Opinion Outpost

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Instant Messaging Online Survey



As a member of Survey-101, please take this fun survey about instant messaging.
There will be 10 $25 prizes randomly chosen amongthose who participate in this survey.
THE DEADLINE FOR RESPONSE IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th
Here is a link to the survey.


These online surveys are a great way to enter into a quick chance of getting a few dollars. Just make sure you do it before the deadline.



If you know of anyone who would be interested in taking this survey (and a chance at a prize), PLEASE forward this website to them.

This one is real quick only 20 questions. Here is the proof and the responce you get when finished.

Thank you for participating in this Advisory Panel survey.
Winners will be notified by email.

Just like always let me know what you think and how I could improve the site.

Tell a friend or family member about us!

Gringo

Dogs and Cats Online Survey From Advisorypanel






This survey is for the owners of dogs and/or cats








Participants who complete the survey will be eligible for one of ten $25 prizes randomly chosen among those who participate in the survey. If you know a cat and/or dog owner, please send them this link




This is the copy of the email.




SURVEY ENDS FEBRUARY 2nd
As a member of the International Advisory Panel, pleasetake this survey about your pets.
If you know of anyone who would be interested in takingthis survey (and a chance at a prize), PLEASE forwardthis email to them.
There will be 10 $25 prizes randomly chosen amongthose who participate in this survey.
THE DEADLINE FOR RESPONSE IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd


Well I completed the survey it was only 21 questions. Real easy.


Thank you for participating in this Advisory Panel survey.
Tell a friend or family member about us!
Send them to the site




Friday, January 30, 2009

Making Money Online doing Focus Groups with 20/20


Ok people this is 20/20 there a focus based group and the pay is pretty good also. They normally pay in the range of $50-$150 a session. Not a bad way to earn some extra money just for talking about a product you use or a topic you’re interested in! I have received payment from them on several occasions. So here is the low down on them and the site. You might not get a lot of opportunities with them but the ones you do get are well worth your time and effort. So add them to your arsenal.

20/20 Research, Inc.
2000 Glen Echo Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
Tel: 615-777-2020
Fax: 615-777-8706
Email: joinus@2020research.com

About our research 20/20 Research was founded in 1986 and today, is recognized as one of the leading firms in marketing research anywhere in the United States. With offices in Nashville (opened 1986), Charlotte (opened 1999), Miami (opened 2006) and Online (opened 2001), 20/20 Research now employs more than 70 of the best people in the industry. In 2006, for the 5th straight year, both the Nashville and Charlotte facilities earned the prestigious "Top Rated" ranking from Impulse Research, recognizing them as two of the best Focus Group facilities anywhere in the US. Not located near one of our facilities? That's OK - we still need you. Not only does our Online Division conduct studies all over the U.S., we also recruit for live Focus Group studies in cities all across the country.A Few Things to Note
We are a qualitative research company, which means we primarily conduct discussions or one-on-one interviews; we do not conduct large surveys.
As a member of our panel, you will be contacted when a study we are conducting matches your profile. When contacted for a study you will be asked to complete a short screening questionnaire (either on the telephone or online) to determine if you qualify for the project.
Important! Our panelists are allowed to participate in research discussions with 20/20 Research once or twice a year.
Because we understand your time is valuable to you, we usually offer an honorarium as a way of saying thank you for your participation in our research studies.
If you would like to know more about the research we conduct, please visit our FAQ page.

This is the conformation email you will receive after joining them.
Success! Your submission has been written to our files.
Thank you for taking the time to join our panels. You will receive a confirmation email from us shortly. If you ever want to change this information (i.e., your email address, phone number, address), come back to the Join Our Panel page and fill in the required information along with any new or changed information. Then resubmit the form. Your updated information will be updated in our files.
NOTE: Joining our panels does NOT provide you with a login to the discussion boards. IF/WHEN you are selected for a discussion and successfully screened, then you will be contacted either by email with login information for that particular discussion. Please do not call or write us about logging in until such a time that you have received login information. Thank you.


As always leave me some comments so I know you like what I post thanks and great luck with the future.
My name shows my other website that is the offical Survey-101 site. Check it out and let me know how I am don. Thanks
Gringo







Wednesday, January 28, 2009

$100 Financial Products study 20/20

I just siged up for this one. So here is your shot at it also.

We are currently conducting a research study regarding Financial Products and would like to invite men and women across the country to participate using an online bulletin board. A bulletin board is a new, cutting-edge way to conduct market research, allowing you to participate from your home, office, the local coffee shop or anywhere with an internet connection. The study takes place Wednesday, January 28 & Thursday, January 29 and will require going online and answering questions 3-4 times each day at your convenience. For your time and participation you will be given a $100 online gift card, and as always, any information that you provide will remain strictly confidential. To see if you qualify, please click HERE to answer a few brief questions.

Gringo

GSB Behavioral Lab

Here is another great oppertunity for all you people out there. If you dont have a current job why not try it and get paid in the process.


