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Work From Home Doing Internet Research: 12 Jobs to Explore

Author: Holly Reisem Hanna

May 30, 2024 39 Comments

If you’re great at finding the proverbial needle in the haystack, keep reading! We have what you need to know about how to become an online researcher and find work from home internet research jobs!

How to Become an Online Researcher

To work from home as a web researcher, you’ll need excellent internet research skills, superb organizational skills, a high level of attention to detail, and tech savviness. You’ll also need proficiency with applications like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, as these are often used to store research results.

If you’re looking for a full-time research job as a W2 employee, you will likely need a bachelor’s degree in your desired area of expertise. For instance, if you want to work as a remote clinical research associate (CRA) running clinical trials, you need a degree in nursing or another scientific field like biology.

Or, if you want to be an academic researcher, you’ll need a master’s degree or Ph.D. in a specified area of expertise. Or, if you want to do research in the legal field and already have a degree, you can obtain a  paralegal  certificate. If you want a research career that focuses more on editing and fact-checking, you’ll likely need a degree in communications, journalism, or marketing; however, this is not always the case.

Don’t want to get a degree or go back to college? No problem. There are ways for you to work on more generalized research tasks. Options for this route include freelancing, starting your own business, and working as a virtual assistant or data entry clerk, where internet research is a small part of what you do.

Where to Find Internet Research Jobs

You can try searching for internet research jobs on traditional job sites like Indeed or LinkedIn, but these sites are so big that it can be challenging to find these positions. You’ll also have to thoroughly research each job posting, as there tend to be a lot of fake and scammy job listings.

Here are some other sites that I recommend using to find online research jobs.

1. FlexJobs

FlexJobs is a paid online job board that caters to flexible work arrangements. I like FlexJobs because they screen every job for legitimacy, so you never have to worry about falling prey to a scam. They also have great sorting options, so it’s easy to locate what you’re searching for on their website. You can sort jobs by type, schedule, job category, career level, job title, location, or combination. Some keywords you’ll want to explore include internet research, online researcher, web researcher, and research assistant.

Fiverr is a freelance marketplace where you can list and sell your internet research services. When Fiverr first came on the market, the premise was individuals would sell their freelance services for $5 (hence the name). Freelancers would keep $4, and Fiverr would take a $1 administrative fee. Today, freelancers sell their services for anywhere from $5-$10,000 a pop, and Fiverr takes a 20% administrative fee. Fiverr is free to join, and it’s an easy way for you to list your freelance research assistant skills and the niches you specialize in.

3. Robert Half

Robert Half is a staffing agency that is an excellent place for finding those one-off research jobs! When writing this article, they had 110 remote research jobs. Some positions include UX researchers, research administrators, information specialists, paralegals, data entry clerks, and more. On Robert Half, you can find permanent, temporary, and temporary-to-hire positions. Positions are location-dependent, but Robert Half has a remote job search button that makes finding their virtual jobs a snap!

Upwork is a   freelance job board containing different tasks for freelancers to complete. Register for an account (it’s free), search for Internet Research positions, and submit your bid. If your bid is accepted, you’ll complete the work and get paid through the platform, minus a small fee (5% to 20% based on the total sale amount). While many freelancers complain of the low rates on these sites — it can be an excellent way for you to establish yourself in the field and to work with repeat clients. Also, check out this article from Danny Margulies and how he was able to earn six figures from Upwork — he has a smart strategy for using the platform!

Companies That Hire Internet Researchers

5. cannabiz media.

Cannabiz Media hires part-time virtual data researchers to collect, fact-check, and analyze license information in the cannabis industry. Applicants must have a strong business or legal research background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work 20 hours per week.

• Cannabiz Media gets a 4-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

6. Clickworker

Clickworker is a short task platform and smartphone app where you can make money by completing microtasks like text creation, categorization, copy editing, proofreading, internet research, and more. You won’t be able to earn a full-time income using this platform, but it is a nice way to bring in a little extra money. Sign up for a free account, fill out your profile, complete short skills assessments, complete work, and get paid weekly or monthly via SEPA or PayPal. Before you join Clickworker, be sure to read reviews. Some people have had a great experience with them, others not so much.

