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FAQ’s about Paid Survey Success

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:05:23 +0000

How many companies offering surveys for cash do you have listed in your database?

Currently there are 318 companies that will send you online surveys for cash in the database.

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Does it cost anything to use Paid Survey Success?

Paid Survey Success is a FREE resource to find companies offering surveys for cash. Unlike other websites we won’t charge you anything to access our database of companies offering surveys for cash. We won’t even ask you to register. You can access this site 24×7x365 with no payment and no obligation.

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Do I have to register with Paid Survey Success?

No. We will not ask you for any information to access our database. Not your name or email address or even the country you are in. The information about surveys for cash on Paid Survey Success comes free and clear of any charges or registration requirements.

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Is Paid Survey Success an internet survey company or market research company?

Paid Survey Success is not a survey company or a market research company. I am simply a person sharing valuable information about free surveys for cash for the benefit of others. You won’t receive surveys from me and I won’t ask you for personal information. All I do is share the information I have about online survey companies.

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How often do you update your database of companies?

I am always looking for new paid survey sites, however the Paid Survey Success site is updated with new paid survey sites about once every two to three weeks. Links are checked daily for validity.

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How is Paid Survey Success different from other paid survey membership sites?

We provide the same information and the same links to online survey companies. The BIG difference between Paid Survey Success and other paid survey membership sites is that I do not require any payment or email address to access and use the database of paid survey sites and find out where to get surveys for cash.

Questions And Answers About Paid Surveys

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:59:19 +0000

Since paid surveys have become so popular in recent years there are many questions that have come up surrounding them. Finding answers to these question is not always so easy though. With so many paid survey sites out there it is hard to know what to believe.

To try and clear up some of the confusion surrounding paid surveys and sites offering paid surveys I have put together a list of questions and answers (like an FAQ) to help navigate the grey areas of paid surveys. Hopefully this will shed some light on some of the question you have had and make it easier for you to make a clear decision regarding paid surveys and paid survey sites.

Can I really make money taking paid surveys?
Yes you can. Tens of thousands of people just like you get paid to take surveys every day. This is a fun and risk free way to make some extra money.

Why would someone pay me to take a survey online?
Major corporations hire market research companies to get customer feedback on their products. The market research companies create the surveys and they pay you to take them as an incentive. The market research companies are simply passing along part of their earnings to you to get your opinion. It is sort of like a commission.

Will I get spammed by signing up for paid survey sites?
No, not usually but you do have to take some care. Some sites are simply trying to get your email address so they can sell it or use it to send you additional offers. If the site is asking you if you want more information on other products or services there is a good chance you will get spam. If you are being offered a fantastic prize to sign up you might want to do more research on that company. If it is a paid survey database site then you will very likely get more email offers if you give them your email address to register. Remember, the legitimate survey companies will never endorse a product or service because they need to remain unbiased. Read the companies privacy policy if you have concerns. Most of the sites out there are legitimate and will only email you when they have survey opportunities for you.

Should I pay for membership to a database of paid survey sites?
No, there is no reason for you to pay for membership to a database of paid survey sites and that includes giving them your email address to register. Market research companies are prohibited from charging people to register to take surveys because it makes them biased. In addition, the market research companies take a very negative stance against any site that makes you pay to get access to paid surveys. And finally, you can find most of the sites yourself for free. There are sites out there that have good comprehensive listings of paid survey companies. All you have to do is a little searching to find them.

How much money can I make taking paid surveys?
This question is difficult to answer because the answer completely depends on a number of things. What demographic are you in? Some people are recruited more heavily than others to take surveys. Right now people of Spanish descent are in heavy demand and will get many survey opportunities. There are other groups as well that are always in heavy demand. How many paid survey sites will you register with? The more sites you register with the more surveys you will get and you will have a better chance to make more money. Will you check your email and respond to surveys daily? You have to respond to the surveys to get paid. In addition, some surveys fill up fast so you need to respond to them fast. Also, the survey companies like to send the best paying surveys to the members that they know will respond.

How does it work?
Each paid survey company works a bit differently, but in general this is how it works. First you register at a paid survey site. They will ask for some basic demographic information during the registration such as age, income, gender, etc. They will then send you an email to confirm your registration (not all companies do this). Once you confirm your registration you may be able to log into the survey site and provide them with more detailed demographic information. When the survey company has a survey that fits your demographic they will send you an email invitation. The invitation usually links right to the survey which you then take and qualify for your reward.

What kinds of incentives are offered?
The incentives can vary from site to site and even based on what survey you are taking. Of course cash is a popular incentive, but there are others. Gift certificates (especially from Amazon) are popular incentives. Some sites will offer merchandise such as CD’s, DVD’s, small appliances, etc. Many times you will be entered into drawings for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. The payment also varies with some sites paying per each survey and some sites requiring a minimum payout. If you take surveys regularly the minimum payout is usually pretty easy to reach.

Can I get rich by taking paid surveys?
So many people ask this question and unfortunately the answer is no. I wish it was yes because then I would already be retired. You can make a decent amount of money taking paid surveys though. Think of it like a well paying part time job, but you get to work from home, decide how many hours you want to work and decide when you want to work. The sites that tell you that you can make thousands of dollars a month are simply lying to you. Yes there may be some people out there making that kind of money, but most people will not come close to that kind of income.

