9 Years and Still Going Strong: My Honest qcomment Review

Hello everyone.

When I first stumbled upon the qcomment website, I thought it was some kind of platform where people earn small amounts of money from clicks and short reviews.

But after taking the test, I started to understand that it's not that simple. I mean, if they were just going to pay me for my grammar skills, why bother with the test, right?

I'll just say upfront that I'll be blacking out all the login info (both mine and others'), so don't worry about the black rectangles). I'm not sure if that's a breach of confidentiality or what, but I'm just being cautious.

Okay, let's get started with the review.

Getting started.

Registration and email verification were a breeze. They didn't ask for my phone number right away, which was nice. Then there was the test. Now, this is where things get serious. If you don't pass the test, you won't have access to any tasks, not even the lowest-ranking ones. But if you have a basic grasp of the Russian language, you'll be fine. I'm no linguist, but I managed to pass on my first try.

Ranks and whatnot.

A lot of what happens on the platform depends on your rank. The higher your rank, the more interesting and better-paying tasks you'll get.

There are some tariffs that don't require an exam, and the max payout for those is just over 3 rubles. So, yeah, it's worth trying to pass the exam. Oh, and check out the dollar payouts – those are pretty rare for me, and I don't usually take those tasks.

1st rank is awarded immediately after passing the exam, and then it's all about your ratio of completed to rejected tasks, the number of tasks you've done, and the uniqueness of your content (if you're doing comments). I'll spare you the details and just show you a table:

As you level up, you'll get access to more tasks. The tables are pretty comprehensive, but I won't bother taking screenshots. You can check them out for yourself when you sign up.

And then there's the real treat that awaits at rank 5:

Just a heads up that the payouts in the tables are averages. I've had tasks that paid more and less than what's listed.

The nitty-gritty of working here.

1. Read the fine print. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of making money, but trust me, it's not worth the risk of getting rejected. I've seen it happen to plenty of people who didn't take the time to read the terms and conditions. The result? A whole lot of anger and frustration directed at the platform.

2. Create accounts everywhere you can. I know it sounds like a hassle, but it's worth it in the long run. Often, tasks are given for posting reviews on specific social media platforms. The more accounts you have, the more opportunities you'll have for tasks.

3. If you think your work has been unfairly rejected, reach out to support. I've had my fair share of experiences where I'd post a review, send it for moderation, and then get rejected - only to find the review still up on the client's site. In cases like that, support is on your side, and you'll get the payment you deserve.

4. Take advantage of the referral program. Bring in your friends, and you'll earn a bit of passive income on top of your regular earnings. Don't worry, it doesn't affect their earnings at all - it's just a win-win for you.

5. Fill out your account info accurately, especially when it comes to card numbers or e-wallets. It's a real pain to change it later, and if you're dealing with a card, you'll need to go through support. So, just take a minute to fill out the minimum required info, and then update your account.

6. Look for tasks labeled 'For manual export'. These are my favorite - you just write the text, and the client takes care of posting it where it needs to go.

7. Create filters for tasks. On the first few days, it's a good idea to set up filters so you don't have to scroll through the entire task list. That way, you can grab tasks quickly before others do.

8. Treat this like a real job, and you'll find it's easy to make a decent income (in my case, I can make around 400-600 rubles for 2-3 hours of work). Of course, it's not always that simple - sometimes life gets in the way, and I end up with less time than I'd like.

9. I've been trying to focus on tasks from authors who are looking for regular freelancers. During my active period, I found three such authors. I'd log in to the site and there would always be five or six tasks waiting just for me. I'd complete those first, and then move on to other tasks. Now, I have a few clients who reach out to me via private message asking me to take on their projects and send me the link.

10. I've found that writing high-quality content can lead to bonuses from clients. They're not always generous, but I've received some nice bonuses along the way.

My experience working on the platform.

I've been on the platform since 2015, and back then, I was super active and could easily complete tasks for as little as 100 rubles. I'd take breaks from working, sometimes not logging in for six months at a time. But don't worry, they don't lock your account, no matter how long you're away. The platform makes it easy to switch between being a freelancer and a client, and I've even been a client a few times myself. Creating projects is a breeze, and so is getting paid and setting up groups for regular tasks (white list).

I've found the tech support to be pretty responsive. At least, I've always gotten quick responses.

Overall, I really enjoy this type of work. I often put myself in different roles and use different writing styles for my reviews (more formal or conversational, from an older person's perspective or a young person's slang).

I've got to say, if you're a moralist, you might want to steer clear of this platform. There are a lot of reviews that are, quite frankly, not based on real experiences. Now, I get it - it's not right, but not all reviews are created equal. My friends, for instance, created a website with some products and started posting fake reviews from non-existent people. It wasn't because their products were bad or they were trying to scam people, but because, let's face it, reviews are crucial for new visitors. If there aren't any, about 90% of them will bounce. So, they had to post a bunch of fake ones, but eventually, people started writing real reviews, and they didn't need to do that anymore. The thing is, reviews on different sites are only trusted about 50% of the time, at least that's my experience. I'm used to seeing real reviews on review sites like this one. By the way, I've never even seen a request to post fake reviews on this platform.

So, I made peace with my conscience pretty quickly, and it's been sleeping well ever since. However, I try not to write about things like online scams or get-rich-quick schemes.

Changes in the last few months.

Mostly, I'll be talking about withdrawals. A lot of platforms are struggling with this issue, and qcomment has increased the minimum withdrawal amount to 1000 rubles. That's not a lot, and I've been there when I was trying to withdraw every single ruble I had.

Now, withdrawals are processed either to a card (and, of course, there are issues with that sometimes) or to Tether TRC20.

The name might sound scary, but it's essentially just a crypto wallet. I use a Payeer wallet for withdrawals, and I'll explain how.

1. We open the wallet (I do it from my phone).

2. On the main page, we find the right icon and click it.

3. We click the 'top up balance' button.

4. In the opened window, we copy the wallet address and save it in the settings section of our qcomment account.

So, after you've transferred your funds, you'll need to exchange them for USDT and then convert that to rubles - whenever suits you best.

I've noticed they've been cracking down on mentioning Avito in orders. There were some users who created orders to complete on Avito, but now they're trying to limit that, apparently at Avito's request. No loss for me, though - I wasn't taking on those gigs anyway!

The Verdict.

Each platform has its quirks, and Kuecoment can be a bit finicky for freelancers. Yet, for some reason, I keep coming back to it like it's one of my favorite platforms. Don't get me wrong, I'm not bragging about my earnings or anything - I work irregularly, and others make way more than me. But, I'm definitely recommending Kuecoment for anyone looking to work!

Thanks for reading, folks - until next time!