General Questions

What is a side hustle?
A flexible way to earn extra income online or offline alongside your main job.

How much can I earn?
Most people earn £20–£300 per month depending on the time and effort they put in.

Do I need experience?
Not usually, many side hustles like surveys or testing are beginner friendly.

Online Surveys

Do surveys really pay?
Yes, but small amounts. Typically £0.20–£3 per survey depending on the site and topic.

Why do I get screened out?
Each survey targets specific demographics. Disqualifications are completely normal.

How do I get paid?
Usually via PayPal, gift cards, or points that can be converted to cash.

Research Panels

What are research panels?
They’re online groups where you share opinions through interviews or product trials.

How much can I earn?
£25–£50 per study is common, depending on length and topic.

Who can join?
Almost anyone, companies look for a mix of everyday consumers.

Testing Websites & Apps

What does testing involve?
You test websites or apps for usability and report issues or feedback.

How much can I make?
Usually £5–£20 per test, depending on the task and platform.

Do I need equipment?
A laptop, stable internet, and sometimes a microphone or webcam for voice feedback.

Microtasks

What are microtasks?
Short, simple jobs like tagging images, writing snippets, or data entry.

How much do they pay?
Usually pennies to a few pounds per task, but they add up with consistency.

How do I stay consistent with microtasks?
Set small daily goals (like 10–15 tasks), check for new jobs at peak times, and focus on accuracy to unlock higher paying work.

GPT Sites

What are GPT sites?
“Get Paid To” (GPT) sites let you earn by completing surveys, watching videos, or testing apps.

How do they work?
You earn points or cash for completing simple online tasks. Rewards can usually be redeemed via PayPal or gift cards.

Typical earnings?
£10–£100 per month depending on the site and your activity level.

Passive Income

What counts as passive income?
Money earned with minimal ongoing effort, like cashback, affiliate links, or investing.

Is it really passive?
It takes setup and patience but can build income over time.

How long does it take to build passive income?
It usually takes a few months of setup and testing before you see steady returns. Patience and consistency make the difference.

Investment Apps

Are investing apps safe?
Use FCA regulated platforms, enable two factor authentication, and keep passwords secure.

Can I lose money?
Yes, investments involve risk. Start small and learn as you go.

Expected returns?
Modest for low risk investments; higher potential (and risk) for active trading.

Safety & Disclaimer

• Always research platforms before signing up.
• Never pay to join a site or app.
• Use strong passwords and 2FA where possible.
• Diversify income, don’t rely on one site.

Disclaimer:
All information is for educational purposes only. Earnings vary by user, platform, and time spent. Legit Side Hustle doesn’t guarantee results or take responsibility for third party sites.