• Clickworker gets a 3.4-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

7. DataAnnotation Tech

DataAnnotation Tech hires independent contractors from the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia to help shape AI tools. In these part-time positions, you’ll work on tasks like data collection, data annotation, interacting with chatbots, fact-checking info, writing short-form content, and more. These are entry-level roles; however, you will need to pass an initial assessment and quality test to begin working. But once you’re approved, you’ll have a flexible work schedule, and you’ll earn $20 per hour, which is paid via PayPal.

• DataAnnotation Tech gets a 3.9-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

8. Fancy Hands

Fancy Hands hires independent contractors to provide virtual assistant services to individuals and small business owners. In this position, you’ll work on tasks like scheduling appointments, internet research, data entry, and making phone calls (so it’s not just research). Assistants are paid $3-$7 per task, and payments are distributed every other Tuesday via Dwolla. This is another site that gets mixed reviews, so be sure to do your due diligence before joining. For more companies that hire virtual assistants, check out this post .

• Fancy Hands gets a 3.3-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

BOLD , which owns FlexJobs, is a great place to find legitimate work from home positions. However, they also hire part-time freelance job researchers to research and source legitimate jobs, companies, and opportunities for possible publication on their websites. Pay is $15 per hour, and you must reside in one of the following states: CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, OR, PA, TN, TX, or VA.

• BOLD gets a 4.1-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

10. TELUS International

TELUS International hires online data analysts, sometimes called search engine evaluators , to conduct research on search engine results. In this role, you’ll perform search queries on various terms to verify the relevancy of the provided search engine results. To qualify for these jobs, you must have good research skills and a strong understanding of local and national events and trends. With these positions, you have a flexible schedule, and they hire worldwide, but you’ll be working as an independent contractor, so you’ll need to set aside money for self-employment taxes.

• TELUS International gets a 3.6-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

11. Welocalize

Welocalize is a crowdsourcing company that hires workers for a wide variety of AI services, such as data annotation, data validation, localization, research content writers, translation, video editing, and more. They hire for full-time, part-time, and freelance roles from all around the world, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, India, the UK, the US, and more! Each position has different qualifying criteria; however, some positions don’t require any prior experience. You can search their current selection of job openings by location, team, or work type.

• Welocalize gets a 3.6-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

12. Wonder Research

One company that hires internet researchers to gather information and find credible sources is Wonder Research . In this role, you’ll work as an independent contractor, earning $8 to $35 per question answered. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and prior research experience. As of right now, they are NOT taking new applicants. However, you can bookmark their career page and check back periodically for openings.

• Wonder Research gets a 3.8-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

Start Your Own Internet Research Business

If the above options aren’t what you’re dreaming of, you can always start your own internet research business in the niche of your choosing. Here are some simple steps to get you started.

1. Educate Yourself on Running an Internet Research Business

No matter what type of business you’re starting, you need to educate yourself on the best business practices. Here are a couple of resources that can help you understand and implement the basics for starting and running an Internet research-based business.

• Start & Run an Internet Research Business (Start & Run Business Series)
• Secrets of Becoming an Internet Research Specialist: How to Surf the Web for Freedom and Profit

2. Write Your Business Plan

Once you understand the basics of running a business, you’ll need to write your business plan. Your business plan doesn’t have to be a formal document, but you will want to create a list of steps to take. If you need a business plan template, grab our free template here .

Here are some common questions you’ll need to address:

• How will you structure your business ?
• What should you name your company?
• How will you accept payments?
• Do you need any license or insurance?
• What office equipment do you need?
• How will you handle self-employment taxes and bookkeeping?
• What marketing methods will you use?
• How will you determine your prices?

