What counts as proof of work on QuickBuck (real examples by gig type)
Clean proof on the first try is the highest-leverage skill on QuickBuck. Examples for UGC clips, app testing, location verification, reviews — plus the 3 rejection reasons that account for 80% of all rejections.
What proof looks like, by gig type
UGC clips
Good proof: a raw 9:16 video file, 15-30 seconds, no music baked in, the brand product visible and the brief's required hook spoken in the first 1.5 seconds.
Bad proof: a music-overlaid clip, wrong aspect ratio, no audio, or the product never clearly visible.
App testing
Good proof: a screenshot of the moment you completed the requested in-app action, plus 3-5 sentences of honest written feedback. If a review-on-store bonus was offered, also a screenshot of your published review.
Bad proof: a screenshot of the app's home screen with no evidence you completed the action; one-word feedback like "good app."
Location verification
Good proof: a photo of the requested item (store display, product on shelf, signage) with EXIF metadata intact. Some gigs also require a timestamp visible in the photo.
Bad proof: a photo with EXIF metadata stripped, screenshots of someone else's photo, or a photo of the wrong item.
Honest reviews
Good proof: a screenshot of your published review with the relevant URL. If a written review was requested, the body matches what was actually published.
Bad proof: a screenshot of a draft that hasn't been submitted, a review of the wrong product, or a review with a screen-name that doesn't match what appears on the platform.
Surveys
Good proof: a screenshot of the survey's "thank you" / completion page, OR a unique completion code returned from the survey platform.
Bad proof: claim of completion without the visible completion page or code.
The three rejection reasons that account for 80% of all rejections
- Didn't follow brief exactly. Wrong aspect ratio, missing required text, wrong duration.
- Proof is unverifiable. Cropped screenshots, stripped metadata, blurry images.
- Submitted past slot expiry. The slot timer ran out before submission landed.
A pre-submission checklist
Before you click submit, verify:
- [ ] Does the proof match every requirement in the brief, line by line?
- [ ] Is the proof file the format the brief asked for?
- [ ] If a screenshot, is it full-screen and unblurred?
- [ ] If a video, is it the correct aspect ratio and duration?
- [ ] If a link, does it resolve publicly without login?
- [ ] Did you submit before slot expiry?
That checklist reduces rejection rate by 70%+.
What good proof looks like in practice
The mental model: imagine the poster opens your proof in 30 seconds, alone, without context. Can they verify the work was done? If yes — clean proof. If they have to chase you for clarification — bad proof.
What happens when you nail proof every time
Within 5-10 clean completions you'll notice:
- Trust level rises.
- Higher-paying gigs become visible.
- Posters re-invite you for repeat work.
- Reservation caps grow (more concurrent gigs).
The single highest-leverage action on QuickBuck is clean proof, every time, on the first try.
Frequently asked questions
What is proof of work on QuickBuck?+
Evidence that you completed a gig as briefed. Format varies by gig type: a screenshot of in-app action, a 15-30 second video clip, a photo with EXIF metadata intact, a link to a published review, or a survey completion code. The brief specifies what proof is required — read it twice.
Why is my proof being rejected?+
Three reasons account for 80% of rejections: (1) Didn't follow brief exactly — wrong aspect ratio, missing required text, wrong duration. (2) Proof is unverifiable — cropped screenshots, stripped metadata, blurry images. (3) Submitted past slot expiry — timer ran out before submission landed. Fix these three and your rejection rate drops to near zero.
Can I re-submit if my proof is rejected?+
Yes if the gig allows revisions. The poster will note the reason in your gig history; you have a brief window (usually 30-60 minutes) to re-submit. Repeated rejections affect your trust level, so quality matters more than speed. After 3+ rejections in a short window, your trust score drops and higher-paying gigs become invisible.
What does good proof look like for a UGC clip?+
Raw 9:16 video file, 15-30 seconds, no music baked in (unless brief asks for it), brand product visible for at least 50% of frames, hook line spoken in first 1.5 seconds, audio clean (no background noise), file format matches brief (.mov or .mp4 typically). Bad: music-overlaid clip, wrong aspect, blurry product shots.
What does good proof look like for app testing?+
Screenshot of the moment you completed the requested in-app action (not just home screen) + 3-5 sentences of honest written feedback using the expected/happened/fix template. If a review-on-store bonus was offered, also include screenshot of your published review. Bad: home-screen screenshot with no proof of completion, one-word feedback.
What does good proof look like for location verification?+
Photo of the requested item (store display, product on shelf, signage) with EXIF metadata intact (don't strip it via screenshot or save-as). Some gigs require a timestamp visible in the photo. Bad: photo with metadata stripped, screenshot of someone else's photo, photo of the wrong item or wrong location.
What's the pre-submission checklist that cuts rejection rate?+
Five checks before clicking submit: (1) Does proof match every requirement in the brief, line by line? (2) Is the file in the correct format the brief asked for? (3) If a screenshot, is it full-screen and unblurred? (4) If a video, correct aspect ratio + duration? (5) Did you submit before slot expiry? This checklist reduces rejection rate by 70%+.
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