Review of CloudCrowd, the Facebook Application that Pays Users

CloudCrowd debuted in late September 2009 and pays users to perform small tasks like finding foreign-based Web sites and translating sites. While the app might seem to good to be true, it is legit. I was paid for work after only a few hours. The site isn't a get rich scheme and doesn't appear to collect any private data. Read on for a balanced account of the new way to earn from home.

CloudCrowd is similar to a site that has been around for several years, Amazon MTurk. Users are paid per task to complete small tasks that couldn't be completed by a computer. The tasks on CloudCrowd currently revolve around finding Web sites based in Asia and translating those Web sites into better English. The amount paid per task varies based on the complexity of each task.

To sign up for CloudCrowd, one must have a Facebook account and a Paypal account. The application does not attempt to enter the users Facebook stream, however. Users are paid a percentage of each referral's earnings, and an invitation can be sent to selected Facebook friends to use the application. Referrals can also be made through a unique referral link.

Payment is made daily through Paypal. Tasks complete before 4 pm MST are paid for by the next business day.

CloudCrowd might seem suspicious. Facebook applications are often riddled with spyware and viruses. But, the company is legitimate. Several users have received payment since the company started recruiting users in September 2009.

Like any new company, CloudCrowd does have some drawbacks. The application will not make one wealthy. Tasks pay anywhere from $.04 to $1.42 with time to complete varying widely. Several users have reported making anywhere from $10 to $14 an hour, certainly not something to retire on.

Also, tasks have been limited as the company undergoes growth. The application grew from 100 to 600 users in one week with shortage of work reported. In a message to users, company representatives said the shortage of work could continue for the next few weeks.

But, for anyone looking to earn extra money at home, CloudCrowd is a legitimate, easy way to do so.