Note: This article contains affiliate links for DoorDash. We may receive a commission for referring you to them. For a company valued in the billions, the DoorDash app has more outages and connectivity issues than you might think. It happens so often that Dashers have even given it a nickname: DoorCrash! Take a quick look […]
A guide to Amazon Flex order types, warehouse codes, and delivery routes
Delivering packages for Amazon through the Amazon Flex app is a great way to earn extra money. But when it comes to app design and usability, it falls behind other delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats. When you open Amazon Flex and search for delivery offers, you will see confusing codes and unexplained order […]
Instacart shoppers: What you can do about low ratings
Note: This article contains affiliate links for Instacart. We may receive a commission for referring you. Did you know that customer ratings have a big impact on Instacart shoppers? Customers can rate shoppers on a 5-star scale and leave feedback about item quality, replacement quality, and other factors. Here’s the issue for shoppers: Low ratings […]
The process to become an Instacart shopper: Requirement, application, and timing
Note: This article contains affiliate links for Instacart. We may receive a commission for referring you. Shopping for Instacart has become a popular gig because it offers full flexibility and solid pay, ranging from $10–$30 per hour. Are you curious about becoming a shopper? Here are the full details of the application process, and how […]
All about DoorDash Peak Pay, Challenges, & new Dasher promotions
One of the most important things for your bottom line as a Dasher is understanding all the bonuses available to you. Bonuses like Peak Pay and Challenges can significantly increase your earnings, but you have to approach them strategically if you want to maximize your earnings. And if you’re thinking about becoming a Dasher, there […]
Are double and triple batches worth it for Instacart shoppers?
Note: This article contains affiliate links for Instacart. We may receive a commission for referring you. Did you know that Instacart can bundle separate customer orders into one ‘batched’ order? With batched orders, shoppers can shop for more than one order at the same time and save on back-and-forth trips to the store. But not […]
Want to get Top Dasher on DoorDash? See the requirements & benefits
Note: This article contains affiliate links for DoorDash. We may receive a commission for referring you. Every dasher wants to deliver on the best days of week during the best hours of the day. But if you can’t get on the schedule or if the app won’t let you “dash now,” you’re stuck on the sidelines […]
Deactivated on DoorDash? How to reactivate your Dasher account
It’s every Dasher’s worst nightmare: You log into the app and notice that your account is deactivated, or you receive an email letting you know the same. DoorDash has an extensive deactivation policy that outlines contract violations that can lead to deactivation. The most common reasons for deactivation are policy violations, customer complaints, low order […]
Here’s Why Some DoorDash Drivers Hate Walmart Orders
Thanks to a partnership between DoorDash and Walmart, some Walmart orders are now delivered by DoorDash—and Uber Eats, too. Convenient, right? But there’s a problem: Many DoorDash drivers hate doing Walmart orders. Take one visit to the DoorDash subreddit you’ll see daily posts like these by drivers complaining about Walmart orders. “Walmart orders are making […]
Instacart: What it’s Really Like to Be a Full-Service Shopper
Note: This article contains affiliate links for Instacart. We may receive a commission for referring you. Instacart is becoming one of the most popular app-based gigs in the on-demand economy. For every Instacart customer who places an order in the app, there is an Instacart shopper to pick out the items and deliver the order. […]