Methodology
How we research and verify.
Transparency about method is the difference between a database and a brochure. Here is exactly how records are built and maintained.
Sources
- Official platform terms, support documentation and payout pages.
- Public industry references and payout guides, cross-checked where possible.
- Worker-reported experience from public communities (clearly labeled as such, never as verified fact).
- Academic and survey summaries for earnings context.
What counts as “verified”
A fact is marked Current only when it was confirmed against a recent public source. Everything else is marked Recheck needed, Not verified, or a change state. Where we could not confirm a field, the field says so — we do not guess.
Data states
| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Current | Confirmed against recent public sources within the review window. |
| Recheck needed | Some fields unconfirmed against current sources; treat with caution. |
| Terms changed | A material term is known to have changed and needs re-verification. |
| Payout changed | Payout terms are known to have changed. |
| Platform restricted | Availability or payouts limited in some regions. |
| Platform closed | The platform no longer operates or has materially wound down. |
| Not verified | Profile compiled from public descriptions only; most fields unconfirmed. |
Risk scores
The six risk dimensions (privacy, revenue dependence, content rights, account control, payment reliability, platform stability) are editorial interpretations of documented factors on a 1–5 scale. They are transparent and explainable — each profile shows the reasoning — and they are not accusations against any company.
Agency policy
We do not publish unverified claims about real agencies. Real agency profiles are added only when facts can be verified against written agreements and public records. Until then, we publish evaluation frameworks, red flags, checklists and clearly-labeled worked examples — never fabricated company data.