Bear Necessities

Nielsen is reputable and I definitely vouch for them. Unlike other ways to make money online, this app is the real deal. Nielsen has been a trusted name since the 1920s, first measuring what radio stations people listened to, next getting into television, now they determine the popularity of websites and online videos.

Pro-tip: to make the most money, you guys should get the app on your phone and your computer because you can earn more with multiple devices. You can expect to earn about $50 per mobile device per year and you can win up to $1000 in one month during their monthly sweepstakes! In addition to regular rewards, Nielsen gives away $10,000 cash each month. All you have to do is keep the Nielsen app on your computer and you’ll be entered into the cash sweepstakes. Two people take home $1,000 each and 400 people win cash prizes, so it definitely pays to get Nielsen on all your devices, even that old phone in a drawer somewhere if it’ll turn on.

If you’re worried about what browsing data they collect, this is from their site:

TL;DR they only want to know what websites you visit, what apps you use, and how much time you spend. They NEVER collect sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, login information, bank, or credit card information.

Facebook already collects (and sells) your data. The difference is that Nielsen wants to pay you and they’re transparent about it. So yes, you can quite literally get paid to watch vine comps, binge youtube videos and scroll through tumblr. Just make sure not to do that when you’re on the clock at your real job!