How “Paid” are Online Paid Surveys? The Myths and Truths behind Paid Surveys
Date posted: 2006-10-10
Are online paid surveys really as well paid as advertised? That question is invariably in the top 5 most frequently asked questions that I have answered as an online survey advisor. When I’m trying to explain to my friends about the true benefits of taking paid online surveys, I keep on emphasizing one thing – you should keep realistic! If you could earn $100,000 per year only by completing paid surveys, then probably it would require at least a college degree. Since taking online surveys does not require any professional experience, you shouldn’t expect to make a living only as a survey-taker, unless you combine it with another work-at-home job or some other work opportunities, i.e. mystery shopping, freelancing, etc.
However, paid online surveys DO PAY, and you should not ignore that fact. If people are doing it, and their number is going up, there must be some good reason behind that. Wise survey-takers have numerous ways to maximize their earnings with paid surveys. They manage to do so by locating reputable paid survey listings and subscribing to as many survey companies as they can, in order to get more survey invitations per month. While a particular survey company may send you from none to 5 surveys per month, having ten survey companies increases your chance of earning decent cash for your emergency bills or extra purchases.
But how about the scams? Yes, there are many fake survey companies out there that would charge you a fee for some vague product or service that they never conform to provide you with. Is there a way to avoid being entrapped by one of these survey scams? Yes, there is!
Always watch out for any upfront investment that you are required to make. After all, charging you before you’ve actually earned anything is a bit rude, to say the least. Some survey companies will require an average membership fee of $ 40 – $ 70. If an average survey pays $15, the membership fee may eat up a whole month’s earnings even before you started making any money! Is it worth it?
Many online survey sites feature free listings of reputable survey companies, and you can try to locate these. Another good idea is to check the particular survey company with the Better Business Bureau – are there many complaints that the survey company failed to resolve? If yes, then you should watch out. However, it is always possible to find a legitimate free database of survey sites that offers paid online surveys. A reliable survey company will answer to your queries, provide feedback and support, and will never cheat you when you attempt to redeem your points for cash. Moreover, many survey sites distribute additional incentives – bonus cash, merchandise, test-and-take items, and more, to reward their faithful members. Do not miss out on the opportunity to establish an additional income source – subscribe to as many good survey sites you wish, and start earning with paid online surveys! Good luck!
|
