Validately.com is one of the many companies out there that pay you to test websites. As I write this, they work with thousands of well-known companies, from Google to Amazon.com, Allstate and Microsoft, to name a few.  They seem to always have a constant flow of tests you can take.

If you don’t mind going on a webcam and sharing your thoughts out loud, then it may be one to consider.

No, you won’t get rich in doing it, but you could earn enough to pay a restaurant bill or two.

Validately Review

In today’s review, I wanted to check out Validately to see what they are all about.

Are they worth your time?   Is it worth joining?  How much can I earn?

As in all of my reviews, I’m always honest, no matter what my relationship is.  I would never recommend anything I personally wouldn’t use.

With that being said, let’s take a gander as to who Validately is, how you can sign up as well as how you can maximize your time on the site.

What is Validately?

Validately is a UserZoom company, which is a UX insights company.  It’s the same company that runs IntelliZoom, another company I reviewed that works similar to that of Validately.

As a member, it will be your job to test websites/apps while providing your honest feedback, all while using your webcam and microphone.  These companies will then take your feedback and improve their products, much like surveys work.  The concept is simple as you will be asked to complete a set of tasks and then speak your thoughts and/or answer questions aloud.  Everything you need to know will be presented to you before a test even begins.

The company was founded in 2007 and is currently headquartered in San Jose, California.

There’s no doubt that Validately is 100% legit, but the true question is if it’s worth joining.  Just because a company is legitimate, it doesn’t always mean the product is worth your time.

Signing Up

To sign up for Validately, you will first be asked to create an account, no different than any other research company.

To qualify, you must be at least 18+ years old and be able to share your thoughts in English.  You must also have a PayPal account.

Throughout the process, the company will ask about the type of devices you own, a few demographic questions as well as ask you to create an account user name/password.  All in all, there are 16 questions to answer.

The whole process takes about one to two minutes to complete and is relatively easy to join.

However, after you answer the questions, it doesn’t mean you can start working right away like a lot of the companies I often mention.

The Screener Test

After you confirm your e-mail and answer the questions, you will then have to take a one-minute screener test in order to qualify.

In taking the one-minute screener, the company will want to see if you’re a candidate for future tests.  As you can see, it can take up to a week to get your results back and must be completed if you want to become active on the site.

The whole screener will take about one minute, and in order to start it, you will have to install the official Validately Chrome extension.  As long as you follow the instructions and speak your thoughts aloud in a detailed manner, you shouldn’t have a problem passing the test.

Getting Approved

After about a week, you should receive an approval email, which will then allow you to log into your dashboard using the email and password you initially used to sign up.

However, the company does note that you do not have to log into your panel to look for current tests.  While you can do so, they will send you an email anytime there’s an available test.  If you want to take it, click on the link and then see if you qualify.

According to the company, tests are updated daily, but not every tester will qualify for the test.  Like surveys, your demographics greatly vary on how many surveys you will get.

How Much Do Tests Pay?

The test payments will vary and will greatly depend on the length and the type of test.

The minimum payment for a 10-15 unmoderated minute test is $10, but a scheduled moderated live test can pay a minimum of $40 for a 30-minute test and $70 for 60-minutes.

An unmoderated test is one where you simply follow the tasks on your own time and then submit your test when ready, whereas a moderated test is when you meet with someone live and share your screen while being on webcam.  This is done in real time.

In the end, you can make anywhere from $10 to more than $70+ per test, so it’s hard to give you a definite answer.  This should hopefully give you an estimate as to what to expect, however.

Getting Paid

If your test is approved, you can then except payment within seven days.  There’s no minimum payout as you will get paid after your test is approved, so don’t worry about looking for that cash out button.

At this moment, they only pay via PayPal and you won’t know you get paid until PayPal sends you the typical “you got paid” email.

If you don’t get approved for the test, then Validately will let you know how you can improve your submission on your next test.  Unfortunately, the submission you did submit will be subject to forfeiture and you won’t get paid.

Generally, as long as you speak out loud, complete every task and answer all follow-up questions, you shouldn’t have a hard time getting credit.

Ultimately, according to the FAQ, the researcher gets to decide if your test qualifies for payment.  On their terms, they have up to seven days to review and then decide if your response qualifies for the payment.  In the case you do get denied, the researcher will let you know why.

What the Internet Is Saying

As in all of my reviews, I love to scour the internet and see what other people are saying, both good and bad.

In this section, I will list both the pros and cons, ultimately leaving it up to you to decide if it’s for you or not.

The Pros

• high payout ($10 to $70 per test)
• seems to be lots of tests available
• PayPal option
• no minimum payout
• available on PC and as mobile app

The Cons

• need to pass a screener to start working
• can take up to seven days to get test approved
• it’s up to the researcher to approve/deny your test
• lots of people click on the invite link, making it hard to snag some tests
• only PayPal as an option (negative to some)

Final Thoughts

7/10If you don’t mind going on a webcam and speaking your thoughts aloud, then this is one to add to your money-making list.  You’re not going to get rich in doing this nor are you going to be able to quit your full-time job, but I don’t see why you couldn’t make $30, $75, $100 or maybe $250+ a month.  Like anything, it will greatly depend on how often you log in and take the tests.  Your demographics matter, too.

As mentioned in the intro, I have mentioned a few of these sites before in my get paid to take tests post and highly recommend you at least check it out if you like the idea of this kind of work.  There are a lot of companies out there!

For now, I will leave the platform to you.

Have you tried Validately before?  How much did you make?  What did you like/dislike about it?

As always, that’s why I leave the comments section open.  Be sure to share your thoughts if you have any!

In the meantime, if Validately sounds like something of interest, sign up today so that you can start taking tests in as little as a week.