Do Online Surveys make us any money?

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  1. vlschieltz

    vlschieltz Guest

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    #21
    I tried doing online surveys one time and did not make one red cent. It seems that when I did a worthwhile survey that paid something, it was closed. Then with other surveys you did not get cash but were only put in a drawing for cash. I think it is all a scam!

    vlschieltz:(
     
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  2. bob50963

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    #22
    Ive tried surveys in the past and never got a penny out of them.
     
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    #23
    Enigma

    I couldn't tell where you live but assuming you're in an English speaking country there's plenty of scope for earning a steady, but not life changing amount, every month. I'm in the UK and personally earn £50-£100 each month, but could earn more if I was more focused or took part in in-person focus groups I'm regularly invited to.

    Your success will also depend on your demographics - the researchers tend to be more interested in employed women or mums of young children, town dwellers for example rather than country living young men still living with their parents or out of work.

    Whilst there area few main survey sites that consistently perform, I find that long term it's really worth taking time to sign up with some of the less active sites as whilst you won't get as many surveys from each site, they all add up, often pay better, and after a year or so you'll find that each month one or another will reach minimum payout producing quite a regular income.

    My recommendation then would be to visit one of the free online survey directories (I use whichsurveys.com as they sort the sites geographically and have 6 pages of UK sites) and simply work through the listings. Use roboform to speed up filling in applications and remembering all your passwords.
     
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  4. kentuckyslone

    kentuckyslone Notable Member

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    #24
    Yes paid surveys are great and you can make really good money for the amount of time spent.

    Of course this is only true if you are lucky enough to avoid all the thousands of scams and find the real sites.

    Check this FREE list:

    Real paid survey opportunities

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  5. Dreads

    Dreads Well-Known Member

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    #25
    i believe making sites that offer surveys is a great way to make some income :D, then just go join tons of forums and have a link to your site..
     
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  6. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    #26
    I got paid by globaltestmarket 2 times and waiting for 3rd time payment ;)

    DON.
     
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  7. touchAshley

    touchAshley Active Member

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    #27
    Your list, correct?
     
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  8. kentuckyslone

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    #28
    Yes, that is my list. I started doing paid surveys about 3 years ago and I found out real quick that about 95% or more of them were scams or at best they were attempts to sell you stuff or enter you into a sweepstakes.

    That is when I decided to start my own site and only list the ones I had personal experience with and knew for a fact that they paid.
     
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  9. touchAshley

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    #29
    I hope they aint actual "surveys". Because no one's gonna make a damn thing from those.

    Now if they're the "new age" surveys (get paid to complete offers, zip submits, ocassional survey, etc.) Then those are pretty popular. That's what I promote. the GPT sites, also known as "surveys".
     
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  10. Codythebest

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    #30
    Yes, overall, you'll make about 40-50 cents /hour...
     
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    #31
    it is not worth spending your time with surveys unless you are in US/canada
     
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    #32
    i think online survey just waste my time :(
     
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    #33
    surveys waste expensive time.they don't payout.work hard is the only way to success
     
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    #34
    The only money ive made from surveys is from emailcash in Australia, takes time to build up points to get cash but you do eventually get there.
     
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    #35
    yeah even i was never paid ....its just crap
     
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    #36
    Note to everyone who says that surveys do not pay:

    You are very mistaken. I get paid by them regularly and I personally know others who do as well.

    GPT stes are not paid surveys
     
    kentuckyslone, Feb 27, 2008 IP
  17. nonyf

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    #37
    In contrast to the others here, I haven't gotten rich but i've ABSOLUTELY made extra money with online paid surveys. There are scams but obviously, market research firms will also pay for your opinion online. Consumer expertise! Get Paid To or GPT site pay much more than paid survey sites in my experience. Go for the sites that pay fast / instantly and have a low minimum payout. There are scams but go with well reviewed sites and you'll be find in most cases. Some sites aren't that profitable but others are. Feel free to ask for advice. Best of luck.
     
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    #38
    All the survey sites i tried so far in the past, led me nowhere.
    Hopefully, these sites won't let me down.
     
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    #39
    I'd rather use GPT sites than "Paid Surveys" as they're called...To be honest, Paid surveys are more of a hype by those trying to earn commissions by gettig you to sign up for websites that claim to offer genuine paid surveys...today, it's rare to hear someone making anywhere close to decent income from paid surveys...if you're new to this, I'd highly recommend other ventures!! Because this one just aint worth the time! Trust Me..

    Well, if you really are going to, read a few reviews before you join any directories or something. i.e: Paid Survey Reviews

    Take it easy fella's..
     
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    #40
    I have never tried them because of all the scams out there. But I know you have legit ones. Its just hard to DNS em.hope these sites help.
     
    worldman, Mar 4, 2008 IP