Why am I not getting any surveys to fill out?
You have joined a survey site but you are not getting any surveys to fill out.
Why Not?
The number of surveys received depends on how many companies you register with, how quickly you register, and the information in your personal “profile.” The fact is some people just naturally fall into better categories than others do…
Generally speaking, the number of surveys you’ll take depends on the number of companies you register with, the amount of information you provide them, and your personal “profile.” It is also important to have seniority with them… the best surveys go the people who have been there the longest and already have shown a good history of completing the surveys in a true and accurate manner. They need legitimate thoughtful and true responses. All you have to do is speed thru a couple of them and give false info and you’ll find yourself not qualifying for many more.
How do I know if a paid survey is going?
After you join a survey site you will be notified via email to take a survey if you are opinions are needed for a particular campaign. The survey invite will contain a link to the starting page of the survey, and the email will usually tell you in advance of the compensation you will get if you complete the survey. Sometimes they will have a few initial screening questions to see if you are entitled to complete the survey. If you are not qualified to continue the survey, you are generally given an entry into a sweepstakes or given a small amounts of points (redeemable for cash). Otherwise, the survey will continue and will receive a confirmation of the reward upon completion.
Remember the better information you complete on the survey the more likley they are to send more surveys to you and invite you to attend focus groups. So answer the survey honestley and with quality answers, not just “yes” or “no”, provide comments.
Do I have to pay income tax on money earned for taking surveys?
Taxes are not deducted from your survey earnings ahead of time. If at the end of the year, a survey panel has paid you $600 or more, they will send you an IRS Form 1099 which you should file as “miscellaneous income” on your tax return. So make sure when you get paid to save a bit of the money for the tax man at the end of the year.
Why do they ask me for my personal information?
After you join a survey site, you will be asked to complete a profile which includes details about you, your family, hobbies, interest, and personal habits. The “profile” is one of the most important factors that will determine the type and number of survey invitations received. Everything about you – where you live, whether you have a job or go to school, what kind of car you drive, whether you are single or married, age, sex, etc. – makes up the personal “profile”.
This profile information is then used to match you up with the particular surveys they are offering. Remember all of the sites listed on this site are legitimate market research companies, and your personal data will not be abused. You will not receive spam from these sites. They only send you email when they have survey invitations for you.
Unfortunately some people still don’t trust the internet and are afraid to give all the personal info they need in the profile. Unfortunately we can’t have it both ways… if you want to make money online… you are going to need to develop some trust in the companies you deal with and give up some of your privacy.
How much can you make with paid surveys?
Your earning potential with paid surveys depends on the number, type and duration of the surveys you get. The type of and frequency of surveys you get are based on the company needs. Specifically what campaigns they are running, so you may get more one month and less the next. Typical surveys take 10 to 30 minutes to complete, and the cash paying survey generally reward you $2 to $50 or possible more for every survey you complete. Others may give you gift certificates or enter you into sweepstakes for cash or prizes. Some sites occasionally offer focus groups, these usually lasts 1 or 2 hours, but generally pay more than $50.
