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October 23, 2020
OneOpinion Review 2020
This is the definitive OneOpinion review for 2020.
We’ve spent 100+ hours researching and testing the best survey sites.
Here’s how OneOpinion stacks up…
– Key Points
Earnings Per Hour 1
$2.50
Payment Options
PayPal, gift cards.
Minimum Payout 5
None
Sign-Up Bonus
None
Overall Rating2.9/5 6
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What is OneOpinion?How does it work?Is OneOpinion legit or a scam?Is it safe?How much can you earn?How to get your moneyHow to sign up
OneOpinion hacksReferral programCommon complaintsIs OneOpinion worth it?AlternativesHave you tried OneOpinion?
This review is a joint effort between Will Peach (writer and researcher for eBiz Facts) and Niall Doherty (founder of eBiz Facts).
Our process:
The eBiz Facts team had previously spent 100+ hours researching and reviewing online survey sites.
Niall and Will spent a combined 5+ hours researching and testing OneOpinion.
Niall contacted OneOpinion support to test out their responsiveness.
Will wrote up his findings and Niall combined those with his own to create a first draft of this review.
We sent the draft to our Freedom Business Builder community and the folks at OneOpinion and asked for feedback.
We made our final edits and published the review.
Note: We may earn a commission via referral links in this review. Read our full disclosure here.
What is OneOpinion?
OneOpinion is a website that offers you points for taking surveys and giving your opinions on products. You can then redeem these points for cash or reward vouchers (Amazon, Visa, etc).
The site is open to users in the US or UK. If you’re in one of these countries, you can sign up and start earning.
OneOpinion homepageThis way of making money online is known as GetPaidTo.
Full list of ways to make money online
How does OneOpinion work?
The surveys you do on the platform provide feedback for businesses. This is then used to improve their products or services (or develop new ones).
In exchange for your opinions, you get paid.
Here’s how OneOpinion explains it…
Source: OneOpinion.comIs OneOpinion legit or a scam?
I’d say it’s definitely legit.
OneOpinion is run by market insights company Dynata LLC, operating out of Texas, US. The survey site itself has been in operation since 2011.
According to the Better Business Bureau, Dynata LLC scores an A+ rating.
Source: BBB.orgHowever, Dynata’s customer reviews aren’t as impressive…
Source: BBB.orgThe story is similar on Trustpilot…
Source: Trustpilot.comAside from these ratings, OneOpinion appears to have a good reputation. Many Reddit users report it being both legit and reliable.
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So is OneOpinion safe?
OneOpinion is safe.
The site employs 2-Step Verification to protect its users. They will also send security codes via SMS if required.
The platform takes data privacy seriously too. Here’s what they have to say…
Source: OneOpinion.com/FAQMy research didn’t show any security concerns using the site.
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How much does OneOpinion pay?
Olga OpieOnline Survey Taker at OneOpinion $2 – 3 per hourOlga Opie represents a typical person doing online research studies at OneOpinion. As you can see, her earnings are fairly low. (This is typical for survey sites.)
There’s no official confirmation, but by all accounts, the OneOpinion points system works like this:
10 points = $0.01100 points = $0.101000 points = $1.00
The points you get from each survey vary. Most members of the site report earning 1000 points per survey. This accounts for $1 per 20 minutes (the average survey length).
Other users claim higher, earning up to 2500 points ($2.50) for a 15-minute survey. OneOpinion themselves don’t provide concrete information about their points system or the average survey pay-out.
The amount of surveys available is reported to be good, although some users report issues qualifying.
Long-term earnings from OneOpinion differ. One Reddit user claims making up to $2000 over a few years. Another says $25 per month is a more realistic figure.
Our goal at eBiz Facts is to give you accurate information about online business so you can gain clearer insights, make better decisions, and achieve your own success.
With that in mind, we strive to ensure the accuracy and transparency of the income claims and estimates that you see on this website.
Here’s how:
We treat all income claims we find online with skepticism.
We don’t report incomes that seem especially controversial or unrealistic.
We cite our sources and/or share our calculations so you can see where the numbers come from.
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NeoBux Review 2020
This is the definitive NeoBux review for 2020.
We’ve spent 100+ hours researching and testing the best survey sites.
Here’s how NeoBux stacks up…
– Key Points
Earnings Per Hour 1
$0.68
Payment Options
PayPal, bank transfer.
Minimum Payout 5
Available (details here)
Sign-Up Bonus
None
Overall Rating0.5/5 6
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What is NeoBux?How does it work?Is NeoBux legit or a scam?Is it safe?How much can you earn?How to get your moneyHow to sign up
NeoBux hacksReferral programCommon complaintsIs NeoBux worth it?AlternativesHave you tried NeoBux?
