Mysurvey.com **********
Reviews:
MySurvey has a really good member’s site with all sorts of fun polls and raffles. Their surveys cover all sorts of topics from financial services to consumer products. I have received several $10 surveys from them, and sometimes get free products in the mail to try out. The only thing I don’t like about them is that most of their survey invitations are short 3 minute surveys that pay 50 points or less, but I guess these are worth doing because it seems like doing these lead to the higher paying survey offers I receive from them. I have requested payment from them twice so far, and have gotten the checks within four weeks each time.
INFO is a good survey site. I have been paid by them a few times. I have also tested products for them. The only really negative thing about them, is that sometimes they don’t send emails letting you know you have a survey, so check the site often! I have been a member for over 2 years. I get maybe 6 to 8 surveys a month from them. Be sure to download the NFO messenger, its a great tool they offer to let you know when you have a survey, and they give you extra points when you download it.
I have been with NFO for just about 3 years. Easy to earn points with. The surveys aren’t too long, and they’re easy to do. I receive approximately 3 surveys per month from them. They pay in a timely manner as well.
This is a great survey site! Surveys come quite often for me, about 15 a month, and i love doing them, beacause they are so interesting to do, and not time consuming at all!
I have gotten products to try at home, from dogfood to personnel products, to paper towels, etc.
The payouts are reliable and i have always gotten paid! Customer service is great too! This company is a big plus in my book!
My Survey*: I get the most surveys here. They also pay in points, 1000 points = $10. You need $10 to cash out. The thing I like the best about this site is that you get 10 points guaranteed just for doing the pre-qualifying surveys. The other thing I like is that they do a lot of product testing. I have tested about 15 products through them – I get something free sent to me and then I get points for filling out the followup survey. I have earned about $80 through them over about a 10 month period.
MySurvey Membership Offers Many Rewards
$10,000 Sweepstakes
Grand prize of $10,000 – awarded several times a year
Your first chance to win when you register
Extra chance to win every day you login to MySurvey.com
Reward Points
Earn points for joining, taking surveys and referring others
Redeem points for cash, prizes or charity donations with just a few simple clicks.
1,000 points = $10.00 cash
Extravaganza Daily GiveAway
A member wins 10,000 points every day!
Automatic entry when you register, and each time you log in or take a survey at the site
Survey Completion Bonus Sweepstakes
Multiple winners for each sweepstakes – awarded monthly or bi-monthly
Increase your chances with each survey you complete learn more »
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Chance to win 50,000 Reward Points for taking the First Chance Survey – a 5-minute survey that you are invited (via email) to take within a few days of registering. Winner selected each month.
Install MySurvey Messenger to receive 25 Reward Points and be automatically entered for a chance to win 50,000 Reward Points.
A chance to win 10,000 Reward Points each month you participate in our AdTracker program.
How Information Is Used:
The Information We Collect & How We Use It
When you register as an interactive panel member, we collect the following personal identifying information: your name, postal service address, email address, and phone number.
We use your name and email address to let you know about opportunities to take surveys, to provide new updates about MySurvey.com that may be of interest to our panelists, to enter you automatically into the sweepstakes program, and to inform you about special programs and benefits we are offering to our panel members (such as special gifts or incentives or our sweepstakes program). Generally, panel members are notified about an opportunity to take a survey several times per month. We also send brief emails to our interactive panel members several times a year to provide information of interest and to express our appreciation for their participation.
We use postal service addresses to mail free gifts offered to panel members, prizes to sweepstakes winners, products to test, and cash or merchandise that you redeem with your Reward Points. Products to test, cash prizes and cash redemptions will be mailed directly to panel members by the MySurvey.com team and thus do not require sharing of your name and address with outside parties. However, we will supply your name and postal address to merchandise suppliers if you redeem your Reward Points for merchandise (or select the merchandise option for a prize you win) so they can ship to you directly. Occasionally, we ask our interactive panel members if they would be willing to take certain special paper and pencil surveys. We ask your permission prior to mailing such surveys as well as providing information about the benefits of taking such a survey. On average, panelists receive something through the U.S. mail once or less per year.
We use phone numbers to notify sweepstakes program winners who have not responded to email. We also call panel members in response to their request for a return call to answer a question or address any concerns. On rare occasions, we call panelists to validate survey responses. Most interactive panel members are never contacted via phone.
MySurvey.com asks sweepstakes prize winners if we can post their first name and last initial (or just their initials) along with home town location on the Winners’ page of this website. We post names only after permission is granted and respect any winners’ requests that their names not be publicized.
MySurvey.com frequently asks panel members for demographic information (such as age, gender, household composition), computer and web access capabilities, and lifestyle information (for example, types of vehicles owned or business/recreational travel). MySurvey.com uses this information to select surveys that are appropriate for the panel member (or a member of the panelist’s household). For example, a survey related to satisfaction with stays at various hotel chains might be sent only to those panelists who indicate a certain frequency of travel. We sometimes use birth date information to send birthday greetings to our panel members.
MySurvey.com asks panel members for their opinions about a variety of products and services by asking them to complete surveys via email or at the MySurvey.com website. Usually, MySurvey.com combines the individual panelist responses and reports on the aggregated (or group) results. Individual level responses are occasionally used, but never associated with any personal identifying information. For surveys offered at the panelist website, panel members are asked for their user name and password (rather than any personal identifying information).
MySurvey.com may occasionally ask for other personal identifying information as part of a specific survey. In these cases, we will provide an explanation in the survey introduction to allow members to make an informed decision about participation. The explanation will include a description of any new identifying information that will be collected via the survey and with whom it will be shared. As with any survey, members can decline to take the survey or stop at any time during the survey process. Like all other information we collect, any additional information collected for a specific survey will be used for research purposes only.
MySurvey.com also automatically collects information via log files to administer the site and to aid in technical problem solving. Log file information collected is IP address, time a page was viewed, name of pages viewed within the MySurvey.com site during the specific visit, browser type, URL parameters, and cookies that were set by the MySurvey.com website at the time of the visit. Log files may also include information indicating where a visitor came from. This information is used only to administer the site and to identify and resolve any technical problems related to the site’s operation. Log file information is never linked to personal identifying information.
When you participate in the Refer A Friend program we ask for your friend’s first name and email address. The first name is used in the greeting to personalize the message and the email address is needed to deliver it to your friend. Both pieces of information are stored only temporarily, for a long enough time to make sure the email was sent without difficulty and are never used for any other purpose. Participation in the Referral Program, like all aspects of MySurvey.com membership, is completely voluntary.
This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. Panel member names, addresses, and phone numbers are maintained on a secured database accessible only by TNS or MySurvey.com research staff. Panel members may also access their own information for the purposes of verifying and updating, but they cannot view other members’ information. As with any Internet endeavor, absolute security of information transmitted through channels (communication networks, hardware, software) not directly operated or controlled by us cannot be guaranteed.
In the event TNS or its affiliates experience a merger, acquisition, sale or other transaction pursuant to which this website is acquired by a third party or an affiliate of TNS, TNS may disclose your personal information to the third party or affiliate both before and after the transaction, for the sole purpose of facilitating and effecting that transaction. In the event a transaction is consummated, you will be notified of the transaction via email and/or through a notice on our website, and TNS’s custody of your personal information will be transferred subject to all the terms and restrictions in this privacy policy. In the event the transaction is not consummated, TNS will require the third party or affiliate not to use or disclose your personal information in any manner whatsoever and to completely erase the same.
As is the case with any information you provide to any business operating in the United States, information provided to MySurvey.com is subject to disclosure pursuant to judicial or other government subpoenas, warrants, or orders.
How To Reach Us:
MySurvey.com Technical Support
2700 Oregon Road
Northwood, OH 43619
By calling our toll free number at 1-800-537-4097 (the phone is staffed from 9 AM to 10 PM (Eastern Time) on weekdays and 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday)
The MySurvey.com Consumer Panel is a group of consumers from all over the United States who influence future products and services by volunteering to participate in consumer research. Consumer research is discovering what people like you want and need by asking for opinions about products and services through surveys and product testing.
At MySurvey.com, consumer opinions count in a big way! Innovations inspired by consumer opinion research include air bags, antilock brakes, cash reward credit cards, and child-proof safety caps, to name a few. Another example of consumer research is the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Survey, conducted by MySurvey every month for more than 40 years. These results are regarded as a leading economic indicator and are routinely reported in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times.
With the strong support of panel members such as yourself, we have developed the world’s largest consumer panel and are the premiere global provider of marketing information to major corporations worldwide.
Join:
https://www.mysurvey.com/index.cfm?action=Main.join
SurveySavvy ***********
Reviews:
I have made a few hundred dollars from surveysavvy without ever paying a dime. I am very happy with this but it does take some work to continue to get referrals.
For me, SurveySavvy is a good panel to be a part of. I get VERY few surveys from them, although I never get many surveys from ANY of the panels I’m a part of. However, I like that SurveySavvy pays MONEY for doing surveys and isn’t on a “points” basis. That is a big plus, and another great thing is that you can send for your money at any time. (You don’t have to wait to reach $5 or $10 in order to request payment. I have received $1 checks from them, as well as slightly bigger amounts.) Obviously you won’t get rich from this, but I’ve gotten more money, and in less time, from SurveySavvy than I have from the other survey panels.
I have been a member of SurveySavvy for a little over 4 years now and my experiences with them have been pretty good overall. I have found them to be a great company (trusworthy and reliable) to do surveys for and would recommend them.
They are a very honest company. They pay on time and I’ve never had a survey that wasn’t credited. Their customer service is very friendly and prompt when there are questions or issues. Their surveys are generally easy to take and well laid-out. And they do pay well for some their surveys- I’ve gotten to participate in surveys where I received wonderful compensation for my time.
SurveySavvy offers excellent compensation per survey, and the quality of their surveys is good. The only drawback is they do not offer many surveys. You can expect about one to two screeners per month, but don’t be surprised if several months go by without receiving any invitations. The pay per survey is excellent though, and their referral program is an added bonus. Definitely Recommend!
Unlike other online panels that reward you only for completed surveys, we give you incentives for referring your family and friends – letting you make more as we grow!
We give back! An average of 20% of our company’s yearly online revenue goes back to our online community in the form of incentives!
Referring new members is the fastest path to incentives!
With one of the most innovative referral programs around, the SurveySavvy online community continues to grow rapidly through its referral network. The best way to boost your incentives is by simply referring new members.
· You get incentives when you complete a survey.
· You get incentives when the friends and family you have referred complete surveys.
· You get incentives when referrals of the friends and family you have referred complete surveys.
And even if you don’t qualify for a given survey, we still offer you incentives! We’ll enter you into the SurveySavvy Sweepstakes – a monthly drawing for fifty $10 prizes.
SurveySavvy Help
http://www.surveysavvy.com/support/index.php?p=21&l=1
The Survey Process
From time to time, registered members will receive emails from SurveySavvy.com inviting them to participate in a survey currently being conducted. Surveys are conducted for the benefit of SurveySavvy.com and its clients who have requested market research for a particular product or service or group of products and/or services within a particular demographic segment or segments of the population. Since most clients will require their surveys to focus on specific demographic groups, not all registered members will be invited to participate in every survey and not all respondents to an email survey invitation will be allowed to complete each survey. Invitations to participate in surveys will be sent out based upon the demographic criteria provided by members during the registration process and by the additional information provided by members through SurveySavvy.com’s “My Portraits.”
Registered members who agree to participate in a survey for which they have received an email invitation, may access the survey by clicking on the link provided in the email invitation. The respondent member will then be linked to a server containing a series of screening questions designed to ensure that a representative population of members meeting the client’s survey criteria are included in the survey process. The screening questions are not a part of the actual survey. The number of screening questions asked prior to the start of each survey will be limited in number but will vary by survey. Unless a particular survey has already received a sufficient number of responses or has otherwise been closed, those respondents that answer all the screening questions and meet all of the client requirements for the survey will be linked to the survey. Those members who then complete the survey and whose completed survey results are validated by SurveySavvy.com will be entitled to receive incentive credits as further outlined in the “Incentive Credits” section of these Terms and Conditions.
SurveySavvy.com does not compensate members for answering screening questions, or for partially completed survey responses. SurveySavvy.com only receives compensation from its survey clients for completed and validated survey responses. Should a particular survey receive a sufficient number of responses prior to your completion of such survey, that survey may be closed to further participation. SurveySavvy.com reserves the right to close a survey at any time.
5. Incentive Credits
SurveySavvy.com offers incentive credits to members in exchange for completed and validated surveys. Incentive credit(s) will be earned by a member for each completed survey after the member’s qualification to participate in a particular survey has been verified by SurveySavvy.com, the member completes that survey, and SurveySavvy.com validates the survey responses. The number of credit(s) earned for each completed and validated survey will vary based upon the nature and length of the survey. By registering and participating in surveys, you agree that SurveySavvy.com may contact you by telephone to conduct a brief validation (lasting approximately two minutes). SurveySavvy.com may require additional validation procedures to certify your eligibility and qualification as a member or survey participant.
Members will receive incentive credits as described in this section for validated surveys completed by them and for validated surveys completed by their referrals who are also authorized members (Please see our Refer Friends section for more information). Members who have received incentive credits in their member account (either by completing a survey or by referring other member(s) who complete surveys) may request that such incentive credits be converted into cash and paid out to the member.
All terms and conditions regarding your ability to receive incentive credits for participation in surveys and for referrals, conversion of credits into cash and payments to you may be changed or modified at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of SurveySavvy.com.
Members are responsible for any taxes due as a result of payments they receive for participating in SurveySavvy.com. We are required by law to issue an IRS Form 1099 to any member who is paid $600.00 or more annually for participation in surveys, for the participation of referrals, or both. You hereby agree, when requested, to provide all information necessary for SurveySavvy.com to comply with tax reporting requirements.
Continuing participation of members in survey research benefits all parties involved. Members who regularly respond to survey invitations and provide complete responses to the associated surveys play a valuable role in market research and are rewarded by SurveySavvy.com for their participation. Such regular survey response participation also benefits the clients of SurveySavvy.com, who come to rely on SurveySavvy.com for timely survey responses to a variety of questions from a diverse group of survey respondents. Each member of SurveySavvy.com can benefit from updating their member contact information and regularly responding to survey invitations.
https://www.surveysavvy.com/ss/ss_index.php?action=home
Global Test Market ***********
Review:
This isn’t an “earn points now, we’ll devalue them later” scam which many of us have fallen foul of in the past. I’ve been a member of this site for around a year now and the value of the points have never changed. Nor have the cash-in levels or anything else. This is a legitimate company which works on a points level undoubtedly to save themselves a packet on administration costs. It’s easier than sending out a payment for every survey completed and better for you too unless you want to keep cashing cheques for $3-$5 and incurring bank charges ever time! It also works in your favour because the more surveys you take, the higher the value of your points. They reward loyalty. 1000 points will earn you $50 for the first 9 surveys you have taken, but $60 if you have taken 10-19 and so on. There’s a conversion table on the site, I’m not going to try to explain it here! Basically the more surveys you have taken in your time at the site, the higher the point value. Oh there’s a referral scheme too which will gain you 20 bonus points for each friend you refer.
Yesterday I got my check for $50 from Global Test Market. I requested the check on July 4 and it arrived on the 30th so it took a little under 4 weeks for it to come. As promised it is the full $50 they owe me. Since I have been paid by them I can officially say that Global Test Market is not a scam.
How it works…
Join now and start receiving online paid surveys.
Complete your profile surveys to qualify for more opportunities.
Check your inbox daily for new invitations. Surveys will come via email.
Complete online surveys to earn MarketPoints. Redeem for cash.
As a member of GlobalTestMarket we want to hear your opinion and we will reward you for it!
As a member of GlobalTestMarket, we not only want to hear your opinion we’ll reward you for it! It is free to sign up and receive online paid surveys about:
· Movies
· Restaurants
· Automobiles
· Consumer products
· Current events
· Many other topics that interest you!
Help companies with their market research
The online paid surveys you complete directly influence the development of products and services from top companies. Make a difference today by sharing your opinion and help shape the future of what makes it to market.
Earn Money
GlobalTestMarket will reward you with MarketPoints for every online survey you complete. Unlike most companies that only enter you into sweepstakes you will never win, you’ll receive money for every online survey you take, even if it turns out you are ineligible to complete the survey. Once you reach 1,000 MarketPoints, you can redeem your balance for $50 U.S. dollars.
Privacy and Confidentiality
You will never receive unsolicited email as a result of joining GlobalTestMarket. Your personal information is kept 100% confidential, and your online survey responses are anonymous and used only for the sole purpose of market research. For more information, please read our FAQs and privacy policy.
Joining GlobalTestMarket
Why do people choose to join GlobalTestMarket?
GlobalTestMarket members sign up to enjoy the benefits of taking online surveys and earning cash. GlobalTestMarket’s online surveys are also a fun way to learn about new products and services, and to help influence their development. By joining GlobalTestMarket, you will become a member of the leading online community of consumers worldwide and participate in online research studies from top companies from around the world.
Is there an age restriction to becoming a member of GlobalTestMarket?
You must be at least 18 years of age to join OR you must be 14 to 17 years of age and have parental or legal guardian permission to join.
MarketPoints
How much are MarketPoints worth?
The value of MarketPoints is fixed against the U.S. Dollar at five (5) cents per MarketPoint.
How many MarketPoints will I earn for participating in online surveys?
Each invitation will tell you how many MarketPoints you will earn for completing the online survey, or for participating but not qualifying for it. The number of points will vary depending on two factors: (1) the urgency of the online survey — more urgent surveys will offer higher incentives, and (2) the length of the online survey. The more time required on your part, the larger the number of MarketPoints awarded.
How do I redeem my MarketPoints?
Log in to your account.
Click on ‘MarketPoints’ in the top navigation bar.
Click the ‘Redeem’ button. Confirm that your mailing address is correct.
(Please allow 4-6 weeks from the date of redemption for your check to arrive if you live within the United States, or 6-8 weeks if you live outside of the U.S.)
How many MarketPoints do I need to redeem for cash?
The minimum number of MarketPoints needed to redeem is 1,000.
If I redeem my MarketPoints how will I get my money?
Once you redeem your MarketPoints we will mail you a check in your local currency, when available. While we try our best to provide checks that are convenient to you, we cannot print checks in some currencies, such as currencies in Lithuania, Mexico, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Ukraine. If we cannot pay you in your local currency, we will send you a check in U.S. dollars.
Why does GlobalTestMarket use MarketPoints instead of money?
Our community consists of members from all around the world, and therefore we need to use a currency that everyone can use. However, when you redeem your MarketPoints, you will receive a check in your local currency.
Online surveys
What is the process for taking online surveys?
Surveys are sent by email and can be taken at your leisure. All you need is a computer and Internet access. On average, it takes 15 minutes to complete an online survey.
How can I receive more online surveys?
The best way to receive more online surveys is to complete all of your profile surveys on the Survey page of your account, which you can access by logging in. The status of each profile survey is displayed along with the date of the last update. Keeping these profiles complete and up to date will result in more online survey invitations for you.
Please be aware the number of online surveys each participant will receive in any given month varies significantly from person to person. The number of online surveys you will receive is directly related to the demographic our clients are searching for.
http://www.globaltestmarket.com/join.php
Acop.com **********
Reviews:
To put it simply, American Consumer Opinion (or ACOP for short) really works. It’s not going to make you a millionaire, you won’t be able to give up work, and you probably won’t be able to buy a new car unless you do this for a very very very long time. However, it’s an enjoyable way of earning a few bucks for something that I for one find quite enjoyable.
If you like surveys, and don’t mind putting a little effort in once in a while, read on to find out more. If you would rather spend your £100 joining a get-rich-quick program, you can always send it to me instead. I’m a very worthy cause, honest!
I joined ACOP alongside many many other “make money on the Internet” programs over a year ago now, as things weren’t so good on the bank balance front. Most programs I still have yet to earn even a dollar from, but I was somewhat surprised with what happened with ACOP.
I received a screening survey for a survey they were conducting on electronics. Then a couple of days later came an offer in my inbox to join a survey that would be worth $10. So I did, it took about 15 minutes and to be honest thought they would probably send me a check it would cost me a fortune to cash, and completely forgot about it. Until a couple of weeks later I got a phone call at work from my partner at home to tell me a letter had arrived for me from Dallas. I thought it was junk mail, it wouldn’t have been the first time I’d have received junk mail from abroad, so thought nothing of it.
Imagine my surprise when getting home I opened the envelope, and yes you guessed it, it was from a nice lady called Anne Parks at ACOP thanking me for taking part in the survey and enclosing a $10 American Express Voucher. I really wasn’t expecting it, and I think I was more excited that I actually had something nice arrive that wasn’t a bill. Believe it or not, it wasn’t so important that it was $10 but more that I had earned that money, it was a bit like winning a prize and I was all excited!
