Monetizing Mobile is In It’s Infancy; Homework Required!
Did you know that you can generate income using your mobile phones? Yes, you read it right! By answering surveys, taking photos, scanning bar codes, exploring the neighborhood, and other oh-so-easy tasks, you can already earn without sweating much. Whether you’re bored or looking for some extra cha-ching, these tasks as easy as pie will give you what you need.
Described as a “mobile market place”, simple field work such as taking photos, testing mobile apps, and delivering items can already earn you up to $90 per task. Available in major US metro areas, you can earn more than a hundred dollars or more in just a week by performing sweat-free tasks around the neighborhood.
Check in to get cha-ching! Every time you check in at a location, this app rewards you with points redeemable for cash. Every 1,000 points is equal to $10, or 50 cents/check in. If you’re out with your friends in a coffee shop, you might as well check in and take a picture to earn points! To participate, don’t forget to use your Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare account.
Unlike GigWalk, Shopkick does not offer points redeemable for cash, but it goes give you discounts or gift cards that earn you savings when you shop! You generate these perks simply by scanning items, checking in at different stores, completing offers, and even playing games! How cool is that?
Perhaps the most awesome and motivating money-making app in the history of apps – get paid for working out! It’s a win-win-win situation. Why win-win-win? One, the creator of the app benefits every time you use it. Two, you become fit when you work out. Three, you earn while working out. Just install GymPact in your mobile phone and use it whenever you feel like doing so. There’s a twist, though. If you don’t work out, you’ll be fined, so the more you have to stretch, because you surely don’t want to pay! Rewards cost $0.30-$0.40 per work out, and when you reach $5.00, you can request payment via paypal. GymPact has been featured in ABC News, The New York Times, and CNN.
Sell your pre-loved items with this app in three simple steps! Choose the items you want to sell, take photos of them, and upload them to Poshmark. Each time an item is sold, 80% of the sale price will be automatically deposited into your account. Payments are made either by direct deposit or check.
Receipt Hog. Snap shots of any receipts from any retail place – pet supply store, beauty supply, Convenience mart, drug store, dollar store, club store, super-center, and grocery. Earn virtual coins as rewards that can be traded in for
Watching TV and listening to music used to cost us a few dollars. With Viggle, not anymore! Simply download the app, check in, and enjoy free streaming of shows and music to earn points! For extra points, you may answer questions. Redeem them for rewards from companies like Starbucks, Best Buy, Foot Locker, and Groupon.
There you go! With these 9 income generating apps and mobile activities that cost you almost zilch but clicks, walks, and streams, you’ll never run out of extra cha-ching! What are you waiting for? Build another income stream. You can start now!