This review is a joint effort between Will Peach (writer and researcher for eBiz Facts) and Niall Doherty (founder of eBiz Facts).
Our process:
The eBiz Facts team had previously spent 100+ hours researching and reviewing online survey sites.
Niall and Will spent a combined 5+ hours researching and testing NeoBux.
Niall contacted NeoBux support to test out their responsiveness.
Will wrote up his findings and Niall combined those with his own to create a first draft of this review.
We sent the draft to our Freedom Business Builder community and the folks at NeoBux and asked for feedback.
We made our final edits and published the review.
Note: We may earn a commission via referral links in this review. Read our full disclosure here.
What is NeoBux?
NeoBux is a pay-to-click (PTC) platform that pays you to view advertisements and click on ads, as well as to take surveys and play free online games.
Access is available worldwide at NeoBux.com. Right now there’s no mobile app.
No matter where you are in the world, you can sign up and start earning.
NeoBux homepageThis way of making money online is known as GetPaidTo.
Full list of ways to make money online
How does NeoBux work?
NeoBux describes itself as a “Get-Paid-To Service”. It works by selling clicks to advertisers who want to drive traffic to their sites. Users then sign-up and click to view these advertisements in exchange for cash.
Here’s how NeoBux describes it…
Source: NeoBux.comThe site also offers users the chance to “rent referrals”. Basically, you “buy” users who sign up normally, then make a commission on their NeoBux activities.
You can also earn cash completing surveys and playing games on NeoBux. You do this from the main dashboard.
Source: NeoBux video on YouTubeIs NeoBux legit or a scam?
NeoBux has been around since 2008, but seems to have a questionable reputation.
A lot of the criticism focuses on its “rented referral” program.
Popular subreddit r/beermoney calls it a pyramid scheme. Another Reddit user suggests it uses bots.
Despite this, NeoBux has a lot of positive reviews and a very high rating on Trustpilot…
Source: Trustpilot.comWhere NeoBux seems most legit is when clicking ads or taking surveys yourself. Many users report successful experiences making money.
Here’s a screenshot from the NeoBux Forum detailing one of many modest success stories…
Source: NeoBux.comSo is NeoBux safe?
I’d say NeoBux is safe. The platform has zero-tolerance when it comes to hackers and will act quickly at any sign of foul play.
Here’s what they have to say in terms of unethical users…
Their full policy is available to view on their Help section.
Where safety might come into question is via the “rented referral” system, as mentioned several times in this article.
Your best bet for staying safe while using NeoBux is to stick with clicking ads or taking surveys on the platform.
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How much does NeoBux pay?
Nigel NeobeauxOnline Survey Taker at NeoBux $0.36 – $1 per hourNigel Neobeaux represents a typical person doing online research studies at NeoBux. As you can see, his earnings are fairly low. (This is typical for survey sites.)
Clicking to view an ad will pay anything from $0.001-0.005. Most ads take around 10-12 seconds to view.
Surveys pay more but I couldn’t find any offering more than $1.
Source: NeoBux video on YouTubeThe average cash reward for a survey appears to be around $0.60 but there are quite a lot of daily surveys available.
Some users report completing surveys only to not qualify.
Playing games on NeoBux doesn’t offer a great cash rate either. Two minutes of gameplay pays the equivalent of viewing 5-6 ads ($0.025).
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NeoBux claims you can make more via its “rented referral” scheme but due to its reputation I’m wary to recommend it (see above).
The platform also works on a tier-based system. According to the forum, you advance tiers by clicking ads, logging in daily and completing other activities. Here’s how that works…
Source: NeoBux.comOur goal at eBiz Facts is to give you accurate information about online business so you can gain clearer insights, make better decisions, and achieve your own success.
With that in mind, we strive to ensure the accuracy and transparency of the income claims and estimates that you see on this website.
Here’s how:
We treat all income claims we find online with skepticism.
We don’t report incomes that seem especially controversial or unrealistic.
We cite our sources and/or share our calculations so you can see where the numbers come from.
If there are uncertainties about an income claim or estimate, we tell you what those are.
If you see an income claim or estimate that seems off, please tell us so we can fix it.
Pinecone Research Review 2020
This is the definitive Pinecone Research review for 2020.
We’ve spent 100+ hours researching and testing the best survey sites.
Here’s how Pinecone Research stacks up…
– Key Points
Earnings Per Hour 1
$3
Payment Options
PayPal, bank transfer, gift cards.
