Mystery Shopping: The Basics 

Mystery shopping has become a very popular way for brands to stay informed about their products and displays in-store. If you’ve never heard of mystery shopping before, you might be picturing a sneaky person lurking in the shadows of the grocery aisles, clad in spy gear with a mask. Fortunately—or maybe unfortunately—this is not the case. In reality, mystery shoppers …

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Is Mystery Shopping Dying Out? 

The idea of secret shopping has boomed in the last decade as business owners and retailers have learned just how much shopper insights can help improve their business. Reviews, in-store photos, and employee impressions from mystery shoppers can be very informative. With this data, stores have been able to grow and create better shopping experiences for customers. However, because retailers …

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Store Employee Interactions—Are You Paying Attention? 

As a secret shopper, most of the time when you’re out completing Missions, your only thought about store employees is “please don’t notice me.” But, in some cases, Missions might require you to interact directly with employees. This usually involves asking employees questions and gauging their knowledge, helpfulness, politeness, etc. Even if there aren’t questions like this included in your …

Who Can Be a Mystery Shopper? 

Mystery shopping can be right for just about anyone, as long as they are dedicated to doing a good job. In fact, most businesses prefer a wide range of shoppers from all different kinds of backgrounds. This way, they are able to learn as much information about their products and the stores they’re being sold at as possible. All perspectives …

How to Be a Secret Shopper “Fly on the Wall” 

As a secret shopper, you’ve likely wondered “What is this all for?” Well, the truth is that the very same brands you buy from everyday are the ones who are asking you to check in on their products at the store. They can’t see what’s happening at the store level, so they ask you to complete Missions so that they …

Common Reasons for Mission Rejection & How to Fix Them 

Completing Mobee Missions can be a great source of extra income for you and your family. But unfortunately, not every Mission you complete will check all the boxes. The Mobee team wants you to succeed and gain rewards just as much as you do, but sometimes key issues can pop up and make the process a little more complicated, which …

5 Ways to Be a More Observant Mystery Shopper 

Mystery shopping can seem deceptively easy on the surface. Many think it’s as simple as downloading an app, heading to the store, answering some questions, and making money. However, there are some nuances that go into being successful at it, just like with any other job. No. 1: Follow Directions as Closely as Possible Arguably the most important part of …

How Not to Get Noticed While Completing Missions

Secret shopping with Mobee is an awesome opportunity to give back to your favorite brands and earn some rewards that you can use to treat yourself to some fun sweets and goodies. But if you’re new to mystery shopping, you might be feeling some nerves about being able to stay undercover while asking employees questions and scoping out the shelves. …

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5 Benefits of Being a Mystery Shopper 

Most people have heard of mystery shopping, but not everyone really knows what it’s all about. There are many benefits that come along with it, for both businesses and those doing the shopping. If you’ve ever thought about mystery shopping, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you, here are some benefits to consider: 1. A Job That Fits You …