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That was the question I set out to answer when I started researching online market research companies that claim to pay for your opinions. Online Market Research is an industry that is still in it's infancy but already there are hundreds of companies that claim to pay people for their opinions. In actuality, a lot of these companies are either trying to sell you something or simply using the pretense of paying for filling out a survey to collect your email address for future spamming activities.
First off, I searched all the major search engines for Online Market Research Companies. I purchased lists that other companies had compiled. And, I talked to people who claimed to be making money filling out surveys. When I was finished I had compiled a list of 973 prospective companies. But, I was just getting started. Next, I visited each company's website and eliminated all the dead links. Then, I signed up for each remaining company and monitored their activity. Doing this I was able to eliminate all the inactive companies, the companies that were spamming operations and the companies that were merely selling some product or service. Finally, I participated in survey opportunities as they presented themselves just to be sure the companies were on the up and up. My findings? Yes, you really can get paid for filling out surveys!
to fill out over the past couple of weeks...
Now, obviously you are not going to get rich filling out surveys. But, $104.00 for less than 3 hours work is nothing to sneeze at either! And that's not all -- I also participated in opinion polls. These opinion polls don't pay out right but they do quailify you for drawings of cash and prizes. These polls are very short -- 1 or 2 minutes each. And everytime you participate you get another chance to win. Plus, I received a $10.00 phone card from another company for my opinion. In addition, many companies have monthly sweepstakes for big cash prizes which you are automatically entered into. But, getting paid for filling out surveys is just one of the benefits of participation. Imagine getting a sneak peak at cutting edge technology that no one else has seen. Or, you may find yourself watching a trailer for a movie that has not even been announced yet. (Imagine telling your friends about an upcoming movie that you helped to name!) Or, comparing two radio ads and picking the one you like best. It's really fun!
to Fill Out Surveys Too... Get Paid For Surveys was created to provide you with a central resource to access reputable companies that will pay you to take surveys, participate in focus group and provide feedback on a variety of products and services. I have personally reseached and compiled a directory of 70 market research companies. These are the cream of the crop of all 973 companies that I investigated. As you can see -- most were not worth listing. You get the benefit of my research so you don't have to waste your time wading through all the junk. For your convenience, each listing tells you what type of incentive the company offers. Here is a sample listing:
I update the directory regularly and offer the most extensive list of ligitimate companies who will pay you to participate. I have also written detailed instructions on exactly what you need to do. I even include helpful tips on filling out your applications to get the best results. There is also a question and answer section. You will know exactly what to do and how to do it.
My Members Only website will give you 24-7 access to all of these companies for a one time fee of only $24.99. After filling out a few surveys you'll have earned back your membership fee and more!
Update...The contents of my Members Only Website is now free... But be warned... All my research into survey companies was done 5 years ago (that's about a million years in Internet Time.) I did find a few companies that would pay you. In fact, as part of my research in finding these companies I signed up for probably a hundred (using a yahoo email account) and I did a few decent surveys that paid some pretty good money. My best month I really did make $400.00 BUT I really doubt you could make anywhere near that today because so many people have signed up for these programs. Here are a couple that I had success with that still send me surveys (but I rarely do them anymore so I have no idea what they pay)
Decision Analysis One of the biggest things I found was you need to complete the profile or lifestyle surveys if they offer them. These are generally not paid but by filling them out you give them more info about yourself and they have a better chance to match you with surveys. Also, check your yellow pages for offline research companies in your area. You can sometimes sign up for research and focus groups in your area that generally pay much better then online surveys. I did a few of these several years ago and they were actually quite fun. One was a radio station and another was a pizza taste testing. Actually, I just looked it up and here's the link to find Research Companies in your area: http://www.bluebook.org/search.asp James Here is the link to access the Members Area: |