The Website is very straightforward:
~~ When you visit the site and decide to register as a user, you are invited to complete 15 questions. Good practice for when you get your first Consumer Opinion Questionnaire!!!!
~~ Once you have registered you may get an invitation to join one of the sites affiliate Opinion Sites dependant on your present employment and status. An excellent opportunity to earn extra dosh!!!
~~ Upon completion of your registration with ACOP you will receive a Welcome Email from Site contact – Anne Parks.
The Money Bit, or what I refer to affectionately as “The Dogs Bollocks”
Specifically you can earn between $4 (Dollars) and $250 (Dollars). Realistically you will most probably get $10 per questionnaire answered, if you are lucky. I have completed 3 and have received 2 x $10 American Express Gift Checks thus far.
Paid Opinion Surveys
Welcome to American Consumer Opinion®, a worldwide network of people who get paid for sharing their opinions and ideas by answering online surveys. Win money in monthly drawings just for being a member. Win money in drawings when you fill out a screener (a short questionnaire). Get paid each time you complete a survey (a longer questionnaire).
Join our paid online survey panel and help evaluate new products, test new advertising, and tell companies what you think. Make your opinions count. Join today!
Who We Are
American Consumer Opinion® is owned and operated by Decision Analyst, Inc., a major international marketing research firm headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in the United States. American Consumer Opinion® is made up of consumers worldwide who have agreed to participate in our paid opinion survey panel. Join today!
Membership Is Free
· Membership in American Consumer Opinion® is free. You will never have to pay any money to be a member. Your participation in our surveys is the only “cost” of membership.
· As a panel member, you will participate in several surveys a year, typically. The average survey will take 10 minutes or so to complete, and the questions are usually easy to answer.
· Panel members can expect to receive a “screener” (a short questionnaire) every six weeks or so.
Make Money Taking Surveys
· All registered members participate in a monthly drawing to win $250 in cash awards, just for being a member.
· If you answer a screener (a short questionnaire), you will be entered into a drawing for cash awards.*
· If you participate in a survey (a longer questionnaire), you will always receive some type of incentive (a free product to test, cash, a check, or a gift).
· Incentives typically range in value from $2 to $50, per survey or focus group, depending upon the length of the questionnaire and the time it takes to complete it. Simply fill out surveys for money. Participants in online focus groups generally receive more than $25.
Your Voice Is Heard
· Occasionally, these consumers are asked to participate in mail surveys or telephone surveys, but generally the surveys are all conducted over the Internet.
· Most members of American Consumer Opinion® enjoy having the opportunity to make their opinions count, to influence the future. It’s similar to voting for elected officials-but here, you are voting on products and services you want in the future.
· We do hundreds of surveys a year to help companies do a better job. Your opinions really do make a difference.
· Here are some examples of how American Consumer Opinion® online surveys have helped companies improve their products and/or services:
o A passenger train system decided on new routes and learned how to improve service on its trains.
o A Mexican salsa company figured out how much to adjust the “heat” level in its picante sauce to make it taste even better.
o Guiltless Gourmet improved the taste of their wonderful snack chips.
o A major airline identified the most comfortable types of seats for its airliners.
We Protect Your Privacy
· To determine whether your household qualifies to participate in a particular survey, we need to know something about your household and its members. That’s the purpose of the questions in the Registration Form.
· Your opinions, information, and advice are confidential. Your answers are combined with other panel members’ answers and reported as statistical summaries. Your individual answers will never be revealed to anyone without your explicit permission.
· Your name and address will never be used for sales or advertising purposes, and your name will never be sold to anyone outside of our company.
· For more information on our Privacy Policy, go here.
More About Your Membership
· Several times a year you will receive short surveys about your household’s usage of certain products and services. Please be sure to answer these surveys, because they help us select households for follow-up surveys. Always be completely honest and frank in answering these surveys. When you complete one of these surveys, your name will be entered into a drawing for cash awards.
· Membership is limited to one person per household. If more than one person per household fills out the Registration Form, we will only accept the first person who filled out a form.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions about our panel and how it works, you’ll probably find the answers here. Please read through this page completely. If your questions are not answered, please email Anne Parks at aparks@acop.com.
Membership
Q: How can I become a member?
A: To be able to fill out surveys for money, simply fill out the Registration Form found here.
Q: Does membership cost me anything?
A: No. There is no fee to be a member of American Consumer Opinion® Online. And once you’ve joined, you’ll be eligible for monthly drawings and survey participant incentives. You will never be asked to buy anything from us or from the companies who sponsor surveys. For more information, see our privacy policy.
Q: I live outside the United States; can I still join the panel?
A: Yes, we offer surveys to people from all over the world. We welcome international participants.
Q:What do you do with the profile information I filled out when signing up?
A: That information is stored in our database and used to match up participants with specific survey requirements. Your profile information will never be shared with outside sources. For more information, see our privacy policy.
Q: How can I update my membership information or remove my name from the panel?
A: Please go to Update/Delete. Type in your email address (the one you gave us when you signed up) and your zip code or your password. Then press the “update” button if you wish to update your membership information, or press the “delete” button if you wish to delete your membership. If you have difficulty updating or deleting your account information, please email aparks@acop.com. Until November 1, 2001, your zip code was your password to access your information. At that time, we revised our web page. When you access your account for the first time after this date, you will be asked to change your password to something other than your zip code.
Registration
Q: I tried to submit the registration form and I received the message “Document contains no data.” What should I do?
A: Most likely, there are too many people on our server at one time. This slows down our server and does not let you register in full. Please check back in an hour or two.
Q: I entered all my information, but am not sure if my registration went through.
A: You can check to see if your registration was successful by going to Account Log In and typing in your email address and password in the Members Log In box (on the left-hand side of your screen). If you are able to view your registration information, then you have successfully registered as a member of American Consumer Opinion®.
Q: I did not receive a confirmation email.
A: The confirmation email is automatically generated after you register. Sometimes, due to high web traffic, emails get lost. If you have not received your confirmation email within 24 hours after you registered, please email Anne Parks and let her know that you have not received your confirmation email.
Q: When I enter my email address, I get a message saying I’m already registered, but I have never registered before.
A: Go to the Account Log In web page and type in your email address and password in the Members Log In box. You can then check to see if you are registered. If you get a message saying you are not in the database, please email aparks@acop.com.
Taking An Online Survey
If you have problems taking a survey, the first thing we need to know is which survey you were having problems with. If the following answers do not resolve your problem, please send an email to aparks@acop.com, and be sure to include the Internet address you received in the invitation email.
Q: Where are the surveys? I looked all through your site and still can’t find one.
A: American Consumer Opinion® does not post open surveys on our website. Panel members who are invited to complete a survey are sent an email from Anne Parks that contains the web address of the survey they are invited to complete. We use the information from the registration page (such as age, gender, geographic location, type of employment, and more) to match against the criteria for each survey on a case-by-case basis.
Q: How can I make sure that surveys from Anne Parks come to my Inbox instead of being blocked or sent to bulk email folders?
A: If your email program has a bulk mail or junk mail folder to automatically filter spam, please add aparks@acop.com to your approved sender’s list to make sure you receive our emails.
Q: What is a screening questionnaire?
A: A screening questionnaire is a short survey that contains no more than 15 questions. These questions may be about where you work, your job responsibilities, etc. All of this helps us to determine whether your area of expertise lends itself to the topic of the survey. Please be completely honest and frank when answering these screening questions, so that the questions we ask you to answer pertain to your knowledge and experience. Whenever you complete a screening questionnaire, your name will be entered into a drawing for cash awards.
Q: What is a questionnaire?
A: A questionnaire is a longer and more detailed survey than the screening questionnaire. These questions may ask about your opinions, your experiences, the types of products you use, etc. Please be completely honest and frank when answering these questions, as we want to be sure the questions we ask you center around your experience and the types of product you use. Whenever you complete one of these longer surveys, you will be paid an honorarium. The amount of the honorarium ranges from $2 to $50, and is proportional to the length of time it would take the average person to complete the survey.
Q: I live in the U.S. or Canada and was wondering, “How do I get paid?”
A: For those members who live within the U.S. or Canada, American Consumer Opinion® places their honorariums in the member’s account. The members can access their accounts by going to Account Log In and typing in the email address and password in the Members Log In box and viewing their honorarium in Your Account Balance. To receive your honorarium go to Request a Cash-out. Since we send your checks to the address we have on file, please be sure to keep your mailing address up to date by going to the Update/Delete page to verify that your personal information is correct.
Q: I live outside the U.S. or Canada and was wondering, “How do I get paid?”
A: For members who live outside the U.S. or Canada, American Consumer Opinion® sends most international panelists a cheque in their currency. For those panelists in countries that are unable to receive these types of cheques, an American Express gift cheque is sent to those who complete surveys or win the drawings. The honorarium is placed into the member’s account. The members can access their accounts by going to Account Log In and typing in the email address and password in the Members Log In box and viewing their honorarium in Your Account Balance. To receive your honorarium, go to Request a Cash-out. For the nearest American Express Foreign Exchange Office, please click here. Since we send your checks to the address we have on file, please be sure to keep your mailing address up to date by going to the Update/Delete page to verify that your personal information is correct.
Q: When I clicked on the link for the survey, it took me to your home page.
A: The survey URL opens a new window, which will sometimes minimize itself if you have other windows open. Close all other windows and maximize the survey login page by clicking its button on your task bar (the bar where your “start” button sits). Please disable your anti pop-up software before you attempt to take our survey.
Q: I was taking a survey, and it won’t let me continue on to the next page. It says I still haven’t answered one of the questions when I answered them all. What do I do?
A: First, make sure your answers for each question showed up on the screen. If you were required to click on a small circle, make sure there is a dot in each circle that requires a response. Often, when you click on the circle quickly the dot may appear, but does not stay when you move to the next question.
Q: I clicked on the survey URL and got the message “page not found.”
A: This could be due to a high volume of traffic trying to access our website simultaneously. Please try to access the page again at a later time. If you continue to have difficulty accessing the site, email aparks@acop.com immediately.
Q: I can’t get your survey to open in Netscape 3.
A: For best results with our surveys, we recommend that you use Netscape 4.5 or higher or Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher. If you have earlier versions of either browsers, you can update them by going to the Netscape or Microsoft websites (it’s free).
If you are viewing the survey using WebTV, see the WebTV “help” page for specific help.
If you are viewing the survey using AOL’s built-in browser: minimize the AOL window (click on the left-most of the three buttons at the top-right corner of the AOL window), then view the survey in Netscape or Internet Explorer. For more AOL-specific help, go to http://www.aol.com/nethelp/.
Q: Can I get paid for taking an online survey?
A: Yes, you can win money in monthly drawings just for being a member, win money in drawings when you fill out a screener (a short questionnaire), and earn money each time you fill out a survey (a longer questionnaire).
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Lightspeed Consumer Panels ( Not accepting New members At This Time)
Yes! I Like LightSpeed Panel For The Pure Fact That I Can Get 2300 Points = $20.00 & Depeosit Than Into My PayPal Account & Then Further Transfer That Into My HSBC Online Bank Account. They Need More Websites Like This One. I Have $8.00 In My Account, Long Time Before I See That $25.00 Level. On The Other Hand; I Have A Total of 1100 Points In My LightSpeed Account.
Thanks So Much Mark For Reviewing A Terrific Survey Website Like LightSpeed Panel. At First Just Over 1 Year Ago I New Nothing About Then But, Since Then I Have Grown Quite Very Fond Of LightSpeed Panel. Simply They Are The Best & Front Runner Comparatively To Others. Supreme In Quality To Provide You With The Chance Favors Us Too Make Money While Thus Giving Our Studious Opinions. If You Have The Time Plese Join LightSpeed panel. It Is Worth It’s Price In Gold.
I have been doing surveys for a few months now. I enjoy doing some survey and others are quite annoying. Thankfully most are fine. One of the best survey sights I have used is Lightspeed Consumer Panel.
They are an online survey group. Lightspeed requires that you sign up and give some information to become a member. They do not charge any money. They also, do not ask for any information that I think would be harmful to give out. They ask questions about age, address, what I like, what I don’t like, etc. After completing my profile that was pretty much all I had to do to get started. They email me when there is a survey that I may qualify for. I just click on the link that they provide and answer some questions. Sometimes I qualify for the survey and sometimes I don’t. I have a made more money than I ever thought I would with them. I have made about forty-five dollars up to this point. Once I have reached 575 points I can redeem them for several different things. I choose to have the points redeemed for five dollars and then sent to Paypal.
I really like Lightspeed. They really do have me do surveys and not try to sell me anything. I don’t have to give a credit card number or anything like that. I would recommend Lightspeed Consumer Panel for anyone who doesn’t mind doing surveys and wants a few extra dollars.
Your Opinion Matters Here
Which color looks better? What should they name it? What should the packaging look like? Is it better than what is already out there? Which features are important to you? How much should it cost? What should the commercial look like?
By taking the time to participate in Lightspeed Panel surveys, you have the power to let companies know exactly what you think. This helps you, the consumer, develop and improve products and services offered.
Your time is valuable. We understand that. That’s why we offer guaranteed rewards for most of our surveys.
Lightspeed Points
Receive Lightspeed Points for completing most surveys. Then, redeem your points right on our site for cash, online gift certificates, music downloads, and hundreds of other prizes. Or, build up your points for bigger prizes in your Lightspeed Points Account.
$5,000 Lightspeed Sweepstakes Entries
If you are someone who likes a shot at the big money, welcome to the $5,000 Lightspeed Sweepstakes! When members participate in a survey, mini-poll, or Quick Match, they receive an entry into our $5,000 Sweepstakes. Every three months, one lucky member wins $5,000.
Please keep in mind that our members are people who genuinely enjoy giving their opinion. If you’re looking to quit your job and buy a tropical island with the money you earn by taking our surveys, we suggest you look elsewhere.
Our members enjoy giving their opinions. They value the opportunity to help shape new and existing products and services.
But our members also appreciate a little something extra for their efforts. Generally, they do not want to take a survey and only be “rewarded” with a slim chance to win a big prize. Our members want – no, demand – to receive guaranteed incentives for completed surveys.
Welcome to the Lightspeed Points program!
Members can redeem their points right on our site for hundreds of prizes including cash, online gift certificates, music downloads, electronics, and kitchen appliances.
Five thousand dollars. Think about it. You could go on that dream vacation you’ve been putting off, buy the flat screen television that’s missing from the family room, or update your wardrobe. Or, if you want to take the “practical” route, you could pay off some bills. Please visit our Winners Page and read what our lucky members have chosen to do with their $5,000.
Earning entries into the $5,000 Lightspeed Sweepstakes is easy.
http://us.lightspeedpanel.com/US/public/index.us
Synovate ***************
Reviews:
I love this survey site i get alot of surveys from them and also product tests. you only need 5000 points to cashout and that is easy to get. i recommend this site.
Synovate Global Opinion Panels gives you points to complete surveys. Each point is worth 1/10 of a cent, and you can redeem your points for cash once you have reached 5000 points ($5), which is the lowest cashout minimum of any survey site I know of.
Most surveys pay between 200 and 1500 points ($.20 – $1.50), making their compensation a bit less than some other survey sites; their surveys usually last 20-30 minutes each. Synovate also offers compensation for product tests — I have done one product test with Synovate, and received 5750 points ($5.75) for it.
I have cashed out three times (a total of $30) in the 10 months I have been a member of Synovate, and it usually takes about 4 weeks for me to receive my check. I receive survey invitations from this panel less often than from other survey sites — about once every other week — but I almost always qualify for them.
The best thing about Synovate is their outstanding member support. Just this week, I had a problem with a survey — I completed 75% of it, when all of a sudden I was brought to a page that said I didn’t qualify, and I only received 50 points for it instead of the promised 1100. I emailed member support explaining the issue, and they emailed me back within 3 days, apologizing for the inconvenience. They ended up crediting my account with the full promised amount for the survey. I was highly impressed, because with most survey sites, you’re on your own if you encounter a problem or do not receive full compensation.
Overall, you may not earn as much money with Synovate as you would with other survey sites because of their less frequent surveys and slightly lower compensation; however, it’s still well worth being a member, if only because of their extremely reliable payment and excellent member service. Also, since they target their surveys very accurately, you’re more likely to qualify for most of the surveys you are invited to; this means you’ll waste less time filling out qualifying screeners for surveys you won’t qualify for. This is a good survey site to join, especially if you are truly interested in expressing your opinion about products and services.
Synovate is one of the largest marketing research firms in the world. Membership in our Global Opinion Panels provides you with many opportunities to voice your opinions on the products and services you and millions of other people across the globe use every day.
As part of the Synovate Global Opinion Panels you have the power to…
· Improve existing products and services
· Test innovative consumer goods
· Be among the first to see what’s new
· Influence new items that will later appear on store shelves
· And, receive rewards just for participating
What’s Involved?
Being a panel member is simple and provides rewards for your opinions. Once you join, you will be contacted by e-mail when a survey is available. This e-mail will contain instructions on how to access the survey and details about the rewards you will be eligible to earn. Participation for all surveys is voluntary, with no penalty if you choose not to participate.
Most surveys take 5-10 minutes to complete. You can even stop in the middle of a survey and return at a later time, picking up right where you left off. But, we ask that you try to complete them as soon as possible, since most surveys are only available for a limited time.
From time to time, we may invite you to test a product or participate in a research project conducted by telephone. Your participation in these studies as well is always voluntary.
New Points Reward Program! Earn Points For Every Survey!
Every survey invitation will indicate how many points you can earn for completing the survey. The more surveys you complete, the more points you can earn! To view your points balance, please login to your account and access the My Rewards page. And, you will still receive an entry into our monthly sweepstakes drawing for every survey you complete. Please see our Terms and Conditions of panel membership for more details.
Monthly Sweepstakes
When you register with Synovate Global Opinion Panels, you will be entered into our Monthly Sign-up Sweepstakes with over 200 winners monthly:
1 prize of $1,000
10 prizes of $100
15 prizes of $50
30 prizes of $25
150 prizes of $10
The total value of all prizes is $5,000 each month. Please see our Official Contest Rules for more details.
Then, each time you reply to an e-mail invitation and complete a survey, you earn ANOTHER entry into that month’s sweepstakes drawing. Sweepstakes winners are selected at random based on entries received during each calendar month, with the prize drawing held on or around the 15th calendar day of the subsequent month. Please allow 6-8 weeks after the date of the sweepstakes drawing for winners to be posted.
https://www.globalopinionpanels.com/landing?method=getChoosePanelForm&sourceid=1000&lang=en_US
A Top Shop
www.atopshop.com
BBB Report
Name: A Top Shop! Phone: (720) 283-8377 Fax: (720) 283-8366 Address: 5353 W Dartmouth Ave Ste 401
Denver, CO 80227-5540 Website: www.atopshop.com www.atopshop.justgoodbusiness.biz Original Business Start Date: May 2000 TOB Classification: Secret Shopper BBB Accreditation: This organization is a BBB Accredited business. Additional DBA Names: atopshop.com, LLC
Top Shop
BBB AccreditationThis company has been a BBB Accredited business since November 2003. This means it supports BBB’s services to the public and meets our BBB Accreditation standards.
Based on BBB files, this business has a BBB Rating of A+.
Advice from the BBB:
Mystery/Secret Shopping
What is Mystery Shopping?
Some retailers hire marketing research companies to evaluate the quality of service in their stores; these companies use mystery shoppers to get the information anonymously. They assign a mystery shopper to make a particular purchase in a store or restaurant, for example, and then report on the experience. Typically, the shopper is reimbursed, and can keep the product or service.
Many professionals in the field consider mystery shopping a part-time activity, at best. And, they add, opportunities generally are posted online by marketing research or merchandising companies. Nevertheless, fraudulent mystery shopping promoters are using newspaper ads and emails to create the impression that they’re a gateway to lucrative mystery shopper jobs with reputable companies. These solicitations usually promote a website where consumers can “register” to become mystery shoppers – after they pay a fee for information about a certification program, a directory of mystery shopping companies, or a guarantee of a mystery shopping job.
The truth is that it is unnecessary to pay money to anyone to get into the mystery shopper business. The shopping certification offered in advertising or unsolicited email is almost always worthless. A list of companies that hire mystery shoppers is available for free; and legitimate mystery shopper jobs are on the Internet for free. Consumers who try to get a refund from promoters of mystery shopping jobs usually are out of luck. Either the business doesn’t return the phone calls, or if it does, it’s to try another pitch.
The Facts of Mystery Shopping
Becoming a legitimate mystery shopper for a legitimate company doesn’t cost anything. Here’s how to do it:
1) Search the Internet for mystery shopping companies that are accepting applications. Legitimate companies don’t charge an application fee. Many accept applications online.
