Pinecone Research Panel is one of my favorite survey sites since I qualify for every survey that they send me, and they pay $3 per survey via Paypal several days after I complete the survey.

Registrations to join the Pinecone Research Panel are usually very limited, and they rarely have opening available.  You may only sign up one person per household.

PineCone Research is looking for new panelists! Register to join the PineCone Panel for an opportunity to evaluate new product ideas in the comfort of your own home and earn cash rewards for your opinions.

Interested in earning some extra money by doing online surveys?

I have compiled a list of survey companies that I personally use.  You should NEVER pay to join a survey company.

Although I don’t have time to do many surveys anymore due to my blog, I used to do a lot of surveys with Synovate.  It’s one of my favorite survey companies for several reasons:

• They pay in points which you can redeem for cash – 5000 points = $5
• They have a minimum payout of $5, which is fairly easy to achieve
• They offer many product testing opportunities.  At the end of some surveys, they will ask if you are willing to test the product. If you choose yes, then you may receive a product to test (and then get paid for an additional follow-up survey).

Some of my other favorite survey sites include:

• Valued Opinions
• My Survey
• HCD Surveys
• Opinion Outpost

You can see my entire list of survey companies here.

Although I don’t have time to do many surveys anymore due to my blog, I used to do a lot of surveys with Synovate.  It’s one of my favorite survey companies for several reasons:

• They pay in points which you can redeem for cash – 5000 points = $5
• They have a minimum payout of $5, which is fairly easy to achieve
• They offer many product testing opportunities.  At the end of some surveys, they will ask if you are willing to test the product. If you choose yes, then you may receive a product to test (and then get paid for an additional follow-up survey).

Some of my other favorite survey sites include:

• Pinecone Research
• Valued Opinions
• My Survey
• HCD Surveys
• Opinion Outpost

You can see my entire list of survey companies here.

If you missed out on the last opportunity to join Pinecone Research Panel, registration is open again for 18-24 year olds!

Pinecone Research Panel is one of my favorite survey sites since I qualify for every survey that they send me, and they pay $3 per survey via Paypal several days after I complete the survey.  Lately, I haven’t had much time to do surveys due to posting deals on my blog, but I do complete Pinecone Research surveys, since I think they’re worth the time.

Registrations to join the Pinecone Research Panel are usually very limited, and they rarely have opening available.  You may only sign up one person per household.

PineCone Research is looking for WOMEN panelists age 18-24! Register to join the PineCone Panel for an opportunity to evaluate new product ideas in the comfort of your own home and earn cash rewards for your opinions.

Interested in earning some extra money by doing online surveys?

I have compiled a list of survey companies that I personally use.  You should NEVER pay to join a survey company.

If you missed out on the last opportunity to join Pinecone Research Panel, registration is open again!

Pinecone Research Panel is one of my favorite survey sites since I qualify for every survey that they send me, and they pay $3 per survey via Paypal several days after I complete the survey.  Lately, I haven’t had much time to do surveys due to posting deals on my blog, but I do complete Pinecone Research surveys, since I think they’re worth the time.

Registrations to join the Pinecone Research Panel are usually very limited, and they rarely have opening available.  You may only sign up one person per household.

PineCone Research is looking for WOMEN panelists! Register to join the PineCone Panel for an opportunity to evaluate new product ideas in the comfort of your own home and earn cash rewards for your opinions.

Interested in earning some extra money by doing online surveys?

I have compiled a list of survey companies that I personally use.  You should NEVER pay to join a survey company.

Pinecone Research Panel is one of my favorite survey sites since I qualify for every survey that they send me, and they pay $3 per survey via Paypal several days after I complete the survey.  In fact, I just received payment for the last survey I did this week.

Registrations to join the Pinecone Research Panel are usually very limited, and they rarely have opening available.  You may only sign up one person per household.

PineCone Research is looking for WOMEN panelists! Register to join the PineCone Panel for an opportunity to evaluate new product ideas in the comfort of your own home and earn cash rewards for your opinions.

Interested in earning some extra money by doing online surveys?

