Site Review: YouData

Posted on 05.20.2009 at 2:38 pm by Goob in Money

For the past few weeks, I’ve been putting together a big post on some of the best survey sites around. It’s been a bit time consuming going through each of them, but there’s one site that I thought I’d share with you today since it’s hands down the easiest way to earn a little extra cash. It’s called YouData and frankly, unless you hate free money, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be a member.

Basically you log on each week and view any ads that you qualify for. They generally pay out at around $0.15 to $0.25 each and once you’ve viewed all of your available ads, that’s it. It takes ~60 seconds to view all of my ads each week and in exchange, I generally get about $1. Now, we’re not talking about making millions obviously, but do the math.

$1 per week for 60 seconds of your time. That’s $52 a year for 52 minutes, or an average of $60/hr. If you’re making $60/hr in your current job, chances are this wouldn’t interest you, but seeing as how I certainly don’t make that much and I doubt many others do, this is a sweet little source of side case. Of course, this is predicated on the basis that you’ll qualify for $1 worth of ads each week, but I’ve been safely earning around that rate for the past two months so far.

The best part is that payments are automatic. Most of the other sites that I’m reviewing have a minimum cashout threshold and once you reach it, it’s up to you to request the payment. Not YouData. Every Friday, they automatically send whatever you earned the previous week via Paypal. No minimums, no extra steps on your part to ask for the money, no hassles.

My much longer post on earning some extra cash isn’t going to be ready for another week or two as I’m trying to be as thorough as possible, but I thought I’d share this site with ya now since I’m still searching for the freebies today.

EDIT: As mentioned in the comments, YouData requires a user to have a cell phone in order to sign up. My bad for not mentioning that earlier. Seeing as how I signed up a few months ago, I simply forgot.

Donna

I too, cannot click on the ads. I did the download, got all signed up, even immediately received a text giving me an activation number. I don't want to switch my browser to sign up again, I'm already signed up. What's up with that lady with her eyes wide open???! Kinda freaky lookin

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katy

I just signed up for Youdata last week, I got $1.11 for the week... not bad for the small amount of time it took. It's like someone walked up to me and handed me one dollar bill, a dime and a penny. Thanks!

LuLu

I agree with Angela. I got 14 cents this week. That is only 13 cents to paypal.

Bruce

youdata.com is my 2nd favorite website, next to heyitsfree.net ! Goob, do you recommend any other "survey sites"? I mean, do you personally use any others?

Angela

I just wanted to put in my 2 cents,this is pretty good at first but after a while it will taper off.I have been doing this since feb. and my payment on friday was 17cents

lafevem

Just received my first payment! Thanks!

Coventry

Goob, First I want to thank you for your website. I have been leary of trying to get free products on line, but I feel somewhat more confident with you checking them out first. I was very skeptical about the YouData site, as I have been unsuccessful in such sites before. They were always way too time consuming for no profit. I just joined Wednesday and there was a deposit in my PayPal account already!Oh, and I did use you as a reference. :) Thank You!!!!

Grey

I just signed up and used your name as the referral. Already made $3.01. Thanks! I bet you are raking in a bunch of cash from referrals, eh Goob???

Goob

Malibu, what browser are you using? Internet Explorer or Firefox? Whichever one it is, try the other just for the signup process. I've glad so many people got their money this Friday. I told y'all this site was great :D

McCarthy2971

I love LOVE love this site! I signed up the other day and had my hubby sign up so were makin double the money! I was wondering if anyone knew of any other sites worth lookin into? Just no scam sites! Thats why I love HIF there is no worry if its a scam or not it really takes the irritation out of everything!

Malibu

GOOB I am having trouble getting past the sign in process. I am stuck after that. My computer seems to freeze. I can't click on any of the five choices. I know that I'm blonde, but thats by choice. Help Me Please

angela fletcher

ty Anianna. I have been wondering about that.

Mary M.

I just signed up - I love it. Earned $2.16 day one!

Anianna

Angela Fletcher, it's not a stupid question. Once your money is in your PayPal account, you can use it for online purchases at auction sites and online retailers that accept PayPal. Otherwise, you can go into your PayPal account and tell it to send your PayPal balance to your bank account PayPal has on file for you. I think somebody mentioned earlier that you can also have PayPal send you a check, but there is a fee for that.

Michelle

just a little info.....I too signed up for this, I was excited to make a little money for free. It was easy but today my spyware ran a check and quarantined "30", yes 30 spywares! and the only conclusion I can come to is it has to be YOUDATA! So just Beware!

cmantoo

I love this site, thanks so much for the info. I already had a paypal account and sign up was so easy. I've emailed my friends with the link too. By the way, I love your site! Thanks for making the freebies so easy for us. :)

Susan

okay, you need a cell phone, okay, you want my email address, but now I MUST have a paypal account? Sounds like a ruse to get people to start using paypal again!

jane doe

thanks, goob. saw this site listed in our paper (the tennessean) a few months back and put it on my never-ending list of sites to check out. finally got around to it and upgraded it to my shortcut favorites folder. i check it pretty often and have to say i love the little presents you've given me before, on, and after my birthday. keep on with the good work. i love your site. as for this youdata thing, of COURSE i will take the free money and it's been really, really super easy. can't wait for your big post on the free money sites.

