Pros & Cons of Online Surveys

 With so many online survey sites around (some are good and some are not) people gets confused as what to believe and what not to believe.

 In this article we will have a look at pros and cons of paid online surveys. We will check myths and truth of paid online surveys to help you sort everything out. We’ll start with the basics and then get into the nitty gritty.

• Is paid online survey for real? Why would someone pay for taking online survey?

 Yes, this is for real. There are literally hundreds of legitimate market research companies out there who offer incentives for an opinion. Companies have come to these firms to get public opinions on their products or services and are willing to pay them to find out what people think. They then pass some of that payment onto survey takers.

• What are the surveys about?

 Just about anything that you can think of. You may be asked to review a movie trailer for a new movie, what kind of peanut butter you like, what restaurants you frequent, you name it. From barbeque grills to medical questions to appliances to what you had for dinner last night. There are sites for specific age groups, professions, hobbies and interests. The surveys are generally very interesting and these companies are looking for

an opinion on how to shape their products.

• How does online survey work?

 Each company works a bit differently, but here are the basics of online surveys. You will sign-up for a paid survey site. You will enter some basic demographic information (age,
gender, etc…), and when they have a survey available in which they are looking for someone who fits your profile, they will send you an invitation to take a survey. The invitation will usually contain a link directly to the survey and the incentive they are offering for you to take the survey. Just click on the link and take the survey to qualify for the reward.

• What kinds of incentives are offered for taking surveys?

 
The incentives vary for each site, but generally the incentives take the following forms: cash, gift certificates, merchandise, and charity donations.

• Will you get spammed by signing up for paid survey sites?

No, but you do have to be careful. There are some sites out there that are simply advertising firms posing as paid online survey sites. The majority of the sites out there is legitimate and will only email you if there is a survey available or if there is important information they need to notify you of.

• Can I get rich just by taking online surveys?

 
Well, that’s just not going to happen. Where it is possible to make a decent amount of money by making referrals or by running a survey related website, you’re just not going to be making a full-time salary by simply taking surveys.

• So, is paid online survey worth it?

Yes, I think so. Whereas, it’s not going to make you filthy rich, it’s certainly an easy and fun way to make a few extra bucks. I find the surveys to be enjoyable to participate in and for the time spent, the compensation is pretty good.

Hopefully this article has shed some light on the world of paid online surveys. If you cut through the hype and know what to look for, online surveys can be an enjoyable way to make some extra money. You’ll get to see new products before they come out, give your opinion on how to make existing products better and get paid to do so.

 
Not too bad for a few minutes of your time.