If a microtask is published but workers are not taking it, the problem is often the task itself: unclear title, long instructions, low payment for the workload, too many restrictions, or difficult proof requirements.
You can make a microtask more attractive to workers on DitWork by looking at it from the perspective of someone seeing it for the first time.
What makes a microtask attractive?
- clear action;
- visible payment;
- easy time estimate;
- no hidden requirements;
- simple proof;
- eligibility rules that are actually needed.
Use a clear title
“Complete a task” says very little. Better: “Test the registration form” or “Check the first launch of the Android app.”
Use short step-by-step instructions
- Open the link.
- Complete the action.
- Wait for the final state.
- Prepare proof.
- Submit the report.
Explain the final result in advance
The worker should not have to guess what counts as successful completion.
Keep proof requirements simple
Ask only for screenshots, links, or files that are actually necessary for review.
Payment should match the real workload
Count time spent reading, registering, installing, waiting, completing the action, preparing proof, and submitting the report.
Avoid unnecessary filters
DitWork microtasks can use country, device, profile, account-age, completed-task, verified-email, and verified-phone conditions. Every unnecessary filter reduces your potential worker pool.
Keep the task budget funded
The main balance and the specific task budget are separate on DitWork. See Microtask Budget.
Keep free result slots
If all slots are occupied, new workers cannot start. See How to Add More Completions.
Keep enough unique data
If workers receive individual codes or texts, keep enough values available. See Unique Texts in Microtasks.
Do not hide software installation
If an app, program, plugin, or extension must be installed, make that clear before the worker starts.
Use a realistic completion window
Include time for reading, loading external pages, completing the action, and submitting proof.
Review the task as a worker
- Is the action clear?
- Can I estimate the workload?
- Does payment look reasonable?
- Do I know what proof to submit?
- Are important requirements hidden?
If there are still too few workers
Check free slots, task budget, unique values, payment, filters, and the clarity of the instructions.
If the task is not visible at all, see Why a Microtask Is Not Visible to Workers.
How to get a microtask completed faster
- clear title;
- short instructions;
- fair payment;
- only necessary filters;
- simple proof;
- sufficient budget;
- free slots;
How to create this task on DitWork
See How to Create a Microtask on DitWork.
Create a new task at Create a microtask.
The main point
To attract more workers to a microtask, make it clear and predictable. A strong DitWork microtask combines simple instructions, reasonable payment, sensible filters, easy proof, and sufficient budget.
