Paid survey websites

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.

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 and moneybookers.

Most of the sites listed here are 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.

The following websites are free 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.

Join SurveySavvy

Permission Research

Permission Research is part of an online market research community with over 2 million members worldwide. I have their software installed in my PC. Like other legitimate online survey sites, they respect your privacy. Members have access to free software downloads. Other benefits include entries into sweepstakes and survey opportunities.

Join PermissionResearch

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.

Join PureProfile

American Consumer Opinion Panel

Join ACOP

(Open to International Users)

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.

Join Spidermetrix

Opinion Square

Similar to Permission Research, you will need to install their application to get good survey opportunities. You can receive both cash and prizes after completing a certain number of surveys.

Join OpinionSquare

(Join Qualified Opinions)

Ipsos Survey Panel

(US)    (Germany)    (UK)

Yoursay

(No longer recommended)

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.

Join Socratic Forum

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You may find many survey companies offering screener questionnaires on signing up as well as before a paid survey. This is done to evaluate the suitability as a survey participant. Sign up with some of the reputed web sites that offer consumer opinion poll. Instead of using offline means to gauge the viability of their product, business pay research companies to conduct online research on their behalf. Surveys can be exciting way for participants to have their say in product development.