Review/Thoughts on the site overall

[ICU]

So I've been a, somewhat passive, member since late October and have had a generally positive experience with some bumps in the road. I've been on about 5 total earning sites while only remaining active on one. I like FusionCash overall, but I think there are a few negatives that drag down my appreciation of the site.

Here's a list of what I very much like about:

1) It's always refreshing when sites keep the valuations simple like FC does by just listing the actual monetary value instead of an asinine point system that doesn't have a concrete value.

2) I love the daily Paid to Click feature. It is probably the main reason I have continued using the site. It is quick and lucrative and the requiring of 5 cents is good at encouraging the use of other offers on the site without being too overbearing and daunting.It is also a very unique feature compared to FC's competitors.

3) The overall navigation and user interface is simple and easy which shouldn't be undervalued.


Now here's a couple negatives I have experienced my time here:

1) Probably the least significant of my criticisms is just the overall aesthetic value. As I said before, the simplicity is a very important aspect but so is the aesthetic appeal of a site. It was the initial qualm I had when first discovering the site. Thankfully I still stuck around. Again, it isn't something that is absolutely, imminently needing change. But I do think there could be a major improvement.

2) Far too frequently do offers and videos not pay out. I can't really add anything else other than it greatly takes away from the sites overall appeal and I think it really needs to be addressed.

3) Speaking of the "Videos" section, as well as less significant suggestions; I think a change in the display of the videos would be beneficial (and very easy). A neat layout of Boxes/Tiles for the offers seems so much more aesthetically appealing than a long, monotonous looking list.

4) Finally, the time it takes from Cashout request to the transferring of funds is a little absurd relative to other sites and just the current day and age. I'm generally patient and understanding but I'd be lying if I said it didn't take away from the appeal.

[oldbuddy]

All I can say is it appealed to me in 2007 and it's much improved since then. An occasional bump in the road is no big deal to me, I have been through it all and I am still here.

[JediJohnnie]

So I've been a, somewhat passive, member since late October and have had a generally positive experience with some bumps in the road. I've been on about 5 total earning sites while only remaining active on one. I like FusionCash overall, but I think there are a few negatives that drag down my appreciation of the site.

Here's a list of what I very much like about:

1) It's always refreshing when sites keep the valuations simple like FC does by just listing the actual monetary value instead of an asinine point system that doesn't have a concrete value.

2) I love the daily Paid to Click feature. It is probably the main reason I have continued using the site. It is quick and lucrative and the requiring of 5 cents is good at encouraging the use of other offers on the site without being too overbearing and daunting.It is also a very unique feature compared to FC's competitors.

3) The overall navigation and user interface is simple and easy which shouldn't be undervalued.


Now here's a couple negatives I have experienced my time here:

1) Probably the least significant of my criticisms is just the overall aesthetic value. As I said before, the simplicity is a very important aspect but so is the aesthetic appeal of a site. It was the initial qualm I had when first discovering the site. Thankfully I still stuck around. Again, it isn't something that is absolutely, imminently needing change. But I do think there could be a major improvement.

2) Far too frequently do offers and videos not pay out. I can't really add anything else other than it greatly takes away from the sites overall appeal and I think it really needs to be addressed.

3) Speaking of the "Videos" section, as well as less significant suggestions; I think a change in the display of the videos would be beneficial (and very easy). A neat layout of Boxes/Tiles for the offers seems so much more aesthetically appealing than a long, monotonous looking list.

4) Finally, the time it takes from Cashout request to the transferring of funds is a little absurd relative to other sites and just the current day and age. I'm generally patient and understanding but I'd be lying if I said it didn't take away from the appeal.

Very well said. I agree with everything you said.

To add to you #2 negative, I have to point out that it only takes one offer not paying to turn somebody away from the site. Most people (and rightly so) feel if you don't pay me for the work, I'm out!

And the "customer service" is not very helpful by explaining "There's nothing we can do about it" in essence. Just something they should consider working on.

[oldbuddy]

One thing to think about fellows, Fusioncash has been here since 2005 (over a DECADE) and I feel it's much more lucrative to learn how to keep making it work than try to tell a successful business what they should be doing. It ain't broke, so why try to fix it?

[surveyangel32]

The site is great, but really think answering survey questions and then getting disqualified after 15 minutes for 1 cent is just downright rude. I don't appreciate my time being wasted, I don't think anyone does. But still I take them, so I guess partly my fault as well

[oldbuddy]

The site is great, but really think answering survey questions and then getting disqualified after 15 minutes for 1 cent is just downright rude. I don't appreciate my time being wasted, I don't think anyone does. But still I take them, so I guess partly my fault as well

The only way I can think of they could avoid the time wasters, is to throw the baby out with the bath water. Personally I would rather have that not happen. I will take the bad to get the good.

[ladavia89]

The site is great, but really think answering survey questions and then getting disqualified after 15 minutes for 1 cent is just downright rude. I don't appreciate my time being wasted, I don't think anyone does. But still I take them, so I guess partly my fault as well

I'm a member of other sites that either give you nothing or sweepstakes entries for being disqualified/the survey closing. Some people just don't fit the demographics a lot of surveys are looking for so they don't even attempt them anymore. I tend to qualify for more so I keep trying to earn.

