It’s easy to get fascinated with the idea of taking surveys to earn extra money.
But it’s hard to tell the difference between the genuine survey sites and the ones with incredible offers that lure you to page after page of signup offers.
This short but relevant guide will give you some tips you can use before launching your survey adventure, as well as a list of sites to help get your cash flow ball rolling in the right direction. Before you begin, here are a few things to consider:
has. Set up an Internet email account to use exclusively for your survey efforts at gmail, yahoo, hotmail, or whatever else works for you.
b. Most survey sites allow you to set your own password, so consider using the same password on all the sites you frequent. This makes it easier and faster to log into each site and reduces the time spent retrieving forgotten passwords.
against Some sites will require an initial investment of time to set them up. Typically, a number of personal profiles are offered on each site to allow the company to help you match the right surveys to your interests. Once these profiles are completed, your chances of receiving survey invitations increase.
d. Be honest and don’t try to submit false information about yourself, or try to enter someone else’s personal information. Genuine survey sites require candid data from you to ensure that the services they provide to their customers are accurate reflections.
me. None of the sites listed in this guide require any kind of payment to join.
F. Set up a PayPal.com account to facilitate faster earnings. It’s free, safe, and relatively simple to do.
Now that you’re starting to get a better idea of how to approach the world of online surveys, let’s focus on the sites:
1. Survey Savvy — This is a cash-out site that sends out checks in the mail and rewards for member referrals, as well as referral surveys.
2. Opinion Outpost — Another cash-paying site, Opinion Outpost’s surveys typically start with a short “screening” to see if you qualify for the full survey. If you don’t qualify right away, don’t be discouraged. Earning money online is a slow process and sooner or later you will qualify.
3. Mindfield Online — All it takes is $5 in accumulated winnings to get a check from Mindfield Online. Members also have the option to let their earnings grow to a larger amount before requesting payment.
4. American Consumer Opinion Panel — This is a great site that allows you to request payment by check or paypal. Surveys typically pay between $3 and $6. Once again, initial “screenings” are used to see if you qualify for the day’s survey.
5. Clear Voice Surveys — A points system allows members to accumulate points that are then redeemed for a prepaid debit card or amazon.com gift certificates.
6. Lightspeed Consumer Panel — This is a very active site that offers cash payments through Paypal. Respondents also have the option to request goods and services from a wide range of well-known merchants.
7. Online Data Intelligence — This survey site allows members to earn points that are then redeemed for popular items such as clothing, music downloads, CVS gift cards or amazon.com credits.
8. Socratic Forum — Another check-cashing site, Socratic Forum typically pays out between $3 and $5 for each survey completed. Covers an exciting variety of topics and countries in $5 increments.
There are several other real survey sites on the internet, but the list above will definitely get you started. Just remember to be diligent, persistent, patient, and honest.
Keep the fascination alive and good luck finding your survey niche!