Paid survey websites

Online market research companies conduct surveys and studies using the Internet. These survey websites conducts surveys and polls on behalf of major companies before they launch new products and services, or modify existing ones. You will get paid for participating in these surveys or polls - provided you qualify to take the survey based on your profile.

The number of surveys you receive will also depend on your profile such as your gender, age, location, etc. You have probably seen advertisements claiming you can make a living taking online surveys. A lot of people think that one can take heaps of survey each day and become rich in just a few days. But, that is not true.




To make a reasonable supplemental income with surveys, you will first need to be registered with as many survey companies as possible. You may have to answer a few screener questions before taking a survey to see if you fit the profile for the type of person the company is interested in. The information is then used to decide what surveys you will receive. You may get paid by cash or gift checks, sweepstakes, etc.

When an Internet survey is available for you, the survey company will inform you by email. In some case, you may have to log into your account to know if any survey or poll is available to you. Internet survey sites are free to join. You can also join a service that lists hundreds of survey companies.

Beware of scam. Some sites will show that they have added 'money' to your account after you complete the survey, but at time of payout they will find excuses to not pay you. Some will even delete your account; while some scam websites will never give you enough opportunities to reach the minimum payout limit.




Generally, money is transferred using online payment processors such as paypal, e-gold, liberty reserve, and moneybookers.

Most of the sites listed here are free to join international survey websites that I joined myself. I am satisfied with their privacy and payout terms. However, I cannot join all the sites as some only allow people from certain countries to join.

SurveySavvy

Surveysavvy, a division of Luth Research is a leading market research firm. They reward you very well for surveys. You will get paid often up to $20 - sometimes even more. Payments are sent to you via an international check, which can be easily encashed.

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Spidermetrix

Spidermetrix is an Australia based website. You will be paid for participating in surveys, polls and to evaluate websites. Members are called spiders and they earn spider points as rewards. Points can be converted to cash and they pay you by PayPal or check.

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PureProfile

Pureprofile enables you to make money from your profile. Basically, businesses pay you for your judgments on topics that are relevant to you based on your profile.

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Socratic Forum

Socratic Forum members participate in surveys about new technologies and software, e-commerce innovations, business-to-business products and services, etc. In exchange for your opinions, you will be rewarded with opportunities to receive cash, online gift certificates, and other rewards.

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