by admin on 2009/08/02
In today’s economy many people are turning to their computers and the internet for extra income. The problem is that making money online is not always easy. The main obstacle the average user faces is the fact that more often than not finding reliable websites can be a daunting task. That is why we made Get Paid for Taking Surveys.
There are websites that claim to provide information on how to make some extra cash online but in fact are total scams. On the other hand there are also others which do in fact provide legitimate ways to make money.
The problem of course lays in distinguishing the good from the bad. That is where the purpose of our website lays, it offers unbiased reviews to help readers get paid for taking surveys! In turn people may hopefully make an educated decision on what paid survey website to use.
by admin on 2009/07/29
This is a collection of frequently asked questions(FAQ) I made since rookies to this field always ask anyway. We at Get Paid For Taking Surveys recommend reading this before going over the sites we have reviewed and picking one to sign up with.
Why do survey companies pay you?
Companies are always on the look out for improving their products and/or services to earn better profits. Before launching a new product or improving an existing product, they need to know what customers want, such as likes and dislikes about particular products. Online surveys provide them with an easy way to gather this information. In return you will be rewarded for the time you spend for completing these surveys. On some sites you even have the option to earn through phone surveys, online focus groups and even by actually testing out a new or existing product.
How much can I earn?
Your earning potential depends on the type and duration of the survey. Typical surveys take 10 to 20 minutes to complete. Some companies pay you cash for each survey you take. Others may give you gift certificates or enter you into sweepstakes where you can earn more money. The earning potential varies depending on the length, content and type of survey. In the end it will be up to you to decide which surveys to take and in turn that will effect your earnings. Honestly, the amount you earn is only limited by the amount of work you wish to do.
How many surveys can I expect to get?
The number of surveys depends on the account you have. If you are from the US, Canada or UK you will get more surveys, because market research is well developed in those nations. Expect to get quite a few surveys per site if you are from the above countries. In other countries the number of surveys you get are unfortunately fewer.
Why do they ask for my personal information?
After you join each website you will be asked to complete your profile which includes details about your personal habits and lifestyle. Completing your profile increases your chances of getting survey invites significantly. Companies want to target surveys to particular consumer groups which is made possible by the profile information. You can rest assured that your personal data is safe with these companies as they are all professional businesses. This means that the only emails you will receive will be ones inviting you to take surveys.
How do I know a survey is going on?
When a new survey begins you will be notified by email. The survey invitation email contains a link to the survey making the whole process easy and straightforward allowing you to get paid for taking as many surveys as possible.
How will I get paid for taking surveys?
Some sites pay by check while others pay by online payment processors such as PayPal. Some sites also use a point system for surveys which are later converted to cash. As stated before other sites pay you by check for each surveys you take. Others pay you when you make a certain amount of money.
This is obviously a very general overview but it covers the most important subjects for beginners. To learn more and get the hang of things we really encourage you to pick one of the sites we have reviewed and sign up! Luckily most sign ups are fast and easy, so you can get started right away.
by admin on 2009/07/26
The first paid survey website we would recommend to rookies is Paid Esurvey. The sign up process with them is fast and easy, allowing anyone to get started in under 15 minutes. These guys also always pay on time every time for the full amount that is owed. We at Get Paid For Taking Surveys have been working with them for around a year now and have never had a problem.
Our good experience with them is the main reason we recommend them to any newbies. The amount of cash they pay per survey is also better than the industry standard on most surveys. For example the minimum payout on an average length survey is $5. That isn’t much but when you do a few surveys an hour it begins to add up fast! Don’t take our word for it thought, just try it out and see for yourself. Overall Get Paid For Taking Surveys gives this company 5/5 stars. The variety of subjects, and the high payouts make this a good website to start earning money with.
You can check the website out here.
by admin on 2009/07/23
The third website Get Paid For Taking Surveys reviewed is Survey Adventure. In terms of usability, payouts, and overall quality this website is very similar to Survey Avalanche which was also reviewed. We started using this website in early May and are still filling out their surveys daily for a nice check at the end of each month. If that doesn’t tell you they are a good site to join than I am not sure how we can convince you. All jokes aside, we do recommend these guys strongly. They have a nice variety of topics to choose from so there is something most people will find interesting. We mention this as these essays are a lot easier to go through rapidly if you are interested in the topics they cover. In turn that means you will get paid for taking surveys faster! Overall we give Survey Adventure 4/5 stars as well.
Lastly, as you can see these reviews are just brief introductions to each site. To get a feel for which one you like best click the link and check them out for yourself. We guarantee at least one of the websites reviewed will make you a nice monthly sum if you take the time to try filling out the surveys they offer! Although if you are truly serious and want to make good money and get paid for taking surveys we strongly encourage all of you to sign up for all three and get to filling out surveys! It pays off, we promise!
You can check the website out here.
by admin on 2009/07/20
The second website we have found to be reliable and worth working with is Survey Avalanche. Like the others we recommended they have a simple and easy sign up process which allows for a fast start, giving a good first impression. When we signed up to test this website there were only three pages to fill out and then we were able to start taking surveys and earning money. The payouts on this website like Paid Esurvey are better than average and make taking surveys daily worthwhile. The per survey payout is $5 like on Paid Esurvey which is very good as most other websites pay less. There is also a prize program which seems interesting although the Get Paid For Taking Surveys review focused mainly on the actual money paid for taking surveys.
Overall this website is worth signing up for. We have been using them for three months and have gotten paid every month, that makes us happy! The final grade Get Paid For Taking Surveys gives Survey Avalanche is 4/5 stars, simply because they do not have as much content and variety as Paid Esurveys. Don’t let this stop you however, sign up for both to get the largest choice of surveys and start earning!
You can check the website out here.