2) Do some homework about mystery shopping. Check libraries or bookstores for tips on how to find companies hiring mystery shoppers, as well as how to do the job effectively.
3) Visit the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA) website at www.mysteryshop.org for information on how to register to be a mystery shopper with a MSPA-member company, a database of available jobs, and additional information on the industry in general.
4) In the meantime, the FTC says consumers should be skeptical of mystery shopping promoters who:
*Advertise for mystery shoppers in a newspaper’s ‘help wanted’ section or by email. While it may appear as if these companies are hiring mystery shoppers, it’s much more likely that they’re pitching unnecessary – and possibly bogus – mystery shopping “services.”
*Sell “certification.” Companies that use mystery shoppers generally do not require certification.
*Guarantee a job as a mystery shopper.
*Charge a fee for access to mystery shopping opportunities.
*Sell directories of companies that provide mystery shoppers.
If you think you have encountered a mystery shopping scam, file a complaint with your local consumer protection agency, your Better Business Bureau, your State Attorney General, or the FTC (ftc.gov).
Whether you use the term “mystery shopper,” “secret shopper,” or “ghost customer,” they all mean the same thing – Increased Customer Service. A Top Shop! utilizes independent contractors to visit your business and report back to you specific details about how your business is operating and what you can do to improve your customer service as well as your bottom line.
Why Choose A Top Shop! Over Other Shopping Companies
We don’t claim to be the largest shopping company. In fact, we don’t want to be the largest. We want to be the best. We practice what we preach. We believe that customer service is the key ingredient to a successful business. That’s why our motto is “Specialists in Customized Mystery Shops” We will not only provide you with the best customer service, we will customize any shop to your specifications, guaranteed.
We start by custom tailoring our evaluations to best suit your needs. We understand that each business is unique and we want to be able to get the type of information that each unique business requires from our evaluations.
Our shoppers are interested in providing you with the feedback that you need in order for your business to be successful. In today’s competitive market, customers choose to frequent businesses where their needs are met and they are attended to and cared about, places that make them feel good. Let us help you make certain that your place of business meets those needs.
http://www.atopshop.com/
Adept Consumer Testing
www.giveusyouropinions.com
I could find no reviews for them
Adept Consumer Testing offers 12 architecturally designed focus group suites in two locations, as well as multipurpose rooms and a permanent 50-seat theater. The combination of proficient “hands-on” project management, on-site recruiting, a phenomenal database, and state-of-the-art facilities have been key to their success. Recruiting sub-specialties include all entertainment mediums, business-to-business, high-technology, medical, legal, automotive, consumer package goods and child/adolescent research. Furthermore, they have adapted their research process with technology-driven tools and advancements including videoconferencing, video streaming, permanently installed dial/polling interactive systems, moderator-to-backroom communication devices, and sophisticated audiovisual and computer systems. Adept’s superlative customer service and commitment have made them a Los Angeles favorite since 1980.
Thank you for your interest in participating in marketing research studies and focus groups at Adept Consumer Testing, Inc. This site will give you the opportunity to register as a participant in our research studies, by filling out a database file form online, as well as answer some of your questions about marketing research. If you are already in our database you may use the form to easily update your records.
At Adept Consumer Testing, we will never try to sell you anything. Furthermore, you will always be paid an honorarium for your time. Imagine, giving your opinions and getting paid for it!
It’s exciting how much of an impact our participants have just by voicing their opinions; that’s what marketing research is all about. Consumers have influenced the trend toward new car designs, television programs, films, healthier food and friendlier software just to name a few. Your participation directly effects the products and services you use every day. Our business focus groups (discussing business products and services) provide a great opportunity to meet others in your related field and discuss shared concerns, viewpoints, and to make your opinions heard. Manufacturers and service companies do pay attention to what you think! Please consider participating in a study at Adept Consumer Testing, Inc., and join our database by filling out our online file form.
To answer questions about participating in marketing research studies, your rights as a respondent, and about our procedures at Adept Consumer Testing, Inc., please view our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page. Please feel free to email us at info@giveusyouropinions.com, or by telephone at 818-905-9666.
http://www.giveusyouropinions.com/register.htm
Alan Newman Research
www.anr.com
I could find no reviews for them
ANR offers quantitative, qualitative and field services. That’s what market research firms do. So what makes us different from the competition? Our people. We’re serious about our work, but have fun doing what we do. We’re a bunch of nit-pickers that look at the big picture, and think we do better research because of it.
ANR offers all of the services you’d expect from a larger firm, but none of the bureaucracy. We can field up to six experienced focus group moderators at any one time and conduct a survey among more than 15,000 respondents. Yet there’s a conspicuous absence of red tape, and decisions are made quickly. We know you’ve got deadlines and promise to help you meet them. That’s one of the benefits of working with a firm that prides itself on the intimate working relationships it has with clients.
Benefit TestingSM, a process developed and refined in close cooperation with advertising creative directors, is designed to elicit affective and cognitive reactions to alternative positioning concepts or benefits from selected target audiences. In preparation for the groups, the client, advertising agency staff, and research staff confer to develop a series of alternative benefits or position statements to be tested. Group participants evaluate each statement individually, paying particular attention to its importance, motivational impact, credibility, distinctiveness, and overall appeal. The outcome is an in-depth understanding of which benefits, selling propositions, or positioning alternatives are most compelling and why. This type of information is vital to the development of marketing strategy and advertising.
Another important technique designed to assist in the formulation of creative strategy and execution is Discovery Groups. In this process, participants are assembled for pairs of focus group discussions separated by several days or weeks during which they complete an assignment. Most often, the assignment includes completing specific tasks and a workbook containing open-ended questions. The goal is to engage participants and their friends in activities that elicit attitudes, images, and creative thinking related to the research topic. Of particular importance is the discovery of lifestyle elements that appeal to the target audience.
Like Benefit TestingSM, Discovery Groups® offer invaluable insight into the attitudes and behavior of participants. Clients and advertising agency staff view the groups from behind one-way mirrors, which has an immediate and dynamic impact. There is no substitute for watching and hearing a target audience discuss their experience with and best thinking about your product, service, or marketing communications. In addition, participants’ completed assignments provide a wealth of creative input – personal glimpses into their lifestyles, interests, attitudes, self-images, aspirations, likes and dislikes, role models, etcetera. This information becomes invaluable input for refinement of a marketing strategy and the development of creative concepts.
Developments in teleconferencing software have enabled Alan Newman Research to conduct hundreds of telephone focus groups. They function very much like face-to-face groups, with minimal loss in group dynamics. New telecommunication software enables participants to speak to one another as if they were in the same room, while offering clients a virtual back room in which to “observe” the groups and communicate with one another. Telephone groups are particularly useful for groups with senior level executives and professionals and for clients with limited research budgets who need national representation in their research. The cost is comparable to in-person groups without travel expenses, and the technology has been tested with positive results and continues to improve.
http://www.anr.com/focusreg.php
Opinionoutpost.com ************
Reviews:
Like most people, I was skeptical at first when I heard about making money by completing online surveys. However, I have done so successfully through Opinion Outpost (www.opinionoutpost.com).
I tend to earn about twenty dollars a month from this site. That is not a ton of money, but I barely have to do anything to get it. I don’t even answer every survey that is sent to me. Looking at my survey history, the average pay is about three dollars. The highest one was eighteen dollars. They typically take about fifteen to twenty minutes to complete. That’s not a bad hourly rate for sitting at my computer and answering questions about products or advertisements!
The biggest question that people have about sites like this, of course, is whether they really pay. I have received multiple checks in the mail from Opinion Outpost. You can request to cash out the money owed to you as soon as your balance is over five dollars, but I like to let it accumulate a little more. They pay by mailing a check, which usually takes a couple of weeks to receive.
For some time, I ignored the various paid survey sites I was a member of because I figured I would never qualify for any of them. But, just for the heck of it, I gave Opinion Outpost (www.opinionoutpost.com) a try and was impressed.
Opinion Outpost pays anywhere from $1 to $5 depending on the survey that is offered and sends survey opportunities a couple times each week. Of the opportunities I receive, I qualify for about half and, since January, have received almost $50 in payments (via check).
The typical survey usually takes about 15 minutes to complete.
If I have any complaints it’s that it does take Opinion Outpost a few weeks to mail the check to me.
Your opinions matter.
The world’s leading organizations need your help. At Opinion Outpost, you can join a community of people from around the globe who answer surveys online. Your opinions direct the decisions organizations make about the products and services you use every day.
Signing up is free. You choose which surveys to answer. You can cancel your membership at any time. For each survey you complete, we say ‘thank you’ with Opinion Points which can be redeemed for cash. It’s that simple.
Opinion Outpost needs your help. Organizations desire better understanding of what their customers are thinking. Through conducting survey research with panelists like you, researchers are able to find the answers they need to make better decisions in serving their customers. Policy makers also use survey research to better understand public opinion and direct programs aimed at serving the public. As an Opinion Outpost member, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape and influence the policies, products and services of the world around you.
About Opinion Outpost
Step 1: e-mail invitation
Once you become an Opinion Outpost member, you will be randomly selected to participate in surveys. Survey invitations will be sent to you by e-mail as well as accessible in the members section of the website.
Step 2: Take survey
You can choose which surveys you would like to participate in. Generally, these surveys will ask some preliminary questions to see if you qualify to take the survey. Most of the surveys take no longer than 20 minutes to complete. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential and your information will never be used for anything other than survey research.
Step 3: Earn rewards
As nice as it is to have your opinions used to help leading firms and companies make more effective decisions about the products and services you use every day, we also appreciate your willingness to share them. As an extra thank you for participating in surveys, you earn Opinion Points for each survey you complete.
The number of Opinion Points possible will be indicated for each survey. Upon completion of the survey, you can check your point balance by logging into the members section of the Opinion Outpost website. Opinion Points are redeemable for cash. 10 Opinion Points are equivalent to $1. When you want to redeem your points, you simply click on a button on your account page to request payment. A check will be sent to you within 6-8 weeks.
https://www.opinionoutpost.com/join.php
Harris Poll Online
Reviews:
I would rather earn cash but although this company rewards with points, they are honest. I have been a member for years. Last Christmas I cashed in 5000 points and sure enough received the gift I requested. I still have lots of points left, about 9000. So, even though you are rewarded with points, they add up quickly and you have many choices to cash in on. GOOD COMPANY.
I’ve been taking Harris Poll for almost five years now. Their award plan is great and give you the history of how many surveys you’ve taken and the point you are awarded. I would recommend anyone to join. The only complaint I have with them is the survey and points they offer in the end, thirty is not alot, they should change it to fifty.
Become a member of the Harris Poll Online and you will have the opportunity to influence important decision makers in government, corporations, and non-profit organizations. You can help shape the policies, products, and services they offer you!
To show our thanks for your support and participation, you’ll be enrolled in our appreciation program, Harris Poll Online Rewards, where you can redeem points for rewards that include a variety of merchandise and gift certificates. You can also participate in our sweepstakes for cash prizes!
Your responses to Harris Poll Online questions can make a difference!
The Harris Poll is one of the oldest and most prestigious polls in the world. By participating, you’ll not only have your say in matters that affect you, you’ll also be able to see the results from the surveys you complete. You can then compare your opinions and experiences to many others’—people who are like, and unlike, you. Occasionally, you may participate in surveys whose results will be published in national or international media. If time permits, we’ll even email the results to you before they are published.
To show our thanks for your support and participation, you’ll be enrolled in our new appreciation program, Harris Poll Online Rewards. We offer the opportunity to earn HIpoints for the majority of our studies. On occasion a study will be conducted that will not have HIpoints associated with it, but this only occurs in exceptions. Once you’ve accumulated enough points you may redeem them for your choice of a variety of great rewards. You can redeem your points as soon as you reach a redemption level, or you can let them grow for even greater rewards.
HIstakes – Harris Poll Online Sweepstakes
We appreciate your participation and to show you that, we have given away cash prizes ranging from $50 to our grand prize of $10,000 – see our list of sweepstakes winners.
How do I participate in research surveys?
Generally, we invite a randomly-selected portion of the Harris Poll Online panel to participate in a survey. We send you an email invitation that describes the survey and provides you with a link to the survey so that only you can take the survey.
Besides online surveys, what other types of research methods does Harris Interactive, the company behind the Harris Poll Online, use?
Harris Interactive conducts research using a variety of methods, ranging from online surveys and focus groups (chat room style or bulletin board style), telephone and direct mail to in person focus groups and personal interviews. Currently, we use the Harris Poll Online to conduct surveys via the Internet for:
· Added convenience to respondents
· Fast turnaround
· Identifying potential panel members for focus groups, both online and in person.
HIpointsSM
What are HIpoints and how do I earn them?
In appreciation for your participation in our surveys, we will award you HIpoints every time you complete select surveys that offer HIpoints. Once you’ve accumulated enough HIpoints, you may redeem them for rewards in the various HIpoints Folios.
What is a HIpoints Folio?
A HIpoints Folio is a special collection of rewards available for your selection. Think of it as a private catalog of prizes. Folios are available at a variety of HIpoints levels. Redemption levels are:
· 800 HIpoints Folio
· 1,350 HIpoints Folio
· 2,000 HIpoints Folio
· 2,500 HIpoints Folio
· 3,000 HIpoints Folio
· 4,000 HIpoints Folio
· 5,000 HIpoints Folio
· 6,000 HIpoints Folio
· 7,500 HIpoints Folio
· 8,500 HIpoints Folio
· 10,000 HIpoints Folio
How do I redeem my HIpoints?
1. Log in to the HIpoints website (http://points.ugive.com/hpol) and then select the “Redeem My HIpoints” button from the left-hand menu.
2. Once the list of Folios appear, select the “View Folio” button to preview what rewards are available in each Folio.
3. When you are ready to redeem, click on the “Redeem Folio” button to exchange your HIpoints for a specific Folio.
4. Find the reward you want, and then click to select the item.
5. Enter your shipping address, when prompted, and your reward is on the way!
Do I have to redeem my HIpoints all at once?
You control how and when you redeem your HIpoints. You can choose to redeem all of your HIpoints, just some of your HIpoints, or you can continue to accumulate them for later use.
Can I order from more than one HIpoints Folio?
You make the decision on how to use your HIpoints. You can choose one reward at your highest available HIpoint level Folio, or select several from lower HIpoint level Folios.
Do I have to pay anything to receive my reward(s)?
All costs for the rewards (including shipping and handling) are covered by Harris Poll Online. There are no hidden costs. You do not have to pay anything to receive your rewards!
How old do I have to be to participate in HIpoints?
Harris Poll Online panel members who are 13 years of age or older are eligible to participate in HIpoints.
From what countries are panel members eligible to participate?
Panel members that are legal residents of all countries approved for shipping from the U.S. are eligible to participate. Currently we cannot ship to Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria.
http://www.harrispollonline.com/AdultReg.asp?lang=1
Your2cents.com
Reviews:
Your2Cents is an amazing site. You get $1-5 for each survey you complete, and you get about 1-6 surveys per month! They also have special surveys for teens, so you don’t need to be 18 to join. If you are 18 or over, you can take mobile surveys from their site on your phone and earn $3-5. All you need is $5 to request your check. You can also get bonuses for making profiles, you get extra money on your next survey for making extra profiles. For example, if you complete 3 $2-worth profiles, then you get an extra $2 added on for your next 3 surveys. And, the more profiles you make, the more surveys you’ll receive by email.
Every survey you take is a free entry for the $5,000 quarterly draw. Even if you didn’t qualify for the survey you were about to take, you’ll get an entry for free. There is 4 $5,000 prizes every year.
Teens who are looking for a site to make money should use Your2Cents, it’s simple. They have specified surveys for teens. Adults have wider chances of receiving surveys though.
This site is for real, it is not a scam and no strings attached.
It is hard to find time worthy online survey sites that up to their words. I have found one called Your 2 cents. This site is worth checking into if you try to earn a little extra income completing online surveys.
The drawbacks include: no referral incentives and payment by check through mail.
I would be a lot happier with them if they paid via paypal like a few oher survey sites I belong to do. But you do not need to worry if they are legit or not. I have cashed out twice with them in the past year. I earned in total $16 for the surveys I chose to complete. They pay anywhere from $1-6 per survey and if you fill out the profile surveys you qualify for extra bucks.
Some of their surveys may be a little long, but if you qualify and complete them they are worth it. It takes around 4-8 weeks to recieve your check by mail.
If you are into survey sites to make a little extra money I suggest you check out your 2 cents.
The Your2Cents®Online Opinion Panel (hereon after referred to as “the panel”) is owned and operated by Common Knowledge Research Services, a company of the Toluna Group, a marketing research firm with US headquarters in Dallas, Texas that’s been in business for nearly 20 years. The panel is made up of over 1 million households in the United States and Canada that have agreed to participate in online surveys in exchange for cash rewards.
The panel works with many of the nation’s top research companies and their clients – leading manufacturers, technology companies, retailers, restaurant chains and service providers – that want to learn more about people like you – their customers.
Rewards for survey participation
If you are a new panel member or are thinking about joining, take a moment to review our FAQ. It’s a great way to get to know our site.
MEMBERSHIP
How do I become a panel member?
You can become a member by completing a short registration form and accepting our invitation to join the panel. This will take about 2 minutes to complete. If you choose to be an online panelist, you can then continue on to complete the main profile, which will enter you into our drawing for $5,000 cash as a thank you for your time. Click here to join online or mobile or BOTH!!
What rewards can I expect as a member of the panel?
We value our panelists’ opinions, and to show our appreciation, we offer several ways for our panelists to earn points that automatically convert to cash rewards upon redemption:
· Every panelist who qualifies* for and completes an online survey is an instant winner of points worth at least $1, up to $5.
· Every panelist who qualifies* for and completes a mobile survey earns points worth at least $3, up to $5. Some surveys offer higher instant winner cash rewards!
When a panelist attempts to take a survey, but does not qualify* for the study, he or she is still rewarded with an entry to our $5,000 cash giveaway.
Bonus rewards: Online survey panelists can increase their earnings by completing member profiles. Each completed profile is worth an additional 300 points. Complete all 15 profiles to earn an additional 2,000 points over and above the points awarded for each profile!
As a thank you for joining, all new panelists are entered into our $5,000 cash giveaway!
New reward option: Members can now redeem points for entries to the $5,000 cash giveaway in addition to redeeming for cash. Go to My Account and log in using your username and password, and select the Redeem Drawing Entry option to select the number of points you would like to redeem for drawing entries. Or, select the Redeem for Cash option to redeem your entire point balance for cash.
Please note that Instant Winner amounts and bonus rewards are awarded in point values where 3,000 points = $1. Points automatically convert to cash values whenever you request a check. You can request a check when you have reached a minimum account balance of $10, or 30,000 points. For checks requested after 12/20/08, checks will be paid in multiples of $10. For example, if you have a balance of $12, and request a check, you will receive a check for $10, and have $2 remaining in your account. If you have a balance of $26, and request a check, you would receive a check for $20, and have $6 remaining in your account.
* Some research studies seek to gather opinions from people in a certain age group or who have prior experience with a certain product, for example. Panelists who do not meet the qualifications will still be rewarded with an entry to our $5,000 cash giveaway as a thank you.
How often does the $5,000 cash giveaway take place?
The drawing is held once every quarter, for a total of 4 times a year.
Will membership ever cost me anything?
No, membership will always be free. Mobile survey panelists may be charged by their carrier for services like text, voice, and internet. Panelists are always responsible for any charges incurred by use of their cell phone.
(If you paid money for a list of survey sites, please be aware that the panel is not associated in any way with companies that charge fees to join online panels or to obtain lists of survey sites. We suggest you contact the seller of the list and request a refund.)
When will I receive my reward?
When you have accumulated at least $10 in cash rewards, you may request a check. Please be sure we have your correct mailing address. Click here to update your address
How much have I earned?
You will be notified how much you have earned at the end of each survey you take or attempt to take. Also, you can also view your rewards by logging in to your account in the My Account area.
How will I know I was selected as a winner in the cash sweepstakes?
Winners will receive notification requesting postal address verification and an affidavit of eligibility so that a check can be mailed.
Do my rewards expire?
As long as you remain active within the panel, your cash rewards do not expire. However, panelists who do not respond to a survey invitation or other request for action for a period of 12 months will be removed from the panel, and any unredeemed rewards may be forfeited. Membership and/or accumulated rewards may be reinstated at the discretion of the panel.
How does the point system work?