I have compiled a list of survey companies that I personally use.  You should NEVER pay to join a survey company.

Although I don’t have time to do many surveys anymore due to my blog, I used to do a lot of surveys with Synovate.  It’s one of my favorite survey companies for several reasons:

• They pay in points which you can redeem for cash – 5000 points = $5
• They have a minimum payout of $5, which is fairly easy to achieve
• They offer many product testing opportunities.  At the end of some surveys, they will ask if you are willing to test the product. If you choose yes, then you may receive a product to test (and then get paid for an additional follow-up survey).

Some of my other favorite survey sites include:

• Valued Opinions
• My Survey
• HCD Surveys
• Opinion Outpost

You can see my entire list of survey companies here.

Pinecone Research Panel is one of my favorite survey sites since I qualify for every survey that they send me, and they pay $3 per survey via Paypal several days after I complete the survey.

They rarely accept new applicants, but registration is now open for certain demographics (see below).  You may only sign up one person per household.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 18-24 or 35+
• Household: Excluding household size of 4 or households with children under age 6
• Education: Less than a college graduate (some college is fine)
• Occupation: Cannot accept signup if ANYONE in their immediate household and family employed in a consumer package goods company, marketing researcher or advertising industry

Interested in earning some extra money by doing online surveys?

I have compiled a list of survey companies that I personally use.  You should NEVER pay to join a survey company.

Along with saving money, I always keep my eye out for ways that I can earn a little extra money also.  Over the next couple of weeks, I plan on introducing you to some of my favorite methods.

Surveys for Cash

Several years ago I joined a couple of survey sites to earn a little extra money.  I didn’t make millions (or even hundreds), but it was nice to earn a little extra spending money for my families.

There are lots of survey sites out there, but it can be tough to determine which sites are worth using.  Some sites seem pretty spammy, and some sites try to charge YOU to take surveys.

For the next couple of weeks, I’m going to introduce you to a couple of my favorite survey sites at a time.  These next few sites are fairly new to me.

Favorite Survey Sites:

GlobalTestMarket

• Method of payment: MarketPoints – 1000 points = $50.00
• Usual per survey amount: 30-40 points (about $2.00)
• Amount required for payout: $50.00

Mindfield

• Method of payment: $ – paid via check
• Usual per survey amount: $1-$3
• Amount required for payout: $5.00

American Consumer Opinion Panel (ACOP)

• Method of payment: $ – paid via check or Paypal
• Usual per survey amount: range from $2 to $50
• Amount required for payout: $5.00

Do you earn money through survey sites?  If so, which ones are your favorites?

Additional “Cents”able Earnings Methods:

• Upromise
• MyPoints
• Paid E-mails – InboxDollars and SendEarnings
• Cash-back Sites
• Survey Sites I
• Survey Sites II
• Survey Sites III
• Survey Sites IV

Along with saving money, I always keep my eye out for ways that I can earn a little extra money also.  Over the next couple of weeks, I plan on introducing you to some of my favorite methods.

Surveys for Cash

Several years ago I joined a couple of survey sites to earn a little extra money.  I didn’t make millions (or even hundreds), but it was nice to earn a little extra spending money for my families.

There are lots of survey sites out there, but it can be tough to determine which sites are worth using.  Some sites seem pretty spammy, and some sites try to charge YOU to take surveys.

For the next couple of weeks, I’m going to introduce you to a couple of my favorite survey sites at a time.

Favorite Survey Sites:

Pinecone Research

• Method of payment: $ – paid through Paypal
• Usual per survey amount: $3.00
• Amount required for payout: no minimum – you are paid after every survey

Buzzback Market Research

• Method of payment: $ – paid through Paypal
• Usual per survey amount: not sure
• Amount required for payout: $15.00

Do you earn money through survey sites?  If so, which ones are your favorites?

Additional “Cents”able Earnings Methods:

• Upromise
• MyPoints
• Paid E-mails – InboxDollars and SendEarnings
• Cash-back Sites
• Survey Sites I
• Survey Sites II
• Survey Sites III

Along with saving money, I always keep my eye out for ways that I can earn a little extra money also.  Over the next couple of weeks, I plan on introducing you to some of my favorite methods.

