Data Entry - What it is and where to get the jobs

Basically, data entry involves copy/paste jobs, captcha filling,
working with spreadsheets(excel and google spreadsheets), creating
accounts(like email and social media accounts) among other simple jobs.
It is called data entry because you will be filling information on
websites, forms or spreadsheets.

Qualifications for these type of jobs is simply basic computer and
internet skills. Do you know how to navigate the internet? Can you use
Ms Office packages(word, excel, access etc)? If yes, then you can be
able to take on these data entry jobs.



Here is where to get them:

Platform 1: oDesk

Platform 2: Ajeva

Platform 3: Guru Freelancers
 

Platform 4: Elance
 

Platform 5: Freelancer
 

Here is a step by step guide on what to do with the above platforms.

They all work basically in the same way so we will use platform one to
illustrate.

ODesk (Platform 1) is one of the best jobs sites I have ever come
across. Not only does it offer data entry jobs but also a variety of
other jobs. It allows you to even set your prices with some jobs and
can even enable you to get a full time online job. It however, requires
that you have your own computer because there is some software that you
may need to download.

oDesk has numerous opportunities to earn but requires that you boost
your profile by taking a variety of tests in it.

Step by step, click on the image under platform 1. Sign in using your
username and password. If you don't have one, click on "Create Account"
tab at the top left corner of the home page.

It will prompt you to choose what type of account you want. Choose the
"freelance provider" option (middle option of the three outlined).

Then go ahead and fill in the details requested on the page that
follows. After completion, you will be sent an email telling you to
confirm your account. Do so.

Now, sign in to your account and then take the oDesk readiness test.

(Hint: Most questions require the answer 'all the above' or 'none of the
above') The pass mark for this test is 100%.

After this test, take other relevant tests to your area of expertise.

This improves your chances of getting the first job, which is the most
difficult to get.

Don't stop there. Keep taking tests over time and also apply for as

many jobs as your profile can allow.

Remember, oDesk has traditional data entry jobs, article writing jobs,
technical jobs and many other jobs. It's a one in all job center. I
will talk more about hourly jobs vs. fixed price jobs, bidding for
jobs, and payment verification among other details in the following
section.

In oDesk, you will find two types of jobs. Hourly jobs- which pay at
the end of the hour as you work, and fixed price jobs which require
that you bid for jobs and indicate how much you can do the job for.

Fixed price jobs are good because they don't tie you to the computer.

You work your own free time so long as you can complete the job by the
agreed time. They however, require that you wait for approval by the
job giver and also an interview. You have to set your own price, which
is not guaranteed to be paid by oDesk. Therefore, these jobs require
that you ask for an upfront payment before you even start the job. You
place a percentage of the upfront pay you want. For example, if you
charge $10 for some job, you can ask for 50% upfront. That is $5,
before you even start the job. This ensures that you don't loose
entirely even if the job giver backs down after sometime and refuses to
pay.

Hourly jobs are guaranteed to pay you by oDesk. You however, need to
install some special software to your computer called oDesk share.

These enable the person giving you the job to see if you are actually
working on his job in real time. They can be able to see your computer
from wherever they are to see if you are actually doing anything. So,
you have to be on your computer through out the agreed time frame.

However, at the end of every hour, money gets into your account.

So, how do you choose jobs to do? Look at the job description and see
if you qualify. Then apply for the job. However, check on the top right
corner of the job page to see if the job has a verified payment method
by oDesk. If it is unverified, don't apply. You may end up loosing.

For bidding, choose a lower price than the average bid price when
starting out. However, in future, you will be able to place prices way
above the listed average bid price. This is because you will have a
good profile. You can also be guided by the budget of the job giver.

Choose a slightly lower price than the budget.

As you will note with most traditional data entry sites, you will need
to apply for the jobs and wait for approval or hire.

 

With the other platforms, they are not as complex, but they are not as
lucrative.

 

With platform 2

Create a free account, verify it and you are good to go.

  

Platform 3


You can choose to have a free account or a paid plan account(from
several plans). The paid plan accounts ensure that you have regular
jobs posted to you.