a) Reformatting
Reformatting involves the state of particular data or computer files according to the client’s instructions. For instance, a client might wish to have data in a pdf file formatted to excel file or numeric characters formatted from hexadecimal to decimal. This task requires special skills and sometimes special conversion software.

b) Scanning
Scanning is converting a paper image to a soft copy or to a text file. For instances, when insurance claim papers are received from customers, they are scanned using a scanner and special OCR software to text then entered into the system for processing.

c) Scrubbing and data cleansing
This refers to going through existing data to ensure the information is correct and accurate so as not to compromise the integrity of the data. In most cases, bits of information need to be reviewed, update, corrected or expunged. Sometimes it involves spelling correction, punctuation and character replacements. This task demands a lot of patience and attention to detail.

d) Web research
Web research involves searching for data and information from different websites then compiling them in one file. To do this, a data entry specialized should be proficient in internet research and know exactly where to get the required information.

e) Inventory control
Inventory control is one of the most tedious data entry services. The data entry specialist is expected to maintain a database or spreadsheet with company data. This type of job requires specialists in database management or proficiency in spreadsheets.

f) Online surveys
These data entry services offer high payouts doing simple survey work. Surveys are often carried out by a certain number of companies on opt-in candidates. You will then review products and services in a questionnaire and get paid when survey is complete.

g) Database administration
This job type is more advanced and complicated than inventory managements. A data entry professional will be expected to manage data in a database system like MySQL and other online based databases. This job has strict knowledge demands and offer reasonable wages in return.

h) Customer support
As a customer support agent, you may be expected to respond to emails, phone calls or paper feedbacks. A customer support agent may enter customer feedback in a system for forwarding only or in some cases make appropriate response to queries. This is more of a clerical job than a data entry service.

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