Surveys for Cash

Several years ago I joined a couple of survey sites to earn a little extra money.  I didn’t make millions (or even hundreds), but it was nice to earn a little extra spending money for my families.

There are lots of survey sites out there, but it can be tough to determine which sites are worth using.  Some sites seem pretty spammy, and some sites try to charge YOU to take surveys.

For the next couple of weeks, I’m going to introduce you to a couple of my favorite survey sites at a time.

Favorite Survey Sites:

SurveyHead – earn $5 just for signing up

• Method of payment: Paid $ by Paypal or with gift cards. Get $5 bonus when you register
• Usual per survey amount: $1.00+
• Amount required for payout: $25.00

HCD Surveys – this is a fun survey company.  Lately, I get paid $0.25 just for voting for my favorite American Idol contestant after each show.

• Method of payment: Paid $ by check
• Usual per survey amount: $0.50, but they are fun, short surveys, usually about public opinion
• Amount required for payout: $10.00

Survey Savvy

• Method of payment: $ – check mailed to you
• Usual per survey amount: $2
• Amount required for payout: no minimum

Do you earn money through survey sites?  If so, which ones are your favorites?

Additional “Cents”able Earnings Methods:

• Upromise
• MyPoints
• Paid E-mails – InboxDollars and SendEarnings
• Cash-back Sites
• Survey Sites I
• Survey Sites II

Along with saving money, I always keep my eye out for ways that I can earn a little extra money also.  Over the next couple of weeks, I plan on introducing you to some of my favorite methods.

Surveys for Cash

Several years ago I joined a couple of survey sites to earn a little extra money.  I didn’t make millions (or even hundreds), but it was nice to earn a little extra spending money for my families.

There are lots of survey sites out there, but it can be tough to determine which sites are worth using.  Some sites seem pretty spammy, and some sites try to charge YOU to take surveys.

For the next couple of weeks, I’m going to introduce you to a couple of my favorite survey sites at a time.

Favorite Survey Sites:

Lightspeed Panel

• Method of payment: Points – 575 points = $5.00 – paid through Paypal
• Usual per survey amount: 75 to 150 points
• Amount required for payout: 575 points ($5.00)

My Survey

• Method of payment: Points – 1,000 points = $10.00 – check mailed to you
• Usual per survey amount: 10-30 points for short survey; 100+ for longer ones
• Amount required for payout: 1,000 points ($10.00)

Opinion Outpost

• Method of payment: Points – 10 points = $1.00 – check mailed to you
• Usual per survey amount: 20 – 30 points
• Amount required for payout: $5.00 (50 points)

Do you earn money through survey sites?  If so, which ones are your favorites?

Additional “Cents”able Earnings Methods:

• Upromise
• MyPoints
• Paid E-mails – InboxDollars and SendEarnings
• Cash-back Sites
• Survey Sites I

Along with saving money, I always keep my eye out for ways that I can earn a little extra money also.  Over the next couple of weeks, I plan on introducing you to some of my favorite methods.

Surveys for Cash

Several years ago I joined a couple of survey sites to earn a little extra money.  I didn’t make millions (or even thousands), but it was nice to earn a little extra spending money for my families.

There are lots of survey sites out there, but it can be tough to determine which sites are worth using.  Some sites seem pretty spammy, and some sites try to charge YOU to take surveys.

For the next couple of weeks, I’m going to introduce you to a couple of my favorite survey sites at a time.

Favorite Survey Sites:

Synovate Global Opinion Panels

• Method of payment: Points – 5000 points = $5.00
• Usual per survey amount: 50 points for shorter; 150+ for longer
• Amount required for payout: 5000 points ($5.00)

Valued Opinions

• Method of payment: $ – which are then redeemed for gift cards such as Amazon or Prepaid Visa
• Usual per survey amount: $1.50 to $4.00
• Amount required for payout: $20.00

Toluna

• Method of payment:  Points – 3,000 points = $1.00
• Usual per survey amount: $1 – $5
• Amount required for payout: $20.00

Do you earn money through survey sites?  If so, which ones are your favorites?