3. Set Up Shop

After you have the preliminary framework in place, you need to set up your digital footprint, which will include your website and social media profiles. You should also think about which communication, marketing, and organizational tools you’ll need to run your business.

Here are some helpful articles and resources:

• How to Build a Website For Your Home Business
• A HUGE List of Free Resources to Help Run Your Home-Based Business

4. Get Clients

There are many ways to get new clients , but probably the fastest way is to reach out to family, friends, and past colleagues and let them know you started a new business. Just think, if you send an email to 100 contacts, you’ll likely have at least one person who needs or knows of someone who needs your services!

When I started my blog, here is the email I sent out. This is how I was able to build my blogging audience so quickly. Oh, and feel free to use this template and modify it for your business.

Hello Friends & Family,   As many of you know, for the past 16 months, I’ve been researching, writing, and working with a graphic designer to launch a website for women and mothers who would like to work from home.    As of today, all of my hard work has finally paid off, and I’m proud to announce the official launch of The Work at Home Woman! An online resource for women who wish to work from home or become self-employed.   Please visit my site and let me know what you think. I’d love to hear your comments and suggestions!   I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this link to anyone you know who could benefit from this site.   Feel free to keep up with The Work at Home Woman, and follow me on Twitter or Facebook.

Thanks for your support, Holly

Internet Research Jobs Wrapup

There are many different routes you can take to becoming an internet researcher! Whether you want to freelance, find a telecommuting position, or start your own business, there are many viable options available. Choosing a niche where you have experience will help you hone in on the opportunities that are best suited for your skills.

Originally published January 9, 2015. Content updated May 2024.

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Holly Reisem Hanna is a former nurse who decided to start a blog to make money from home while caring for her daughter. Since its inception in 2009, The Work at Home Woman has helped millions of readers find legitimate work at home jobs and business ideas. Under Holly's guidance, The Work at Home Woman was named one of the best websites for your career by Forbes two years in a row. Holly graduated from the University of Texas and has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Woman’s World Magazine, CNN, and many others.

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39 comments.

March 31, 2023 at 2:46 pm

Hi Holly, your website is excellent and over the top. I am a retired teacher of 35 years and just relocated to another state. I myself am looking for something part time and to work from home. I kind of want to not work with tutoring companies and want to go into a different direction. I was thinking of and enjoyed your article on internet research and I would love to do that maybe with an academic institutions. Can you give me any insight on companies maybe to apply for. I appreciate all you do and I am eager to start something from home partime. Best, Jackie

April 1, 2023 at 9:48 am

Try searching Pearson, Amplify, Stride, Cambium, IXL Learning, Robert Half, Adecco, Flex Professionals, and The Mom Project. You can also explore different colleges and universities.

All the best and keep me posted!

September 26, 2019 at 5:07 am

I would like to be able to work from home and maintain a steady reliable source of income and not worry whether I am going to make rent or not. Please point me in the right direction and who to contact to make this possible for me. Thank you.

September 26, 2019 at 6:34 am

These articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:

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If you have more specific questions, let me know, I’ll be happy to help.

Good luck with your job hunt!

August 4, 2019 at 11:39 pm

I have Degree in Anthropology and so would like to do Anthropological Research. The idea of freelancing sounds wonderful.

After graduating from college in 2015, I went into Banking, I am currently working as a Learning & Development Officer.

I do not have any field experience aside from the papers I wrote in college.

How can I be credible?

June 1, 2022 at 7:09 am

I have an anthropology degree too! To do academic research, you’ll likely need to go back to school and get a master’s degree or Ph.D. in anthropology. You can try volunteering, to see if you can get your foot in the door. Conducting informational interviews too, can be helpful.

April 18, 2019 at 10:57 am

Hi, I’m interested in learning about online earning. I’ve completed my graduation in English literature. Can you help me how am I doing online making money at home? I have very poor knowledge about this site. How am I increasing my understanding of this site? Please help me…

April 19, 2019 at 6:30 am

The Work at Home Woman is a resource for job leads, ideas, and information.