Katherine, WI

Thanks Goob! I got paid $2.50 for 1 week work less than 5 min!!!! AND...it was actually FUN

Jeannie

I am LOVING this!! Thanks Goob! I signed up last night and made $1.75. I figure since I love to shop on ebay, I'm going to keep everything in my paypal account and use it toward anything I buy on ebay :) Great stuff!

here is a stupid question. how do you get the money youdata puts onto paypal? does it go onto my card that paypal has on record automatically or do I have to request it?

fanniefarkle

Oh, yeah, the fee amount will vary with the amount to be transfered via PayPal.

Jean, the .03 was the fee that PayPal charges. Some sites that pay you to do surveys, etc. will pay this fee themselves. YouData takes it out of your earnings.

Shaynon

i take back my comment about asking...lol...they send you an email telling you that your money is now in your account. and they took 3 cents from me too Jean. don't know y.

Jean

Great news! I checked my email, and YouData deposited $1.57 in my Pay Pal acct. I was supposed to get $1.60. Wonder where the 3 cents went? But the money was there! Thanks, Goob, for letting us know about this. You're the BEST!

FYI, I did have to load the Adobe 5-stack software, which I did even though my mac gave me a warning that I was giving them unrestricted access to my internet activity.

it says it pays out on friday, but i am new to this..its almost 7pm est...and my account is still not showing the money...what about anyone else?

Becky

Suh-weet! Just signed up and made $2.98!!! Love it! Thanks a lot Goob!

donna

WOW....Love making money without getting out of bed....$2.23 first time. Hope this continues. Thank for the hook up:-)

Steve

Thanks Goob. Ring me up for $1.73

Lindsay

I just signed up and in my Account Activity Detail tab I have about 7 ads that have the Event Type as "Impression." Does anyone know how I can access these to get the money??? Thanks!!

holly

This is soo cool. Thanks GOOB!!!! I signed up about 30 mins ago and already made over $3.00. I'm always looking for ways to make money online as I'm an unemployed writer.....

Jude

I also signed up for this and did only get one confirmation text and one confirmation email and I love Pay Pal and have been using it for years without a problem. I love the money end of it this YouDATA site, but I am concerned about viruses about hitting all these sites. Any suggestions? As virus lurk everywhere, I am just seeking some extra protection (please pass a condom :-). Seriously, computer just came back from catching a virus and I do use AntiVirus software..any other suggestions (for the non computer techie) would be great. Thanks.

Jeth

i have no idea what this is but i just made 2 dollars... thats 4 tacos at jack in the box.. im not complaining :D

Does you personal info (like age, sex or zip) determine how many ads you are offered?

Maureen

Below the list of ads is a box with an amount of money in it or the word "reload", I clicked on that and they came up.

Christine

Go to the main page and click on the available ads then just sign in again. I didn't have to download anything.

5-Stack software, not 5-Layer. I thought that it sounded too much like Taco Bell to be right!

I did all of the surveys, but when I click on the link for my ad's (they say I have $1.68-worth of ads waiting for me), it takes me to the adgets page, but I never see any ads in the left-hand column. I was going to download the Adobe 5-layer software, but I got a security alert saying that they would have unrestricted access to "my files and the internet." anyone get such a message? I'm on a mac.

Took me about 30 minutes to figure it out. I got to the adgets but couldn't do anything. Make sure you fill out your surveys. Paypal is great, I've never had any problems with them & I've used them for years with e-bay. I just earned $1.51 on this site but gagged at one of the $0.13 ads ... SOYJOY!

how long did it take y'all to get ads to see? do you go to the "adgets" tab or do you see them on your main page?

Jennifer

PBChicknz - keep selecting carriers and hit update - I had the same problem, my carrier wasn't listed, when I selected AT&T, it sent the text.

I signed up just now and recieved over 3 dollars for about 2 mins of my time. I did it while watching TV even. I like this site. Thank you Goob. For those of you worried about Paypal I will just say that I have used Paypal for about 5 years now and have never had a problem. I sell on Ebay and all my money goes into my Paypal account.

Crystal

I just want to say thanks goob I really love how personalized you data is,and I also only received one text with a four digit # I have a 1.67 so far for only about 2 mins. of my time!! Excellent,i love that they take you seriously and make you feel that your time is worth something.That reminds me the other day I did a survey about auto/home ins.and then all of a sudden the survey switched to gas stations and then to cosmetics,I mean come on and it was all for free!That's an hour I won't get back!

Jody

I just signed up and already have 1.73 on my account (and that's after opting to donate 30%) Woo Hoo.. That'll come in handy at the end of the year.. (Keeping it all in my vacation account) Lets see.. If I average $2.o0 a week at 52 weeks that's an extra $104 each year for vacation spending money... ALRIGHT!! Thanks for the info!!

Thanxs for a quik response Goob- you are trully the best!

Rayne

pbchicknz, since the text sent to your cell phone is needed to activate your account, i dont think that would work. but, you could always ask a friend to use their number for it...

PBChicknz

Is there a site somewhere online to give a fake cell number? that can be used instead?? They won't accept the carrier of my cheap prepaid phone (Net 10) and I don't want to give them my real cell phone if I dont have to. Any services like that available?

Jason

$2.68 today from them. Great find. Anything to add to my PayPal balance is always welcome. FYI for all you peeps wondering about PayPal. They work pretty much like a regular debit/savings bank account. If you purchase stuff online from E-bay, Amazon, etc. it's nice to have a PayPal acct as sometimes you get discounts by paying with them. They also have a much better interest rate on your money than a regular bank generally provides. All with no fees.