Additional “Cents”able Earnings Methods:

• Upromise
• MyPoints
• Paid E-mails – InboxDollars and SendEarnings
• Cash-back Sites

Do you watch American Idol each week?  Do you want to earn an easy $0.10 after each show?

One of my favorite survey sites, HCD Surveys, sends out an e-mail after each American Idol show.  All you have to do is click for the contestant that you think should move on to the next show and you get 10 point (which equals $0.10).

I also periodically receive survey requests which are worth about $0.50.  They are usually pretty fun, since they are short and about a current topic at the time.  Plus, they usually send you the results of the survey within a couple of days.

If you’re interested, you can join HCD Surveys here.  The small amounts add up over time, and you can cash out once you reach $10.00.

Find out more about various survey companies that I use here.

Pinecone Research Panel is one of my favorite survey sites since I qualify for every survey that they send me, and they pay $3 per survey via Paypal several days after I complete the survey.  They are rarely accepting new applicants, but registration is now open.  You may only sign up one person per household.

Interested in earning some extra money by doing online surveys?

I have compiled a list of survey companies that I personally use.  You should NEVER pay to join a survey company.

I thought that I would keep track of the surveys that I’ve done this month to help you get an idea of what to expect when you join a survey company.

I was VERY busy this month with my blog, so I did not do many surveys at all…but here’s what I did do. You can still earn money, even when you spend very little time doing them.

I have been a member of each of the companies listed for at least 6 months, and I only join survey companies where I earn money or points that can convert to money or gift cards. I don’t feel like it’s worth my time just to get an entry in a drawing.

For the surveys attempted, but not qualified for, it usually only took a minute or so to find out I was not qualified. As you can see, I get more surveys from some companies than others.

Total Earned: $10.03

SurveyHead - $3.00

• 3 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 2
• Paid $ by Paypal or with gift cards when you reach $25 minimum.  Get $5 bonus when you register

Buzzback Panel – $3.00

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid $ by Paypal several days later (you are paid automatically after every survey)

Valued Opinions – $2.50

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in Amazon gift cards (or $20 prepaid Visa) when you reach $20 balance

My Survey – $0.85 (or 85 points)

• 6 surveys attempted – the nice thing is you get 10 points for every attempted survey
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in points – 1000 points = $10 – can cash out when you reach 1000 point balance

HCD Surveys - $0.50 – these are usually pretty fun surveys to do…and not too long

• 1 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid $ by check once you reach the 1000 point ($10) threshhold

My Points – $0.29 from surveys alone…I earned more points from clicking through on e-mails

• 4 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in points – if you don’t qualify for the survey, you get 10 points added to your account. I find this is a really easy way to add up my points (besides just clicking through on e-mails. 1400 points = $10 Panera gift card (but there are MANY more options)

Opinion Outpost - $0.00

• 5 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in points – 10 points = $1 – can cash out when you reach $5 balance

Survey Savvy – $0.00

• 1 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in $ (via check) with no balance required for cashout. I don’t get a lot of surveys from them, but they pay well and I can get my money fairly quickly.

Synovate – Global Opinion Panels – $0.00

• 1 surveys attempted – the nice thing is you now get 50 points for every attempted survey
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in points – 5000 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 5000 point balance

Lightspeed Survey – $0.00

• 1 surveys attempted – the nice thing is you now get 50 points for every attempted survey
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in points – 575 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 575 point balance – paid via Paypal

Your 2 Cents (Toluna) - $0.00

• 1 surveys attempted – the nice thing is you now get 50 points for every attempted survey
• Qualified for 0
• Paid $ by check when you reach $10 (30,000 points) balance

Photo by kikashi

I thought that I would keep track of the surveys that I’ve done this month to help you get an idea of what to expect when you join a survey company.

