FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions What are surveys? Surveys are questionaires designed to teach companies what their customers think about their products and services. They can be done online. The answers from all the participants are then compiled by the market research company and presented to their client. Do companies really pay people to take surveys? Yes! Thousands of people are making money taking online surveys every day.Its a great way for anyone to earn some extra cash, whether you are a stay-at-home mum, student, or anyone who has a little extra free time. Many people participate in surveys for a living, and don't have another job. However, you must be at least 18 years of age. Can I do this anywhere? I do not live in the US. YES. You do not have to live in the US to participate in online surveys or focus groups. Most of these questions are general and have to do with online activity or general personal opinions. Anyone can do it in any country. Are there any special computer, hardware or software requirements? No, most definitely not. If you are reading this now it means you already have the Internet access and basic web browsing software that you will need to take surveys and get paid for your opinions. If really doesn't matter if you use Windows, Macintosh, or even WebTV. Do I get paid per survey? How much? The pay for each survey varies from company to company, but depending on the length, you can expect to get paid anywherefrom $10to $300 per survey! Most companies will pay you cash, but some data baseswillalso includeproducts, gift certificates, etc. Some will enter you into drawings for large cash prizes, let you earn points that can be used to buy products, or redeem these points for cash. How will I be paid and how often? The company you will be doing the survey for will pay you by company cheque bymail in US dollars, Most pay cheques are sent twice monthly some will pay once a month. What about income taxes? You will be responsible for your tax management. Taxes are not deducted from the survey paid amount. The survey pay amount (per survey) is the final amount paid for that individual survey. How long are the surveys? How long are focus groups? How much time will it take me? With surveys, much depends on your own speed, but generallyestimated about 10-15 minutes per survey. Focus Groups vary even greater. A focus group could last anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours...generally with the pay increasing the longer the company needs you! How soon after I register-up can I get started and make some money? Once youregister you can get started immediately. This is not to say you will be offered surveys or make money within an hour after joining, but there are several things you need to do in preparation of taking surveys - and you can do these things immediately upon registering. Some people start receiving surveys within a few of hours, but the average wait is usually at least a few days. It really depends on your "profile", and which companies you register with. Please keep in mind that many market research companies only send outsurveys ona monthly cycle, With these itcan take atacouple of weeks before you are entered into their system data baseand start receiving surveys from them, depending on when you registered & where they are within their cycle. It's crucial to register with as many data bases within the members areaas you can - you will NOT make a lot of money from any one company data base.The company youregister with will introduce you to many100s of company data bases all for the one registration fee,the more you register with the more surveys you can take. It's that simple. Once you get going you can do surveys every day. Unfortunatelyi can't tell you which company data basesare "best" for you, because it really depends on you - who you are, where you live, what you do for a living, and all of the other things that make-up your personal "profile" which is what determines the types ofsurveys you'll be offered. the more interesting your profile sounds the more surveys you will receive But don't worry, because before long you'll know yourselfwhichdata basesare performingbest for you. Most people end up favoring a handful of 20-30 companies that send them the "best" surveys. What I can tell you is that I have personally registered with hundreds ofcompanies over the yearsand I receive more survey invitations than I can handle. And there are a lot of people who make thousands of dollars per month from surveys and focus groups. It's entirely up to YOU! I've heard you shouldn't have to pay to get paid. Can you explain? Iagree, with one point of clarification. You should never pay a company in order to perform work for them and get paid. No legitimate companyshould charge you a fee to work for them. If you are wondering how this applies tosurveys , none of the survey company data basesyou will beintroduced to shouldcharge a fee. It's always quick and easy, and free, to register for surveys data bases. The small one-time fee you pay to become a member ofyour selected survey companysis NOT for the opportunity to work forthem - becausethey don't conduct surveys andthey aren't the ones that'll be paying you. What you are paying for is unlimited access totheir private members-only website,their databases of hundreds of the best paid survey opportunities,experience, and detailed tips, tricks and strategies that will help you to make as much money as possible. In short, the small one-time fee is required becausethey spend a tremendous amount of time finding, researching, and evaluating all of the data basecompanies, developingtheir private members-only website, and making it all available to you. You'll findthey aretremendous value. Does the membership recur? Is that a monthly fee? Are there any other fees? No.They charge a one-time small fee.theyinvest time and money in finding and verifying all the companies that will pay you for surveys so this is howthey can covertheir costs and you can get to be rewarded for your opinion. Why is there a fee? The most difficult part about making money with paid surveys is finding and sorting through all the market research programs out there. And some of them are "scams" - they don't pay as promised, they bombard you with more advertising, their telemarketers call you during dinner, etc. It would take you months to find, evaluate, and keep track of all the good opportunities! The servicethey provide will save you a tremendous amount of time, hassle, and "trial and error" versus trying to do it all yourself.they have years of experience with paid surveys, and i believetheirwebsites list only the best paid survey opportunities - andare updated regularly. Plus,their members-only website also provides detailed tips, tricks, and strategies that will help you to make more money, as quickly and as easily as possible. In short, the small one-time fee is required becausethey spend a tremendous amount of time finding, researching, and evaluating all of the companies, developingtheir private members-only websites, and making it all available to you. You shouldfindthey aretremendous value. How many surveys can a Member participate in daily? There is no limit to the number of surveys you can take daily, as long as you qualify for them (you must be at least 18 years of age). How much money can I make? You can potentially earn several thousand dollars per month, depending on how actively you participate in surveys. Hundreds to thousands of people are needed to take each and every survey out there. What does qualify mean? Obviously not everyone can take all the surveys. If you are father who works all day you would not quality for a survey about stay at home mums or daily child care. A women would not qualify for a survey about men's purchasing habits or say views about a mans magazine. Some surveys are very general, anyone can take them (for example, what type of pain medication do you take when you get a headache). Some surveys will be specific and need someone from the targeted sex, age, work, or lifestyle. Is it safe to use my credit card online? All orders are processed from start to finish via ClickBank secure servers. Any data submitted is first encrypted, using SSL. Your information is definatleysafe and secure. How safe is my personal information? The personal information you provide these companies is used to determine your eligibility for evaluations and to group the answers you provide with other evaluators. You, the evaluator, are the lifeline of these market research companies. Therefore your personal information should be kept very secure and confidential. Make sure you review each company’s privacy policy before you sign up. Can I participate in the same surveys as others? Can two people take the same survey? Yes, hundreds of people will take the same survey.. so there is more than enoughto go around.