Almost a year on a freelance marketplace—my experience. Is this the most profitable simple side gig?

\nHey everyone! 😊

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToday I’m going to walk you through my time with a comment‑exchange and social‑promotion site called “qcomment”.How did I find out?

I was on maternity leave and needed a little extra cash. I spent ages hunting for something that wouldn’t feel like a pyramid scheme or require a big upfront investment, so freelance marketplaces seemed like the safest bet.

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe sign‑up is a breeze—you can even log in with a social account. Once you’re in, a list of tasks pops up. For newbies the simplest gigs are tiny: liking posts, subscribing to channels. They only pay a few pennies, so I didn’t see any money until my second round of tasks.

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst thing you have to do is pass a Russian‑language exam. It’s a mix of multiple‑choice questions and a short essay—nothing crazy. Clear that, and you can start writing comments that get paid in rubles. The payouts are modest, far from a dream salary. I had to knock out dozens of tasks before my rank jumped and the better‑paying jobs unlocked.Why boost your rank and collect points?

Every comment or review you write earns points. Those points bump your rank and open up higher‑paying gigs. Check the platform screenshots for the exact numbers.

\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nProcess and paymentThere’s nothing fancy on the site – the toughest part is writing a long review, at least a thousand characters. I pick a task I like, I get plenty of time to finish it, then I upload a screenshot with my comment as proof. Regular jobs get reviewed in a few days, but reviews have a 12‑day window so they can double‑check the post hasn’t vanished. If a review gets rejected, it doesn’t hurt my overall stats – it only affects that specific task type, which is a relief because rejections happen fairly often.

\n \n\n\n\nPayments start at 400 RUB and can be sent to an e‑wallet or a bank card. The fee is reasonable. I never had to sign a contract or go through identity verification – they only ask for a passport photo if you want to, voluntarily. The platform handles taxes on its end and the money shows up within a few business days.About the tasks

As you can see, these gigs are geared toward hobbyists. Liking and following isn’t a big deal, but it does clutter up your social feeds. I don’t do that – not just because of the clutter, but also because you’d need to churn through a ton of these to make a decent daily income.

The typical job is to download an app, give it a rating, and write a short review. In the App Store the review appears on day three, then you can delete the app. Those tasks pay about 30–100 RUB each. Decent pay for the effort, but new gigs pop up only occasionally.

The highest‑paying gigs are writing reviews on map services and review sites. You can pull in about 100‑300 rubles per review, which isn’t bad. I’m picky about the jobs I take, so on a good day I can crank out a few reviews and hit a thousand rubles – though, as I mentioned, that cash often sits pending for over a week. I steer clear of scammers and outright terrible companies that already have a flood of bad reviews. I skim genuine feedback and if the business looks legit I add my own. Still, it’s not the most pleasant work – you’re basically fabricating rather than being truthful. I’m most into Yandex Maps because the text is short; the review either gets approved or it doesn’t, and I haven’t run into truly awful firms in my city. I’ve stopped writing on other review platforms because they push you to write about medical procedures for doctor sites, and those sites eventually block your account. So you finish the work, get paid, and then after the block everything disappears. It feels like I’m being paid for work that never existed.

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are also gigs for writing reviews on Irecommend, but you won’t see any from me because that platform loves visuals and clients rarely supply photos. Sponsored reviews just don’t stick there.

Another thing worth mentioning: your city matters. Most Yandex Maps orders are for Moscow. I live in St. Petersburg, so I still catch decent jobs, but there are fewer, and you have to verify your location with support.

How much did I make in a year?

Of course, that’s the juicy part, so I’ve attached a screenshot of the cash I’ve withdrawn (plus about 2 k rubles still pending approval).

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll told, I’ve racked up close to 30 k rubles worth of gigs. I’m not a full‑time hustler here – I pop in now and then. I skip tiny tasks because it’s easier to snag a 300‑ruble map review in my city than to grind ten 30‑ruble jobs. If you have the time, you could probably pull in around 10 k rubles a month on the side.

Key pros

Plenty of gigs, and they don’t need any special expertise.Payouts are straightforward, no huge fees.Easy to navigate; the site’s minimalist design helps.Pay rates beat most other freelance boards.Motivation comes from ranks and points, without forcing you to buy a “VIP” status like on Advengo.Key cons

Having to write fake reviews.Limited variety of tasks – would love to craft ad copy or buy a product and review it honestly.No forum for community discussion.If you don’t save your filters, the site loads every task and can freeze.Bottom line

I really like this freelance platform, and I think you should check it out. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re looking to earn a little extra, why not give it a shot? Sure, it has its quirks—especially at first you need patience to find decent gigs—but if you’ve got the time, there are opportunities.

Hope this review helped. Catch you later!

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