I was VERY busy this month with my blog, so I did not do many surveys at all…but here’s what I did do. You can still earn money, even when you spend very little time doing them.

I have been a member of each of the companies listed for at least 6 months, and I only join survey companies where I earn money or points that can convert to money or gift cards. I don’t feel like it’s worth my time just to get an entry in a drawing.

For the surveys attempted, but not qualified for, it usually only took a minute or so to find out I was not qualified. As you can see, I get more surveys from some companies than others.

Total Earned: $20.50

Pinecone Research – $6.00

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 2
• Paid $3.00 for every survey – paid by Paypal a few days after you take the survey

Opinion Outpost - $6.00

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 2
• Paid in points – 10 points = $1 – can cash out when you reach $5 balance

My Survey – $5.50 (or 550 points)

• 6 surveys attempted – the nice thing is you get 10 points for every attempted survey
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in points – 1000 points = $10 – can cash out when you reach 1000 point balance

Survey Savvy – $2.00

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in $ (via check) with no balance required for cashout. I don’t get a lot of surveys from them, but they pay well and I can get my money fairly quickly.

HCD Surveys- $0.50 – these are usually pretty fun surveys to do…and not too long

• 1 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid $ by check once you reach the 1000 point ($10) threshhold

Erewards – $0.24 in Upromise earnings

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in $ that you can use to cash in for Upromise (college) savings. Get $2.00 in Upromise earnings just for signing up for Erewards. I earned $50 in Upromise earnings earlier this year through Erewards. To join Erewards through Upromise, click on Ways to Earn, More, and then Erewards.

My Points – $0.21 from surveys alone…I earned more points from clicking through on e-mails

• 3 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in points – if you don’t qualify for the survey, you get 10 points added to your account. I find this is a really easy way to add up my points (besides just clicking through on e-mails. 1400 points = $10 Panera gift card (but there are MANY more options)

Synovate – Global Opinion Panels – $0.05

• 2 surveys attempted – the nice thing is you now get 50 points for every attempted survey
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in points – 5000 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 5000 point balance

Valued Opinions – $0.00

• 5 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in Amazon gift cards (or $20 prepaid Visa) when you reach $20 balance

Buzzback Panel – $0.00

• 2 survey attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid $ by Paypal several days later (you are paid automatically after every survey)

Other Survey Sites that I like…that I didn’t get around to doing this month:

Lightspeed Survey – Paid in points – 575 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 575 point balance – paid via Paypal

Your 2 Cents (Toluna) - Paid $ by check when you reach $10 (30,000 points) balance

Survey Head – Paid $ by Paypal or with gift cards when you reach $25 minimum

• Get $5 bonus when you register

Photo by kikashi

Pinecone Research is one of my favorite survey companies because you always qualify for the surveys they send you, and you earn $3.00 for every survey you complete.  You usually receive payment via Paypal within a couple of days of completing the survey.  I have also had several opportunities to test products as part of the surveys.

They very rarely have opening for new panel members, but they currently have limited openings again for English speaking Hispanic Americans, people who live alone or surfers between 18-24.  If you belong in one of those demographic groups, click here to register for Pinecone Research.

I thought that I would keep track of the surveys that I’ve done this month to help you get an idea of what to expect when you join a survey company.

I was VERY busy this month, so I did not do many surveys at all…but here’s what I did do.  You can still earn money, even when you spend very little time doing them.

I have been a member of each of the companies listed for at least 6 months, and I only join survey companies where I earn money or points that can convert to money or gift cards. I don’t feel like it’s worth my time just to get an entry in a drawing.

For the surveys attempted, but not qualified for, it usually only took a minute or so to find out I was not qualified. As you can see, I get more surveys from some companies than others.

Total Earned: $8.13

Lightspeed Survey – $3.26

• 7 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 3
• Paid in points – 575 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 575 point balance – paid via Paypal

Your 2 Cents (Toluna) - $1.50

• 3 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid $ by check when you reach $10 (30,000 points) balance

Opinion Outpost - $1.20

• 6 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in points – 10 points = $1 – can cash out when you reach $5 balance

Survey Savvy – $1.00

• 1 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in $ (via check) with no balance required for cashout. I don’t get a lot of surveys from them, but they pay well and I can get my money fairly quickly.