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/jobs-for-english-majors/

November 1, 2018 at 12:54 pm

I have a political science degree and so would like to do political research and I love the idea of freelancing–working for myself!! But I am most interested in international issues, and I don’t have any experience in government or anything. How can I be credible?

November 2, 2018 at 7:04 am

That’s a great question, Evelyn!

I would see if you could volunteer, intern, or somehow gain experience within this industry. Also, informational interviews (talking to people who are doing what you’d like to do) is a great way to network and build relationships within the niche. Of course, reading and learning everything you can about this area.

Also, check out NextWave: http://nextwaveathome.com/ They have freelance writing (and calling) positions for political and advocacy campaigns — may be a good way to gain some experience.

January 10, 2017 at 6:55 am

Again, I am an SHS graduate in Ghana who couldn’t further my education at the tertiary level but still wants work and ern something little for a living

January 10, 2017 at 9:23 am

The Work at Home Woman is geared toward U.S. residents.

Please check out this post for international listings: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/

November 13, 2016 at 12:53 am

Thanks A lot Holly. As a researcher it’s always good to read something like this.

November 13, 2016 at 4:13 pm

Glad you enjoyed it, Rob! What sort of research do you specialize in?

November 9, 2016 at 12:20 pm

Hi Holly, I am very interested in finding ways to make a steady income online. I have viewed a few sites and even joined some of them. My question is how do I bid, quote, and write a proposal for a job that I’m interested in? I am new to this. Please help!!!

November 10, 2016 at 7:39 am

Hi Vanessa,

There are a couple of ways you can go about it. First, you can go after a list of dream clients, where you search for companies that you want to pitch. Once you have your dream list of clients, you can send them a prospecting email. If you don’t hear back from them, send a follow-up. Once you hear back from them, you can either proceed with additional details and a proposal.

Here is an article for writing a pitch and another for a proposal:

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/write-business-proposal/

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/proposal-worth-price/

The second option you have is using a third-party platform like Upwork to search for projects and bid for work. Here is a great article on how to utilize these sorts of sites: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/make-money-freelancing/

Good luck and keep me posted!

October 19, 2016 at 1:41 pm

Be careful with Wonder. I had a bad experience with them. If you make it through their tests, you have a trial period, where your first five questions are reviewed by an experienced researcher, before your answer is approved and sent to the client. This is supposed to be a supportive learning experience. My first answer experience went great. However, my second answer experience was awful. I worked for two hours on my answer and submitted for review. Instead of the reviewer sending it back to me for updates, it was sent back to the dashboard (it is supposed to go back to the original person that answered, for updates – per Wonder policy), which means that I could not re-claim that question, and I did NOT get paid. It was only my second question!! I was treated completely unfairly, and chose not to work with Wonder anymore. I don’t want any association with any company that treats people in an unfair manner (especially when I was told very clearly, about the trial period – five questions, when applying for the job).

October 19, 2016 at 3:10 pm

Hi Janie, I’m sorry to hear that, but I appreciate you sharing your experience. Up to this point, Wonder has had great reviews. I’ll be sure to keep tabs on them.

February 14, 2017 at 8:27 pm

I believe wonder is a bad place to work for. Janie is right, there is no feedback at all and mostly you loose your time working on projects without getting payed. I sourced a project on money laundry strategies and i found many articles on Clinton’s Foundation and their corrupt business. As soon as I submitted my work I was excluded from the email list, they even changed thecwhole system where youbare asigned topics on a dashboard that you have to claim before reading them, then if you decline them they threaten to penalize with a ban. They claim they still have the email system with project offers running but that is completely disconected from the dashboard and you can claim a project as much as you want from your email list, it is not going to correspond with the dashboard and you basically are losing your time. Then of course , the censorship of the sources….you have to cite only the political correct sources if you source/research on topics that do not focuse on technology and solicit your critical thinking. In other words if you want to really earn money doing research wonder is not the place for you.