Minimum Payout 5
None
Sign-Up Bonus
None
Overall Rating2.0/5 6
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Or visit Pinecone Research »
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What is Pinecone Research?How does it work?Is Pinecone Research legit or a scam?Is it safe?How much can you earn?How to get your moneyHow to sign upPinecone Research hacks
Pinecone Research AppPinecone Research BannersReferral programCommon complaintsIs Pinecone Research worth it?AlternativesHave you tried Pinecone Research?
This review is a joint effort between Will Peach (writer and researcher for eBiz Facts) and Niall Doherty (founder of eBiz Facts).
Our process:
The eBiz Facts team had previously spent 100+ hours researching and reviewing online survey sites.
Niall and Will spent a combined 5+ hours researching and testing Pinecone Research.
Niall contacted Pinecone Research support to test out their responsiveness.
Will wrote up his findings and Niall combined those with his own to create a first draft of this review.
We sent the draft to our Freedom Business Builder community and the folks at Pinecone Research and asked for feedback.
We made our final edits and published the review.
Note: We may earn a commission via referral links in this review. Read our full disclosure here.
What is Pinecone Research?
Pinecone Research is a survey site that offers you cash in exchange for your opinions. Most surveys are designed to review new products or services. The site also notifies you by email when new surveys are available.
The site is available to US users only. It is also exclusive.
You can only sign up via invite (more on this later).
Pinecone Research homepageThis way of making money online is known as GetPaidTo.
Full list of ways to make money online
How does Pinecone Research work?
The site is intended to help companies gather marketing information. This is done by creating surveys and sending them out to “influencers” – just a flashy name for survey-takers. Your responses help these companies improve their products or services.
One unique thing about Pinecone Research is that it offers users the chance to learn about new products before they go to market. There are also reports of users receiving free samples.
Here’s an explainer from the site as to how it works…
Source: Pinecone ResearchIs Pinecone Research legit or a scam?
Pinecone Research is definitely legit.
They are owned by The Nielsen Company, a New York-based marketing agency. This company has an A+ rating according to the Better Business Bureau.
Source: BBB.orgPinecone Research has been operating for 22 years. It operates out of Cincinnati, USA.
Beware of false reviews of the platform. Research shows several sites have tried to copy their format in the past. These sites have also been operating under similarly named domains. Some of the reviews you see may be for these copycat sites and not the real Pinecone Research.
The Nielsen Company – owners of Pinecone Research – also scores a decent 3.6 rating on Trustpilot.
Source: Trustpilot.coSo is Pinecone Research safe?
Pinecone Research is safe.
Just make sure you use their official apps and login via the pineconeresearch.com domain.
There’ve been fraudulent attempts to imitate Pinecone Research on Facebook. Note that Pinecone Research does not have a Facebook presence, and they will not ask you for your login credentials:
Source: Pinecone ResearchAccording to their security policy, all communication with the site should happen via emails ending with @pineconeresearch.com.
How much does Pinecone Research pay?
Peter PineconeOnline Survey Taker at Pinecone Research $3 per hourPeter Pinecone represents a typical person doing online research studies at Pinecone Research.
As you can see, his earnings are fairly low. (This is typical for survey sites.)
Each survey pays out $3 via a point system. Users report survey times lasting about 10-20 minutes.
The number of surveys available on the site is poor. According to this Reddit thread, most users claim to be able to earn from around 1-4 surveys per month.
Other users report problems with beginning surveys and then not qualifying. There are also many reports of account inactivity leading to suspensions. You might notice this by no longer receiving email notifications on new surveys.
Pinecone Research does not pay for its Household Questions. These are short product evaluations some users are asked to complete in exchange for mailed product samples.
Our goal at eBiz Facts is to give you accurate information about online business so you can gain clearer insights, make better decisions, and achieve your own success.
With that in mind, we strive to ensure the accuracy and transparency of the income claims and estimates that you see on this website.
Here’s how:
We treat all income claims we find online with skepticism.
We don’t report incomes that seem especially controversial or unrealistic.
We cite our sources and/or share our calculations so you can see where the numbers come from.
If there are uncertainties about an income claim or estimate, we tell you what those are.
If you see an income claim or estimate that seems off, please tell us so we can fix it.
eBiz Weekly #94
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October 20, 2020
Best Online Lottery Sites (2020)
I’m on a mission to test, rate and review all the best online lottery sites.
Here’s my progress so far:
Lottery Site
Rating
Review
TheLotter
4.4/5
TheLotter review
BuyLottoOnline
tbd
coming soon
Jackpot.com
tbd
coming soon
LottoKings
tbd
coming soon
Lotto Agent
tbd
coming soon
Lotto Smile
tbd
coming soon
Multilotto
tbd
coming soon
WinTrillions
tbd
coming soon
Gambling problem? See our guide about how to stop gambling.