HCD Surveys- $0.60 – these are usually pretty fun surveys to do…and not too long

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid $ by check once you reach the 1000 point ($10) threshhold

My Points – $0.57 from surveys alone…I earned more points from clicking through on e-mails

• 4 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in points – if you don’t qualify for the survey, you get 10 points added to your account. I find this is a really easy way to add up my points (besides just clicking through on e-mails. 1400 points = $10 Panera gift card (but there are MANY more options)

My Survey – $0.25 (or 25 points)

• 3 surveys attempted – the nice thing is you get 10 points for every attempted survey
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in points – 1000 points = $10 – can cash out when you reach 1000 point balance

Synovate – Global Opinion Panels – $0.20

• 4 surveys attempted – the nice thing is you now get 50 points for every attempted survey
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in points – 5000 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 5000 point balance

Erewards – $0.05 in Upromise earnings

• 1 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in $ that you can use to cash in for Upromise (college) savings. Get $2.00 in Upromise earnings just for signing up for Erewards. I earned $50 in Upromise earnings earlier this year through Erewards. To join Erewards through Upromise, click on Ways to Earn, More, and then Erewards.

Valued Opinions – $0.00

• 3 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in Amazon gift cards when you reach $20 balance

Buzzback Panel – $0.00

• 1 survey attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid $ by Paypal several days later (you are paid automatically after every survey)

Survey Head – $0.00

• 1 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid $ by Paypal or with gift cards when you reach $25 minimum
• Get $5 bonus when you register

Other good survey sites that I did not complete any surveys (although I did get invitations)

• Pinecone Research – my favorite survey site…and they currently have limited openings.

Photo by kikashi

I thought that I would keep track of the surveys that I’ve done this month to help you get an idea of what to expect when you join a survey company.

I was rather busy this month, so I didn’t get to try all the surveys that I received…but here’s what I did do.

I have been a member of each of the companies listed for at least 6 months, and I only join survey companies where I earn money or points that can convert to money or gift cards. I don’t feel like it’s worth my time just to get an entry in a drawing.

For the surveys attempted, but not qualified for, it usually only took a minute or so to find out I was not qualified. As you can see, I get more surveys from some companies than others.

Total Earned: $19.48

Valued Opinions – $5.50, plus a product trial

• 9 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 3
• Paid in Amazon gift cards when you reach $20 balance

Buzzback Panel – $3.00

• 4 survey attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid $ by Paypal several days later (you are paid automatically after every survey)

Survey Head – $2.50

• 13 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 2
• Paid $ by Paypal or with gift cards when you reach $25 minimum
• Get $5 bonus when you register

My Survey – $2.30 (or 230 points)

• 4 surveys attempted – the nice thing is you get 10 points for every attempted survey
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in points – 1000 points = $10 – can cash out when you reach 1000 point balance

Synovate – Global Opinion Panels – $2.15

• 7 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 2
• Paid in points – 5000 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 5000 point balance

Survey Savvy – $2.00

• 3 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in $ with no balance required for cashout. I don’t get a lot of surveys from them, but they pay well and I can get my money fairly quickly.

HCD Surveys- $1.00

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 2
• Paid $ by check once you reach the 1000 point ($10) threshhold

My Points – $0.50 from surveys alone…I earned more points from clicking through on e-mails

• 7 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in points – if you don’t qualify for the survey, you get 10 points added to your account. I find this is a really easy way to add up my points (besides just clicking through on e-mails. 1400 points = $10 Panera gift card (but there are MANY more options)

Lightspeed Survey – $0.43

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1 really short one
• Paid in points – 575 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 575 point balance – paid via Paypal

Erewards – $0.31 in Upromise earnings

• 3 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in $ that you can use to cash in for Upromise (college) savings. Get $2.00 in Upromise earnings just for signing up for Erewards. I earned $50 in Upromise earnings earlier this year through Erewards. To join Erewards through Upromise, click on Ways to Earn, More, and then Erewards.