Dear Participant,
You are invited to be a participant in a research studyabout job-seekers.
IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED AND SEARCHING FOR A JOB,YOU MAY PARTICIPATE.FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME STUDENTS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE.
DESCRIPTION: We are interested in how people approach theirjob search during times when they are looking for a job.After we receive your response indicating interest inparticipating in this study, we will be asking you to fillout a questionnaire, and then to fill out a follow-upquestionnaire at multiple stages: one-week, one-month, andthree-months after the original questionnaire.
TIME INVOLVEMENT: After we receive your response aboutparticipating in this study, your participation will takeabout thirty minutes for each questionnaire.
PAYMENTS: After we receive your response aboutparticipating in this study, we will send out the originalquestionnaire within a few days. Starting from thatoriginal questionnaire and for each of the follow-upquestionnaires submitted at multiple stages (one-week, one-month, and three-months after the original questionnaire),all participants will be automatically entered into a prizedrawing for two prizes of $100. The prize drawing willtake place by at the latest one week after thequestionnaires are submitted and will be conducted by theProtocol Director. No participation is necessary to enteror win a prize and participation does not increase yourchances of winning. The winners of this prize drawing willbe informed via the email address (or, alternatively, phonenumber) in contact information provided.
If you are interested in participating in this researchstudy, please sign up as a participant, and we will giveyou more details. For general information aboutparticipant rights, contact 1-866-680-2906

Gringo

TacoEntourage

Here is a chance to get $5.00 in taco bell border bucks its real simple and takes maybe 1 minute. Why not give it a shot. As always please leave feedback so I can make this site better for everyone.


Happy New Year!
We have something fun and simple for you.
Would you like to win $5.00 in Border Bucks, to get yourself free food at any participating Taco Bell restaurant?
Just click the link below, and in a minute or two, you'll be entered into our drawing! 100 people will each win $5.00 in Taco Bell Border Bucks.
So don't delay, enter now!

Link

Gringo

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Paid Phone Interview $150

I had to give you guys this link also. These focus groups are a great way to get some quick extra cash. They're pretty simple, they tend to be a little hard to qualify for sometimes but if you get in it's a sure quick way to get an extra $150.


We are currently recruiting respondents to participate in a paid telephone interview to be scheduled at your convenience between Monday, February 2nd and Monday, February 9th. Compensation for the 50-minute phone interview is $150. Please click on the below link and answer a few screening questions to determine if you qualify for this study.


Link

If you appear to qualify based on your answers, a Focus Forward representative will contact you with additional questions.


Thank you for your interest in Focus Forward.


Claudia Taylor

www.focusfwdonline.com


As always please leave some feedback to let me know how I am doing. I try my best to only give you qualified surveys that pay you real actual money. Good luck to all of you. Keep me posted.


Gringo

Become a Product Evaluator

I don’t use their services because my kids are both teenagers however I have a really close friend that does and loves them to pieces. You get to review alot of free stuff from the house and most of the time you can keep it. Great stuff for anyone with younger kids. Try it you might like it. As always please leave me some feedback as to what you would like to see me post on the blog. Thanks for your dedication to reading I try to stay short sweet and to the point.

Here is a glimpse of their registration page. As an Evaluator, you will receive free products in exchange for your opinion on the appeal and quality of the items. The products are yours to keep. Your name and contact information is confidential and is not shared with our manufacturers. Please note that completing this form does not guarantee that you will receive product, as we have tens of thousands of evaluators registered.We work diligently to fairly assign product to as many new reviewers as possible. Once you have signed up you will begin receiving our exciting PTPA Media Announcement emails and newsletters. As a member ofPTPA Media you will enjoy; coupon offers from several of our winning companies as well a chance to enter contests and promotions for fabulous product giveaways!

Gringo

Here is the waiver liability info also. Enjoy it’s a long read.
Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement 1. In consideration for receiving permission to participate in PTPA Media Inc., product evaluation I hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue PTPA Media Inc, their officers, agents, servants, or employees (hereinafter referred to as releasees) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or any of the property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees, or otherwise, while participating in such activity, or while in, on or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted. 2. I am fully aware of the risks involved and hazards connected with product evaluation, including but not limited to injury, and I hereby elect to voluntarily participate in said activity with full knowledge that said activity may be hazardous to me and my property. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such an activity, whether caused by the negligence of releasees or otherwise. 3. I further hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the releasees from any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney fees, that they may incur due to my participation in said activity, whether caused by negligence of releasees or otherwise. 4. I understand that PTPA Media Inc. does not maintain any insurance policy covering any circumstance arising from my participation in this event or any activity associated with or facilitating that participation. As such, I am aware that I should review my personal insurance portfolio. 5. It is my express intent that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a release, waiver, discharge and covenant not to sue the above-named releasees. I hereby further agree that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario. 6. In signing this release, I acknowledge and represent that I have read the foregoing Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement, understand it and agree to it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made; I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and I execute this release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same.

$100 Cell Phone study

I just got this and wanted everyoone to have a shot at it. Hope yall get in good luck.

Borrowed from Findfocusgroups, You need to be registered at chasenresearch.com first:

CHASEN RESEARCH is conducting a market research study on the topic of:

Cell Phone Usage

If you qualify and participate, you will receive $100 for your time and opinions. No sales involved, ever!

