The Platforms to work from home They represent a valid option to obtain extra income. However, it is not fast solutions or easy gains, but alternatives that require time, patience and, in some cases, specific skills.
Know how they work It helps to choose better where to invest efforts and to maintain realistic expectations about what they can really contribute.
And there are platforms that allow working from home and generate real profits, although many times advertising can delay results. Next, the main types of platforms that can be used are reviewed.
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Online surveys: give opinion in exchange for money
A first group is made up of online survey platforms. These companies collect the opinion of users about products, services or consumption trends. The process is simple: the person registered, completes a profile and receives surveys that coincide with their data. When answering them, he obtains points or small sums of money that can then be exchanged.
An example is Swagbuckswhich allows you to participate in surveys, see ads or perform simple tasks. Each action gives points that can be converted into cash or gift cards. The income, however, is usually low and depends on the amount of surveys available.
MICROTIRAS: Small and specific works
Another model is that of microtersdesigned for very specific activities that machines do not perform with the same precision as a person. Here tasks such as labeling images are included, transcribing audio fragments or verifying data.
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The best known case is Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTURK)in which companies publish thousands of small tasks that users can complete online. Each microtarea pays a reduced amount, and the money is released once the company approves the result. These are fast jobs, but that require record to accumulate income.
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Freelance work: more specialized services
The third category is that of Freelance work, where users offer professional skills to customers around the world. Unlike surveys or microteeas, here are broader projects: design, writing, programming, translation, among others.
There are several outstanding platforms:
– FIVER: which allows offering services from very low prices to higher rates as the worker’s reputation grows.
– Upwork: oriented to more stable relationships between professionals and companies.
– Freelance: that works through competitions in which different workers present proposals and compete for the same project.
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In all cases, income depends on the type of work, experience and negotiation with the client.
To take into account
Although these platforms are real and effectively allow to generate income, there are several important points that must be taken into account:
– Limited profits: What is promised in advertising is usually above what can effectively be obtained.
– Costs and commissions: There are discounts for the use of the platform, delays in additional payments and requirements.
– Availability of tasks: There are always constant works; That is why it is recommended not to depend on a single site.
– Time organization: To be worthwhile, it is convenient to spend specific hours and not just isolated moments.
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