Instant Winner amounts and bonus rewards are awarded in point values where 3,000 points = $1. Points automatically convert to cash values whenever you request a check. You can request a check when you have reached a minimum account balance of $10, or 30,000 points. For checks requested after 12/20/08, checks will be paid in multiples of $10. For example, if you have a balance of $12, and request a check, you will receive a check for $10, and have $2 remaining in your account. If you have a balance of $26, and request a check, you would receive a check for $20, and have $6 remaining in your account.
Why are checks only offered in multiples of $10?
Checks are paid in $10 multiples for the same reason the program was changed to a point system. The accounting efficiencies allow us to spend more time on survey opportunities for our members and less time on bookkeeping.
http://www.your2cents.com/Register.asp
Surveyspot.com
Reviews:
I have earned money as well as gotten to test products for this site. It’s so simple and easy. I just signed up, and I receive emails all the time with available surveys to take. When I’m done with those, I can visit the site and there are usually lots more surveys available. I’m not getting rich or anything, but, it’s always nice to receive a check in the mail, or a free product to test and keep. I’ve gotten to try toothpaste, food, bath products. The surveys are easy to take, and are about products that I actually use, or my shopping habits, magazines I like to read, shows I watch. It’s a good, easy, and rewarding site.
SurveySpot, created by Survey Sampling International, allows members to be a key factor in market research. FREE members are rewarded for participating in interesting research studies for major companies.
1. Set up your free account
- Fast – sign up in 24 seconds
- Unlimited access – take as many surveys as you want
- No commitment you can stop participating at any time
2. Take Surveys
- Access a wide variety of surveys
- Frequent opportunities, average of 24 surveys a month
- Voice your opinion
3. Earn cash & rewards!
- Win up to $25,000 in our quarterly sweepstakes
- Earn up to $15 for each completed survey
- Get cash rewards, gift cards & more!
https://secure.surveyspot.com/offer.php?id=36&VendorID=33&OptInSource=usgen&locale=en_US#
PineCone Research
Reviews:
Pinecone Research, (formerly known as Acorn Research)
is one of the three sites that I have found to be legitimate. It is the most dependable and consistent
survey program I have found, making it my favorite.
Membership at Pinecone Research is not an easy task to accomplish. It took me six months to become a panel member.
I made several unsuccessful attempts, by going to their website and looking for a link to join.
Finally after I had given up on the idea, a friend of mine sent me the sign up page.
Becoming a member, is definitely the hardest part.
Pinecone Research invites me to participate in surveys twice a month, on the average. It is my understanding they will also send my husband and children
surveys that apply to them.
I am the only one in my household that has been asked to participate, so far.
I have found the surveys to be very interesting. The surveys are very easy to complete, usually taking only ten to fifteen minutes. I like learning about new products*, before they hit the shelves.
I have been looking for a new, low fat product* that I took
a survey on last month. It is not available for purchase yet.
I will buy it as soon as it becomes available.
Pinecone Research also sends products* for me to try, via UPS. I am currently trying one of the products*. I am not as interested in this product*.
But that’s the beauty of it~
I can try it, and it doesn’t cost me anything. Actually, they pay me to find out if I like it or not.
I am very impressed with the promptness of payment from Pinecone Research.
I was paid five dollars in advance for the first survey
I participated in. I have received five dollars every time I have taken a survey or tried a product*.
Sometimes it takes up to three days for the check to make it to my mail box. I think this an extremely acceptable amount of time to wait.
I am happy to be a member of Pinecone Research. They have always done exactly what they said they would do.
I have never needed to contact Customer Service. I do have
an email address and a telephone number for Karen Scott, should I have any problems.
PineCone Research is at the forefront of “online research”, today’s sophisticated and leading-edge approach to gathering consumer opinions. Consumer input is vital to the development of new and improved products.
Traditional survey methods, although effective, can be inconvenient and time consuming. Online research helps solve this dilemma. With online research, you can answer surveys from the comfort and convenience of your own PC and at a time that is convenient for you.
Why You?
As a PineCone Research panelist, you are part of an elite group that represents consumers nationwide. As such, your opinion is very important to manufacturers who count on people like yourself to help predict which product ideas are winners and which are losers.
Joining a new products panel like PineCone Research lets you voice the opinion of households that are similar to yours. You directly influence which products get developed and help ensure that these products meet consumer demands. Your opinion will have an impact on everything from product performance to style, varieties, features, pricing…you name it. Because you represent the target markets manufacturers are trying to reach, they put a lot of faith in what you have to say. We think you’ll find the surveys fun and interesting.
It Pays To Join
Your opinion is always worth something to us. We are happy to pay you each time you evaluate a product. You can expect to be called upon to answer a survey once or twice a month.
How It Works
· We will notify you by email of upcoming product surveys.
· You will be provided with a password which will enable you to access the survey at a designated website.
· We will pay for completed product evaluation surveys.
· Occasionally we may ship you a product to test.
· Project evaluation surveys average 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
· Occasionally we may ask other members of your household to complete a questionnaire if the product is more appropriate for someone in your household other than yourself.
· From time to time we may send you a few questions regarding your household. These questions assist us in sending appropriate product surveys to you. For example, we may need households who are pet owners or households who do not have pets. Your voluntary participation in these questionnaires is extremely important.
· Remember… you complete all product surveys from the comfort and convenience of your PC.
Paypal Members
If you already have a personal PayPal account, you are welcome to use it for receiving your PineCone payment. Please note: a merchant account can incur additional charges. The PineCone Research database can accommodate a separate e-mail address for your payment.
Can I have both Personal and Premier/Business Accounts?
Yes. PayPal members may have one Personal account and one Premier or Business account. However, each account must have its own e-mail address and financial information.
When can I expect to be compensated for my participation?
Your payment is processed the next business day following the completion of your product evaluation survey. Your notification of payment will come to you from our panelpayment@pcrint.com e-mail address. Please be sure to make a note of this new e-mail address.
Will I be compensated for completing the household questions?
PineCone members are not compensated for the household questions that you may be asked to complete. Your responses to these brief 2-5 minute questionnaires enable us to send you product evaluations, which are paid, that are more specific to your household.
Check Members
How will I be compensated for my participation?
Checks are issued to our panelists as payment for their participation in the PineCone surveys.
How long are PineCone checks good for?
The PineCone checks are good for a period of 120 days. If you run into difficulty cashing one of our checks, please let us know.
I misplaced one of my PineCone Research checks and now it’s expired. Can you replace it for me?
Due to the high volume of checks that we generate on a weekly basis, we are unable to replace lost, stolen or expired checks. The compensation charges for each product evaluation survey are immediately passed along to the sponsoring manufacturer and the accounting records are closed within weeks of the projects end.
If I’m selected to take part in the product-testing phase of a study, will I be compensated for that as well?
Absolutely! Participants are paid for each completed product evaluation survey. You are compensated for the initial product concept survey and again for the follow-up survey.
When can I expect to be compensated for my participation?
Your payment is processed the next business day following the completion of your product evaluation surveys.
Will I have to pay taxes on the sweepstakes cash prizes?
You are required by law to claim prizes valued at $600.00 or more when filing your tax forms and are also responsible for any local, state and/or federal income taxes.
Will my name be published on your web site if I’m selected as a sweepstakes drawing winner?
Your first name and last initial along with your state of residence will be posted on the PineCone website as one of our lucky drawing winners.
Can I suspend my surveys for a short time if I’m going to be out of town, on vacation, or my computer goes down?
Yes. Please call or e-mail us and we will be happy to put you on temporary hiatus for the amount of time you request. This way you will not miss any assigned surveys.
Do you recruit new members through your website or take referrals?
Presently, we do not recruit new members through our website or take unsolicited referrals. However, we will be posting recruitment opportunities through banner ads on various websites from time to time throughout the year. If you see one of these ads, please feel free to sign up with us.
How long does it usually take to complete a questionnaire?
We try to keep our studies as short as possible, making them most convenient for you. A typical questionnaire usually takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
How often can I participate in a study?
You can expect to be called upon to answer a survey once or twice a month, sometimes less. Our client volume drives the need for participants.
How will I be notified of my new product evaluation survey assignments?
All survey notifications will be sent to you via e-mail. We ask that you check your PineCone Research personal profile using the member login area on the web site to make sure that it contains the correct e-mail address and that any e-mail filters on your computer are set to allow you to receive correspondence from PineCone Research.
Will you ever try to sell me anything?
No one will ever attempt to sell you anything, and you will never be expected to purchase any products. We value your opinion.
PineCone Research is a new products panel. As such, we ask for your opinions on product ideas for items that are not generally available to the public. In exchange for the opportunity to tell manufacturers your opinion about these products, we require that you sign a security agreement at the front of each and every interview. This agreement is legally binding and states that you will keep the information that you saw in the interview confidential. It further states that you will promise not to copy, print or download any part of the interview or the pictures shown to you. It also states your agreement that others in your household will keep this information confidential.
In addition, you confirm that you and any one in your immediate household and family are not employed in a consumer package goods company, marketing researcher or advertising industry. Falsification of this information may be grounds for legal action.
We take this agreement seriously and require that you do so as well. Failure to do so, will result in your immediate removal from the panel and may be grounds for legal action.
Some of our members have been tempted to discuss products and their experiences on chat rooms and bulletin boards on-line or encouraged others seeking membership to misrepresent themselves during the registration process. We regard this as a security breach and cause for removal from the panel. Our existing members take this confidentiality responsibility very seriously and assist in reporting any infractions of this requirement.
To avoid any potential confusion, here is a listing of types of activities that will result in removal and may be grounds for legal action:
· Posting of product descriptions or names on chat rooms, bulletin boards or blogs
· Copying of product ideas
· Selling test product
· Discussing the survey or any material (picture, advertising, concept or product) with anyone unless the survey requires you to do so.
· Allowing non-household members to try the product or view a survey in progress
· Multiple person or household registrations on the panel · Removal or deletion of the Nielsen “Flash” cookie
We believe that you will enjoy your PineCone Research panelist experience. Most of our interviews average 15-20 minutes and you are paid for each and every product evaluation study. Some household questions will be asked from time to time to direct surveys to appropriate households, and these household questions are not compensated. In exchange for this opportunity, we absolutely require that you promise to safeguard the confidentiality of our clients’ ideas, concepts, and products.
We promise to keep your personal information secure and confidential. We ask that you promise to keep our information secure and confidential. We value your time and your opinions and hope to have a mutually satisfying relationship.
Please feel free to contact me by email at scott@pineconeresearch.com with any questions you may have about this topic.
https://www.pineconeresearch.com/Signup/Signup_Form.asp
Mindfield Online
Reviews:
I have had no problems with Mindfield. I have gotten product tests, and have always gotten credited and paid One time it took a real long time for them to credit my account. I emailed them. A man emailed me back the next day, and said he went ahead and credited my account (which he did) and asked if there was anything more he could help with. I recommend them.
I have never had any problems with them,Have been a member for over 3 Years and have never failed to get paid..I just recently done a home product test for two weeks for $50.00 and when i finished they sent me a check within one week..This was the most i ever received from them but they paid fast and have always done so for me.
MindField Online is your solution for earning extra cash. You can work from home, the office or anywhere you have access to the internet. All you have to do is participate in a wide variety of interesting opinion research surveys. The good news is, you earn cash incentives for every survey you complete. There are no gimmicks, points or sweepstakes that frustrate you and waste your time and valuable input. Our members earn real money while helping major corporations make multi-million dollar decisions based on the input you provide.
Want to make even more money? Then tell your friends how they can get paid and earn extra money participating in MindField’s opinion surveys. Not only will they have the opportunity to work from home just like you, but you will get paid $1.00 for the first survey each of your friends complete as a registered member of MindField Online.
We regularly send out email invitations which will allow access to our surveys. Be sure to check your email often and complete the survey as soon as you can. You should also set support@mindfieldonline.com as an allowed email address in your email’s spam settings.
The email invitation will detail the incentive for qualifying and completing the survey. Once you are qualified and complete the survey, your account will be credited the stated amount within 10-14 business days after the survey has finished (not necessarily when you complete it). Most surveys look for specific people to complete and in some circumstances you may be disqualified for a survey. As a token of our appreciation you will be placed into our monthly drawing for cash and/or prizes when this occurs.
Once your account has $5, a link will appear on the right side of the screen under the Member Summary informing you that you can request a check. $5 is the minimum checkout amount but you are allowed to let it grow as large as you want before cashing out.
Once you have requested a check, it will be processed within one week and mailed to the address that you have on file.
How Much Does It Cost to Join?
It is absolutely free to join! All you need to do is register with MindField Online to be eligible to participate in our surveys and projects to earn cash and win prizes. We will never ask you for money or attempt to sell you anything. We advise you to be suspicious of companies or their agents who request a fee for you to join panels like ours, as we have no such affiliations.
http://mindfieldonline.com/user/register
Consumerinput.com
This Company is in real good standing with the BBB. However, I cannot find any user reviews for this site.
Now there’s a forum to tell companies what you think!
Make your opinions count!
Consumer Input is a panel made up of people like you who want to express their opinions about the products and services that matter most to them. By participating in online research, our members have an opportunity to influence leading companies while earning cash rewards, gift cards, or entries into valuable sweepstakes.
What makes the Consumer Input Panel unique is that we utilize a small piece of software that resides on your PC which anonymously records your Internet browsing behavior. Your information gets merged with browsing histories of thousands of other consumers to help companies improve the way they do business.
How do I change my e-mail address or update my profile?
To update your profile, change your e-mail address, or be removed from our mailing list, Click Here
Why am I having trouble logging in?
The most common issue with logging in relates to web browser cookies. Consumer Input site requires that your browser accept cookies. Please enable cookies in your browser and attempt to log in again. If you still cannot log in, you can e-mail Consumer Input at panelsupport@consumerinput.com.
How does the panel work?
In conjunction with traditional opinion and research surveys, Consumer Input uses proprietary software to anonymously record web browsing patterns. These patterns are merged with the patterns of thousands of Internet users and analyzed in aggregate to understand the trends that will influence major marketing decisions in a variety of industries. We will not license, publish, or sell any information collected from our panelists that can be tied to an individual user. In addition, the data collection software uses a proprietary rules engine to search through all URLs, before transmitting them to its database, to strip out any such personally identifiable information, thus ensuring your privacy. For more information, please consult the privacy statement.
How often will I be invited to take a survey?
The number of surveys you are invited to take will vary depending on your preferences. In general, you can expect to be invited to take at least one survey approximately every 30 days.
How long does it take to complete a survey?
The length of time varies for each survey, but we try to keep all of our surveys as brief as possible. Generally, surveys take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
How do I benefit from participating in surveys?
As a member of Consumer Input you’ll have the opportunity to participate in numerous surveys. For every survey you complete you’ll receive a reward or be entered into a drawing for cash prizes.
How do I join Consumer Input?
Register now to join Consumer Input. Once you are a member you will receive invitations to participate in surveys via e-mail.
What is the minimum age required to be a member?
Consumer Input allows participation by those in the United States who are 18 years of age or older. Our registration process denies membership to underage panelists.
What are the system requirements for the Consumer Input Software?
Windows:
· Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista
· Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or greater, or Mozilla Firefox Version 2.0 or greater
Macintosh:
· Mac OS X Version 10.2 or greater
· Mozilla Firefox Version 2.0 or greater.
How can I be removed from your mailing list?
To update your profile, change your e-mail address, or be removed from our mailing list, Click Here
How can I remove the Consumer Input Software from my machine?
Microsoft Internet Explorer:
1. From the Windows control panel, select “Add / Remove Programs”
2. Select the “Consumer Input Software” entry.
3. Select the “Remove” button.
4. Select the “Uninstall” button from the dialog that appears.
5. Follow the instructions presented in the Consumer Input Software Uninstallation Program
Mozilla Firefox:
1. From the Firefox “Tools” menu, select “Add-ons”.
2. From the Add-ons menu, select the “Consumer Input Software” entry.
3. Select the “Uninstall” button.
4. Select the “Uninstall” button again to verify.
5. The Consumer Input Software will be completely removed the next time Firefox is restarted.
How do I address any technical problems I encounter during a survey?
If you have a technical problem while you are taking a survey please contact ameagher@compete.com.
Contact Information
Can’t find the answer here? You can e-mail Consumer Input at panelsupport@consumerinput.com.
Benefits of Joining
Make your opinions count
Corporations across the United States rely on feedback from their customers and prospective customers to enhance their products and services, make sure their messaging is effective and to stay ahead of their competitors. Information from Consumer Input provides companies with a unique vantage point into consumers and what matters most to them.
By participating in Consumer Input, you’ll not only have the opportunity to express yourself about the products and services that are part of your day-to-day life, you’ll also influence decisions that may affect millions of other consumers.
Earn rewards and cash
To show our thanks for your support and participation you’ll receive a reward, or be entered into a drawing for cash prizes, for each survey you complete. We conduct hundreds of studies each year, so you’ll have plenty of chances to earn!
http://consumerinput.com/panel/register/
Digital Research, Inc.
I can find no reviews at all for this survey site.
Digital Research, Inc. (DRI) is a full-service marketing research firm serving some of the world’s largest corporations in a variety of industries. Our culture focuses on adaptability, innovation, responsive service and an attitude of partnership. We provide insights, expertise and implications-based analysis. Our capabilities span all data collection methods, both qualitative and quantitative.
We are committed to being at the forefront of technology, and have twice been honored with the EXPLOR Award. DRI also believes in the power of consumer connection. As such, we maintain a number of proprietary customer panels and communities for our client partners. In short, we provide unique perspectives in marketing research.
At DRI,we use quantitative methods
to deliver reliable, structured,
objective findings that provide the
insight you need to make decisions
with confidence.
Web-based surveys
DRI’s in-house programmers have developed proprietary software
that enables DRI to offer the latest techniques for the secure collection
of online data. Our creative and flexible solutions include: advanced
graphics, conditional branching, consistency checks, conjoint methods
and multi-media stimuli, to name just a few.
Online panels
DRI has created and maintained its own panel of consumers who are
available to participate in research studies. We also maintain a number
of proprietary customer panels for our clients.
Telephone surveys
DRI contracts with a number of strategic interviewing partners to
meet our clients’ data collection requirements. We also maintain a
small telephone interviewing service of our own to support the
requirements of several core research programs.
Mail surveys
DRI’s field services group manages direct mail research programs
ranging in size from several hundred pieces to tens of thousands.
Intercept interviews
DRI’s strategic partners can provide intercept interviewing anywhere in North America.
Our trained and highly-skilled
qualitative research staff will interpret
the attitudes and behaviors of your
target audience and determine what
motivates them.
Focus groups
Online or in-person,we have conducted thousands of group
discussions on a wide variety of topics.Whether we travel to the
location of your choice or run the session at our facility in
Kennebunk, ME — every detail of your qualitative engagement will
be handled with complete professionalism.
In-depth personal interviews
Nothing generates the depth of information you need like a face-to-face
consumer interview. DRI’s trained professionals are some of the best
in the business.
Executive interviews
Our senior research staff offers decades of experience in conducting
executive interviews on a wide range of topics.
Working together for nearly two
decades, our research team has
developed well-defined areas of
expertise.You can be confident in
DRI’s ability to deliver experiencebased,
unique perspectives in:
Advertising research
Attitude and usage studies
Brand research
Business-to-business, including government agency research
Concept/positioning studies
Customer/employee satisfaction
Package research
Product research
Publishing research
Retail research
Strategic studies
Technology evaluations
Tourism research
Issues
· Advertising research
· Attitude and usage studies
· Brand research
· Business-to-business, including government agency research
· Concept/positioning studies
· Customer/employee satisfaction studies
· Package research
· Product research
· Publishing research
· Retail research
· Social media research
· Strategic studies
· Technology evaluations
· Tourism research
Industries
· Advertising/marketing
· Consumer publications
· Consumer/packaged goods
· Travel/tourism
· Entertainment/media
· Financial services
· Healthcare/pharmaceuticals
· Technology
· Retail
Data Collection Techniques
· Market Research Online Communities (MROCs)
· Online surveys
· Virtual shopping
· Online panels
· Telephone surveys
· Mail surveys
· Focus groups
· In-depth interviews
· Intercept interviews
· Executive interviews
· Focus group facility
Quantitative Analysis
· Multi-Variate Analysis
· Pricing research
· Conjoint studies
· Segmentation studies
· Key driver analysis
· Modeling
If you are interested in joining our online panel, you may do so by visiting: http://www.digitalresearchpanel.com/
Marketreaderpro.com
Reviews:
For those of you who are looking into product testing jobs I happened to get a lead to an interesting site called “Market Reader Pro”. Market Reader Pro claims to be a site that allows users to test product and complete surveys. I am usually pretty skeptical about sites that are like this because they always seem to have some fine print that says that if you sign up they will send you “special offers daily” – which means spam you. And companies like that generally never even offer a single product to test. However, Market Reader Pro seems different. Not everyone is selected to participate in every study. It all depends on their clients’ needs.
