I've tried Swagbucks and Inbox Dollars but became very frustrated because their opportunities usually involve the person to sign up for something. As an example, they will offer $5 but you have to sign up to receive a "free" sample with the responsibility of later rejecting further offers. Or, you have to give away your email or Facebook account information. I quickly decided that those opportunities were not worth it.
A few of the reputable sites are Amazon MTurk and Clickworker. I tried both and enjoy Clickworker. It is easy to use and gives you opportunities to do different types of work that pay more. I tried Amazon MTurk for awhile. They have a lot of opportunities but I eventually shied away from using them because their interface is not friendly. To compare them with Clickworker, when I'm done with a task, it disappears. Therefore, when I get back to their home page, I am presented with the tasks that I can complete. On Amazon MTurk, my completed task turns a different color but it remains on the list and I have to spend time scrolling to find another task.
Taking surveys is another way to make extra money or rewards. I use Harris Poll Online which gives out rewards. The rewards are VERY minor so be aware of how much time you spend on each survey. There are other survey sites, but again, the number of rewards you receive according to your time spent is very minor.
When I first started looking at all the different types of freelance jobs, I was initially excited about all of these short-task opportunities. After trying them all, I realize that they are what they claim to be: side jobs that pay very little.
If you have some spare time, these sites can bring in a little bit of needed cash.
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