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Can You Really Make Money With Paid Surveys?

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Paid Surveys - Is It Just a Scam?

 

We have all received many emails and seen ad after ad claiming you can make big money from home by completing surveys, BUT can you really make money? Is it just a scam?
Read on and I will share my experience with taking surveys online and thoughts on the top survey sites.

Desparate Enough To Try It! 

Needing to make some extra money and only having one car in the household, I researched the internet for ways to make money online.

I had never paid much attention to the ads to make money by completing surveys as I figured it just has to be a scam, there is no way that you could make what some of the companies claimed just by completing surveys.

I read several reviews and researched a ton of companies then decided to go ahead and give it a try.

First of all let me tell you it is not as easy as the companies make it sound, you will not make thousands of dollars starting out.
BUT, with some effort you can make some extra cash, and also get some freebies, by working as little as 2-3 hrs each day. I was able to buy groceries, plus have extra spending money to have dinner out, and pay a few bills. You will not get rich, but if you put some time into it, you can make enough to pay the bills.

So Just How Do the Paid Survey Sites Work? 

Well first of all, you do not actually do the surveys through these sites. They are pretty much just a middleman. You purchase a membership on one of the sites and you will then have access to a database of survey companies that are offering surveys right now.

I know you are thinking couldn't I just find these companies on the internet? Sure you could, but to make any money you need to sign up with at least 200 companies. For the cost of a membership only about $35-$50, the hard part of finding enough companies to do business with is done for you. To me it was well worth it.

You need to sign up with a lot of companies so that you can pick and choose which surveys you want. You also may not qualify for all surveys, so you will have more to choose from.

Some companies may pay directly to paypal or send a check. Not all surveys will pay you cash, you may earn points that you can eventually cash in, or you could be offered free merchandise or a sweepstake entry. This is why you need to register with many companies, you can then pick which rewards you want. A company may also offer a swwepstakes entry for a survey today, but pay cash on a different survey next week.

As soon as you sign up with a company you will start receiving surveys and can make money that day.
My first day that I tried it I was paid $25 within an hour and I had no clue as to what I was doing. It was paid right to my paypal account the very same day. Well, I was hooked.

Interested in Your Own Home Business? 

Does working from home interest you?
Let me tell you it is great to be able to set my own schedule, and not have to worry about the cost of gas to get back and forth to a job. You also have the extra clothing cost and lunch cost.

If you would like start your own business by completing online surveys, I have included reviews of the membership sites that I believe are the best.


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1. HIGHEST PAY SURVEYS REVIEW 

Highest Pay Surveys Online is easily the best paid survey site on the market right now.
They have the largest database of high paying survey companies, around 1200 and growing. They have a dedicated staff that updates this database on a daily basis.
Most companies say that you can earn $5-$15 surveys. Highest Pay Surveys Online guarantess their members access to a $300 survey everyday. No one else can offer this.
The site is user-friendly and their customer service staff replies to questions within the day.
They also have a 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE, so go ahead and try out the site risk free!

Overall I rate this site #1 due to the high earning potential and the largest database of companies.

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2. Survey Scout Review 

I really like Survey Scout, as is one of the longest standing paid survey sites around.

The cost is minimal only $34.95 plus they have a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Another risk free chance to start your own business!

Survey Scout has a database of over 250 companies that are offering surveys and market research right now. Most surveys can be completed in 15 - 20 minutes. They are also good at keeping their database updated.

Their site is very easy to navigate and they have great customer service.
Survey Scout also offers programs such as "get Paid to Shop & Eat", Get Paid to Read Email" and "get Paid to Drive".
They even include their own special software to aid you in filling out survey forms quicker.
You will even find information and tips on getting started.


3. Paid Surveys Etc 

Paid Surveys ETC also has a great database of paid surveys and market reserch companies. They have a team of researchers dedicated to finding new companies to keep their database updated regularly.
The site is easy to navigate and very easy to find the top paying surveys or ones that interest you.

What I liked most about Paid Surveys Etc
is that they also offer advisors that you can actually talk to. This alone is worth the price of membership.

They also offer a 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!

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TIPS to making money with paid surveys 

1. Set-up a Dedicated Email Address

I highly recommend setting up a separate email account to be used for everything related to your new survey business.
Once you have registered with lots of companies, you will start getting a LOT of invitations.
Be sure to check this email OFTEN!
The market research companies will stop sending you income opportunities if you are slow to respond or never respond.

2. Treat this like a REAL business.
A part time effort can easilly give you an additional $300-$500 a month.
If you commit and treat this as a business $1500-$2000 you could reasonably make $1500-$2000 a month. Anybody with the ability to stick with it at least a year WILL surpass these figures.

If your goal is to make a full time income, you must treat this as a job. Be sure to set aside a certain amount of hours each day to WORK your HOME BUSINESS. Do not give up after a week or 2. The difference between the people that make money in this business and those that do not is COMMITMENT. You need to commit to focus on your business for at least a year to build up a mommentum.

3. REGISTER-REGISTER-REGISTER
Register with every market research company you possibly can.....even if thet do not offer cash rewards right now, They most likely will sometime in the future on another project.

The more companies that you register with, the more invitations you will receive and the more money you will earn. it will build future opportunities and momentum. Be sure to check your survey database at least weekly for newly added companies and register with them as soon as you find them.
I suggest to register with at least 20 immediately and then continue to register with more companies each day. The more companies you are registered with, the more you can pick and choose which surveys to participate in.

4. BE HONEST
When registering with be sure to add your personal information. This determins if you are qualified for specific surveys.
Do draw upon all of your life experiences such as if you have ever owned or rented a home, products that you may have purchased in the past, even if you no longer do, medications you have taken, autos you have owned etc.
Just elaborate on your experiences, the companies figure you have an opinion about everything you have ever experienced.
But be HONEST, do not lie, do not say you are a smoker and have never smoked, or the opposite sex just to get a $20 survey.
If you are not being offered many surveys, check out what info you have provided and make sure you are providing all that you can.

REMEMBER - This is NOT the lottery or an instant road to riches. This is a business and does require WORK. The work is not haed and does not require a big investment, special equiptment, years in school, or even a lot of time. It is actually quite easy and fun, but you still have to do the work consistently if you want to succeed! You will get out of it what you put into it.

Try It Out 

Inbox Dollars is a great way to try taking surveys. They do not offer a lot of money, but you can get a check every month by reading email, playing games, and even shopping. Best yet, they pay you $5.00 to join.



PROS and CONS of Working From Home 

I absolutely love working from home, but I know it is not for everyone.

PRO - I love the independence it gives me. I have no one telling me when I can take a day off. You know sometimes you just need a break. I love to work all day for 2 or 3 days and then take a couple days off.A job does not allow you this freedom.
CON - On the other hand you do have to be disciplined, you do not have anyone holding you accountable.

PRO - I have a little more control over my income. If I need a little extra money, I just work a little more.
CON - The income is not always predictable, you could put in extra time with little or no results. Not always the case, but it possible.

PRO - You can save money on eating out for lunches.
CON - You can gain weight snacking all day.

PRO - No commuting. Save money on gas.
CON - Some days you feel as if you never get out of the house.

PRO - You do not have to get dressed first thing in the morning.
CON - You forget to get dressed at all.

You may want to make your own list of PROS and CONS before you decide if working from home is for you. I definitely would not quit a job and go full time into a home business without some type of income while you build your business. Work your home business part time along with your job and see if you have what it takes to make the money you need to quit your job first.


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