In some studies, they will send you paid surveys and sample product(s) free of charge, and only request that you complete further online surveys. If you are selected, they will send you the samples free of charge, AND pay you for your time! Some surveys are only a minute or two long and do not come with a testing product. They ask that you complete these surveys as well and each survey has a different prize award. Sometimes in exchange for your help testing new products in your home you will get paid by check directly. Other times prizes are awarded on a lottery basis.
As mentioned, joining their panel costs absolutely nothing and you will NOT get spammed, and no telemarketers will call your home. Everything is done via email, snail mail on online. You will never be asked to spend a dollar of your own money.
Market Reader Pro offers a giant line of items that can be evaluated, including but not limited to:
• Dish Detergent
• Dental Hygiene Products
• Dryer Sheets
• Laundry Detergent and
Fabric Softeners
• Major Household Appliances
• Chicken
• Fruit Juice
• Hand and Body
Lotions
• Nail Polish
• Perfumes and Fine
Fragrance Shirts
This Company is listed with the BBB and is in good standing with them.
Consumer Panel
With a return rate on surveys that is well above the industry standard, our International Consumer Panel is ready to provide you with the valuable insight needed on your products and services to stay on top of the ever-changing market. We have panelists in all 50 States and over 50 countries that are categorized based on many demographic factors, so we can quickly provide you with a representative sample of a population. From online surveys to in-home product testing, we have the technology to recruit, screen, and assemble a panel that is qualified to meet your specific “target group” requirements for market research.
http://www.marketreaderpro.com/Market_Research_Consumer_Panel_Join_Our_Panel.asp
HCDsurveys.com
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Out of all of the survey sites that I have joined (and there have been many), the most upstanding is HCDSurveys.com. This is the real deal.
My Experience
Membership to HCDSurveys.com is absolutely free and completely confidential. Once I joined the consumer panel, I filled out a brief survey about myself and my interests. I was then invited to participate in surveys regarding my interests and concerns. Some of the survey invitations that I have received were ones that were only available for a short time so it is essential to check your email on a regular basis or you will miss out. The invite will tell you how much the incentive is which is usually from $1 (100 points) – $5 (500 points). The invitation will have a link that takes you to the survey site where you must answer several questions that will either qualify or disqualify you from that particular survey. If you qualify, surveys very rarely take longer than ten minutes to complete and they are fun! Usually the survey contains a short video of either a political speech or a recent interview with a celebrity. Your job is to listen and answer multiple choice questions based on your opinion of what you heard. That’s it!
Your earnings are recorded based on a point system as I mentioned above. Once you reach 1,000 points or $10.00 you can request a check which you will receive within 2-4 weeks. The best part is that you never are asked to redeem your points for anything but cash. I have received several checks already. My last was for $11.50 and it didn’t take me long to get there since the amount of points/money you earn for each survey will vary for each survey. From time to time, you may be invited to a survey that does not offer an incentive for participating. You are not obligated to complete any survey but I do them all because they are interesting and I know my opinion counts. There is also a “refer a friend” incentive where you receive 25 points (worth $0.25) for every person you refer who becomes a verified panel member. It doesn’t sound like much but it all adds up!
My Final Viewpoint
I finally found a survey site that doesn’t have any hidden gimmicks or rules. I never get spam after completing surveys because my personal information is not shared or sold. The surveys are short, interesting, interactive and I get paid cash. HCDSurveys.com is the real thing. I definitely recommend this site and am giving it a well deserved 5 star rating.
Industry Market Research Expertise
· Consumer (FMCG)
· Technology
· Finance
· Automotive
· Political & Social
Join TNS Global
TNS Global is the leader in custom market research. We require people with imagination and passion to help our clients make better business decisions. We offer exciting career development and progression prospects.
The Global Insight Business
TNS aims to provide our clients with actionable insights – which is far more than just providing data tables and analysis. TNS Global Careers are looking for people that can provide information and advice to our clients that give them a competitive edge.
Careers in market research at TNS
As a worldwide business TNS is committed to attracting, training and developing high calibre individuals. We are looking for people with imagination and a passion for developing lasting partnerships with our clients that make a real difference to their businesses. TNS Global careers, offer exciting development and progression opportunities.
Listening to employees
TNS owns TRI*M, the world’s leading Stakeholder Management research information system for effectively monitoring, measuring and managing stakeholder relationships.
We use TRI*M to help clients gain vital information and insights into their various people relationships. We also use it to monitor our own employees’ experience of what it is like to work at TNS, and use this information to drive improvement. We are determined to make sure that TNS is in the top quartile of companies to work for.
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Focusline.com
Reviews:
If you are 13 years of age and over with a valid e-mail address, then you are just a click away from a fun and prosperous opportunity, but this is not a get rich quickie deal.
Focusline is an online consumer research group committed to finding out what consumers think and feel about the companies they frequent using web-based surveys. This process of gathering consumer opinions and suggestions will ultimately help companies provide excellent service to their consumers.
The earning potential is $25-$45 for all paid surveys including one on one interviews and focus groups which are completely web-based. But the pre-qualifying short surveys are non-paid, and the questions in this survey type are to determine whether or not you meet the specific demographics. If you feel that you should have been notified for particular surveys because the pre-qualifying questions seemed to fit you perfectly, don’t abandon ship and give up.
Trust me, I have been there myself feeling like I was going to qualify, then I don’t, but I learned that there is a method to taking pre-qualifying surveys such as paying attention to every question because the questions follow a certain pattern to where if you are acutely aware of this pattern, then you can figure out what it is exactly the survey wants, but you must at the same time maintain a level of honesty at all times in order for the actual survey to be accurate.
In other words, no cheating. Your payday will be knocking at your door much sooner than you will believe, and it will keep on knocking.
I joined Focusline.com very recently and I have found them to be very precise in the information that they give to their new members. I feel that they fall into the category of being a trustworthy service, but please be careful as you should always be with any venture you choose.
There is a lot of rich information on the “offers” site, but I have not investigated any particular service at this time. There is another goodie from this site, you can also, and I did accept the opportunity to join the double opt-in E-mail Offers Notification List where you will find more great money making offers.
Focusline.com, established in 1996, is an online survey community where consumers from around the world participate in online paid surveys that steer to the design, development and marketing of products and services. Our survey website is now FocuslineSurveys.com, where our members log in to manage their member account, participate in online surveys and track survey cash earnings.
Registration is FREE – in fact we’ll pay you $5 to join! Our members are never required to pay or purchase anything in order to participate in our surveys. Join us today to help shape the products and services of the future. It’s easy – just fill out and submit our member registration form and confirm your email address. And remember, all the information you give us is kept strictly confidential.
More Surveys Available! Focusline has expanded and is now partnered with Surveyhead. Together, we are bringing our members even MORE cash paying survey opportunities. Participation in our paid surveys is fun, interesting, and financially rewarding and is only open to registered members! The only requirements to join are that you are 13 years of age or older and you have a valid email address.
http://www.focuslinesurveys.com/registration_step1.php?P=3
FGIresearch.com/smartpanel
Review:
They need to send MORE surveys with HIGHER pay in my opinion but they have no other complaints coming from me. They pay on time and the right amount… and they use PAYPAL! Which is a bonus.
Each survey usually does not pay much but they DO pay. I think most of the surveys are interesting. I would recommend them. Have no complaints.
They always pay what they promise. Some surveys are for contests. So, if you don’t win you won’t get anything. But most of their surveys pay with PayPal and they always pay for those. So, they are legit. Surveys are pretty interesting, look good, and always work. They are one of the better sites, IMO.
How it Works
When you join the FGI SmartPanel, you join hundreds of thousands of other panelists participating in research surveys about a variety of different subjects. These surveys are conducted on behalf of some of the most important companies in the country, and your opinions will be heard!
Our customers are the nation’s largest manufacturers, universities, public opinion firms, media companies, advertising agencies, and service providers. When they ask us to get information from consumers, we turn to you. Your feedback and opinions help companies make their decisions about the products and services they offer.
Payment
Payments for SmartPanel online surveys range from individual payments, drawings for cash prizes, or physical prizes such as televisions or appliances. Be sure to read the Payment and Prize Drawing Rules for information about survey incentives.
Join the Panel
This is your chance to earn cash and valuable prizes for your important opinions. Joining FGI’s SmartPanelTM is free and only takes a few minutes. With the very first survey you take, your opinions will start to be heard by some of the largest companies in the world. It’s a great opportunity to influence the products and services that are offered to you as a consumer. In addition, our SmartPanel members are eligible for great cash prizes and other rewards just for participating in surveys.
Joining FGI’s SmartPanel is a great way to earn money from home. Plus, our surveys are fun, interesting and important, and it couldn’t happen without you, so sign up today!
https://ld.fgiresearch.com/supp/asurvey?cd=DA34FD86D7&src=3&uid=46735591
EPG Survey
I can find no reviews on this survey group.
The EPG Survey panel is a group of doctors who have elected to participate specifically in web based medical research activity conducted through EPG Survey, a new web-based service introduced by EPG Health media.
Surveys are conducted in partnership with the health care industry and some of the largest and most respected market research organisations in the world. As the health care industry continues to seek greater input and comment from health care professionals on the development of new therapies and the efficacy of existing treatments, we – through our panel – are able to provide a bridge between the industry and it’s market place.
The EPG Survey Panel consists of healthcare professionals, internationally recruited across a broad spectrum of specialties, who are interested in sharing their clinical opinions through online survey activity. Panel Members are selectively chosen to participate in online survey activities relating to clinical and scientific matters, applicable to both general medicine and all medical specialties.
Each opportunity to participate in a medical survey will enable the health professional to make their own contribution to health care provision now and in the future, in addition to receiving honoraria for sharing their expert clinical opinions.
For more information visit www.epgsurvey.com.
Welcome to EPG Survey
Are you a practicing healthcare professional with a valid email address?
Join EPG Survey and get paid for participating in medical market research activities.
It’s simple to join, benefits include;
· Free membership
· Share your knowledge and opinions
· Rapid & efficient payment of fees/honoraria for every activity you complete (real money, no prize draws!)
· Invitations to relevant surveys only (invitation criteria vary by study)
· Access to the range of EPG Health Media titles, including EPG Online with its medical reference library, decision support tools and drug database
For more information go to ‘About’
Your opinions matter – get paid for them!
About us
EPG Survey is a medical market research service operated by EPG Health Media.
Our web based reference and educational services include EPGOnline and are subscribed to by more than 400,000 health care professionals in Europe and around the world.
We have recruited an opted in ‘panel’ of healthcare professionals across all medical specialties.
Surveys are conducted in partnership with the healthcare industry and some of the largest and most respected market research organisations in the world.
Panel members are chosen to participate in activities relating to clinical and scientific matters only, applicable to both general medicine and all medical specialties. Activities vary considerably in nature and length, but are typically web-based and range from brief 10 to 15 minute surveys through to 6 month activities.
Each opportunity to participate in market research enables our panel members to make their own contribution to healthcare provision. Our members receive a payment or ‘honoraria’ for the time taken to complete each activity.
The amount of honoraria paid is based upon the type and length of activity. The amount is stated on each invitation and upon completion is paid direct by bank credit.
As a panel member, participation in survey activities is not compulsory however we aim to have an exclusive and effective panel and therefore hope that in joining, panel members will respond to activities as often as possible.
Help & FAQ
http://www.epgsurvey.com/help/
Join:
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CONSUMER-OPINION.COM
I can find no reviews on this survey group.
At consumer-opinion.com, as an active consumer, you can register for paid online surveys. Registration is free, entirely without commitment, and can be terminated at any time.
Our services:
Once you have registered, you will be invited by email to participate in our surveys. Each invitation will indicate how long the survey will take to complete, and how much you will be paid for taking part. For an average survey, taking about 15 minutes to complete, we normally pay around 3 Euros.
And this is how it’s done:
Register as a participant at consumer-opinion.com. It’s entirely up to you whether you wish to participate in any particular survey. Registration is simple and takes just a few minutes. You can find more information on the following pages.
Your benefits as a participant
· Membership is free, without commitment and can be terminated at any time.
· Earn money with paid surveys (usually 1 to 6 euros per survey).
· New registrations are entered into our prize draw.
· See new advertising and evaluate new products.
· Interesting online surveys.
· Use your influence as an active consumer!
INFORMATION
consumer-opinion.com belongs to:
Consumer Fieldwork
Panel Sampling & Internet Surveys
Christian Brieskorn
Steendiek 43
21129 Hamburg
Germany
+49 (0)40 / 740 41 98 – 2
info@consumer-opinion.com
www.consumerfieldwork.com
What is consumer-opinion.com?
consumer-opinion.com offers consumers the opportunity to register, for free and without commitment, for online surveys on the internet and product tests.
How does remuneration for surveys work?
We will pay you the amount indicated in the invitation email for participating in a survey. The amount you will be paid is generally related to the length of the questionnaire. It is entirely up to you whether or not you participate in any particular survey. Payment will be credited to your consumer-opinion.com account after you have completed the survey honestly, and in full.
When your credit is at least 10 Euros, you can request the payment of the credit amount into your personal bank account by bank transfer.
In your personal login area, you will find an overview of your current credits, previous payments made and the status of payments currently being processed. You therefore have a complete overview of your consumer-opinon.com account at all times. Should you have any questions, you can contact us directly by sending an email to info@consumer-opinion.com.
So how does it work in practice?
Once you have registered at consumer-opinion.com, we will invite you by email to participate in our surveys. The email invitation will always state the amount you will be paid for your participation. You can choose whether or not you wish to take part.
Surveys sometimes take just one or two minutes to complete. Most surveys take around ten to fifteen minutes. The invitation will indicate the length of time required.
Payment will be credited to your consumer-opinion.com account around 14 days after completion of the survey. After your credit reaches 10 Euros, you can enter bank details and request a payment by bank transfer. The total credit amount will be transferred then to your nominated bank account, usually at the end of the month.
What are the surveys about?
You may receive surveys on a wide range of topics, products and services. You may be asked for your opinion about newspaper or television advertisements, product packaging, companies or social institutions, or which magazines and newspapers you read or are familiar with. Some surveys are concerned with brand new products which you, as a tester, will see for the first time, and may even be able to try out.
How do I take part?
You need to complete the short registration questionnaire, including a valid email-address so that we can send you surveys. Click on the Register link at the top of this page. After having reached 10 Euros, to request the payment-transfer you need to enter a personal bank account.
Can I register without any commitment?
Yes! We do not require any commitment from you. If you don’t want to take part in a survey, you don’t have to. And if you want to stop receiving email invitations from us, you can terminate your membership of consumer-opinion.com at any time.
Is it really completely free?
Yes! You pay no costs or fees whatsoever.
Data protection
The contact details (such as name, address, e-mail address) will not be passed to third parties. Consumer-opinion.com is the online panel of a market research field institute and may not use your details for any purpose other than market research.
You will not be sent any third party advertising, other than for the purpose of obtaining your opinion as a consumer, and your details will not be used for direct marketing, spam or similar. In all correspondence or emails from us the sender will be consumer-opinion.com or consumerfieldwork.com and will be clearly indicated.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
Acknowledgement
Each participant acknowledges the conditions of participation listed on this website as binding conditions of membership.
Operation of the consumer-opinion.com consumer panel
The consumer panel is a community for the purpose of participation in market research surveys and is operated by the market research field institute:
Consumer Fieldwork
Panel Sampling & Internet Surveys
Christian Brieskorn
Steendiek 43
21129 Hamburg
Germany
+49 (0)40 / 740 41 98 – 2
info@consumer-opinion.com
www.consumerfieldwork.com
(hereafter referred to as the “operator”)
Surveys
The operator offers members the opportunity to participate in surveys (in particular online surveys). These surveys are commissioned by market research institutes (hereafter referred to as “clients”).
Participation
Eligibility to participate in the consumer panel is limited to persons aged 14 or over who are not employed in market research, marketing or advertising. Each person may register only once. Due to quality considerations, the operator is only able to accept one registration per postal address – additional family members living in the same household are therefore not permitted. Registration is deemed as consent to receive invitations without commitment to take part in surveys, and to receive any other notifications affecting panel members generally.
The operator has no rights with regard to member’s participation in surveys. Likewise, members have no rights with regard to receipt of surveys from the operator. Members will be invited to participate in surveys on the basis of the client’s requirements and/or arbitrary selection from those members who meet the participation criteria for that survey.
Membership commences after the details entered on the registration form have been verified and approved and not immediately on completion of registration. The operator reserves the right to reject applications which do not meet the stated membership criteria.
Participants are obliged to keep contact details (name, address, email address) up to date and to update other registration information on request (see “Updating registration information”), to provide information which is to the best of their knowledge truthful and to offer their honest opinion.
Terminating participation
Participants are free to terminate their participation at any time without being required to give reasons for doing so. Notification of termination should be made by completing the “Terminate membership” form in the personal account pages of consumer-opinion.com, but can also made by email, post, telephone or through the participant failing to update their registration information after being requested to do so (see “Updating registration information”). For technical reasons, members must allow a reasonable period of time for the termination to take effect.
The operator may terminate the participant’s participation in the panel (e.g. after a given period or a given number of declined invitations) in the best interests of consumer-opinion.com and delete his contact and address details from the database. In such cases, the decision of the operator is final, and there is no requirement to provide reasons for termination. See also: “Exclusion of participants” below.
Payment of any remaining credit on termination of participation is treated separately (see below).
Exclusion of participants
Where any participantsis found to have provided incorrect registration information, registered more than once using different email addresses, revealed his or her password to a third party or breached any other condition of participation, attempted to undertake hacking, spamming or any other form of computer criminality, harassed other participants or behaved in a hostile or threatening manner, or performed actions in a manner contrary to public morals, membership will be terminated. Furthermore, where any of the aforementioned actions result in any loss, the operator reserves the right to charge such losses to the excluded participant and/or commence legal action for recovery in damages.
Remuneration
Remuneration, e.g. in the form of Euro credits, may be offered for participation in surveys and preservation of confidentiality. The level of remuneration will be determined by the operator and stated in the invitation to participate. Credits are accumulated and will be paid on request after reaching the minimum credit transfer level (for further information see “Payments”).
The amount of remuneration to be paid is related primarily to the length of the survey, which will be estimated or determined by test runs before the survey takes place. The amount is fixed and nonnegotiable, and acceptance of the invitation to participate in the survey is deemed as acceptance of the offer of remuneration, whether or not the estimated duration of the survey is exceeded by individual participants.
The amount of remuneration will be stated in the invitation email. Where a series of remuneration levels is indicated (e.g. where the length of the survey is variable according to the responses given) then the total remuneration for a particular participant will be indicated at the end of the survey. The participant’s consumer‐opinion.com account will normally be credited two weeks after participation in a survey. This period is required because entitlement will initially be checked manually before the account is credited. Credits will only be paid to the member who has participated in the survey and are not transferrable.
For some surveys, participants will be entered into a prize draw. Notification of the monetary prize available will be given in the invitation email. When the study is complete, the winner(s) will be drawn at random and notified by consumer-opinion.com. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The promoter reserves the right to publish the name(s) (title, first initial and surname) and location(s) (town/city and country of residence) of all prize draw winners on this website. Participation in a prize draw survey is deemed as acceptance of these terms. In the event that a winner subsequently determines they do not wish to have their details published, he or she may give up their prize to the benefit of another participant, to be determined by the operator.
Participants may occasionally be contacted by the operator, who may ask them a number of short questions in order to determine whether they belong to a particular category. No payment will be made for answering these questions. Members can decide whether or not to take part in these grouping exercises.
Payments will only be made for surveys which have been completed honestly and in full, and which are capable of evaluation. Where a survey is not completed (for whatever reason), or if a participant obviously fails to answer a survey truthfully, or answers illogically, or randomly, then no remuneration is payable. Where a member attempts to participate in a single survey more than once, by using more than one name or email address, no remuneration is payable, and membership may be terminated by the operator.
The operator is under no obligation with regard to taxation of remunerations received by the member. Members are responsible for giving details of all income received from the operator under the terms of this agreement.
Payments
By taking part in studies and receiving remuneration for doing so, participants accumulate credit. When the credit balance reaches 10 Euros, accumulated credits will be transferred on request to a participants’s nominated bank account. Payment is by bank transfer only, and the member must be the account holder. No other form of payment is permitted.
Payments will initially be made at the participant’s request. The operator reserves the right to change the payment procedure at a future date, so that any credit balance in excess of 10 euros will be automatically transferred to the participant’s nominated bank account at the end of the month, where account information has been provided.
For all payments, participants are responsible for providing full and accurate bank details. Payments which are lost as a result of incorrectly entered account details will not be reimbursed.