Where to get cheap lottery ticketsMore online gambling options
Cheap Lottery Tickets: Where To Get Them?
If you’re looking for cheap lottery tickets, these are the best places to get them:
At your local store that sells official lottery ticketsAt the official website of your local lottery (if available)At 3rd-party online lottery sites
As you go through that list, the tickets tend to get more expensive.
Gambling problem? See our guide about how to stop gambling.
Buy cheap lottery tickets from your local store
You should be able to buy traditional paper lottery tickets like this at your local lottery retailer…
For example, if you’re in the USA and want to play Mega Millions, you should be able to play the lottery at local retailers like 7-Eleven or Circle K.
Such stores are the main distribution channel for big lotteries and you’ll find the cheapest prices there.
Not sure where to find a lottery retailer near you?
Check the official website for the lottery you’d like to play and they’ll point you in the right direction.
Buy cheap tickets on official lottery websites (if available)
Some lotteries allow you to play online via their official websites, though you usually have to be in the same state or country to do this.
Examples of lotteries you can play this way:
EuroJackpot (multiple countries)Multiple lotteries in IrelandMultiple lotteries in the UK
Some US states also allow you to play various lotteries online:
GeorgiaIllinoisKentucky
MichiganNew HampshireNorth Carolina
North DakotaPennsylvania
Buy cheap tickets from 3rd-party lottery sites
Homepage of theLotter (reviewed here)3rd-party sites like theLotter and Lotto Agent will buy lottery tickets on your behalf.
The advantage of such sites is that you can play your favorite lotteries from anywhere in the world.
The downside is that this is usually the most expensive way to play 
TheLotter Review 2020
Welcome to my in-depth theLotter review.
As part of my mission to review all the best online lottery sites, I spent several hours researching and testing theLotter. Including buying tickets myself 
Mystery Iraqi Guy – Online Lottery Winner
M.M.Online Lottery Winner $6.4 million jackpot winningsPublished October 20, 2020 by Niall Doherty
How did M.M. make money online?
M.M. is the name given to the man who won the Oregon Megabucks lottery back in August 2015.
Despite being an Iraqi citizen and living in Iraq, M.M. was able to buy a ticket for the Oregon Megabucks online via theLotter and won the jackpot.
Here’s an explainer video from TheLotter about their online lottery system:
Gambling problem? See our guide about how to stop gambling.
Here’s a video from a local news station in Oregon confirming the Iraqi man’s lottery win:
The win was also confirmed by several other news media, such as CBS News:
It looks like you can no longer play the Oregon Megabucks via theLotter.
But you can still play more than 50 other lotteries from around the world using their service.
Full review of theLotterBest online lottery sites
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October 18, 2020
Ted Tutton – Remote Tutor
Ted TuttonRemote Tutor $24 average salary per hourPublished October 18, 2020 by Rita Epps
How does Ted make money online?
Ted doesn’t really exist. He’s our avatar to represent a typical person with a remote job as a tutor.
This sampling of remote tutoring jobs should give you a sense of the work Ted would do for a living:
Source: FlexJobs.comWikipedia’s definition of a tutor:
A tutor, formally also called an academic tutor, is a person who provides assistance or tutelage to one or more people on certain subject areas or skills. The tutor spends a few hours on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to transfer their expertise on the topic or skill to the student.
Frequently, remote teachers may also work as remote tutors outside of their normal working hours to supplement their income. This can make them both teacher and tutor at the same time.
The goal of our Online Money Maker profiles is to show you all the different ways people make money online. We strive to ensure that each profile is realistic – no hype, no scams – so you can see what it really takes to build each type of business.
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Tamara Teather – Remote Teacher
Tamara TeatherRemote Teacher $31k – $60k estimated annual salaryPublished October 18, 2020 by Rita Epps
How does Tamara make money online?
Tamara doesn’t really exist. She’s our avatar to represent a typical person with a remote job as a teacher.
Teachers can work remotely to guide students in a variety of subject areas. This sampling of remote teaching jobs should give you a sense of the work Tamara would do for a living:
Source: FlexJobs.comWikipedia’s definition of a teacher:
A teacher (also called a school teacher) is a person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence or virtue.
These videos will give you a better feel for life as a remote teacher:
The goal of our Online Money Maker profiles is to show you all the different ways people make money online. We strive to ensure that each profile is realistic – no hype, no scams – so you can see what it really takes to build each type of business.
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