I've Been Paid $10 By TryMyUI
By Janey1966
@Janey1966 (24170)
Carlisle, England
December 5, 2012 2:29pm CST
If you remember, a test came through to my inbox from TryMyUI that I had been waiting for since joining them a few weeks ago. I was on a waiting list, you see.
I conducted the test on 29th November and reminded the site yesterday that I had not been paid, even though the test had been accepted and it said, 'paid' as my status, on my dashboard page.
Today, their admin re-sent the payment and into my PayPal account it went. They apologised as well, which was nice but unnecessary as I DO trust them.
I've missed out on a few tests from UserTesting this week as I've (either) timed it wrong as it's a first come, first serve basis OR they have come through during the night when I've been in bed. Even I'm not THAT keen!
That said, I've been paid more times through doing the user testing than MyLot as it can take time (usually 2 months) before I make payment here. I must admit I'm not as active though, which explains a lot...before anyone moans at me lol.
I've missed out on a few tests from UserTesting this week as I've (either) timed it wrong as it's a first come, first serve basis OR they have come through during the night when I've been in bed. Even I'm not THAT keen!
That said, I've been paid more times through doing the user testing than MyLot as it can take time (usually 2 months) before I make payment here. I must admit I'm not as active though, which explains a lot...before anyone moans at me lol.5 people like this
24 responses
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
I've no idea myself what the UI means in the title of the site but I guess it's something to do with web-speak. All I can do is test sites that I know I am capable of doing (nothing too technical) with the added benefit of having fun and getting paid for it, bit like on here really!
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@BarBaraPrz (47443)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
6 Dec 12
Got paid already, huh?
May there be many more.
As for getting paid by myLot on every 2 months, that's a lot more frequent than I am, so kwitcher bellyachin.
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@joliefille (3690)
• Philippines
6 Dec 12
Hahha I like that italicized expression. I should kwitmuh bellyachin too and get to work ASAP.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
11 Dec 12
I think they're winding down for Christmas lol. Not much demand for tests lately but I do go on MyLot (if I can) daily. I just cannot help myself!
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
5 Dec 12
I looked it up, and unless janey corrects me, I do believe you have to be willing to have a video camera aimed at your screen while you're navigating a website they want you to "test" out.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
5 Dec 12
I will not join sites where I have to use a webcam. The test involves using THEIR software and talking over it, basically by going through the set of tasks on the left-hand side. All the developers want to know is if the site is working properly based on the tasks they give me. I never have to submit personal information but to fill in forms and such-like I am encouraged to put something false in there, along with an email address I do not use anymore. I have never, ever 'bought' anything whilst testing a site. I would recommend it to anyone.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
I have no referral link to the site as they're not allowed on here (apart from our profile pages of course) but the site's link is this:-
http://www.trymyui.com/
To become a tester you have to scroll right down to the bottom of the page. People who want their sites TESTING pay a fee, testers do not have to pay a fee. Please bear this in mind if you come across any - similar - sites.
@RJRAAZ (31)
• India
6 Dec 12
OH! It seems, I heart you. If so, please do not mind it. I think every people their own opinion and have rights to have those.
So, I apologize my mistake If I really hearts you. But, still i have lots of bad experiences of those programm and can't able to forget them.
@jayguar (273)
• India
6 Dec 12
Looks like you have listed couple of good sites here. I had a look at both the sites and have bookmarked them. I might as well try them this weekend. Thanks for the info.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
Glad to be of help and please let us know how you get on. The more people that are successful the better I feel at actually joining the sites.
@TeamCholent (2832)
• United States
6 Dec 12
Congrats on the good payment. Having received the payment are you more likely to start being more active there or still depends on you and what your day becomes? I am busy working on a few sites that when I get paid it should be roughly $260 so hoping I get there before the end of the month so I can start January off on a good note.
Best of luck!
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
It's all about my demographics or 'scenarios' as they're called. This is why I can't complete all the tests that come into my inbox. The fact I may get just $10 a week is fine by me as it proves I am capable of actually conducting the tests without any problems. If there were problems (pauses whilst testing for example) I probably wouldn't get paid. I have never been refused a payment yet, something I am extremely grateful for.