To start, please answer the questions below and email your responses back by January 28, 2009 to: recruiting@chasenresearch.com

This is not an invitation to participate. However, we will call you at the best time to reach you indicated below, if you qualify for this study. Depending on the number of responses we may or may not be able to contact all interested participants.

Note: These questions are for market research purposes. Sometimes we are looking for people that have purchased and/or consumed certain products/services, and sometimes we are looking for people that have not done so. Please be honest in your responses.

1. Name

2. Phone number

3. Best time to reach you

4. Which of the following best describes your current situation?
Student Part time
Student Full time
Employed Full time
Employed Part time
Self employed
Full time homemaker
Unemployed
Retired

5. Which of the following features do you regularly use on your cell phone?
Internet
Send/receive text messages
Take pictures
Listen to music
Pay bills
Access my bank account
Make online purchases

6. Which of the following brands of plastic debit/check/credit cards do you own?
American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

7. Age

8. In what city and state do you currently reside?


Gringo

4 Quick freebies

Today I thought about doing something a little different. I am going to provide you will a list of 4 freebies. So today is freebie Tuesday. I shall post some more reviews of some survey sites by Thursday. However at the moment I am kind of swamped, so not to much time to write good reviews for yall. You have to remember I am still in the Army and that needs to come first.
Do me a favor and post a comment in the box on the left hand side telling me who you are or what I could do to provide a better service to yall. Thanks again.

1. Coupon for a free 2 liter or 20 oz bottle of Diet Dr Pepper. Sent via mail.
Link
Here is the proof
Thanks for participating.You should receive your coupon in 4-6 weeks.
2. This morning I saw the best news on TV! McDonalds is offering free coffee. I guess this is great news for you early risers. I think I will be getting out of the house much earlier in February for free coffee. Yummy! I am not sure if this is regional, so make sure to check your local McD's. The info from the commercial is below. Enjoy!
Get a Free Medium premium roast coffee or vanilla, hazelnut or regular iced coffee between 5-9 am all month in February. Valid only at participating locations. Only one item per person per visit. Offer good February 1 - 28.
3. Receive a FREE Gardener's Idea Book when you sign up for the Winners Circle.
By signing up below, you will be the first to receive email updates from Proven Winners with information on new varieties, gardening tips from our team of experts, combination recipes of the month and special sneak previews. Proven Winners will never share or rent your email address or personal information with affiliates or third parties without your permission. For more information check out our Privacy Policy.
Link
The New 2009 Gardener's Idea book is currently in production. Your request will be filled in 3-4 weeks, Thanks for your patience.
4. Ralphs is offering a link to free samples of Orville's Natural microwave popcorn.
Here is the link...

Gringo

Sunday, January 25, 2009

$100 Computer security study

These are pretty cool surveys to do. They have a set time frame and tend to be a little longer like a focus group however the payoff is worth it in my opinion. I have done a few of these online market research surveys in the past and have had great results. The last one I participated in paid me $100 and gave me a free Motorola Q9 cel phone. So people there pretty good.

We are an independent market research company looking for consumers interested in participating in a 2-hour online study about computer security products. The research is being conducted by weekdays between February 3rd-10th. Those selected to participate will be compensated $100 for their time and input. Your participation is completely anonymous and your information confidential. These studies are strictly for market research and no sales attempt will ever be made as a result of your participation. If you are interested in participating, please take a moment to fill out the following brief questionnaire.

Well let me know by posting a comment if you get in. Good luck I know I could use an extra $100 how about you? This one is real easy its only 24 questions Here is the $100 Computer security study
Gringo

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Mobile TV Survey (Only 3 Days Left)




As always here is a link to a quick survey it is open to everyone however only for 3 days. These are quick surveys that dont take up to much time to complete and enter you in raffels for some quick cash.

Hello John:
As a member of the International Advisory Panel, pleasetake this survey about smart phones.
If you know of anyone who would be interested in takingthis survey (and a chance at a prize), PLEASE forwardthis email to them.
There will be 10 $25 prizes randomly chosen amongthose who participate in this survey.
THE DEADLINE FOR RESPONSE IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 28th


Well it was only 18 questions in length so not to long.

Participants who complete the survey will be eligible for one of ten $25 prizes randomly chosen among those who participate in the survey.

Why not give it a shot you never know you might win and how much time did it realy take you.
Please leave me a comment and let me know if you like recieving this type of information to better understand everyone who looks at this blog. Thanks again.

Gringo

Making Money Online Doing Online Surveys with Lightspeed

Yes you can be Making Money Online Doing Online Surveys with Lightspeed. My intent is to show you actual proof of compensation, also to provide user feedback for others to see. Here is a reproduction of an actual email I received from them:
John,
If you have a daughter ages 13 to 17, we would like to invite her to participate in a survey!
Name: Opinion Survey #22115
Time: 20 minutes
Lightspeed Points: 75
Just sign in to your Members Page and access the link to the survey. Read the first page of the survey and your child can begin. Please be assured that your child's answers are protected in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
The thing I like most about them is the amount of surveys they provide. I normaly get at least 2 -3 a day. The points add up real quick. Short surveys for points that rack up fast and then you cash out for paypal, merchandise, etc. They are one of my favorites for sure.