Credits and payments on termination of participation
Where participation is terminated by the participant, or through the participant failing to update their registration information after being requested to do so, any credit of less than 10 euros will be forfeit. Credit balances greater than 10 euros will, where membership is terminated by the participant, be paid, as long as valid bank details have been provided at the time of termination. Where the participant fails to provide valid bank details, all credits will be forfeit, as the operator is unable to verify participant information after termination is complete.
Where participation is terminated by the operator, he is obliged to make payment of any credit balance greater than 1 Euro where the participant has provided full and accurate bank details, except in cases where the participant has been excluded.
Where a participant is excluded (e.g. for infringing the conditions of participation) the operator reserves the right to retain any remaining credit.
In the event that the consumer panel service ceases to operate completely, any credit balances of less than 5 euros at the time at which the operator ceases to operate the service will be forfeit. Payments will be made by the operator for credits greater than 5 Euros, subject to receipt of valid bank details from affected participants within 60 days of notification.
The participant is responsible for submitting valid bank account details within this period.
The operator is not obliged to make payments for credits to participants whose membership has been terminated for more than one year.
Updating registration information
From time to time, not more than once a year however, member’s registration information will need to be updated to ensure that only relevant survey invitations are sent out, as invitations are depending on the current situation of the participant.
Participants with out of date registration details will be notified by email when their registration details need to be updated, and if necessary, a reminder may also be sent. It will be assumed that participants who fail to update their registration information within three months of the first request, no longer wish to participate in our surveys, and membership will be terminated. Personal contact details will be deleted from our records, and any outstanding credit balances will be dealt with in accordance with the rules for termination of participation by the participant.
Use of email addresses
Participants are required to provide a valid email address. The email address is used to send invitations to participate in surveys, and other notifications generally affecting the panel. The operator undertakes not to pass email addresses to third parties, for marketing or any other purpose.
Data protection
Data from registration forms and surveys will be collected and processed solely for market and opinion research purposes. German data protection legislation will apply.
The operator will not pass on names, addresses or contact details provided as part of the registration process or during surveys to any client or other third party. Clients will receive anonymous data without reference to individual without names, addresses or contact details, and/or evaluations and analyses in an aggregated form (e.g. tables) for statistical and/or market research purposes only.
Any other use of personal data is permitted only in the case of reasonable exceptions where the user has separately consented to such use, or where the operator is legally obliged to do so.
The participant consents to the collection, processing and dissemination of the use of his data described here. This agreement can be revoked with prospective effect at any time.
Name, address and contact details will be deleted after termination of participation or at the participant’s request.
The participant undertakes to keep his access identifier (consisting of name and password) and any other access identifiers received secret. Should the participant become aware that unauthorised third parties are aware of his or her access identifiers, he or she must inform the operator of this.
The operator may set up cookies. These are programs which contain information about the user and can, unless storage of cookies is blocked under the software configuration used by the user, be saved onto the user’s hard disk. When the operator’s internet service is accessed, this information can be read by software used by the operator and reproduced on the web page accessed, making it possible to analyse website usage. If this web page is accessed from the same computer by a third party, he will therefore be able to view this information.
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service offered by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies (see above). The information on your use of this website generated by the cookie (including your IP address) will be transferred to and stored on a Google server in the USA. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for the website operator and to provide additional services relating to website and internet use. Google may also pass this information on to third parties, where this is legally permissible or where third parties process this data on behalf of Google. Google will never link your IP address with other Google data. You can prevent installation of cookies at any time by configuring your browser to reject cookies. Note, however, that by doing so you may not be able to make full use of all features on this website. By using this website, you are consenting to having the data collected regarding you processed by Google in the manner and for the purposes described above.
Confidentiality
Participants take note that market research projects are confidential and may relate to and describe protected product concepts. You may not store or pass on (especially not to the researching organisation’s competitors) information received (especially diagrams, templates and question forms) or publish such information on the internet or elsewhere (including after completion of the project). The declaration of confidentiality encompasses only such information as is not yet publicly published. A part of the remuneration for participation is a consideration for preserving the confidentiality of information received in the course of a project.
Change of operator
The operator reserves the right to transfer membership and participation in the panel to another operator and to use all data and details from the registration and surveys. The panel membership may, however, in the event of a change of operator, be used exclusively for purposes of market and opinion research. Participants give their consent that their rights and obligations as participants can be transferred to another operator without requiring renewed agreement from the participants. The new operator is not a “third party” within the meaning of the conditions of participation. In the event of a change of operator, changes to the conditions of participation likewise do not require renewed agreement from the participant, where changes do not cause the participant’s position to become less favourable.
Changes to conditions of participation
The operator reserves the right to make changes to the conditions of participation. Reasonable notice of such changes must be given. If a participant does not object to such changes or terminate his or her participation, he or she is considered to have given their consent to the new conditions of participation.
Participants will be informed of changes to the conditions of participation, in particular through the placing of information on the website and e-mail notification. Where participants have received no e-mails (invitations or other notifications) from the operator for a period of six months, they are obliged to familiarise themselves with any changes to the conditions of participation. Participants give their express consent to this on registration.
Cessation of the service
Should the operator intend to cease to offer the service, he will inform participants of this by e-mail and on the website.
Liability
The operator’s liability is, with the exception of breaches of material contractual obligations, limited to cases of intent or gross negligence and to a maximum amount of 500 euros. Liability for losses is excluded, where these are untypical consequences of the specific failure to meet an obligation or were not foreseeable on the part of the operator.
Severability clause
Should one or more provisions of these conditions be partly or fully legally invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions is not affected. The invalid provision will be retrospectively replaced with a ruling approximating as closely as possible the content and purpose of the intended ruling.
Concluding provisions
Subsidiary agreements, changes and additions to these provisions or the exclusion of this clause require the written form. In addition, the provisions of the German Civil Code apply. The place of jurisdiction is Hamburg.
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Wellness Interactive
Wellness Interactive is a group of anthropologists, sociologists, ethnographers, consumer researchers and online media specialists that are the experts at understanding the consumer’s voice in the health and wellness industry. They combine their insight and understanding with their parent company, The Hartman Group, Inc., who has been an expert in this industry for over 15 years, to provide you with a one-to-one, online experience and connection to the wellness community.
Wellness Interactive lets you speak your mind! How do you feel about GMOs in your food? Does your natural dish cleanser work as well as conventional alternatives? Does your grocer carry everything it should to make your life convenient? How do you rate the quality of your dietary supplement?
Join Wellness Interactive online panel and give honest feedback. Wellness Interactive is a fun and rewarding way to learn, interact and provide input into specific wellness companies, services and brands. Here’s your opportunity to share your thoughts on products you already use.
In addition to your regular Wellness Interactive newsletters, filled with informative articles and seasonal recipes, upon joining Wellness Panel, you’ll be asked to give your opinion on various products, receive samples, join others in wellness discussions and chat rooms, take fun quizzes to learn about healthy products and lifestyle habits as well as identify not only your healthy habits, but the opportunity to see where you fit in our World of Wellness. Do you have a unique perspective of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle? What do you know about food ingredients, organically grown foods, genetically modified foods, dietary supplements?
Take a survey or poll and find out how your wellness opinions stack up on important issues, favorite brands and stores, new products compared to others in the world of wellness. Results are instant, free and anonymous!
Accepts only panelists from USA
Wellness Interactive lets you speak your mind!
You don’t have to be a wellness guru to participate! Surveys, quizzes, polls, and more allow you to “talk back” to manufacturers, pharmacies, retailers, and others.
Your feedback is anonymous – and rewarding. In exchange for your participation, you’ll receive our informative Wellness Interactive newsletters with recipes, articles, surveys and polls, as well as be eligible for free product trials, prize drawings and helpful feedback on the topics that interest you most.
Join our 100%-private feedback panel.
Sign up, tell us what you’re most interested in, and start “talking back.”
JOIN:
http://www.wellness-interactive.com/signup.htm
Surveylion.com
Review:
Survey Lion is run by Canadian Viewpoint a market research company that is based in Ontario. Their survey panel is accepting people from anywhere in the world, but most of their surveys are for Canadian residents.
This site does offer a referral program but not an affiliate program. What I mean is you can refer your friends and family by sending them an email through the Survey Lion website. If they decide to join your account will be credited C$5.00 as long as they as become an active member. An active member is a person who has completed one survey or attempted three surveys but did not qualify. The Survey Lion referral program is not considered an affiliate program because they only allow you to send email invitations to other people you can not post a referral link to a website.
Their surveys can be worth C$1.00 to C$10.00. You can request your payment at anytime and you will receive a check in the mail about four to six weeks after it’s requested. Please keep in mind their payments are in Canadian dollars not US.
We Give a Rating of 5 to 1. 5 is the best and 1 the worst.
Zses.com’s Rating of Survey Lion: 4
If you live in Canada and want to take market research surveys you need to join Survey Lion. If you live outside of Canada you should probably join a different survey panel because you won’t receive many surveys.
Welcome to SurveyLion!
SurveyLion is a site where you can help to make a difference! We conduct online opinion surveys for companies in virtually every industry. Companies need your guidance in key marketing decisions affecting their business. Incentives are paid for your time. Everyone has an opinion – join our panel and get paid for yours!
We’ve just launched a new website! And with it, comes a new Refer-A-Friend program that lets you earn $5 for each friend you refer! Sign up today to start giving your opinions and earning money through our surveys and refer-a-friend program!
New Feature! Now, not only can you view surveys that you have available, as well as those you have completed/attempted, but we have also just launched a new incentive banking feature, that allows you to save all of your incentives from surveys and refer-a-friend bonuses, and request a cheque when the amount is to your liking!
SurveyLion.com is the Consumer Panel Website of Canadian Viewpiont, one of Canada’s largest opinion data collection companies with particular expertise in quantitative fieldwork. Recently, we have expanded our coverage to include Canada, the U.S. and other international centers. Canadian Viewpoint is well respected as a research industry leader in project management and data collection services.
Canadian Viewpoint uses the SurveyLion panel to field its online studies. Panelists receive an email invitation when a study becomes available that they may qualify for. The invitation contains a link to the survey and also contains some basic information about the survey such as the topic, the length of the interview and the amount of incentive.
oining SurveyLion.com
1. How do I register on SurveyLion.com
Joining SurveyLion.com is easy and free! Simply click the sign up now button and complete the registration form. It is very important that you complete the registration process by clicking on the link in the email that will be sent to you upon completion of the form.
2. Who is eligible to register?
We encourage anyone 16 years of age or older to register to our panel. We need the opinions of a wide range of people from all over the world to get our clients the information they require.
3. Is registering on SurveyLion free?
Yes! Not only is the site free, we will never try to sell anything to you or sell your name to any lists. SurveyLion makes money the same way you do – through our clients that require answers to their research questions.
4. What is expected of panelists?
All that we expect of our panelists is their honest responses to the questions they are asked. We will invite you to participate in any survey that you may qualify for. We don’t expect any panelist to complete all of them. Simply do what you can. If you like our site, we also expect that you’ll tell your friends.
5. What are the benefits of joining?
Joining our panel offers you the opportunity to have your voice heard and guide in the development of many products and services. There is always an incentive for completing surveys: cash; gift certificate; free products; etc. We value your time as well as your opinions and will always inform you of the specifics of the incentive prior to you beginning a survey.
6. Will my information remain confidential?
All information that you provide to SurveyLion will remain completely confidential on our secure server. No personally identifiable information will ever be given to a third party without your prior written consent.
7. Why do you ask for personal information?
We require some of your personal information for a number of reasons. First, we have many demographic quotas to fill when collecting data for our clients. If we weren’t able to pre-screen our panel, we wouldn’t be able to return the data to our clients based on a representative sample. Finally, we need your information so that we can compensate you for your time!
8. Why didn’t I receive my confirmation email?
If your confirmation email didn’t come through, chances are that it got caught in your spam filter. Please check your spam filter and ensure that you can receive all future emails from surveylion.com. Also, please email info@surveylion.com from the email address entered asking us to verify your membership.
Membership Activities
9. How do I change my profile information?
To update your profile information, log in to your account and click ‘Edit Profile’ on the left.
10. Is there a referral program for inviting my friends/family?
Yes! You can earn $5 for each friend you refer through our Refer-A-Friend program! For more information, see the terms & conditions for referrals.
11. How will you contact me to complete a survey?
When you become eligible for a survey, often you will receive an email from us with a link directing you to the survey. Regardless of whether you receive an email invitation or not though, all surveys that you are eligible for will be listed on the “Paid Surveys” page (which is accessible after you login).
12. How long do surveys take?
The majority of surveys can be completed in 5-15 minutes. We will always provide an estimated completion time in the invitation email.
13. Can I get more surveys?
The best way to get invited to more surveys is to keep your profile information up to date. Additionally, each profile survey that you complete provides us with more information to pre-qualify you for surveys (coming soon).
14. How will I be paid?
All payments are currently being made by cheque, upon each individual member’s request. We currently allow for members to accumulate their incentives, by allowing them to request payments if and when they wish to receive a cheque. For more information see: How incentive payments work.
15. When will my payment arrive?
Your payment should arrive within 4-6 weeks of requesting a payment (though it should never really take that long). If you have any questions about the status of your payment, please do not hesitate to contact us.
16. Password Problems
If you have a problem with your password, you can have it automatically emailed to you by using the Password Retrieval function. If you continue to have password problems, feel free to contact us and we will assist you ASAP.
About SurveyLion
17. I emailed you and never received a reply
We aim to reply to all emails within 24 hours. If you have not received a reply from us, please ensure that your spam filter has not blocked our email from reaching you.
18. I have a question / comment and need to speak to you
We have a toll free number just for you. Please call us at 888-770-1770.
Registration Form
http://www.surveylion.com/signup.php
Spidermetrix.com
Review:
This is one of the more legit and genuine paying sites in the web today. I have been a member for over a month now and received my first payment earlier this week. It was actually one of the easiest earnings i made in the net and was highly pleased with it. It is an australian based company that pays you to take surveys by invitation. You will then be credited spider points that you can exchange for cash once you reach the redeemable number of points. Spidermetrix.com offers a variety of ways to earn spider points to reach the pay-out minimum. You can complete your own profile to earn up to 10 points and you can try their trial surveys to earn over 5 points.
Do you enjoy completing surveys? Great! We have online surveys that we invite you to participate, and pay you for your opinion. We will not put you in a draw to win something;
we will pay you for each and every survey that you complete!
Our team of experts, often in consultation with our clients, put together a set of questions. This forms the basis for what the client needs to know from you. Could be questions like… did you like our new Coffee…?
Once we’ve received your feedback, our rating engine processes your responses, anonymously, which contribute to producing an overall rating for the product or service you have evaluated.
A set of questions can be generic, designed to assess how you feel about something, or specific, focusing on a particular aspect, such as new packaging, or new product.
On average, a rating should take you about 20 minutes to perform, and usually involves around 12-20 questions. Every rating is different, some might only take 5 minutes, others perhaps 35 minutes (and for those, you’ll certainly be rewarded accordingly!).
To see what surveys are currently running, look in Now Open. But wait… that’s not all!!! You will also receive personalised invitations in your email box, so make sure @spidermetrix.com is not blocked!!!
It is free, easy and there is no obligation whatsoever.
It pays to register… literally! You’ll earn your first points just by signing up. Becoming a spider is the first step. You will then be eligible to perform evaluations and earn further rewards.
And if you refer other fellow surfers to us and they become spiders, you also get paid for any evaluations they perform.
Spiders?… Metrix?… So, what do you people do?
In a nutshell, we run Surveys.
Our Clients need to know what you think about their product or service or website – do people like it? do they find it useful? is it priced right? does it perform as you would have expected?
We get the answers to all these kinds of questions.
We recruit testers (we call them ‘Spiders’), prepare a set of evaluation questions (a ‘Rating’), organise for the testing to be done, thank our Spiders for their efforts (by giving them ‘Rewards’), and can provide our Clients with a clear and precise ViewPoint. In industry jargon, this is called Qualitative Research.
In the last 12 months… our members participated in 97 studies, including video players, video games, tv programs and new release movies, gloves, glasses and contact lenses, chocolate, coffee and liquid soaps, searching, buying and selling, computers, scanners, printers and the software we use, what we drink, what we drive, and what we do in our private time… 102,839 paid participations!
Oh, and did we mention we pay handsomely?! That’s right, you’ll earn $$$, not cents. We will pay you somewhere between $2 and $5 for most ratings, some even go up to $10 or more (depending how time consuming they are).
http://www.spidermetrix.com/sm120.php
Consumerviews.com
I could find no reviews for them
Consumerviews invites you to provide your opinions about products and services that you use every day. If you are interested in participating, simply complete the following brief questionnaire.
This questionnaire will provide us with background information and your email address. We will contact you periodically and ask if you are interested in completing a questionnaire. When you complete a questionnaire you will receive a payment or a gift to express our appreciation.
You will probably not complete a questionnaire more than two times per year.
Participants will be invited to answer questions on a wide variety of subjects. For example…
o Which is the best of ten ideas for a new snack food?
o Which of three new TV ads is most interesting?
o Which of four promotional envelopes would you open first?
o What are your opinions about home banking
o Evaluate three new package designs for toothpaste
o Evaluate a design for a new homepage
o Etc.
When you are invited to complete a questionnaire for a client, you will be told what the token payment or gift will be for participation. Typically, participants will receive a check for $5.00 or perhaps coupons worth $5 or more on the client’s products. In some situations, participants may receive larger payments.
To receive the payment or gift, you will be asked to fill in your name and mailing address on the questionnaire you complete. This is how your gift will be sent to you. While several members of a single household are allowed to participate in the Consumerviews program, only one person per household is allowed to participate in each questionnaire. Therefore, only one gift will be sent to a household address. Participants who attempt to enter duplicate completed questionnaires will be removed from the program and not invited to participate in future questionnaires.
You will receive your gift or check within four weeks.
If you are interested in participating, simply complete the following brief questionnaire.
If you have any questions please send them to dsolomon@consumerviews.com.
Would you like more information about the services provided by Solomon Wolff Associates, Inc.?
http://www.consumerviews.com/index_consumer.html
Atkins Research Group
www.atkinsresearchinc.com
I could find no reviews for them
· Atkins Research Group Inc. is a top-rated qualitative research organization combining first-rate facilities with an exceptional finished product at an affordable price. We are a family-owned and family-operated business founded upon decades of experience and service in the marketing research industry in the Southern California Area. We provide the commitment to client comfort and satisfaction you associate with a traditional family-run business and combine it with the professionalism you expect from a modern corporate organization.
· Our focus at ARG is to make your project both stress-free and surprise-free through constant communication and attention to detail. We think each visit to ARG will leave you pleased with your experience and excited to return.
· Our Facility is located in an executive tower on the Miracle Mile section of prestigious Wilshire Boulevard, near downtown Los Angeles.
· Our unique location – the result of careful demographic research – affords us local access to a largely untapped and ideally balanced respondent mix. Further, our mid-Wilshire address situates us truly in the physical and demographic center of Los Angeles, allowing us to draw from all quarters of America’s most diverse city.
· Our unique design and floor plan – from the moment of arrival, clients and respondents never mix – provides ideal client security and privacy. Client entrances, suites, lounges and even hallways are always private, assuring comfort and anonymity for even our highest-profile guests.
· Our special brand of service – we think you won’t find a more user-friendly place than our newly expanded and remodeled facility – is dedicated to ensuring that each client and participant feels appreciated. We assure all of our guests complete comfort and ease of access to all features of our office, and because our facility is located on the ground floor with ramps to our doors, all participants in the research project will enjoy their visit regardless of how much equipment they may bring with them or whether wheelchairs, walkers or strollers are used.
· Our philosophy as a family business is to treat each client as a valued member of our business family. We take pride in our ability to provide you with attentive personal services, reliable research techniques and first-class facilities – of the highest quality, but at a reasonable price. To foster that attentiveness, reliability and quality we strive to:
o Develop long term relationships which promote mutual growth and prosperity.
o Encourage independent thinking within the concept of teamwork.
o Trust and care for each other and strive to treat everyone with respect.
o Seek balanced lives at work, at home, in education and in recreation.
o Remain confident of our future and proud of the way that we run our business.
http://www.atkinsresearchinc.com/register.htm
Begin Surveys
www.beginsurvey.com
Review:
Begin Surveys is another company that will pay you cash to take online surveys. Begin Surveys has been conducting market research for the past 20 years. They produce customized web surveys for customers such as Showtime, Intel, Texas Instruments, Sponsorship Research International and Champion Sportswear.
Begin Surveys is a small company so don’t expect a huge number of surveys from them. You can expect to receive surveys every few months. So, you may go 3 months with nothing from them and then get 2-3 surveys in one month. Even though they are small, because their surveys are very customized for their clients they tend to pay well.