UserTesting was the first site I joined (and I have done the most tests for them) so to finally move up the waiting list and complete one on TryMyUI as well gives me hope for the future.
I won't join sites where I would have to use a webcam as that's not me at all, otherwise I'd be earning even more money I would think.
Here's to a successful 2013..for both of us.
@TeamCholent (2832)
• United States
9 Dec 12
$10/week pretty good if you ask me. Looking forward to an awesome 2013 for us all.
@jeanneyvonne (5501)
• Philippines
6 Dec 12
I don't have a problem with the scheme and I read up on the reviews. My only concern is if it only available on selected countries. If so, I can't join it if isn't international or don't limit people of a specific country for their services. I'm willing to give it a go as long as I can be accepted as a member.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
I am from the UK but even I don't get tests to do on a daily basis. I would think that most of them will be for US residents.
However, I have known tests to be for people who speak French or Spanish fluently. It varies wildly the types of tests that can be done if they meet certain demographics.
I suggest you check the site out and see for yourself if you qualify.
http://www.trymyui.com/
@changjiangzhibin89 (16771)
• China
7 Dec 12
You have made a nice job of it.I wonder within how much time you have to finish the test after the test comes through to your inbox.It is great you get paid from mylot once two months.Mine is about six months or even longer.
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
6 Dec 12
I never heard of this site before but I might as well try it. So what do they do in this site exactly?
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
If you read the rest of this discussion it will give you more on an insight. I advise you to check the site out for yourself if you are interested.
@Lxandra79 (1535)
• United States
6 Dec 12
I just went on the site, and its really confusing.
Do you mind telling us/me on what to do?
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
All I can say is that to be a tester you have to scroll down to the bottom of their homepage and take it from there.
Why do you think the site is confusing? There is a test they give you once registered (that you don't get paid for) that gives them an idea of how good you are at testing and you receive a score. If the score is bad you can re-take the test (as I did) to get a bigger score. This moves you further up the waiting list and you have a better chance of receiving tests sooner rather than later.
The only equipment you need is a headset/microphone combination. Mine was only £3.99 bought off the internet and it's the best thing I've bought all year, as I could not do the tests without it.
There are other sites where you need to have a webcam but I have not joined those as I don't think it's necessary. This is why I have limited myself to UserTesting and TryMyUI.
Hope this helps.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
Will do! I must admit, I was ecstatic when I received my first test to do from TryMyUI. I had to wait until I moved further up the waiting list..and for something to come in that met my demographics..so to get paid from a site similar to UserTesting gives me hope for a decent 2013. Obviously, I'm not going to get rich doing this but I'm pleased I've finally found something a bit different that I genuinely get paid for.
I must admit, I was ecstatic when I received my first test to do from TryMyUI. I had to wait until I moved further up the waiting list..and for something to come in that met my demographics..so to get paid from a site similar to UserTesting gives me hope for a decent 2013. Obviously, I'm not going to get rich doing this but I'm pleased I've finally found something a bit different that I genuinely get paid for.
@vjsinduja (1031)
• Sri Lanka
6 Dec 12
Happy that u've been paid.
I guess the site you earned from is - http://www.usertesting.com/be-a-user-tester
I would like to see ur 'yes' comment bfore I too start earning from that site
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
I've earned from UserTesting the most and that is the link to it you have shown me there..so yes is my answer.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
For each test you are qualified to take it will last around 20 minutes (you will see a timer as you are testing, along with tasks you have to follow) and I very rarely go beyond that time. It is advised that you do not try to do a test quickly (as in 10 minutes or less) as it will deemed you're only in it for the money and you probably won't get paid for not being a thorough tester. However, some tests do only last for about 15 minutes and you will get paid for those as they are specified.
@donzsantos26 (93)
• Philippines
6 Dec 12
Wow thank you for sharing your experience with that site. I just don't get the site. I might try it. Thanks again and good luck on your earnings!
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
I don't suppose there is anything wrong with registering with the site and contacting the admin there if you have any concerns. They have helped me in the past.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
6 Dec 12
This is not a referral link as they're not allowed but the website is this:-
http://www.trymyui.com/
To become a tester you follow the link at the bottom of the page. You do NOT have to pay for this service; only people submitting sites to test have to pay fees.
