Q. How can I become a member?
A: To be able to fill out surveys for money, simply fill out the Registration Form found on the survey website your are using.
Q: Does membership cost me anything?
A: No. There is no fee to be a member of most Survey websites that i know. Once you have joined, you will be eligible to participate in surveys and receive rewards on signing up for trial offers.
Q: I live outside the United States of America; can I still join the websites?
A: Yes and No. Most surveys are open to only citizen of USA of 18 years of age. Only a few surveys are open to Canadian citizens too. No other country is included in some cases. But there are other survey sites that allow international members. While some members register with Us virtual address and also use IP software to change their location.
Q: What are surveys?
A: Surveys are questionnaires designed to teach companies what their customers think about their products and services. They can be done online. The answers from all the participants are then compiled by the market research company and presented to their client.
Q:Why do paid survey companies pay you?
A: Survey sites offer you cash and prizes in exchange for your time for giving your opinions. 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, they 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 surveys. Some of them even pay you to conduct product evaluations.
Q: How much can I expect to earn and what are the rewards I can get?
A: Your earning potential depends on the number, type and duration of the surveys you get. Typical surveys take 10 to 30 minutes to complete. Some companies pay you cash for each 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 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. Also they are cash offers where you are paid to try new products.
Q: How will I get paid for taking a survey and who will pay me?
A: Some survey companies pay you in the form of a check for each survey you take. The check is mailed to you, usually within a few weeks of completing the survey. Some send you monthly checks when you have a minimum balance in your account. Many companies have started to use online payment processors like Paypal. Some of these survey sites pay monthly after earning the minimum amount necessary for payment.For each survey you take, you will be credited to your paypal account. You may open a free personal account at paypal here.
Q: Is there any software which will help me in joining many survey sites fast?
A: 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 up online forms. It is available as a shareware and you can download it here.
Q: Is it safe to use my credit card online during survey?
A: Yes. All orders are processed from start to finish vendors’s secure servers. Any data submitted is first encrypted, using SSL. Your information is safe and secure.