They also offer highly focused research panels at their offices. You can typically expect to be paid anywhere from $100-$150 per hour for onsite research panels. Begin Surveys is located in New Jersey for those interested in the onsite focus groups.
Basically this is a nice addition to your group of paid survey companies
. I firmly believe that the more paid survey companies you sign up with the more money you will make doing this. In some respects companies like Begin Surveys are some of the best you can join. I say this because even though the number of surveys they send out are limited, they pay well and you never waste your time taking these surveys. I hope you enjoyed this Begin Surveys review.
About the BeginSurvey Company:
Our firm provides the highest-quality, highest-security web surveys available on the Internet. Our company’s founders are data processing professionals who have specialized in marketing research for the past 20 years and are successful cross tabulation vendors. We’ve seen the results firsthand about how the “garbage-in, garbage-out” principle holds true for survey research. The web surveys we produce are customized and include comprehensive data-validation throughout the entire interviewing process, thus insuring more precise data.
About BeginSurvey’s Unique Panel:
Of course you can recruit your own survey participants, but if you need our company to invite respondents to your web survey, this can be arranged using BeginSurvey’s unique panel. Unlike the huge online research companies, our participants have NOT been recruited with bulk email solicitations. Instead, we have assembled a coalition of 100 research companies (representing a “national” panel) who have recruited people through more traditional means (telephone, mail, mall-intercept, door-to-door, etc.). We have complete demographic profiles of these panel members and do not allow any free email addresses (i.e. hotmail, Yahoo! email, etc.) to be used.
http://www.beginsurvey.com/BeginSurvey/
Blarry House Research
www.blarry.com
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Blarry House Research located in San Francisco is an online survey company that allows users to make money by submitting surveys. The company gains information from focus groups rather than simple questionnaires. Members of the focus groups meet either online on by phone. Members of the focus groups give responses about their careers, what hobbies they enjoy and even what they eat for breakfast.
All U.S. residents ages 13 and up are eligible to participate. This is a great way for a teenager to earn some extra money. But, it is important to point out that only one member of the household can join. If you sign up for the account you can participate as well and let the teen participate in groups that pertain to his age group. In essence, the entire family can participate on one account, but, each member can only participate is certain focus groups.
The pay for participation is actually quite good. You can expect payment of $40 to $150. Most focus group participation takes about an hour. Before you participate in the telephone forum you should first consider long distance charges. However, times of when the teleconference will begin will be made known to you ahead of time. Therefore, you may wish to choose participation for teleconferences that fall in your free night and weekend plan.
Payment is in the form of a check. It may take you a while to get your check depending on where you are located, the mailing service, and the office workers at Blarry House Research processing your account. Another drawback is that you aren’t guaranteed weekly work. The amount of participation you are allowed to have is contingent upon a questionnaire you fill out in the application process. The more you answer ‘yes’ the more opportunities you have.
Blarry House Research is a reputable site, since I have joined I have only received a few e-mails from them, but, they were only reminders. I haven’t received any spam or junk mail whatsoever. The internet focus group that I participated in was much like a chat room session. It was actually fun and for the most part effortless.
This group makes me think a lot of when I participated in survey groups outside of the internet. You know, before the internet got really big. Now it is actually much easier to participate in surveys and get paid. I have made enough money using Blarry.com in my spare time to buy quite a few nice things. I would highly suggest others try to join. If you are like me you like to voice your opinion, this is one of the few sites that I would recommend friends and family to.
Blarry House Research provides recruiting and field management services to clients engaged in qualitative market research including focus groups, in-depth interviews, teleconference groups, and online groups. We have organized over 10,000 groups since 1994, and members of our staff have been in our industry over twenty years. Whether we operate in one market or in multiple markets, we make it possible for our clients to efficiently field qualitative projects through a single source while maintaining consistent quality control over all phases of the project.
http://www.blarry.com/BHR30/MyProfileDetailsInsert2.do
Brand Institute Inc
www.brandinstitute.com
Reviews:
You get $5 per survey per consumer referral and $10 per survey per healthcare professional referral. So if you have 3 consumer referrals and they each do 2 surveys, that’s $30!
This place has without a doubt one of the best referral programs I’ve seen. The potential there is enormous. I say potential because while I have received a number of survey invitations, I’ve only qualified for a few of them. If none of your referrals qualify for any surveys, no bonus for you. Still, the bonus from a single survey is more than you can get from most places. Aside from that, the payout per survey is about average for consumers, although I’m sure that the ones targeted to healthcare professionals pay much more. Notes: The Brand Institute website is available in English, Spanish, French, and German.
Brand Institute is the world’s premier healthcare, consumer and business to business (B2B) brand identity consultancy.
Our core services include name development, market research, regulatory affairs and design solutions.
With regional offices strategically located throughout the world, Brand Institute offers the highest level of in-house expertise, industry-defining methodologies, value, accuracy, on time deliverables and uncompromised service.
https://www.brandinstitute.com/memberservices/default.aspx?task=register&refid=&rUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brandinstitute.com%2Faboutus.asp
Buzz Back
www.buzzback.com
Review:
I have done several surveys for Buzz back and as of this moment, there is a $5 check to cash on Monday. I like that they come thru the mail as a check, not as points towards prizes. You can become screened out as to not pertaining to the type of person they are seeking; that has happened to me more than 6 times.
There are options when you do not want to say your salary per year. Also, if you choose not to reveal your nationality, it is up to you. Some people are sensitive towards that at times.
I do not feel comfortable explaining any surveys I have done, because to be honest, you do have to consent to non-disclosure of any information that you see. On one occasion they surveyed my 14-year-old daughter who is now 16 and the check came for her, so filling out about your children can be beneficial towards yourself.
Our panel is our secret weapon—it’s how we bring our clients closer to consumers. Our dynamic database of over 650,000 respondents allows us to conduct most studies quickly and efficiently – even overnight. In addition, we‘ve built custom proprietary panels for clients who want spontaneous access to key customer groups or difficult-to-reach targets. We can also work with your registered consumer list, and/or recruit from your web site. We adhere to standard research practices established by CASRO, the ARF, ESOMAR and the AMA.
The following BuzzBack tenets help us make the quality and integrity of our sample second to none and have earned us our strong reputation for creatively and consistently delivering high quality and often hard-to-reach targets.
· BuzzBack can pull sample from our panel to match a variety of requirements, including U.S. census representativeness. Typically, clients have such specific and targeted usage and psychographic requirements that U.S. census matching is unnecessarily beyond the pale of project requirements, especially as the effort has associated cost implications.
· BuzzBack’s respondent panel is organically grown, sourced from both traditional and non-traditional sample suppliers. Non-traditional suppliers include general and targeted double opt-in permission marketing lists, client CRM databases, and client websites. All panelists have agreed to participate in the BuzzBack panel.
· Our panel has grown through the course of work and projects commissioned by clients; however, natural attrition is aggressively managed (via unsubscribe requests, frequent email address changes and repeated non-response to survey invitations). Additionally, basic profile details are updated annually (and available for manual update at any time).
· For all client studies, BuzzBack locks out respondents who have participated in previous studies on a 30-day basis, and deploys category exclusivity for about 6 months. We do not market our panel to other research companies or to other marketing partners (unless by specific client request).
The standard award for completing a BuzzBack survey varies depending on survey length and topics. We provide sweepstakes, gift certificates and cash for studies. If you are invited back to more in-depth sessions, you will receive additional compensation.
http://c.buzzback.com/C/%28l3hfs155z3k0g1nt440z4ozh%29/SignUp.aspx
Cash Surfers
www.cashsurfers.com
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Cashsurfers is one of the get-paid-to-surf companies that has been paying people on a regular basis. You can surf for up to 120 hours each month. And they’re paying on time as they have promised! I’ve already received money from them, and am due another check this month.
Registration is free, and all you have to do after that is to download their ad viewbar. As long as the viewbar is open amd you are connected to the internet, you are earning money! Their viewbar seems to work well with other ad viewbars, so I can make money somewhere else at the same time.
What I like most about them is that you are paid for your referrals’ time, whether you surf or not! My computer was down for about a month, but my referrals were still surfing, so I will still be getting money for last month.
They have a SPECIAL DEALS page where you can earn extra points each day for visiting websites or downloading software. You can also earn points for each time you access their start page. They convert points into cash at the end of each month.
Now, on their Statistics page, you can view how many hours you surf each day, and the total number of hours surfed for the current page. You can view all of your old stats on their History page.
You can do whatever it is you usually do while online (reading or writing email, chatting, playing games, filling out surveys, etc.). You don’t have to change your surfing habits to use this program.
Sure, they only pay you about $.15 an hour for viewing ads. But if you’re online anyway, why not get paid for it?
Recommended:
Yes
This is my second month using CashSurfers, when I first signed up it wasn’t until the very end of the month so I had only earned 38,000 point’s in the 4 days I had used it. For those of you that are not familiar with the program, let me give you a run down.
To use cashsurfers you need to download a “ad bar”. What a ad bar is, is simply a banner that sits at the bottom of your screen and show’s ad’s while you surf the internet. With Cashsurfers you are not required to interact with the ad bar, you simply let it run while you do your every day surfing. It also does not monitor your surfing habit’s if you are wondering about security.
There are a few ways to make money using Cashsurfers ad bar. The one I described above, simply letting it do it’s thing while you do your’s. Or you can click on the dollar sign on the ad bar and there will be a list of banner’s to click on, each telling you how many points per day you can earn by clicking on that banner. Some pay only 25 per day, some 100.
You can also refer friend’s and earn 10% of the total of surfing point’s they accumulated. The only downside of the referral that I have noticed is, you have no way of knowing who it is that signed up under you, it only show’s how many points they earned. For some people that privacy might be appreciated, I would like to know though who the people were that I convinced to go with cashsurfers.
The pay out varies each month which is the downside to this service. For the 38,000 point’s I earned in 4 day’s, that paid $8 and some change for the month of February. I think that is a decent wage for 4 days of surfing, seeing how I really didn’t do anything more than I normally do.
Another thing you should know about the ad bar is, it has a meter on it. The meter is on the left hand side and will be green when you are surfing actively and earning point’s, if you do not move around enough the bar will turn red and you need to move around to get it to resume again.
Cashsurfers pay out once a month, check’s for USA resident’s have to be at least $20 for you to be issued a check that month. If you didn’t earn at least twenty dollar’s, no reason to panic, the point’s continue on for the next month’s total’s!
As far as the ad bar itself, it is not to large in size and is always docked at the bottom of your screen, actually it raises your screen and sit’s below it so it isn’t blocking anything on your browser! I have not had any problems with it causing error’s for my computer or freezing it up in any way. The one problem I have had is with the meter that I described earlier in my review. It is supposed to be red or green at all time’s. Mine has never had a color to it, even though I have tried re installing it several times. I know it work’s for other people because my husband has one on his computer and the color’s show up fine on his.
I think cashsurfers so far has been worth my time and effort, though I won’t be expecting a check until next month. I will update this when I actually get one. I spend alot of time on the internet and I think it is exciting to be able to make some spending money for doing nothing other than letting some ad’s run at the bottom of my screen. You just have to love the internet, don’t you?
Recommended:
Yes
With the addition of Cash Surfers.com to the internet you can now earn money simply by using your computer as you normally do with the exception of a small advertising banner that sits comfortably on the bottom of your screen with little or no interruptions.
It was nearly a year ago when Cash Surfers just started and was still in beta testing I was joining every single earning program on the internet and I’ve discovered Cash Surfers to be my most favorite of them all.
Unlike it’s competitors, Cash Surfers released it’s earning bar within months of it’s promised release.
This is the main reason I put my trust into this web site, not only for their promises but for their continuing struggle to raise pay out rates for users.
Most recently Cash Surfers has done just this by adding a pop up window when you log onto the cash bar which contains links to Cash Surfers sponsors.
By clicking on the links the company will earn more money and will be able to raise hourly pay out rates to users.
Getting Signed up:
Signing up with Cash Surfers is very simply to do.Just go to their web site, click on the join button, and start filling out your personal information.
Cash Surfers does not sell your information to companies which is a good thing.You will not be getting any junk mail from solicitors either unless you request to receive them.
To get paid on Cash Surfers you must meet the requirement of being at least the age of 13 years or older.If your under that you must have an adult send in a signed notice that your allowing your son/ daughter to use Cash Surfers and know that they will be earning income on the internet.
Earning Potential / Information:
On Cash Surfers you’re awarded points which are converted into cash at the end of each month.
The hourly out pay out rate can never be precise enough to tell you here since the rates change monthly due to how many people use the cash bar and the number of users that click on the advertisements.
When a user clicks on an advertisement the company earns a certain amount of money from the advertiser.
Depending upon how many views and clicks of the advertisements will ultimately determine the income you receive from using the cash bar.
For more information on how much you can possibly earn on Cash Surfers below are some statistics from their site.
In the first six months Cash Surfers has sent out $2,521,032.68 in cash to users.
In May 2000 the largest check sent out was $1109.64.
Furthermore, the average check was $45.54 that month.
Earning on Cash Surfers:
There is an endless supply of ways you can easily earn money with Cash Surfers.
Like other earning programs on the internet today, Cash Surfers is attempting to bring a variety of money earning programs to it’s site.
Cash Bar: With the Cash Bar you can earn money for simply surfing the internet like you usually do except with Cash Surfers you only have to download their Cash Bar and use it while you surf.This bar sits nicely on the bottom of your screen approximately one inch in height and the length of your computer monitor screen.
More information about the cash bar can be found later in this review.
Special Deals: If your familiar with other earning programs such as Powerdime.com then you’ll love this part of Cash Surfers.Like Powerdime this part of Cash Surfers allows you to earn extra income by joining programs.You can also earn points (later converted into cash) by clicking on banner links in the member page under special deals.
On average you can earn 25 points per day for some of the links you simply click.Furthermore, you can gain additional points by signing up or downloading programs.These deals pay a lot more at 100 – 1000 points each yet your only allowed to sign up/ download once with each program.
Referrals: Get all your friends to join Cash Surfers fast! The more that they earn the more you earn.With Cash Surfers you earn a percentage of what your referrals make.
Currently you can earn up to four levels of direct and indirect referrals.For first level referrals you earn %10 (has changed periodically throughout Cash Surfers history on the internet) which is a pretty good amount for having your friends surf with you.
To get a friend to use you as their referral you must have them use a special URL address with your user name in it.
For example your name on Cash Surfers is : webman911
Then Cash Surfers will provide you with a special URL with your user name in it that you can give to friends and family.
Reading Email: Currently not available but I know what it is going to be.Cash Surfers (like sendmoreinfo.com) will send you emails periodically from advertisers telling you about ’special deals’ on web sites.You will just have to click a link or open the email to get paid.On sendmoreinfo.com you get around twenty cents per email and you’ll most likely get the same amount from cash surfers.
Surveys: This feature is also not available at the moment but will probably be surveys about how to improve the Cash Surfers program.
Online games: Another feature not available yet.This feature will most likely be like Spedia’s games which are small and simple games with advertisers banners smashed on the playing screen.
Home pages: Make a home page with Cash Surfers and earn money (not available yet).
The Cash Bar Navigator:
The Cash Bar Navigator is your gateway to larger income on the internet.
The bar itself consists of the following:
Advertisements: There are two advertisements on this bar consisting of a 468 x 60 sized banner and a smaller on approximately one fourth the size in length and the same in height.
Ticker: On the Cash Bar you’ll also find a scrolling marque containing a welcome message, link to Cash Surfer’s homepage, top sports scores, news headlines, stock information, and a link to an MP3 web site.
Internet Search: This feature allows Cash Surfers and you earn more money by searching the index of a major internet search engine.
Buttons: Three buttons : close, menu, and minimize.
With the Cash Bar navigator you have the option to hide it on your screen which is a great feature.The only thing bad about the cash bar is that you can not move it around on your screen.You only have the option of having it on the bottom of your screen.I believe their is a way to get it on the top of your screen yet I am not sure at the moment.I have checked and still can not figure it out.
In addition to that problem with the cash bar the bar also has other faults.One such example is the slow down effect this bar has on your computer.
Gone are the days where you had ten different windows open on the internet at one time unless you want your computer to freeze with this advertising bar on your screen.
Next, Cash Surfers has installed an anti – cheat defense system which reduces the amount of people who can use programs to surf for them all day and all night making money non stop.
People who do things like this earn money from Cash Surfers while the company loses advertising revenue from the user not clicking on advertisements.The way Cash Surfers combat such illegal activity is by having a pop up window asking the user if their still online every half an hour or so.
To use the Cash Bar navigator you must have Internet Explorer installed onto your computer system.
Alternative suggestions:
I wouldn’t have many different suggestions for pay to surf programs.This is one of the better ones on the internet and should be considered by you and others greatly.
If you have tried Cash Surfers and are not satisfied with it I suggest checking out some of the earning programs that offer unlimited hours and a high pay out rate.
All Advantage would not be a good choice for this since it has recently lowered hours per month.
Get Paid 4.com is a great web site where you can surf around seventy hours per month and make an average of 40 cents per hour.
Cash Fiesta is another great choice for an alternative surfing program.They already released their software which is up and running so check this one out also.
To Sum it up:
Cash Surfers.com = B +
Advertising Bar = Available and ready for download
Pay out= Around 25 cents per hour
Hours= Unlimited
Recommended:
Yes
http://www.cashsurfers.com/
Consumer Link
www.consumerlink.com
Reviews:
Consumer Link is the online public opinion forum where your voice counts. You can earn money just for sharing your thoughts on anything from breakfast cereal to environmental issues.
To become a Consumer Link member you just need to fill out application form. Once you become a qualifying member, they will periodically invite you to participate in one of their current paid online surveys or discussion groups if it matches your interests and background.
You will be notified you of the amount when we invite you to participate in one of paid surveys or discussion groups. Payments will range anywhere from $5 to $50, depending on the scope of the project. You should receive your payment through their partner site.
The place where it pays to speak your mind’ is the tagline for Consumer Link, an internet survey site that is linked to the ipoints reward system. The basic premise is simple; registered users fill out surveys on a fairly regular basis, and 50 user names are then drawn at random and awarded 25 or 50 (and sometimes even 100) ipoints. Signing up for this service is easy enough, as you can either click on the link at ipoints.co.uk, or go to uk.consumerlink.com and go to the ‘Join Consumer Link’ option from the menu on the homepage.
The homepage itself is quite pleasant to look at, designed in soothing shades of red, and the layout is simple and clear. The menu bar runs down the left-hand side, allowing you to sign up, participate in surveys, enter the focus group rooms, check out the FAQ list, or contact the site administrators if you discover a problem. If you are already a registered member, you can view or amend your user data by clicking on the relevant link on the right-hand side, and if you have joined Consumer Link and somehow managed to avoid registering with ipoints so far, you can also click through to that partner site and sign up there.
When you register, you have to enter the usual personal information and choose a password, and you also need to complete some demographic information. It’s simply a case of ticking boxes to indicate your interests and preferences, and while it may seem a little intrusive, it’s nothing out of the ordinary and is in fact vital if you are to be sent any questionnaires. If you don’t submit any interests, then you won’t be asked to participate in any surveys!
The surveys themselves are generally fairly short and to the point, and they are easy to complete. You will receive an email detailing the latest survey for which you have been selected, letting you know the title and password and providing a link to the Consumer Link homepage. Just click on ‘Current
Surveys’, enter your user data, select a survey from the drop-down list and enter the password contained in the mail. The surveys normally take the form of a series of questions along the lines of: “Which of the following furniture stores [for example] have you heard of? Tick all that apply”. Once you done that, you have to answer more questions about each brand, and sometimes it is clear that one company in particular has sponsored the survey, as all the questions relate to this single firm.
Some surveys require you to open up more browser windows and view past or prospective advertisements, then give your opinion on the effectiveness and impact of each one. However, some surveys also use a general screening question on the initial screen to ensure that the desired target group completes the questionnaire. If you don’t fit the criteria, the survey ends early, but you are still entered into the draw for the ipoints.
I’ve never participated in a focus group, mainly because of time restraints – and the fact that I always access Consumer Link from my work PC means that I can’t be seen to be messing about on the website all day long, or taking phone calls to answer questions about commercial advertising!
In the 2 years that I have been a member of the Consumer Link panel, I’ve been awarded ipoints three times. Granted, that’s not much but it has helped me get a couple of CDs for free, which is better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick! I get survey mails on a pretty regular basis, normally about once a week, and the deadline in the mail usually leaves me 2 or 3 days to log on and complete the survey, which is plenty of time. Basically, you’re not going to get rich quick from this site, but completing a survey only takes a few minutes and you will get lucky occasionally – it’s worth a look.