Other good survey sites that I did not complete any surveys (although I did get invitations)

• Opinion Outpost
• Your 2 Cents (Toluna)
  

Photo by kikashi

I thought that I would keep track of the surveys that I’ve done this month to help you get an idea of what to expect when you join a survey company.

I tried a new company – Survey Head (get $5 for joining) and did more surveys for another company I hadn’t done much with before – HCD Surveys.

I have been a member of each of the companies listed for at least 6 months, and I only join survey companies where I earn money or points that can convert to money or gift cards. I don’t feel like it’s worth my time just to get an entry in a drawing.

For the surveys attempted, but not qualified for, it usually only took a minute or so to find out I was not qualified. As you can see, I get more surveys from some companies than others.

Total Earned: $32.86

Survey Head – $8.00

• 18 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 3
• Paid $ by Paypal or with gift cards when you reach $25 minimum
• Get $5 bonus when you register

Valued Opinions – $6.50

• 11 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 3
• Paid in Amazon gift cards when you reach $20 balance

Pinecone Research – $6.00

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 2
• Paid $3.00 for every survey – paid by Paypal a few days after you take the survey

Opinion Outpost - $3.50

• 20 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 2
• Paid in points – 10 points = $1 – can cash out when you reach $5 balance

HCD Surveys- $2.00

• 3 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 3
• Paid $ by check once you reach the 1000 point ($10) threshhold

Lightspeed Survey – $1.30

• 5 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in points – 575 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 575 point balance – paid via Paypal

My Survey – $1.15 (or 115 points)

• 6 surveys attempted – the nice thing is you get 10 points for every attempted survey
• Qualified for 6
• Paid in points – 1000 points = $10 – can cash out when you reach 1000 point balance

Survey Savvy – $1.00

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in $ with no balance required for cashout. I don’t get a lot of surveys from them, but they pay well and I can get my money fairly quickly.

Your 2 Cents (Toluna) - $1.00

• 3 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid $ by check when you reach $10 (30,000 points) balance

DollarSurveys – $1.00

• 1 survey attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid $ by Paypal several days after taking the survey

Synovate – Global Opinion Panels – $0.75

• 4 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in points – 5000 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 5000 point balance

My Points – $0.36 from surveys alone…I earned more points from clicking through on e-mails

• 5 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in points – if you don’t qualify for the survey, you get 10 points added to your account. I find this is a really easy way to add up my points (besides just clicking through on e-mails. 1400 points = $10 Panera gift card (but there are MANY more options)

Erewards – $0.30 in Upromise earnings

• 4 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in $ that you can use to cash in for Upromise (college) savings. Get $2.00 in Upromise earnings just for signing up for Erewards. I earned $50 in Upromise earnings earlier this year through Erewards. To join Erewards through Upromise, click on Ways to Earn, More, and then Erewards.

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I thought that I would keep track of the surveys that I’ve done this month (this month…it’s really only half the month) to help you get an idea of what to expect when you join a survey company.

I plan on trying a new survey company soon (anyone have any ones you like that I should try?), and once I have some experience with it, I’ll give a review.

I have been a member of each of the companies listed for at least 6 months, and I only join survey companies where I earn money or points that can convert to money or gift cards. I don’t feel like it’s worth my time just to get an entry in a drawing.

I did not keep track of the time needed to fill out the survey, although I may add that soon. For the surveys attempted, but not qualified for, it usually only took a minute or so to find out I was not qualified. As you can see, I get more surveys from some companies than others.

