Frequently Asked Questions

Why do online paid survey companies pay you?

Paid Survey Companies offer you cash and prizes in exchange for your time for giving your opinions. Paid Survey companies are always on the look out for improving their products and services to earn better profits. Before launching a new product or improving an existing product, paid survey companies need to know about consumer preferences. Online surveys are an easy way for collecting consumer opinions to guide these companies. You will be rewarded for the time you spend for completing the paid surveys. Some paid survey sites even pay you to conduct product evaluations.

 

How much can I expect to earn from paid surveys and what are the rewards I can get?

Your earning potential depends on the number, type and duration of the paid surveys you get. Typical paid surveys take 10 to 30 minutes to complete. Some companies pay you cash for each paid survey you take which may range from $1 to $50 or more. Others may give you gift certificates or enter you into sweepstakes for cash or prizes. A few paid survey sites reward you in terms of points which can be later redeemed for cash and gifts. In case you are invited to a focus group, that lasts 1 or 2 hours you may expect to earn $50 to $200.

 

Can I earn enough from paid surveys to quit my regular job?

For most of us, the answer is no. If you join all the paid survey sites, complete all the profiles and have plenty of time to take all the paid surveys regularly, you may get a decent income, but still less than that of a regular job. This is particularly suited for stay at home moms. However, for most others, you can take this as a hobby and earn some extra money in the process. You may pick and choose from the online paid survey invites you get depending on time available.

 

How many paid surveys can I expect to get per month?

The number of paid surveys you get depends on your profile. Paid survey companies want to target their efforts to particular segments of population depending on the requirements of their clients. The number of paid surveys varies depending on the site also. Some sites send less number of paid surveys, but the reward for each paid survey could be very high. The best way to increase the number of paid surveys you get is to join all the paid sites and complete your various profiles in each site. These profiles help the paid survey companies to target paid surveys to the desired segment of the population. Another important factor is your country. US residents can expect to get the maximum number of paid surveys. If you are from UK,Canada,Australia or other developed countries you have decent chances of getting frequent paid surveys. Those from the rest of the World get less number of paid surveys, but still there are companies which send out a good number of paid survey invites to international members.

 

What should I do when I join a paid survey site?

When you register at a paid survey site, they expect you to give them your contact information and other personal information. The more information you give them about you the better, as they will be able to match you with paid surveys to take. So while joining a paid survey site, give your maximum personal information. Many paid survey sites ask you to complete additional profiles like your health profile. Completing all the additional profiles will also increase your chances of being invited to take an online paid survey. You may choose to give your current primary Email Address. Online paid survey companies don't send you any mail apart from the paid survey invites informing you of an ongoing paid survey. If you are not comfortable, you may give another email address. Be sure to check your mail regularly so that you get all the paid survey invites. Online paid surveys last for a limited period of time till the desired number of respondents are reached.

 

Why do paid survey sites ask for my personal information?

After you join each paid survey site you will be asked to complete your profile which includes details about your personal habits and family. Completing your profile increases your chances of getting paid survey invites markedly. Companies want to target paid surveys to particular groups depending on the profiles, so that they get maximum return from their studies. You can rest assured that your personal data is safe with these paid survey companies and they are all reputed companies. You will not receive any spam. Only mails you receive are the paid survey invites.

 

How do I know a paid survey is going on?

You will be notified by email regarding an ongoing paid survey. The paid survey invite email contains a link which you can click to reach the paid survey page and start completing the paid survey. One or two paid survey companies require you to install a special software for you to take the paid survey. But most paid survey sites do not require any software to be installed. Be honest while completing a paid survey. You are under no obligation to complete a paid survey. If you are not comfortable with a particular paid survey, you may choose, not to complete it.

 

How will I get paid for taking a paid survey and who will pay me?

Some paid survey companies pay you in the form of a check for each paid survey you take. The check is mailed to you, usually within a few weeks of completing the paid survey. Some send you monthly checks when you have a minimum balance in your account. Many online paid survey companies have started to use online payment processors like PayPal. For each paid survey you take, you will be credited to your paypal account. You may open a free personal account at paypal here.

 

Why does it say I am not qualified for the paid survey after answering a few questions?

For many paid surveys for which you are invited, there will be an initial screening questionnaire. If you fit into a particular profile, you will be entitled to continue the paid survey. Otherwise, they inform you that you have not qualified for the paid survey, and usually you will be given an entry into a sweepstake. Don't be disheartened, you will get more paid survey invites for which you are likely to qualify.

 

Is there any software which will help me in joining many online paid survey sites fast?

Yes, there is a small program called Roboform which helps you in filling out forms rapidly. It can store your information securely and simplify the process of filling out online forms. It is available as a shareware and you can download it here.

 

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