5 Questions Everyone Should Ask About Taking Paid Surveys

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If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for a way to make some extra money. You’re willing to work for it, but you want to be compensated for your time and effort. You also need some flexibility with your schedule as well. If this sounds like you, then paid surveys can be a wonderful option for adding some money to your pocket.

Paid surveys are perfect for stay at home parents. First off, the extra money will help with all the monthly bills. Second, surveys can a actually be quite fun. Third, most surveys can be done via the internet, so the schedule that you work is up to you. You can take surveys when the baby is sleeping, when the kids are out playing, or while sitting on the couch watching TV.

To figure out if paid surveys are an option for you, it is important to ask the right questions before you get started. Below are the 5 questions everyone should ask before taking any surveys.

1. Is it really possible to get paid for taking surveys online? Explain please.

Surveys are legitimate. They are a real source of income. You can actually make money from your home taking surveys online. According to our research, there are at least 7 million companies that survey consumers on a regular basis. They will pay you for your opinions. Survey companies are ultimately trying to figure out how to sell their products and services to people. You are helping them do research and they are paying you for your time.

2. How much money can I earn? How many surveys can I take?

This is actually a pretty simple question. The amount of money you will make is directly proportional to the amount of effort you put into it. In other words, the more surveys you take, the more you can earn. The people that make the most are on top of the latest promotions and are in tune with the needs of marketing companies. They react quickly to survey requests. It is possible to make $25 per hour or more.

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3. How do I know this is legitimate and that I’ll get paid? Are there any guarantees?

Most paid survey and marketing research companies are legitimate. However, as with any other internet idea, there are scams. To find the best opportunities (and avoid scams), it may be best to pay a small fee and join a paid survey database. The paid survey datatbase companies often have perks too, such as free ebooks on maximizing your revenue and form filling tools.

Keep in mind that all fraudulent companies will be quickly removed from the paid survey databases. They simply can not hide from all the people that report non payment and other issues.

4. How often will I be paid? Exactly how am I paid?

The companies administering the surveys will usually pay you directly via Paypal. Typically, you’ll get paid on a schedule, just as every other Friday. In some cases, you may have to wait a full month. Be sure to pay attention to the payment terms.

5. Why do paid survey databases charge a fee?

The answer is quality, safety, and reputation. A small monthly fee to a survey database will pay for itself in just a few surveys. The small fee encourages serious applicants. In most cases, it is a screening process of sorts. This increases the quality of the participants in the database and it also increases the likelihood that companies will seek out that specific paid survey database company. It works better for everyone involved and actually drives up your chances for getting good (read: high paying) surveys.

Some of the larger companies only work with a few, select paid survey databases. Your small subscription fee should give you better opportunities. Always remember to look for public opinion. Research the company and find out if they have a solid reputation. With a little time and energy, and perhaps a small upfront investment, you could be pulling in money every single day.