While there are no secrets (as some sites who are trying to make money off of you by selling you guides and eBooks would want you to believe), there are somethings you can do to increase your odds of making more money as a panelist.
Join many reputed panels Panels existing for many years (or centuries, as is the case with some in their offline avatars) usually pay considerably higher for each survey compared to ones that are relatively new to the scene. This is expected since the older and reputed panels enjoy strong relationships with big-spending corporations. Two high-paying panels that immediately come to mind that I have also written an extensive review about are Survey Savvy (review here ) and I-Say by Ipsos (review here ). However, they are certainly not the only ones around of that ilk. Respond Quickly Make sure to respond to every survey invite that comes your way. Available slots for surveys usually fill up fast. Keep an Updated Profile Ensure your profile is updated with the latest information. This information is used to decide your suitability for different surveys. Adopt an Open and Honest Attitude Survey panels are pretty seasoned at recognizing when people rush through their surveys to earn money. If you desire to be eligible for paid legit surveys like product testing, you ought to have a lot of patience. This is because such surveys are very thorough in their execution and hence take time. This is most apparent in cases where you are required to write something down, which a market research company might single out and appreciate you for. Stay Organized
Keep a spread sheet of all the panels you are a member of and surveys you take with them. Documenting everything will allow you to look back and see how much money you made with each panel and whether its worth staying with it or joining a new better and higher paying site.
Be sure to read my list of 70 paid survey tips. It's a comprehensive guide full of tips and tricks I have picked up over the years.
Takeaway
I sincerely hope this post was able to shed light on the reality of online surveys and how you can earn some extra money while voicing your opinion.
I'd like to end here by saying please stay away from any site or anyone who promises you a fixed income. There are lots of such sites and people who are more than willing to take your money through bogus claims and lies.
No one will be able to get rich as a survey taker, not me, not you and not anyone else, no matter how many survey panels you join, how many surveys you take, and how much time and effort you put into it. That is a fact!
That said, it is also a fact that you can make a little extra money by participating in web-based market research studies. Hundreds and thousands of people from all over the place do in fact get paid to take surveys and so can you.
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