UserTesting: Earn Money While Still Being a Hands-On Mom



Let's face it, not everyone can be freelance writers, virtual assistants or digital artists. But today, it is easier to earn money as long as you have an internet connection. For parents who opt to stay at home, there's another earning potential that is worth looking into: User Testing.

A New Way to Earn


If you are a Mom with kids who chose to work from home, User Testing can provide the extra income you need. Although it will not make you wealthy, it can help in the household expenses, as well. It doesn't require any extra skills; as long as you can speak your thoughts out loud and have a decent command of the English language, then you're all set.

What is User Testing?

User Testing guarantees an earning of $10 per 20 minute video that you can finish; payable to your Paypal account. You get to visit a website or an app and literally test it, speaking your thoughts out loud as you navigate through the site. A set of instruction will be given to you and this will gauge user experience as you complete your way through.

Many companies use the site and pay for testers who can easily give them feedback before a commercial website become operational. So, it's an exceptional way to improve many websites to make it more user-friendly for everyone.




Have the proper equipment and a quiet place to make your recording (Getty Images)

Technical requirements include:

 - an internet connection
 - microphone or headset
 - PC or Mac
 - iPhone, Ipad, Android tablet or Android Phone for mobile tests

Other requirements to consider:

 - ability to download the testing software (FREE)
 - ability to speak out your thoughts aloud in English
 - ability to follow directions
 - a space or room where you can record without too much noise

How to Start

1. Sign up

Signing up is FREE. Go to their site at https://www.usertesting.com/be-a-user-tester and sign up using your email address and wait for the confirmation email. While you are there at their page, it would be the right time find out more of what you are signing up for. Please read the FAQ.

 2. Complete a sample UserTesting recording.

You would also be asked to download their software that records your voice as you go through a site. Be sure to be precise and tell exactly how you feel about the links of the site, an example: is it easy to find what you were searching for? If not, you have to tell why it was difficult by explaining your reasons in detail.

After recording your thoughts, you will be asked to write short answers to simple questions they will be asking regarding your experience. Hit the send button to send your whole recording.


3. Wait for feedback in your email.

A confirmation email will then tell you that they have received the recording and will notify you again for their feedback. Based on your recording, UserTesting will give you tips on how to improve your performance. They will also inform you that there's a high volume of applicants so WAITING is necessary.

More tips:


Be clear, concise and audible (Web Image)

Continuously speak your thoughts:
 - Speak loudly and clearly.
  - Avoid long pauses while reading text or filling out forms.
  - Keep explaining what you’re thinking.
Complete the tasks exactly as requested
   - Read the Scenario aloud – this is the mindset to keep during the test.
   - Don’t stray from the subject matter. Carefully read each task and complete it as best you
     can before moving on to the next task.
    - Answer the written questions honestly and completely.
    - Find a quiet place to record. If you get interrupted during a recording, click the "pause"
      button on the screen recorder and resume when you are ready to focus again.



Most of all, enjoy! It's a fun way to earn money.
So, how did you do?


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