Here at Lightspeed Research - The Foresight Group, our global team of research professionals drive our commitment to deliver unsurpassed client service. Our staff includes more than 250 employees in the USA, Europe and APAC servicing clients on three continents. Our team includes:
· Survey specialists
· Project managers
· Statisticians/assessment analysts
· PhD level management & research consultants
· Webmasters
· Software programmers
· Design/proofing professionals
· Translators
· Data/computer scanning specialists
· Instructors
Our unique talents and specialized skills, combined with those of our parent company, WPP, make us a global leader in marketing communications with 107,000 employees worldwide in 2,000 offices. We work together to exceed your expectations on every level.
Questions? Call us today at +1.847.726.4040 - ext. 267.
Membership:
limited to individuals 18 years of age or older
o a resident of the United States or Canada
o Spanish speaker’s click this lightspeed link
Payout:
They use paypal to make the payments
They have gifts you can receive in leu of paypal shipping is prepaid.
Every survey that you take, your account will be entered into their sweepstakes
Timely Payment/Payment options:
Cash out Threshold: $5.00 = 575 points
Payments are processed within 5 – 7 days
Payment is in form of a gift or paypal.
Referral System:
Unfortunately, they no longer offer a referral program
Frequency:
On average I receive about 1 online survey per day.
They always have surveys that earn you points
The down side is you don’t always qualify for the surveys as you can see with my points.
Quality of online surveys:
Surveys are short and to the point.
Surveys are interesting and can be completed most of time in 15 minutes or less.
The longer online surveys pay more points.
Member area & Support:
Easy navigation with nice navigation tabs
A nice FAQ section were you can type what your looking for.
Profile Surveys (7 in all)
This match's you up with future surveys
Below you will see an actual cut from my page on some of the surveys that I have done. People this is your proof that this site really works.
Opinion Survey #22115
75
01/22/2009
Opinion Survey #21648
150
01/16/2009
Opinion Survey #17570
50
12/22/2008
Opinion Survey #21875
150
12/20/2008
Opinion Survey #21900
75
12/20/2008
Opinion Survey #17577
50
12/12/2008

My Advice: Lightspeed is a very good company that offers a nice range of gift/paypal surveys. Do all your profiles first. Be honest with the profiles because this leads to the surveys. If you’re not honest then you’re going to get crappy online surveys in your box. Check your email often. Surveys are very time crunched. Meaning when they send you the link they also send it to everyone else and may only need 100 responses. So do it quick to ensure you get the money!

PS. Post your comments or suggestions to help others with this thread.
Gringo

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Making Money Online Doing Online Surveys with MindField

Yes you can be Making Money Online Doing Online Surveys with MindField. My intent is to show you actual proof of compensation, also to provide user feedback for others to see. Here is a reproduction of an actual email I received from them: MindField Online has a new and exciting opportunity. This study will take between 55 - 60 minutes to complete. Should you qualify for and complete this survey your account will be credited $6.00 within 10-14 days once the total quota has been met for this study. If for some reason you are disqualified for the study, you will be entered into a drawing conducted once every month for cash prizes totaling $500.00. The length of time is different per survey, but they try to keep all of these projects as brief as possible. Most surveys are generally very short and take between 5 and 15 minutes. Your email invitation will always describe each survey and note its expected length. Of course, connection speed and other things beyond our control may have an effect on overall time spent.

MindField Online is your solution for earning extra cash. You can work from home, the office or anywhere you have access to the internet. All you have to do is participate in a wide variety of interesting opinion research surveys. The good news is you earn cash incentives for every survey you complete. There are no gimmicks, points or sweepstakes that frustrate you and waste your time and valuable input. Our members earn real money while helping major corporations make multi-million dollar decisions based on the information you provide.

  • Membership:
    • limited to individuals 15 years of age or older
    • Typical legal resident of the country you designate during the registration process
  • Payout:
    • Compensation is good: $1 to $6 average.
    • Every survey that you take, your account will be entered into their sweepstakes
  • Timely Payment/Payment options:
    • Cash out Threshold: $5.00
    • Payments are processed within one week
    • Payment is in form of a check.
  • Referral System:
    • 1$ per referral
  • Frequency:
    • On average I receive about 1 online survey per week.
    • They always have cash surveys
  • Quality of online surveys:
    • Surveys are well written
    • Surveys are interesting and can be completed most of time in 20 minutes or less.
    • Some of their surveys may be a little long, but if you qualify and complete them they are worth it
  • Member area & Support:
    • Easy navigation with links for accessing your rewards balance, booster profiles
    • Easy navigation to your survey history, and answers to common questions.
    • Profile Surveys (15 in all)
      • This match's you up with future surveys

      Below you will see an actual cut from my page on some of the surveys that I have done. People this is your proof that this site really works.

