Update on online website and app testing platforms

So I'm now getting into this a lot. This is all I am doing to keep myself busy now. After breaking both my wrists (one after each other), I'm now back to almost normal typing again.

I've been in several test cycles on utest and have been paid. Paid for test cases and for finding bugs! Utest is definitely my favourite platform. It is run by Applause. I have even performed a usability test cycle using my Linux platform and the Chromium browser. See https://www.utest.com for more info, feel free to use my referral link if you think you might sign up - https://www.utest.com/ref336271

Another platform I signed up to is Australian based Crowdsprint. I'm doing my first official test cycle at the moment. See https://crowdsprint.com/ for more info.

Crowdsprint pay for test cases and for bugs. My first test cycle is a bug only finding project. Test cases were available but only for specific devices. Even though they seem to be registered in Melbourne, payments are advised in USD.

On one of the sites, Test Birds, I have been able to refer a friend to one of the projects. If they successfully complete the project, I will get a bonus payment. Here is my general referral link for Test Birds. Not sure exactly what this gets me, possibly just community points.  https://nest.testbirds.com/?t=05f3e8b1-9f76-4b9a-a185-1f97b8fe8de9#tester

See my earlier post about this topic here: https://kyliebraindump.blogspot.com.au/2018/02/working-online-testing-websites-and.html

I will post updates on this topic from time to time.

Working Online Testing Websites and Apps with Ubuntu Linux and Android

Since breaking my right wrist a couple of months ago, I had sort of put website and app testing on hold.

Despite this new broken left wrist I decided to continue on with my efforts.

I can only test on an Ubuntu Linux platform with browsers like Firefox, Chrome, Chromium, Opera and possibly more. I can test apps for Android devices running 7.1.1.

Some of the sites have tests that can be conducted anywhere and without the need for audio recordings. I can do these while at haemodialysis (hemodialysis).

One of the sites, can't remember which, accepted devices like smart tvs and casting devices.

There are other sites but these are very windows/mac specific and I can't participate.

Examples (Win/Mac only):

Userfeel - https://www.userfeel.com/ - win/mac only
testing time - https://www.testingtime.com/ - win/mac only

whatusers do - http://panel.whatusersdo.com/become-a-tester/ - win/mac only

usertesting - https://www.usertesting.com/ - win/mac only
Userlytics - https://www.userlytics.com/tester-signup

I have been a member of TrymyUI for quite some time but haven't been offered many tests. I don't monitor the site either. I have done one successful test and a dud one. The dud one was because there was too much noise in the background, I tried to complete a test while at haemodialysis and there was way too much background noise! I was paid for this test.

I'm on enrollapp but they pay peanuts for simple tests and feedback.

So far the best site I've joined is Utest. I have participated in two test cycles and have been paid very reasonable money.

In terms of payment, all the sites I have joined pay out to paypal.

Joined, participated and have been paid.

https://www.trymyui.com

https://enrollapp.com/

https://www.utest.com 

Only recently joined:

https://nest.testbirds.com/?t=05f3e8b1-9f76-4b9a-a185-1f97b8fe8de9#tester - Requires the completion and passing of the online training. Need to complete a demo test report which will be assessed. I've provided my referral link for Test Birds.

https://ferpection.com - Requires a test report and assessment

https://usabilityhub.com - Similar to enrollapp, pays peanuts.

https://99tests.com - May have had to complete some training and a test.

I'm planning to complete my registration for a few more sites and there are a couple I need to investigate further or complete screening tests first.

Analaysia - http://www.analysia.com/user.asp
Test io - https://tester.test.io/ 
ErliBird - https://erlibird.com/beta-testers
Validately - https://validately.com/ - Need to use chrome web browser to sign up and do initial test.
StartupLift - http://startuplift.com/ - Not really sure what to do here. 
Loop 11 testing - https://www.loop11.com/ - Need to investigate further

intellizoom  - https://www.intelli-zoom.com/panelist/register - Need to investigate further
Betafamily - https://betafamily.com - Just application testing for smartphones and tablets. Not all testing pays. Doesn't seem like a lot of money offered here.

I recently discovered Testmate - https://www.testmate.com.au/become-tester - This is an Australian based website/app testing service. Will report findings and experiences when I know.

It does look like testmate website tests need to be performed using Windows or Mac. Android devices can be used for testing apps. A screening test needs to be done using screencast-o-matic. See https://screencast-o-matic.com - This only works in Windows or Mac! Not sure if they would accept the test using another screen recorder.

Drop me an email or a comment if you know of any online sites that offer testing work that can be completed by Linux or Android users. Also drop me a line if you have any feedback about any of the sites listed.

Useful Testing tools:
 
Dareboost: https://www.dareboost.com - Website quality and performance
testing

Mobizen: https://www.mobizen.com/ - Screencasting from Android smartphones

Recordmydesktop: http://recordmydesktop.sourceforge.net/about.php - Record desktop activity within Linux

Android Studio and other adb extensions within Linux for android debugging and access to logfiles.

By signing up to all these testing sites (three specifically had Ubuntu as a supported platform) and completing training courses, I have learned a lot about testing too.