work online. I now live in Kenya and I find it more difficult to work online. 

I will share with you all my experiences finding online work that can be done online from African countries. The good, the bad, and the shady. Some of these online jobs are worth pursuing but many are not. I will share screenshots of sign-up processes as well as payout amounts when necessary. I want this to be an interactive experience so chime in and share in the comments your own experiences with some of these platforms.

You can also find my videos on the YouTube channel named "we can work"

At the end of each review, I will ask these questions

Is it Legit?

Can most people do this work?

Can we work online from African Countries?

I will also give my opinion on each platform, website, and app. Their payment method and their consistency of work.

Can we work from Africa? You are about to find out.

What Will You Need To Work Online

             What You Need To Work Online

Remember the year 2009, let me refresh your memory with some pop culture events of 2009. This was the year Taylor Swift was interrupted by Kanye West at the VMA awards. This was the year Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States. It was also the year Grindr launched.

I have been working online since 2009 in one capacity or another. Back in 2009, I started with a Dell laptop (don't remember the model) it didn't even have a webcam I had to put one of those external webcams and attach it to the top of my laptop. The internet was also exuberantly expensive and very unreliable in Kenya, where I live.

Soon enough that laptop died a sudden death and I found myself shopping for a quick cheap replacement. I bought an HP Pavillion refurbished laptop. It had its good aspects, large screen, great sound system but its battery only lasted an hour which was highly inconvenient for a country with frequent power outages. This laptop stayed with me until 2018 when I replaced it with my Dell Inspiron. I will link a couple of laptops that are great for working at home here. 

I say all this to emphasize that you need a trusted laptop if you will be working online. Some jobs ask for a phone to perform certain tasks but you will need a laptop for the majority of your work. 

What your laptop must have

• Make sure your laptop has plenty of memory.
• High-speed internet
• Great webcam
• Headphone jack
• Long battery time (at least 3 hours or more)

Additionally make sure you have Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Sometimes you can negotiate that in the price of your new laptop. Photo and editing software is also vital if you plan on doing any graphic design and video editing.

It is also important that you have unlimited internet, none of those data bundles will do. You will be working online while listening to a podcast in the background or watching YouTube videos. A good strong network with unlimited internet is the way to go. Shop around locally and make sure you get the best value for your money because this will be a recurring bill if you decide to work online.

 

You will need to update your resume and cover letter often to highlight your skills for different roles. Save time by using AI tools to build and edit your resume. I reccomend AI apply it gives you a free sample and is very easy to use.

It is also ideal you have a quiet room with good natural or artificial light. If you work online, you may be required to do zoom meetings or turn on your webcam for a review. You want to have a space that you wouldn't be embarrassed to show to a total stranger.