Overquota

9/24/2008 7:00pm

9/24/2008 7:00pm

$1.00

No Credit

Complete

9/17/2008 8:43pm

9/17/2008 8:59pm

$1.00

Credited

Complete

9/22/2008 10:17am

9/24/2008 12:02am

$2.00

Credited

Overquota

9/23/2008 11:06pm

9/23/2008 11:07pm

$1.00

No Credit

Complete

10/15/2008 10:49pm

10/15/2008 11:11pm

$2.00

Credited

Disqualified

9/23/2008 11:48pm

9/23/2008 11:49pm

$1.00

No Credit

Overquota

9/30/2008 8:06pm

9/30/2008 8:08pm

$1.00

No Credit

   

My Advice: Mindfield is a very good company that offers a nice range of cash surveys. Do all your profiles first. Be honest with the profiles because this leads to the surveys. If you're not honest then you're going to get crappy online surveys in your box. Check your email often. Surveys are very time crunched. Meaning when they send you the link they also send it to everyone else and may only need 100 responses. So do it quick to ensure you get the money!


 

PS. Post your comments or suggestions to help others with this thread.

Gringo


 

Monday, January 19, 2009

Centercode Beta Testing

Here is a good opportunity for you to try and become a beta tester. This is only open for a short time so apply if you would like a chance to get in. Leave a comment. Thanks

Most computer peripherals today require a USB port. As more and more devices get stacked up, it limits the number of available ports for things other than your keyboard and mouse. If you own a laptop and are feeling the crunch then you might be a good candidate for this beta test.Our client has a new technology that allows users to have multiple devices running through a single wireless USB receiver despite having everything being connected effectively.We are mainly looking for testers that have a Laptop PC with Windows XP or Vista, but would also like a few testers that have a Desktop PC. Qualified testers will also need to have at least one available USB port. We are looking for all types of testers, so please do not hesitate to apply even if you are new or inexperienced with computers.Remember, being a beta test volunteer means spending time daily engaged in testing and providing feedback in the Centercode system. If you are unwilling to commit to participate in the beta test, do not apply for this opportunity.The Centercode Beta Test Team


Please click the following link to apply for this test: Link

Gringo

Why People Fail to Make Money with Online Surveys


Paid online surveys offer a good opportunity to make money. Today I am going to discuss why some people fail to make money with paid online surveys. A brief search on line will find dozens of references to online survey scams from people who haven't made any money. With so many opportunities around, why do some people fail in this easy internet business activity? Generally because they did not know what they were doing and/or were poorly advised.

The actual work involved in doing the surveys is fairly fast and easy. Even though the
surveys are easy, there are a lot of people who don't plan. Guys it's just like a business if you don't plan you will not succeed. Here are some of the main reasons that people fail to make money with paid online surveys:


  1. Poor choice of where to start:

Don't just sign up for every website you see offering a survey, most of them are survey scam sites. Do your research and look up the company information. They answered an ad and jumped in, not realizing that they were dealing with a sales company trying to look like a paid online survey company, but just wanted to sell them things. Alternatively, they tried to go the easy route and paid for a list of survey sites do not do this there are many resources out there that offer these services for free like Survey-101. I want you to return so the details are up to date to keep visitors returning, whereas paid directories have already had your money and have little incentive to do more. If the company says you're going to make $10,000 a month starting today, it's pretty good chance you're being scammed. A good rule of to follow is, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.


  1. Failure to get started

Yes it can be a hassle in filling out all the information they ask for a lot of information like demographics family info etc. Check out my other blog making your survey signups easy. They look at the pages of information required and decide it's too much work. Although it may seem like a lot of information, the survey companies need this data to determine whether or not you fit the criteria for a particular survey. For example, if they don't know that you have a boat how will they know to send you surveys about boating?


  1. Failure to sign up with a large enough number of survey makers.

In order to make a good income with online surveys you need to sign up for a large number of survey sites. The reason for this is most survey sites only offer you a couple of surveys per week or less. By signing up for as many survey sites as you can, you will have better chance to keep busy filling out surveys on a daily basis. Not every survey maker is active with new surveys every week. It's a numbers game. Yes, it's a lot of work for no immediate return, but it will pay off in the long run. If you do receive an invitation, you need to remember that you are being paid to do a job and should act in a professional manner. This means checking e-mails regularly, answering truthfully and take your time to consider your answer rather than putting down anything to get it finished quickly.


  1. Unrealistic Expectations:

If you start off with your online survey business and expect to make hundreds of dollars the very first week, you may become frustrated and quit. You need to give the survey companies time to offer you surveys to fill out. With a little patience you will find you can make more income each week. Some people start out with paid online surveys expecting to get rich quick, without having to do any work. Plan your work, work you plan, and expect that results will follow. Sure, you can make money. But it's not automatic; things won't move unless and until you do. You have to do the signup work, answer promptly, take the surveys and do a good job of answering all the questions in order to make the money come in. Do these things and you will succeed!


  1. Lack of patience with the process:

Some fail for lack of patience. It takes time just like anything else in this world. Check your email, do the surveys and watch month by month your profits rise. It will take a few months for you to hit your peak keep with it. Survey makers are cautious with new signups. They will send out only a few surveys at first, to check you out, see how well and how quickly you respond. Don't expect to be invited to participate in a $100 focus group right away. They will start you with something smaller, then if that goes ok you will be considered for bigger things. Be patient. Don't expect everything to happen overnight. It will come. Just give it time.

