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When it comes to making extra money online by doing short tasks<\/a>, Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) is one of the most popular sites.<\/p>\n MTurk is so popular among freelancers that it has a large community on Reddit under the MTurk subreddit, where users post reviews of \u201cRequesters\u201d (the term used on MTurk for employers).<\/p>\n The good news is that you can use the site anytime and anywhere to earn a few bucks in your free time.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been using this site for a long time now. In this post, I\u2019ll go over how Amazon Mechanical Turk works, what you should expect, and provide a complete MTurk review. You\u2019ll get all the details on how you can make money on Amazon<\/a> Mechanical Turk, so you can decide whether MTurk or other sites like MTurk<\/a> are worth your time.<\/p>\n Ok, before we get started with the review, for those of us not that familiar with it, let\u2019s talk about what MTurk actually is and how it works.<\/p>\n Amazon Mechanical Turk (commonly referred to as MTurk) is one of the most popular crowdsourcing marketplaces. And yes, it is actually owned by THAT Amazon.<\/p>\n On MTurk, companies and individuals who need small tasks, also known as HITs<\/strong> (Human Intelligence Tasks), create listings explaining what the task is and how much it pays.<\/p>\n These tasks, while simple, are the kind that machines or automated software cannot do. Only a human can do them, hence the name HIT!<\/p>\n To give you an idea of the kind of tasks you can find on MTurk, here are a few examples:<\/p>\n As a freelancer (referred to as \u201cworker<\/strong>\u201d on the platform), you can browse these tasks and choose the ones you want to complete.<\/p>\n Once a task is finished, the requester<\/strong> (the person or company who posted the task) reviews it and approves or rejects the work.<\/p>\n If your work is accepted, you get paid directly into your Amazon account, which you can then transfer to your bank or use for shopping on Amazon.<\/p>\n MTurk has its own unique terms for some words and phrases, and knowing them will help you get going faster.<\/p>\n Here are a few major ones:<\/p>\n It\u2019s very simple, really. Here\u2019s how the process works, step by step:<\/p>\n First, businesses or individuals post their tasks (HITs).<\/p>\n You (the worker) browse available tasks and choose which ones to complete. Follow the instructions, complete the tasks, and submit the end result for approval.<\/p>\n Once you submit your work, the requester will review it. If they are happy with the work, they mark it as \u201capproved\u201d and make the payment.<\/p>\n If it\u2019s rejected, you won\u2019t be paid. Sometimes you will have the option to edit your work to meet the requirements, and sometimes they move on.<\/p>\n Once the work is approved, the payment is credited to your Amazon account.<\/p>\n To start using Amazon Mechanical Turk, you first need to sign up.<\/p>\n Follow these easy steps to sign up for an Amazon Turk account:<\/p>\n By the way, if you already have an Amazon account (for shopping online), you can use that account to log in.<\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to put an average number on what you can make on MTurk.<\/p>\n It really depends on the task, how difficult it is, how long it takes, etc.<\/p>\n Some tasks may pay only a few cents, while others can offer significantly higher pay for more specialized work.<\/p>\n Want an idea of just how much a typical task pays on MTurk?<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you can expect:<\/p>\n Bonus Pay:<\/strong> A lot of requesters also pay bonuses for jobs well done. So, by making sure you do the job as it was requested, you can earn more than the actual rate stated for completing the HIT. Depending on how much the HIT pays, the bonus can range from a few cents to as high as $20-$30 (although bonuses above $20 are rare).<\/p>\n So, from the numbers above, you may think that doesn\u2019t sound like a lot of money. And you would be right for thinking that.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s not that bad of a deal considering that most tasks take only 10-30 seconds to complete.<\/p>\n Think about this\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Let\u2019s say you get a HIT that pays $0.10, but that HIT will only take you roughly 20 seconds to finish.<\/p>\n So, working for an hour will fetch you about $18.<\/p>\n $18\/hour isn\u2019t that bad, considering that the average federal minimum wage in America is $7.25<\/a> (I know, I know. Don\u2019t even get me started on that!)<\/p>\n Of course, there are also bigger tasks that pay much more. For example, there are writing tasks that can pay as much as $100 for a 700-word article.