Saturday, February 28, 2009

Is Taking Paid Surveys Worth It?

By Greg Shuey

One of the hottest paying jobs to do at home nowadays is taking online surveys. This is because you get to make real money in minimum time whenever you feel like it, and all you need is an email address that is valid, a computer, and a reliable Internet connection. Got your attention, right?

So, how does this actually work? You must first realize that it is not as quick as it seems since it does require 3 important factors:

1. Patience There is a lot of data entry that is involved, like filling out forms or writing comments or essays.

2. Organization You need to have a system that will enable you to track the companies that you are registered with, and how much money you have earned.

3. Attention to details One needs to be wary of details such as typographical errors, as this may lead to companies misinterpreting the data, thereby making it unusable.

Once you have these 3 important factors, then you can start earning that cash.

It is essential to realize that whatever you put on the survey regarding your tastes and preferences will be taken by the marketing company as a sample of people in your age group, gender, race, and the like. This is why the information you put in is very valuable to them, as this shapes the way they develop, advertise, and distribute their products.

You are now ready to sign up for those survey panels and get paid. It is recommended that you check out the list of legitimate panel surveys to avoid websites that may be scams. These registrations are free, have no money involved, and are confidential. Just choose the surveys you are interested in, answer them, and expect to receive your check in the mail. It is all rather easy, except at the beginning where you sign one panel after the other but it is worth your time.

Below is a list of the top paid panel surveys that are strongly suggested that you sign up with. Remember to follow all the instructions to be successfully registered.

1. NFO My Survey

2. Panda Research

3. Greenfield Online Surveys

4. Opinion Outpost

5. NPD Research Online

6. Lightspeed Research

7. Consumer Opinion

8. Ipsos Surveys

9. Survey Club

10. Global Test Market

11. Survey Savvy

Be reminded that upon earning more than a certain amount - which is more or less $600 per annum " that amount needs to be reported as income for your federal taxes. Keep all the stubs from the checks that you have received from the companies, add everything up, and you should be all set.

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