Below is the link to the offical Survey-101 website check it out and let me know how I am doing. Thanks in advance.

Gringo


Sunday, January 18, 2009

Making Money Online: Online Surveys with Your2Cents.

Yes you can be Making Money Online Doing Online Surveys with Your2Cents. My intent is to show you actual proof of compensation, also to provide user feedback for others to see. Here is a reproduction of an actual email I received from them: Today we have an opportunity for you to participate in a survey about travel and tourism. EVERYONE who qualifies and completes this survey will be an Instant Winner of $1 to $3. If you qualify, your winnings will be immediately credited to your account upon completion of the survey. In addition, everyone who attempts to complete the survey will receive one entry to our $5,000 cash giveaway. This survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, depending on your answers. Please respond as soon as possible - this survey is open for a limited time.

A little background about your2cents Online surveys: Your2Cents Online Opinion Panel is owned and operated by Common Knowledge Research Services, a marketing research firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The panel is made up of millions of active households that have agreed to participate in our online opinion panel. Individuals join via the panel website or via various other websites through which Common Knowledge has an agreement to invite potential panelists.

  • Membership:
    • limited to individuals 18 years of age or older
    • Adult panel membership is who reside in the United States or Canada.


  • Typical Payout:
    • Compensation is good: $1 to $5 average, with bonuses for booster profiles
      • The downside to this is you don't know how much the survey is for until you complete it.
      • 3,000 points = $1. Points automatically convert to cash values whenever you request a check.
    • If you do not qualify for a survey, you are entered into the $5000 cash giveaway
    • Minimal payout is $10 or 30,000 points
  • Timely Payment/Payment options:
    • I requested payment the first time on 10/14/2008 and received my check 11/17/2008
    • You may redeem your rewards in increments of 30,000 points.
  • Referral System:
    • None
  • Frequency:
    • On average I receive about 2 online surveys per week.
    • They primarily offer paying surveys and don't flood your email with contests.



  • Quality of online surveys:
    • Surveys are well written
    • Sometimes you get product tests also
    • Surveys are interesting and can be completed most of time in 20 minutes or less.
    • Some of their surveys may be a little long, but if you qualify and complete them they are worth it


  • Member area & Support:
    • Easy navigation with links for accessing your rewards balance, booster profiles
    • Easy navigation to your survey history, and answers to common questions.
    • They pay you 1$ to complete each profile (8 in all)
      • This match's you up with future surveys
    • Bonus Profile surveys every now and then

      Survey 4517 10/14/2008

      Completed

      3,000 points

      Survey 4525 11/11/2008

      Completed

      3,000 points

      Survey 4528 10/28/2008

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4535 10/23/2008

      Completed

      3,000 points

      Survey 4538 10/15/2008

      Completed

      3,000 points

      Survey 4565 10/29/2008

      Completed

      3,000 points

      Survey 4595 11/3/2008

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4602 10/28/2008

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4617 10/30/2008

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4636 11/14/2008

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4687 12/7/2008

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4709 12/8/2008

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4717 12/12/2008

      Completed

      3,000 points

      Survey 4723 12/9/2008

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4732 12/29/2008

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4738 12/4/2008

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4792 12/23/2008

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4820 1/14/2009

      Attempted, did not qualify

      $5,000 cash giveaway entry

      Survey 4850 1/8/2009

      Completed

      3,000 points


Survey Rewards in green are included in your account balance.
Survey Rewards in red have already been redeemed.



Above is a list of some of the online surveys that I actually took part in and how much I got from each 1.


My Advice: I recommend that you take all of the cash surveys that Your2Cents sends you. They do a pretty good job with matching you up with surveys that match your interest and they do not offer many, so you should make an effort to take them all. If you have time be sure to check their member's area, and take any new booster profiles and keep your existing profiles up to date. Some survey sites reward you for getting your friends and family to sign up with them, so be sure to tell them if you think they might be interested. Just don't start sending out invitation emails to everyone you meet. That's a surefire way to tick people off. Plus, it's always fun to know you are helping to shape the consumer world.

PS. Post your comments or suggestions to help others with this thread.

Gringo


Saturday, January 17, 2009

What are Online Paid Surveys?

What are Online Paid Surveys?

Webster’s online dictionary describes it as the following:
transitive verb1 a: to examine as to condition, situation, or value : APPRAISE b: to query (someone) in order to collect data for the analysis of some aspect of a group or area2: to determine and delineate the form, extent, and position of (as a tract of land) by taking linear and angular measurements and by applying the principles of geometry and trigonometry3: to view or consider comprehensively4: INSPECT, SCRUTINIZE intransitive verb: to make a survey
However we unless you have been living under a rock for the past 10 years sometime you or one of your close friends has been asked to fill out a survey. These surveys come in all shapes and size big ones, little ones, all types are out there. At first glance you feel proud to have had your input/opinion taken by the company, after a while we get hardened to the idea and most people
Just generally ignore them.