Total Earned: $18.23 (about a half month)

Buzzback Panel – $5.00

• 1 survey attempted -
• Qualified for 1
• Paid $ by Paypal several days later (you are paid automatically after every survey)

Your 2 Cents - $5.00

• 9 surveys attempted -
• Qualified for 2
• Paid $ by check when you reach $10 balance

Valued Opinions – $4.00

• 10 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in Amazon gift cards when you reach $20 balance

Opinion Outpost - $1.50

• 14 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in points – 10 points = $1 – can cash out when you reach $5 balance

My Survey – $0.90 (or 90 points)

• 5 surveys attempted – the nice thing is you get 10 points for every attempted survey
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in points – 1000 points = $10 – can cash out when you reach 1000 point balance

Synovate – Global Opinion Panels – $0.75

• 4 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in points – 5000 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 5000 point balance

Lightspeed Survey – $0.65

• 7 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in points – 575 points = $5 – can cash out when you reach 575 point balance – paid via Paypal

My Points – $0.43 from surveys alone…I earned more points from clicking through on e-mails

• 2 surveys attempted
• Qualified for 1
• Paid in points – if you don’t qualify for the survey, you get 10 points added to your account. I find this is a really easy way to add up my points (besides just clicking through on e-mails. 1400 points = $10 Panera gift card (but there are MANY more options)

Survey Savvy – $0.00

• 2 survey attempted
• Qualified for 0
• Paid in $ with no balance required for cashout. I don’t get a lot of surveys from them, but they pay well and I can get my money fairly quickly.

Photo by kikashi

In order to earn a little bit of extra money for my family, I started doing online surveys about 4 years ago.

Opinion Outpost

• Method of payment: Points – 10 points = $1.00 – check mailed to you
• Usual per survey amount: 20 – 30 points
• Amount required for payout: $5.00 (50 points)

Valued Opinions

• Method of payment: $ – which are then redeemed for gift cards
• Usual per survey amount: $1.50 to $4.00
• Amount required for payout: $20.00

Pinecone Research

• Method of payment: $ – paid through Paypal
• Usual per survey amount: $3.00
• Amount required for payout: no minimum – you are paid after every survey
• They only accept new members at select times throughout the year. If you ever see a banner for signing up on a website click through then and join (and I’ll post if I see openings).

Buzzback Market Research

• Method of payment: $ – check mailed to you
• Usual per survey amount: not sure
• Amount required for payout: no minimum – you are paid after every survey

My Survey

• Method of payment: Points – 1,000 points = $10.00 – check mailed to you
• Usual per survey amount: 10-30 points for short survey; 100+ for longer ones
• Amount required for payout: 1,000 points ($10.00)

Your 2 Cents (now Toluna)

• Method of payment: $ – check mailed to you
• Usual per survey amount: $1 – $5
• Amount required for payout: $10.00

Survey Savvy

• Method of payment: $ – check mailed to you
• Usual per survey amount: $2
• Amount required for payout: no minimum

Lightspeed Panel

• Method of payment: Points – 575 points = $5.00 – paid through Paypal
• Usual per survey amount: 75 to 150 points
• Amount required for payout: 575 points ($5.00)

Harris Poll Online

• Method of payment: Points – 800 points = $5.00 GC
• Usual per survey amount: 30 points for shorter; 100+ for longer
• Amount required for payout: 800 points ($5.00)

Synovate Global Opinion Panels

• Method of payment: Points – 5000 points = $5.00
• Usual per survey amount: 50 points for shorter; 150+ for longer
• Amount required for payout: 5000 points ($5.00)

Over the last couple of years, I’ve taken surveys with various companies in an effort to earn some extra money. I was pretty consistent in doing surveys for Harris Poll Interactive and Erewards (more on this one later…since it’s a great earner for Upromise money). However, I’ve now been reading up on many other survey companies. I’ll create a list of some of the survey companies that I like later, but I wanted to focus on Opinion Outpost for now.

I don’t know if I’m just in the target market that they’ve been looking for later, but I have qualified for 11 surveys since I signed up in late May, and earned about $39.70. Usually survey pay averages about $3 a survey, and they will send you a check in the mail as soon as you reach $5 in earnings. Of course, you don’t necessarily qualify for every survey, but if you don’t qualify, it doesn’t take much time to do the screening questions. Sometimes, they’ll even mail you a sample of the product they’re asking about for you to try.

Just as a note: they list the pay in points…10 points = $1.