<\/p>\n However, remember that competition for high-paying HITs can be quite stiff. So, you have to be really fast in grabbing these HITs. Consider refreshing your browser when searching for tasks to help you get those high-paying HITs.<\/p>\n Having said all of that, there are a few things you can do to increase how much you earn on MTurk.<\/p>\n Here are a few Amazon MTurk tips<\/a> & tricks to increase your earnings.<\/p>\n Find higher-paying tasks<\/strong><\/p>\n Look for tasks that require specialized skills, such as writing or data analysis, which typically pay better (you can actually narrow your search by pay rate, from high to low and vice versa).<\/p>\n Be quick<\/strong><\/p>\n As I said earlier, competition for high-paying tasks is fierce. Everybody wants bigger-paying HITs (Pro tip<\/em>: Refresh your browser to grab tasks as soon as they become available.)<\/p>\n Focus on efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n Completing simple tasks quickly can add up, so time yourself and aim to work efficiently to maximize hourly earnings.<\/p>\n Maintain good ratings<\/strong><\/p>\n Requesters rate workers and their jobs. So, keeping your ratings good (by doing good work and being timely) means you get to qualify for more high-paying tasks in the future.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s not all. If your rating is high, requesters will directly assign tasks to you. It\u2019s a great way to not only get repeat customers but also new ones as well.<\/p>\n Yes, Amazon Mechanical Turk is a legitimate micro-freelancing job site backed by one of the biggest companies in the world.<\/p>\n But like with many other online money-making methods<\/a>, some people think Mechanical Turk is a scam, but it is absolutely not a scam.<\/p>\n Sure, you may find sketchy requesters here and there that refuse to approve and pay you for crazy reasons, but 99.9% are legit business owners that pay people.<\/p>\n I used to use MTurk as a Worker a lot back in the day (these days I use it as a Requester to hire freelancers to do small tasks for my company). And while as a Requester I have had a lot of bad work done by workers, I haven\u2019t had any problems as a Worker myself. I have always gotten paid for my work.<\/p>\n That said, there are hundreds of thousands of individuals and companies that use the site. So, you never know who you\u2019re dealing with. But these are (mostly) real, legit companies. So, if you do actually follow their directions and give them what they ask, you\u2019ll get paid.<\/p>\n I never experienced any scams myself but have heard of a few folks who didn\u2019t get paid despite doing everything right. But those are far and few in between.<\/p>\n If you think your submission was wrongfully rejected, you can always report it to MTurk. They\u2019ll look at it and determine the outcome.<\/p>\n Here are what I personally think are the pros and cons of using MTurk to make money as a freelancer.<\/p>\n Yes, Amazon Mechanical Turk is available to workers in many countries around the world. However, certain tasks may be restricted based on your location or the requester\u2019s preferences.<\/p>\n Most of the money-making sites and apps we mention on MP only accept members from the U.S. and a few other Western countries (namely Canada, the U.K., and Australia).<\/p>\n But a lot of our readers live outside the U.S. So, we get a lot of questions from our readers about whether or not a particular site or app we feature on MoneyPantry is available in their country so they can use it to make money.<\/p>\n And it always bothers me that I have to tell them that they can\u2019t use these sites and apps to make money because they don\u2019t accept members from their country.<\/p>\n So, I\u2019m happy to say that you can use MTurk to make money no matter where you live.<\/p>\n
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MTurk Lingo<\/h2>\n
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How Does Amazon Mechanical Turk Work?<\/h2>\n
1. Requesters post tasks (HITs)<\/h3>\n
2. Workers accept & complete tasks<\/h3>\n
3. Requesters approve or reject work<\/h3>\n
4. You (the worker) get paid<\/h3>\n
How to Get Started on Amazon Mechanical Turk<\/h2>\n
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How Much Does Amazon Mechanical Turk Pay?<\/h2>\n
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How to Maximize Your Earnings on MTurk<\/h2>\n
Tips for earning more<\/h3>\n
Is Amazon Mechanical Turk Legit?<\/h2>\n
Pros and Cons of Amazon Mechanical Turk<\/h2>\n
Pros of using MTurk<\/h3>\n
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Cons of using MTurk<\/h3>\n
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Is MTurk Available Globally?<\/h2>\n