But surveys are important, especially to the cooperation as a valuable source of information about what people are thinking. It helps them in a few ways for Marketing Purposes also for Starting-Up Businesses and don’t forget for Launching a new Product. Many companies don’t have a close and immediate contact with their customers. Consider for example, some of the top household names in the grocery sector. Their immediate customers are distributors and major supermarket chains but their real customers, the ultimate consumer will make decisions maybe hundreds or thousands of miles away. The manufacturer needs to know why this customer chooses one product over another. But how do they find out?

The answer is surveys. The manufacturer hires a Marketing Research firm to find out what potential buyers think. The Marketing Research firm carefully crafts a series of questions designed to get answers to the primary questions that management has. Then they contract a survey making company to physically get answers to their questionnaire. They specify the demographics; geographic areas, qualifying questions, "How many Times have you purchased groceries last month?" "How much of the grocery shopping is done by you each month?" I think you get the picture here.

Years ago that meant sending interviewers onto the streets or onto the phones to ask people for their opinions. Fortunately, that time has changed with the internet however some companies still use the phone or face to face method. Surveys can feel like an interview and the atmosphere can be quite threatening.

Online paid surveys are nothing like this, as the survey takers remain anonymous and can take them at their own pace as and when it fits their schedule, rather than the exact moment they’re rushing out the door (subject to quota not being filled). Participants can be totally honest and truthful, as unlike face to face or telephone surveys, they don’t have to worry about saying something stupid. This means the product manufacturers and brand name companies find out what consumers really think rather than what they think the company wants to hear.

The survey maker runs a computer sort on its database of survey takers to see how many qualify under the demographic specifications. Then they select a representative sample of these; adjust the sample size to fit within their budget for this survey. When they are ready they post the survey on a private page of their website and send out email notifications to the chosen survey participants.

Now how do they know that these people are qualified and that they will take the time to go to the website and fill out the survey forms?

They know that these survey takers are qualified because they had all filled out applications earlier giving their complete demographic information. And, they know that most will come in and fill out the survey forms because they have already agreed to pay them for their participation!

And the survey maker's contract with the Marketing Research firm included the funds to pay the survey takers.

And so you see, it makes perfect sense for the manufacturer (and thousands of companies in similar situations of needing information and feedback from their distant customer base) to pay for this survey information. This means that there are many thousands of surveys being made, and the survey makers must have a large, stable list of survey takers available to send them out.

Gringo

Make your survey signups easy

OK before the big reviews and getting your hands dirty with all that cash from the surveys. I would recommend that you make it as easy as possible. So make your survey signups easy with this special tool. Roboform saves all your information on your computer, name, address, age, birthday, etc. You decide what you want it to save. Then when you go to sign up for a survey site or a freebie you just click once and everything is filled in for you. This is a great time saver and takes all the tediousness out of signing up

Ok don’t get scared of the form this is a very nice form to assist you in completing the survey's way faster than just typing in each line.

I use Google auto fill for things like name and address but I use roboform for everything else... it stores age, income, and all that other stuff.. Maybe Google will too? I just fill safer with roboform for the nitty gritty stuff. Not to mention the gazillion user names and passwords! LOL.. Google and yahoo don't keep all those in memory. Internet Explorer has auto fill options under Tools >> Internet Options >> Content >> Auto Complete - Just click the options you want.

Roboform is nice, but there is a fee to license your copy (after the free trial ends). If you rob a bank, you can also get a free trial. There are other form fillers out there - I haven't researched them in detail as the Internet Explorer and Google work fine for me. There are some sweepstakes sites that protect against automated entries, or state automated entries will be invalidated. I am not sure if that applies to Roboform or the sweepstakes companies that do mass entries for their members who pay. If I'm entering a sweepstakes for one of these, I just type my info in the Smith-Barney way.

Well as always if you know of something better why not share it with the community. This will help everyone out and you won’t feel that you’re better than anyone else. Let’s kick this thing off with a bang and make this the best place ever to find Money making surveys without costing us a penny. I am confident that with the help of each one of you we shall build this up for every mother or father (in my case), to generate them at least a little bit of money in these troubled times. They say this is the big depression well fight back and make yourself some quick and easy cash.
Just don’t go overboard and think you will make a million dollars overnight because sorry bro that will just not happen. Keep it steady and stay focused on doing each and every survey.

On one final key note or words of wisdom, make sure you do each one of the online surveys honestly. Some of the surveys will try to trick you up or at least catch you if you’re not reading. I have seen in the past were it is asking tons of questions and out of the blue the next questions states click block #4 for verification purpose. So don’t say I did not warn you. Good luck and god’s speed.

As always please comment and let me know how I could improve or what you would like to see in the next post.

Gringo

Friday, January 16, 2009

Survey Spot Surveys (cash survey) review

Ok so for my first survey site for the world to see.

Get your survey here: Survey Spot

What is Survey Spot?Survey Spot works with marketing research companies all over the world, helping them find out what consumers think about products, ideas and issues of the day. Survey Spot uses respondents' personal information purely for research purposes. This is your opportunity to convey your views.

How much time will this take?The average survey will take 10 minutes or so to complete, and the questions are usually easy to answer.

