Archive for September, 2008

28 Sep

Reward Systems for Online Surveys

If you are going to do online surveys, then you should probably understand the terms of the various payment systems that are available. Understanding the basic options from the start should make your search a whole lot easier.
The simplest method is just cash, but this can come in two forms. Some companies just send out checks out the end of the month. You can request a payout and they then send it to you. There isn’t much else too it. The only downside is that it can take a little time and some demand minimum payouts since they’d prefer to not write a bunch of $2 checks each month.
The other option is PayPal. This is the online payment processor backed by eBay. It is just as good as money through a bunch of websites, and you can arrange an ACH transfer to just about any bank and you’ll have the money in three days. The bonus is that PayPal is easy to use, so many survey companies can quickly send out payments on demand to PayPal accounts. This means you’ll get your cash faster, with a little more possible work to get it into your hands.
If they don’t pay in cash, then they’ll probably pay in gift certificates. Gift certificates are probably going to be just as good as cash if they offer them for a store you like. The best are the Amazon gift certificates that are fairly prominent in the survey world. Amazon is a superstore that sells just about everything now. I’m sure you can find something you want there, and the balance is just added to a gift certificate part of your account. This means you don’t have to worry about the money expiring. The delivery is also done via email, so you can get it quick.
The last reward option is a physical reward. A number of companies offer a reward store where you can spend your points. I never cared for this option since the rewards aren’t usually great and it’s hard to save your points for any length of time. These programs usually offer gift cards too, so it usually isn’t too bad. If you are in one of these programs, just make sure that they have something you want before you commit to joining.
These are the basic options for pay surveys. There are other options for sweepstakes surveys, but those are another monster entirely. Just remember the types and make sure you check a sites payment options before you commit.

Most of the surveys that I use, like global test market, pay by check.

28 Sep

Paid Surveys for Stay at Home Moms

Surveys are one of the best ways for stay-at-home moms to earn some extra money on the side. A number of companies promise to unlock the world of surveys for a set price. These are all scams. You don’t need to spend a penny to start doing surveys. Surveys are a free way to get some extra cash without a whole lot of work, and they are just perfect for you.
There are several reasons for this. The first should probably be convenience. I’m fairly certain that, while your days may be quite busy, you still have a few spare moments. If you can pull together fifteen uninterrupted minutes during your day, you can do surveys and earn money. They aren’t exactly tests either. They are mostly just about shopping habits, personal opinions, and general questions to get opinions about brand names and advertising campaigns. Anyone should be able to handle it without too much extra effort.
The next is the money. Legitimate surveys aren’t just limited to sweepstakes. A lot of them offer several dollars for about 15-30 minutes of your time. This is basically free money. Sure you have to put in some basic effort and answer questions, but you can just do them when you’re bored. It isn’t a matter of choosing one thing over another. If you can fit them in, then do so. Otherwise just let them expire in your inbox and do another when you can. It isn’t a big deal. You’ll get the checks in a timely fashion or earn gift certificates to shop online. What more could you want?
Finally, I should point out that stay-at-home moms are the perfect demographic for most surveys. The 18-45 age groups are always important. If the person has a child or owns a home, then they are even more important to the advertisers. This all means that you will have a lot more options when it comes to available surveys. More surveys mean more opportunities to earn some extra money.
These are just some of the reason you should really look into online surveys. They are quick and easy ways to pick up some spare cash in your free time. You have nothing to lose.

One of the main paid survey companies that I recommend is global test market