How
Paid Surveys Work:
The paid survey process is fairly straightforward. You sign
up with a paid survey site, and complete a member profile. Then, they send you
an e-mail any time they have a survey that matches your profile. A typical
e-mail invitation will include an estimate of how long the survey will take to
complete, specify how you'll be compensated for your time (if you qualify), and
provide a link to the survey. Expect to spend 15-20 minutes per survey on
average.
Payment
for Surveys:
Payment for surveys can vary widely from site to site and
from survey to survey. Expect to be compensated one of three ways: with cash
(anywhere from $1 to $50 per survey), with points that can be redeemed for
prizes, or with sweepstakes entries. In some instances you may also be rewarded
with new products to try.
How
to Avoid Survey Scams:
While there are a lot of reputable survey sites on the web,
there are also a lot of not-so-reputable sites. Avoid any survey site that:
Requires you to pay a membership fee.
Guarantees you a set income.
Does not make clear how you'll be rewarded for your
participation.
Asks for too much personal information – you shouldn't have
to give out your Social Security Number, credit card number or your bank
account information
Sells member information to third parties.
Where
to Find Reputable Survey Companies:
While a simple web search for "paid surveys" will
turn up lots of opportunities, it won't necessarily turn up the most reputable
opportunities. For that, it's best to trust the opinion of experienced
survey-takers. Here's where to find them:
Get Cash For Surveys - This are is survey
site that I use and recommend,This website allows
survey-takers to rate survey sites across a range of criterion: speed of
payment, reliability of website (doesn't crash during surveys), quality of
customer service, recruiting practices, adherence to privacy standards, etc. It
then uses this data to rank the sites, and posts the top 10 survey sites on its
homepage. SurveyPolice also allows users to file complaints against survey
sites, and attempts to remedy them.
Paid Surveys At Home- This widely respected website
provides a database of "the best" paid survey sites based on pay and
other criteria, See which survey
sites other Frugal Living readers recommend.
Tips
to Maximize Your Survey Earnings:
3. Keep your profile up to date. It's used to determine which surveys you
qualify for.
Disclaimer: Since this article is about surveys, you
are likely to see ads for survey sites featured on the page. Do not assume
these companies are legitimate, without first researching them.