Well then is it worth it to make some extra cash taking paid surveys?
I think that it is definitely worth it. While it may not make you rich it is fun and easy and there is no risk involved unlike other online schemes. You can make a decent hourly rate at your own leisure. I have a good time participating in paid surveys and it is really neat when you see a new product come out that you reviewed months before in a survey.

So, that’s it for the paid survey FAQ. I hope that I have answered some of your questions and made the whole area of paid surveys more clear for you. If you disregard the hype around paid surveys and take a realistic view of what to expect then paid surveys can be a fun way to make some extra money. There is no risk, you get to see new products before they come out, can improve existing products through your feedback and you get paid besides.

FAQ – Paid Survey Jobs

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:38:58 +0000

Make Money With Paid Survey Jobs

How much will I get paid for taking online surveys?

That is completely up to you. You can do as many or as few paid survey jobs as you like. It depends on how motivated you are and how many paid survey sites you register with. Individual surveys can pay up to $40, but most will pay less. If you get chosen for a focus group they will pay between $100-150 generally for 1 hour.

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How soon can I start to make money online?

If you follow my advice and register for all the paid survey sites on the first page of the database today you should receive your first paid survey jobs within 24 hours and certainly within the first week.

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Who pays me for taking the online surveys?

You will receive payment from the market research company that is hosting the survey. This can be in the form of a check mailed directly to you, a deposit to your account with that company or a deposit to your PayPal account.

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How many paid surveys can I take?

You can take as many surveys as you like. Once the number of companies you are registered with grows you will find that you have more than enough work to keep you busy. If you need to make more money take more surveys, if you want to relax a bit pick only the highest paying surveys sent to you. You’ll find that paid survey jobs are very flexible.

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Why do these companies pay me for filling out surveys and giving my opinion?

Companies need to know what their customers think and the information is extremely valuable to them. In the past they held focus panels onsite, but this was very expensive and time consuming. It also limited them in the number of people’s opinions as well as the diversity of the responses. The market research companies are continuing doing what they have always done, but they are making the research more relevant through the use of the internet’s reach.

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What if I don’t live in the U.S. Can I still make money online taking paid surveys?

Yes you can. Most companies these days have operations all over the world and they need the opinions of their customers all over the world. Some programs are only available to users in specific countries outside the U.S. The most popular paid survey jobs are listed in the sidebar to the right.

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Do I have to pay taxes on the money I make taking online surveys?

If you are a U.S. citizen the companies will issue you a 1099 form at the end of the year if your earnings are over $600. If your earnings are less than $600 with each company it is your responsibility to report these earnings to the IRS. Your paid survey jobs income is considered regular income for tax purposes. If you have any doubts at all please talk to a tax professional. I am not a tax professional and the information in this FAQ is not to be considered tax advice.

If you are a citizen of a country other than the U.S. please check with your governments tax authority to determine your tax responsibility.

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Do I need a PayPal account to get paid for taking surveys?

Many of the paid survey sites will pay you with a check, but some require a PayPal account to send your payments. All you need for a PayPal account is a valid email address and signing up is easy. You can visit PayPal here.

General Questions About Free Surveys

admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:04:13 +0000

Answers To Your Free Surveys Questions

What kind of questions will I be asked in the online surveys?

The free surveys are meant to find out what you like or dislike about certain products, what makes you choose one product over another, why you would or would not buy something again, how you feel about the cost or value of a product. Things like that. It’s so easy, because all they want is your opinion.

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Do I need to fit a certain “profile” to make this work?

Nope. Companies need the opinions of all types of people so it doesn’t matter who you are. You can be successful taking free surveys as a stay at home mom, a student, a retiree, full time employee, part time employee, unemployed, white collar, blue collar…basically everyone can do this. All you need is an internet connection, an opinion, and a desire to make some money. Anyone can be successful taking free surveys.

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What in the world is a focus group?

A focus group is a small group of people brought together to get a more detailed set of opinions and responses about a product or service. Generally it is from 4-10 people. Focus groups are usually held onsite, take longer (several hours) and pay more than online surveys. It is possible to make $300 for a 2 hour focus group. Occasionally you may be invited to online focus groups as well.

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How much time will this take?

One of the great things about making money by taking free surveys is you are not held to a schedule. Individual free surveys will take anywhere from 5-30 minutes for which you will be paid $5-75. Focus groups are longer and generally last anywhere from 1-3 hours. Of course focus groups pay much more as well. You can spend as much time as you like taking free surveys. Maybe you have 2 hours one day, but only 20 minutes another day…that’s fine. Or, maybe you’re going on vacation (with the money you made taking online surveys) and can’t take any free surveys for the next two weeks…that’s fine too. Remember this is your online business and you can put as much time or as little time towards it as you feel necessary.

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Are there any special computer or technical requirements for taking free surveys?

Not at all. You can do this from almost any computer and the only thing you need is an internet connection and a web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Mozilla, etc.). And you don’t need any special technical knowledge either. In fact, sometimes it helps if you know very little about computers and the internet.

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What about my privacy? I don’t want these free survey companies using my personal information without my approval.

As long as you are registering with legitimate companies like the ones you can find at Paid Survey Success you have nothing to worry about. These companies make their money by collecting survey results for major corporations from you and me. The last thing they want to do is drive us away by using our personal information improperly. They would put themselves right out of business. All of these companies have privacy policies that you can read on their websites and many belong to organizations such as The Council for Marketing and Opinion Research (CMOR) and The Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO). These organizations are there to ensure there is no negative impact by their members.