[nannycoe1]

If you don't like it, don't do it.

[Alnora0]

I group this with a another microtask site that relies less on surveys so it kinda supplements the fails. The DQs stink but you get over it eventually.

[JediJohnnie]

I think the point is if FC would focus on making good the odd non-paying offer, it would hold them in better stead with more willing users. It's tough to tell potential referrals "You'll do the work....and not get credited some times." Most referrals balk when you tell them they have to do a half hour's work (surveys) for 50 cents as it is. I've worked on another site where, if a survey didn't credit, they reimburse you the full credit, no questions asked.

Another long time gripe some people have is why do we have to wait a full month to get paid? Again, I've used a site that pays in less than two weeks. It stands to reason if other sites can do these things, why can't FC?

I mean, I've had nothing but success in the long run with FC, don't misunderstand. But to take the mind set that things can't be improved- even somewhat- is a very narrow view to take.

[oldbuddy]

I mean, I've had nothing but success in the long run with FC, don't misunderstand. But to take the mind set that things can't be improved- even somewhat- is a very narrow view to take.

Believe me things HAVE been improved here immensely, but to expect someone who is giving you free money already, to meet your desires at their expense, is even more narrow in my opinion. Instead of posting on the Fusioncash Forum where you feed the fire of discontent a few people have, why not do something productive and talk about what is GOOD (and there is plenty to talk about).

[ICU]

One thing to think about fellows, Fusioncash has been here since 2005 (over a DECADE) and I feel it's much more lucrative to learn how to keep making it work than try to tell a successful business what they should be doing. It ain't broke, so why try to fix it?
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Believe me things HAVE been improved here immensely, but to expect someone who is giving you free money already, to meet your desires at their expense, is even more narrow in my opinion. Instead of posting on the Fusioncash Forum where you feed the fire of discontent a few people have, why not do something productive and talk about what is GOOD (and there is plenty to talk about).

 The internet has improved, as a whole, unequivocally, drastically since 2005... Saying FC has improved since then/over the years, really says almost nothing. I am speaking about the time period, meaning right now, I wrote the comment relative to all the other experiences I've had. I won't mention the name of FC's main competitor, but if you are familiar with similar sites, you most likely know what I'm talking about and you would know that it is significantly more successful. The question isn't whether or not it is "broke".A competitor is more successful, why stay complacent?

And again, my entire initial comment was an honest, objective view of a user with experience on other competing sites. The negatives were a (small) list of reasonable constructive criticism.

 And this notion of FC "giving you free money" is just extremely fallacious. That claim is not exclusive to FC, but is still fallacious. You are spending time doing things that FC gets compensated for and they trickle down a portion of that compensation to its users. That's how all sites that use this business model work. It, in no way, is a job, but it is also, in no way, "free money".

And you think I was "telling a successful business what they should be doing"? You realize companies pay to hear what consumers/users view of their companies/products/services, right? If you do surveys, you've most likely participated in that process. I'm putting it out there for free. I gave both positives and negatives. If FC didn't change a thing, I'd be completely fine with that. Whether I continued to find it appealing and worth the time or not. It's their business and they have the right to run it as they see fit. If they're meeting their goals and don't want to worry about expansion/losing ground to competitors, then they are achieving all they wish to achieve with this business and that is entirely fine.

[ICU]

If you don't like it, don't do it.

Did you not see there were positives listed there as well...? There are plenty of things I like about it. There are also things that I don't like and draw away from my interest in the site. It isn't an absolute. It is whether the positives outweigh the negatives. I recently submitted my first cashout and am waiting to see exactly how long it takes (give or take a couple days on occasion I assume) to find out whether I am willing to continue. I'm a reasonable person that doesn't need instant gratification. But I'm also aware of the day and age we live in and what is a relatively reasonable time to expect to wait.

[JediJohnnie]

There seems to be a fear in some people, (and I've seen it dozens of times over the years) that by registering these sorts of criticisms we'll cause FC to "fold" or maybe turn a potential referral away. There will always be people like this i'm afraid. Me, I'd rather see FC continue to improve. If it takes "tough love" to raise these types of issues,so be it.

And to add to what's been said, yes, FC isn't a job. But it's still WORK. We put in the WORK, FC gives us a portion of the profits. It ain't a marriage. It's business.

Personally, I'd like to see a raise in those profits as well. Most surveys have decreased to under a $1 credit at this point.  I'd start with an overhaul in the referral program. It's really only very lucrative to 1% and only somewhat lucrative to about 3% more. Let's try putting those $$ to work on something more accessible like Higher Pay to Post or maybe something more substantive in the weekly contests than pennies? Just something to think about.     

[JaniceSW]

ICU and JediJohnny...I agree with almost everything you said.  There is usually room for improvement on most things and there is nothing wrong with registering constructive criticism.  If a company is insightful and focused, they will be interested in such insights and want to discuss them internally, maybe working on trying to bring some of them about.  Yes, the old faithfuls remain faithful, but the way to grow and expand and get better offers (benefiting all of us) is to attract and KEEP new members.