January 4, 2020 at 3:02 am

Well we know just how corrupt how practically all of these politicians and their familes can be!!!! They may have some stake in Wonder?

September 11, 2016 at 11:31 pm

I also would love some help as I am very interest in starting a research business from home as I am now disabled and have to work from home. So any help would be greatly appreciated. Tiernanbr3@ gmail.com

September 12, 2016 at 8:51 am

Hi Bonnie, This article shares some preliminary steps to get started: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/10-steps-to-setting-up-your-new-home-based-business/ Good luck and keep us posted.

August 13, 2016 at 11:02 am

My Name is Mary Ann Sheppard and it was great to see this today. I am in the process if starting my second Marketing business. I have worked previously as a Marketing Research Analyst in the Financial Services field for over 15 years. I loved my job. I even set up a corporate library in house and placed info on the corporate Internet that way anyone within the corporation worldwide could obtain info at anytime. Plover bad was 35,000 and I was the only one in house that did the research. I also followed all the banks worldwide. There are many places that need researchers and it is a perfect business to run for home.

I am willing to help anyone in learning how to term their search criteria. It can be frustrating at times but very rewarding. I left when my job transferred from Pennsylvania to Arizona As I Gad 2 teenagers who wanted to graduate with their friends.

August 20, 2016 at 7:36 pm

Good evening Mary, my name is Eva and I am looking for internet research work from home. I’m a stay at home mom of four, two which are still at home, and wife to a truck driver. I feel being a full time stay at home mom/wife qualifies me to work on internet researcher, so if you are offering to help someone learn and/or get into it, I would love to be that person. I’ll let you know though, that I have no extra money for any training, equipment, etc. I can be personally contacted at [email protected] , thank you and have a great rest of your weekend.

October 2, 2016 at 1:59 am

I would be most greatful for help and direction for researcher position. I have been in the finance industry for over 20 years. I would love the flexibility and freedom to work from home or abroad.

Thank you so much

October 20, 2016 at 5:59 am

Dear Mary, I would be most interested in working with you I hope we could establish a work relationship and researching…I’m new to this so I would be grateful for your guidance.

Thanking you in advance.

November 1, 2016 at 6:37 pm

I am interested in learning and maybe start working from home. Please, if you can help me in any way, it will be greatly appreciated.

November 7, 2016 at 11:16 pm

It was nice to read answer. Do contact me at [email protected]

March 11, 2017 at 11:04 am

Hello Mary, I am working at Article one partners as patent and article researcher. I will be able to earn some 50 to 100 dollars monthly as so many are working and our submitted study become duplicate and will not get any reward. I enjoy the search and highlight work, but looking for more compensated kind of work. If anything is available from from your side, please let me know. I am very much interested. I have tried zursh, but I could not earn anything from that site. My email id is [email protected]

April 17, 2017 at 5:28 pm

Good Evening,

I would love any guidance as I have also been in the financial field for many years. [email protected]

Thanks so much! Amy

July 8, 2017 at 12:43 pm

This article his amazing and educative. I have an account with Elance which is currently Upwork but I never got a chance to do any job online, I thought I qualified for one only to realise the client wanted just to get some information from me but anyway I haven’t lost hope.

Thanks alot for the help you are willing to give. I would like to do some research work online and become an expert but no idea on how to go about it. please help

July 10, 2017 at 6:56 am

Glad you’re enjoying the site, Sally. Good luck!

June 4, 2019 at 7:27 pm

How are you? I am interested to learn that how to term search criteria, please email me more details on [email protected]

July 29, 2016 at 9:27 pm

Thanks A lot Holly I really found your article useful.

July 31, 2016 at 10:38 am

Glad you enjoyed it, Jamira!

April 26, 2016 at 3:02 pm

Its really helpful to me..!thanx Holly expecting more detail in next…

April 27, 2016 at 12:56 pm

Glad you enjoyed the article, Hiren.

January 11, 2016 at 5:43 am

a great article

January 11, 2016 at 7:51 am

Glad you enjoyed it, Ken!

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