Will I get paid for this?For every survey you take, you will receive one entry into Survey Spot’s quarterly cash sweepstakes, where one lucky panelist will win $25,000 in cash! Survey Spot panelists are also provided the opportunity to play the Instant Win game in order to obtain additional sweepstakes entries or other prizes at the end of every survey - regardless of whether you qualify to complete the entire study. To view rules for Instant Win game play, please click here. If you win a prize other than sweepstakes entries in the Instant Win game, you will be immediately directed to our reward partner's site for confirmation. Your name will also be posted on our winners list. The list of winners is updated approximately every two weeks. All Instant Win prizes are paid electronically either through a PayPal payment or an electronic Amazon gift card - your choice - and are delivered within 4-6 weeks from the time you won. Some surveys also include a monetary incentive for panelists who successfully qualify for and complete the entire study. Specific reward information will always be described in the survey invitation. If you do qualify and complete a survey with an associated monetary incentive, your reward will post to your Survey Spot members account within 4-6 weeks from the time you completed the survey. In order to access your Survey Spot member’s account, you will need to create a password and login to the member’s area on Survey Spot’s homepage.

Below before the review you will see actual profit, and that I did get paid and the amount. I cashed out on this one at $27.00 however the minimal cash out is only $5.00Payment details: Payment ID: 3575938Payment Type: CheckCheck Number: 91541Requested: 11/10/08Issued: 11/17/08Cleared: 11/26/08Amount: $27.00Status: Cashed Rewards Invitation Subject Survey IDDateReward TypeAmountEarn Fifteen Dollars for New Survey for the 14 - 17 Year Old in your Household
357070 10/6/08 Survey Reward $15.00
Earn Three Dollars 357232 10/10/08 Survey Reward $3.00
Share your opinion and Earn $2 - New Entertainment Survey HBO-Showtime!358582 10/10/08 Survey Reward $2.00
New Two Dollar Survey on Travel 357094 10/6/08 Survey Reward $2.00
Three Dollars for Your Opinion about Sports and Fitness 364455 10/28/08 Survey Reward $3.00
TWO Dollar New Food Survey 366439 10/30/08 Survey Reward $2.00

My Advice: It is a good idea to take the first couple of survey invitations to show your dedication to the panel. Survey Spot sends more survey invitations than most panels, so we only recommend that you take the cash incentive surveys that you feel are worth your time, and to take a few sweepstakes surveys a month that have topics that are interesting to you. Unless you simply have lots of time, I would not recommend taking all of the survey invitations they send out. It is too time consuming, and your time can better spent taking survey invitations from the other survey panels we recommend. The most important advice is to answer the surveys honestly, and to take time to answer them correctly. The better your responses, the more likely it is that you will qualify for your cash survey invitations, and be invited to take future paid surveys.



Well if you liked this review and start getting paid check back to this blog and I will update more sites for you.



Gringo

Survey Assessment

· Get paid $100 an hour? (Myth or Fact)
· What surveys are good?
· Where do you get good quality online surveys?
· How do I get a paid survey?
· What are some good survey sites?



I have been asked these questions on an ongoing basis along with many others. My intent with this blog is to walk you thru some of the survey sites that I currently use, also give recommendations of each site. I started doing online surveys in Aug 2008 just to make a few extra dollars. However while starting out I was a skeptic at best however after starting I became an addict and even opened up a separate bank account for my Play money. Follow along on my blog as I walk thru each site and review them in this 101 course.
Paid Survey ads are everywhere. Unless you've been living under a rock for the past ten years, chances are you've seen more than your fair share of them. Get paid $100 an hour to take surveys! Generate a full-time income answering questions! How much truth is there to these claims? The claims in question are flat out lies, but you can make a few extra bucks each month taking paid surveys online. Here's what you need to know... THINK ABOUT IT…Rant and rave on products and advertising from companies like Pizza Hut, Pepsi, Taco Bell, Frito Lay, Wrigley, and YM Magazine. Let the corporations know what people like you and I think. You know as well as I do, they need you. Don’t let this opportunity slip away! Does this sound too good to be true? Let’s set the record straight; we believe in free speech not free responses. Meaning: you ALWAYS get paid for your opinions.
I will provide reviews of top quality paid survey sites! (Just follow my blog for the free ride) Secondly I want others to comment on their experiences with the survey sites that I provide for you to show more of a testimonial to each and every one of you. The more people we have reviewing the sites the better this list will get.
There are a lot of websites out there which require a “signup fee” before they will divulge contact information about survey companies online. In my experience, these companies are selling lists of survey sites you could find on your own with a little searching. However, if you are willing to spend the money, buying a survey list may save you time. In this Survey 101 course I want you to read and review my blog, read my take on using a free directory to many paid survey sites versus using a paid service.

To ensure the paid survey reviews are accurate, I belong to every survey panel reviewed on this site. I want to make sure that I am not sending my visitors to paid survey companies that I wouldn't use myself. Therefore, Survey101 will never carry survey reviews for every paid survey company. However, I do provide survey reviews for many top paid survey sites. The great thing about Survey101 crash course is not only will you be compensated with cash for your survey responses but also your answers will assist companies in providing better products and services to you. Are you interested in assisting in providing great reviews for your fellow survey101 students? Post your comments and you specific reviews under each blog to make the course that much better.

Gringo