Q. What is Consumer Link™? A. It is the online public opinion forum where your voice counts. You can earn cash awards just for sharing your thoughts on anything from breakfast cereal to environmental issues. Q. How do I become a member? A. All you have to do is fill out our application form. Once you become a qualifying member, we will periodically invite you to participate in one of our current survey or discussion groups if it matches your interests and background. Q. Does it cost me anything to join Consumer Link™? A. Absolutely not! It costs you nothing to become a Consumer Link™ panel member. Q. Why should I become a Consumer Link™ panel member? What’s in it for me? A. For one, it’s the place online where it pays to have your say! Make sure manufacturers, retailers, marketers and advertisers start getting the message you want them to hear. Secondly, you can win cash just for sharing your thoughts and opinions with us! Q. When and how much do I get paid? A. We will notify you of the amount when we invite you to participate in one of our surveys or discussion groups. Payments will range anywhere from $5 to $50, depending on the scope of the project. If you win the sweepstakes, you should receive your payment in 4 to 8 weeks via mail. Q. How will my answers be used? Will the personal information I provide on the application form remain confidential? A. All your answers are completely confidential and will be used for research purposes only. Your e-mail address and mailing address will NEVER be sold or given to anyone. You will not be approached with any promotional offers as a result of this application. All the information you give us will only be used to match your background and interests with that of the survey or discussion group. Q. How do I update my panel member information so my survey rewards go to the correct address? A. Click on the links in the top right corner marked “View” or “Update” to revise your panel member information. If you want to remove your name from the panel use the same “Update” button.
http://usa.consumerlink.com/
Consumer Logic
www.consumer-logic.com
BBB REVIEW:
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Consumer Logic
This company has been a BBB Accredited business since May 1992. This means it supports BBB’s services to the public and meets our BBB Accreditation standards.
Based on BBB files, this business has a BBB Rating of A+.
BBB processed a total of 0 complaints about this company in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. Of the total of 0 complaints closed in 36 months, 0 were closed in the last year.
We know you’ve got them. You should share them!
Your opinions are sought after by product manufacturers and service providers from all over the country. Your input will help to improve the very products and services you use daily.
Sign up today and make your opinions count. The information you provide us is 100% confidential and will never be sold to anyone; it will be used only by Consumer Logic to see if you qualify for market research studies. Pre-qualified participants will be compensated for their time.
Remember, Your Opinion Counts!
Complete the following form to join our Research Database. Or call us at (918) 665-3311 (Local) or (800) 544-1494 (outside Tulsa).
http://www.consumerlogicresearch.com/joinourdatabase.php
COS
www.cosvc.com
Reviews:
Located in Seattle WA, Portland OR and Las Vegas NV, this website allows you to sign up for potential focus groups and research studies for new and interesting products. I recently participated in a focus group in which I was paid in cash. As with any site of this nature, it may take some time to be chosen.
This website is great. However, it is for people who live on the west coast.
I’ve done a variety of research for this company, ranging from evaluating wasp tracks to talking about ways to discourage smoking. It pays very well for really not much work. It’s also rather fun.
CONSUMER OPINION SERVICES, Inc is a consumer research firm, founded in 1960,
with offices in Seattle, Portland, and Las Vegas.
o · We regularly invite members of the general public to participate in market research studies of various types.
o · We are currently looking for people interested in sharing their opinions on products and/or services.
o · We conduct studies with children as well, so you should list them on your page if appropriate.
o · Respondents receive a cash honorarium and/or coupons/gifts as a token of appreciation for their time
and participation in the study.
o · Please be assured that these studies never involve any sales or solicitations.
We are interested only in your thoughts and opinions.
o · No information gathered is sold or redistributed to any other company EVER.
Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey questions to help shape the future of many different products and services.
http://www.cosvc.com/register.html
E-Jury
www.ejury.com
I could find No reviews on them
eJury provides attorneys the opportunity to learn what others think about their cases. eJury functions much like a traditional “live” mock jury or focus group except that the jurors (or eJurors) participate via the Internet. The convenience of online participation allows for a larger panel on each case, giving the attorney the type of feedback normally associated with large focus group research, but without the traditionally high cost. The results give the submitting attorney something he/she can use to promote settlement and/or prepare for trial.
eJury provides an attorney the opportunity to “pre-try” the case before it goes to trial in front of an actual jury at the courthouse. Cases at the courthouse are usually tried to juries of 12 people. At eJury, each case is tried to a minimum of 50 people. This provides the attorney with a tremendous amount of feedback which he/she will use to establish a settlement value, find strengths and weaknesses in the evidence, learn “public” attitudes, improve jury selection, discover the most effective arguments,….
To qualify as an eJuror, you must:
· be at least 18 years of age;
· be a citizen of the United States;
· be of sound mind and good moral character;
· be able to read and write; have never been convicted of a felony; and
· not be under indictment or other legal accusation of misdemeanor theft or felony theft or any felony charge.
For each verdict rendered, eJurors are paid $5 – $10 depending on the length of the case. The amount to be paid will be shown at the top of each case. You certainly won’t get rich serving as an eJuror, but just one case a week would probably pay for your Internet access.
Accepts only panelists from USA
http://www.ejury.com/
Executive Board
www.executiveadvisoryboard.com
Reviews:
I don’t know who recommended this site, but thank you I just received a check for $32.00 for a survey!!!!
http://www.bigbigforums.com/reward-program-discussions/428627-executive-advisory-board-payout.html
Yes, EAB is a good solid site for surveys. When you qualify, you actually get the stipend as listed. I just received a stipend for a survey I took 4 weeks ago for $75.
I like that it’s not a “win” but rather compensation for your time. So many other survey sites enter you into a drawing. (Not that it’s a bad thing.) While I like to give my opinion, they can accept hundreds of thousands of ‘opinions’ since they’re not having to compensate each one. EAB doesn’t work like that, so I feel my opinion matters, and try to give my honest opinions regarding the survey subject.
http://www.bigbigforums.com/reward-program-discussions/428627-executive-advisory-board-payout.html
The Executive Advisory Board® is a worldwide group of managers and executives (from managers, executives and directors of smaller companies to those in the largest corporations) who help shape the future through participating in online research surveys and online discussions. The knowledge and advice of Board Members help governmental agencies, universities, and major international corporations make better informed, more intelligent decisions about economic policies and business issues, as well as the products, systems and services provided to major corporations and other businesses.
As a member of the Executive Advisory Board®, you would be paid for every online survey you complete (ranging from a minimum of $10 U.S. to $300 U.S. or more, depending on the length of the online survey). The money can be donated to a charity of your choice, or mailed directly to you. When you complete a very brief questionnaire (called a “screener”) to see if you qualify for a survey, you would always have an opportunity to win lucrative cash prizes in a drawing, regardless of whether you were selected to complete the survey. Also, just for being a member, your name would be entered each month in a drawing for $250 in cash prizes.
Q. What is the cost of membership if I join Executive Advisory Board®?
A. Nothing. It’s free.
Q. How often would I be asked to participate in online surveys?
A. The typical member participates in 5 to 7 surveys per year.
Q. Will you really pay money for my opinions?
A. Yes, we will. If you complete a very short survey (no more than five or so minutes in length), your name will be entered in a drawing for a number of cash awards. When you complete a longer survey (10 to 12 minutes or more in length), you will be paid for your time, ranging from $10 U.S. to $300 U.S. or more, depending on the length of the survey. You will receive your payment by check within four weeks.
Q. What is a screening questionnaire?
A. A screening questionnaire is a short survey that contains no more than 15 questions. These questions may be about where you work, your job responsibilities, etc. All of this helps us to determine whether your area of expertise lends itself to the topic of the survey. Please be completely honest and frank when answering these screening questions, so that the questions we ask you pertain to your expert knowledge. Whenever you complete one of these a screening questionnaire, your name will be entered into a drawing for cash awards.
Q. What is a questionnaire?
A. A questionnaire is a longer and more detailed survey than the screening questionnaire. These questions may ask about your opinions, your experiences, the types of products you use, etc. Please be completely honest and frank when answering these questions, as we want to be sure the questions we ask you center around your area of knowledge. Whenever you complete one of these longer surveys, you will be paid an honorarium. The amount of the honorarium ranges from $10 to $300, and is proportional to the length of time it would take the average person to complete the survey.
Q. How long is the typical online survey?
A. The average survey takes about 10 to 12 minutes to complete. We strive to make every survey as short and simple as possible.
Q. Where do I go to take the surveys?
A. When you are selected to participate in a survey, we will send you an email inviting you to participate. In that email will be the Internet address where you go to complete the survey.
Q.Will you sell my name and address?
A. No. Your name, address and other information are strictly confidential. Your privacy, confidentiality and anonymity will always be guarded and protected.
Q. Will you try to sell me something?
A. No. Our surveys are purely for scientific or business research purposes. We will never try to sell you anything. We will never try to promote a product under the guise of a survey.
Q. What happens if I join, but then decide to cancel my membership?
A. You simply log on to our website, go to the “Modify Account” section, and delete your name. It’s that simple.
Q. Can my friends become members?
A. Anyone who is a Executive, Manager or Director can become a member of the Executive Advisory Board®. We welcome new members.
Q. What if I move or change my email address?
A. Just log on to our website, go to the “Modify Account” section, and enter the new information. Your records will immediately be updated.
Q. When I’m invited to complete a survey, how much time will I have to complete it?
A. Generally, you will have 7 to 10 days to complete a survey. The email inviting you to the survey will contain that information.
Q. Do I have to fill out a questionnaire to be eligible to win cash or prizes when drawings are conducted?
A. No, if you don’t want to complete a survey but want to be in the drawing, just put your name and address on a postcard, and write down the Internet address in your email invitation. Then, mail within 5 days to:
Ms. Sara Johnson
Vice President, The Executive Advisory Board®
Decision Analyst, Inc.
604 Avenue H East
Arlington, TX 76011-3100
Q. Will anyone ever know exactly how I personally answered each question in a survey?
A. Only two or three Decision Analyst, Inc. employees who write computer programs and process the results will know how you answered, and they have signed binding, nondisclosure agreements to protect your privacy and anonymity. No one outside of Decision Analyst will ever know how you, individually, answered any question in a survey. We will go to court, if necessary, to protect the privacy and anonymity of our members’ individual answers.
Q. Will the surveys be boring and dull?
A. We try our very best to make them simple, short, interesting, and easy to navigate. We know how busy you are and how valuable your time is.
https://www.executiveadvisoryboard.com/ExecV5/Register.aspx?L=1
20/20 Research
http://www.2020research.com/panel.php
Reviews:
Good pay for Focus Groups
I’ve done Focus Groups for 20/20 and the pay was excellent.
Good company
I have not done a lot of surveys for them, but when I have the surveys have been interesting and payout great!
About a month ago I did a 3 day bulletin board with them. I received the promised $100 about 6 days after I completed the study. Pretty good!!
Favorite Company!
I have earned hundreds and hundreds of dollars with this company on panels. What some survey takers do NOT realize is that you must be unscrupulously HONEST when taking surveys. I believe 20/20 monitors surveyers and culls the list of those who are dishonest and not reliable. I’ve been on many panels for this company and they have rewarded me quickly with extremely well paying incentives. I’ve never had a problem with 20/20 and I only recommend this company if you are willing to be thorough, thougtful and have integrity when filling out surveys.
Huge Payouts for Multi Day Surveys
Now THIS is the type of survey company you look for on line to supplement your income for real. Not $1, $10 in amazon, 400 “points” or sweeps entries. Real checks that come in a few days after finishing one of their surveys. They do call after you qualify for a survey to make sure you answered all your questions honestly. They surveys I have done have been multi-day online bulletin boards with tons of questions and huge payouts, very worth my time. 3 days, 30 min to 1 hour each afternoon, 30 min to 1 hour each night = $75! Paid quickly! Interesting surveys, too!
Who we are
20/20 Research provides qualitative research support services, including Focus Group facilities (in Nashville, Charlotte and Miami), a full-service online division (featuring Qualboard ™, the industry-leading discussion board software), nationwide recruiting and project management.
Not all qualitative research projects can be conducted in a Focus Group setting. In fact, many studies benefit from more in-depth virtual research. Since 1986, 20/20 Research has been helping clients from around the world conduct world-class qualitative research… and since 2001, we have been helping our clients take their qualitative projects online.
Bulletin Board Based Groups and Interviews
Live Video Focus Groups With Web cams
Text Message Based Mobile Research
Participate Blogging and Journaling
Join our Panel
20/20 Research provides a way for you to share your thoughts and opinions with corporations that provide services and products you use every day.
Provide feedback about new products or services
Interact with others who have similar lifestyles, experiences, etc.
Receive payment for discussing products and services you already use!
Why Participate in Focus Groups?
You’ve been asked to register on this website for the opportunity to participate in a focus group as part of a research study conducted by 20/20 Research, Inc. What is a focus group, why should you participate and who is 20/20 Research? Fair questions. The following answers should help…
What is a Focus Group?
A focus group is essentially an interactive and lively round-table discussion. They are generally conducted with a group of 8-10 people who have similar interests (e.g. all dog owners or all ER nurses, etc.). A leader, called a ‘moderator’ directs the discussion to explore a variety of issues related to the topic being researched. Focus groups are usually held at special facilities that are specially designed to accommodate the unique requirements of marketing research.
Why Participate? #1: They’re fun!
How many times have you wished a big company had asked for your opinion before they launched a new product or ad campaign? Well, here’s your chance to give it — along with others who feel the same way. Imagine a room full of energetic, articulate people, gathered to talk about a single subject – one that everyone in the room is interested in in. The conversations are lively, engaging, and most of all, enjoyable.
The following are typical of the kinds of studies conducted in our facilities everyday:
· A baked bean taste test for a major food company
· A discussion of the logo for a professional sports league by sports enthusiasts
· A review of new room layouts by business travelers for a major hotel chain
· A feedback study on geography textbooks by teachers for a major publisher
· A study on new insurance products by seniors for a major insurance company
· An in-home study on tea brewing for a major food company
· A review of bottle labels by beer drinkers for a major brewery
· A discussion on the floorplan of a hospital wing by nurses for a major medical center
· A mock courtroom trial for a major law firm
· A study to come up with a name for a new wine for a major vineyard
Want to get in on the fun? It’s easy. Click here to join our Panel. Registration takes just a few minutes.
Why Participate? #2: Your opinion matters.
The companies we work with spend billions of dollars each year to understand what customers want and need when it comes to their products. They really do listen to what customers, like you, have to say. Your feedback is critical because it could spell the difference between success and failure of that particular product line. During focus groups, don’t be afraid to speak your mind… everything you say is kept confidential.
Some of the great companies we work with include:
· Kraft
· Pfizer
· Time Magazine
· Hewlett-Packard
· National Football League
· Coca Cola
· Proctor & Gamble
· UPS
· BellSouth
· Anheuser Busch
· Shell Oil
· Merck
· And hundreds of others
Ready to tell these companies what you really think? It’s easy. Click here to join our panel. Registration takes just a few minutes
Why Participate? #3: Best of all, you’re paid for your time!
Believe it or not – just for spending a little time with one of these companies (generally less than 2 hours) – you’ll be paid. Right then and there as you exit the study. The amount will vary depending on the type of study, location, duration, etc., but most studies pay from $60-100, up to $200 for mock jury trials and up to $300 for professional or business studies.
Please understand that this is real research conducted by some of the top companies in the country. No selling of any kind is ever allowed..
Ready to get paid for your opinion? It’s easy. Click here to join our panel. Registration takes just a few minutes
Why Participate? #4: In some cases, you can participate in your pajamas!
While most Focus Group studies take place in a specially designed research facility, many take place online, where you can participate from the comfort of your home or office and at a time that’s convenient to you. We have recruited participants from literally every state in the US, as well as many locations overseas.
Who is 20/20 Research?
20/20 Research was founded in 1986 and today, is recognized as one of the leading firms in marketing research anywhere in the United States. With offices in Nashville (opened 1986), Charlotte (opened 1999), Miami (opened 2006) and Online (opened 2001), 20/20 Research now employs more than 70 of the best people in the industry.
In 2006, for the 5th straight year, both the Nashville and Charlotte facilities earned the prestigious “Top Rated” ranking from Impulse Research, recognizing them as two of the best Focus Group facilities anywhere in the US.
Not located near one of our facilities? That’s OK – we still need you. Not only does our Online Division conduct studies all over the U.S., we also recruit for live Focus Group studies in cities all across the country.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our company or our facilities, please visit our website at www.2020research.com. When you decide that you’d like to register to participate in a research study, just click on “Join our Panel”. Thanks for your interest.
The Fine Print
If you’ve registered with us in the past, there’s no need to do it again – duplicates are automatically deleted. The following are not eligible to join the panel: children under age 13 and employees of marketing research firms, advertising agencies, public relations firms, TV and radio stations. Honesty is important – when you show up for a focus group, you will be asked for a Photo ID as proof of who you are. Your personal information is kept confidential and will never be shared with anyone, even our clients. Once you’ve joined our panel, we will contact you when we have a study that looks like it fits your profile.
http://www.2020research.com/panel.php
Clearvoicesurveys
Review:
Clear Voice Surveys, quickly becoming one of my favorites.
Well, I have to admit that I was a little skeptical at first when joining Clear Voice Surveys panel. I did the usual signup process, completed the profile surveys, and much to my surprise was immediately presented with a $2 survey. It was a GlobalTestMarket rebranded survey, I attempted it but did not qualify, but they still gave me 25 cents for the few minutes I spent taking the qualify questions. Then a week went by with nothing, then I received several more surveys (one for $8 and one for $6), I completed them, but nothing showed up in my account. At first, I was not alarmed because I thought I had seen a message saying it would take two to four weeks for earnings to post. Well a month went by, and I had not received any more surveys, and no earnings had been posted. I had all but written them off, but then I received a survey invitation from them for $8 dollars. Well, I decided to check the account to see if any of the previous earning had posted and sure enough they had. Then I proceeded to take this $8 dollar survey on printers, and the earnings for it posted in less than two weeks.
Well all that drama was several months ago, and since then they have been pretty good about sending survey invitations (about 4 to 6 per month), and they have been timely in posting their earnings. I recently redeemed my earnings for $30 in Amazon gift certificates, which they emailed to me by the next day. I used them to help purchase Baby Einstein DVD’s for my daughter, she loves them, highly recommend if you are a parent. Also, they have a cash redemption option as well, but their provider InCheck does charge a small fee for their services.
A few tips I have found that are helpful for Clear Voice, first be sure to fill out all of your profile surveys. Second, login to their members area from time to time, and take their daily pole responses, they claim this will also increase the number of survey invitations you receive. Also, while you are there you can see the available surveys, just in case you missed the email invitation. Third, attempt all the surveys, because like GlobalTestMarket, they pay you a small amount even if you don’t qualify for the survey.
The bottom line, is Clear Voice compensates you well for the time it takes to complete their surveys. If you are interested in joining, please feel free to use my Clear Voice registration link.
Clear Voice Surveys is one of my absolute favorite survey sites.
They offer rewards such as a check or gift cards, nice variety.
I get quite a few surveys from them, usually every other month, and most i do qualify for.
The surveys are very interesting and not time consuming at all.
I have been paid twice so far, and on time, one payment was a check and the other a gift card.
The only drawback is customer service, all though they are dependable, it sometimes takes too long to get an answer from them, but overall. They are just great!
I highly recommend this survey company!
This survey site isn’t bad. I get an average of 3-5 surveys a month and it’s consistent. If I do not qualify for a survey, I still get paid something. I usually make 10 to 25 cents a survey, even if it only takes me a minute or less to be disqualified. Free money. Granted, if you don’t qualify much, it may take a while to ge to the $10 payout minimum, but I usually qualify for at least a survey or two a month.
I have been with this company a year and have been paid out a few times. So, it’s been worthwhile. I haven’t ever had problems taking any of their surveys. They always prove to be interesting and when I do qualify for one, they are compensated well for the time involved.
The member area and support is very good. They allow you to continuously update your profile too. (Not just your address, but your interests and preferences too.)
This company pays out very fast once you make the request. It was under 30 days for me.
This may not be a huge money maker, but it’s worth it for getting paid, even when you don’t qualify. I would recommend giving it a try.
Clear Voice Surveys is an easy way to earn cash and rewards just by voicing your opinions. Companies need your help to improve their products and services, and in return you get paid for answering their surveys. Simple as that.
Clear Voice Surveys is different than other survey sites, we value your time. Other survey sites only pay you for surveys you qualify for and complete. We pay you for each survey you participate in.
Plus, we offer the best rewards anywhere. You can take your earnings as cash and our partner Payoneer will mail you a prepaid debit card or use them to buy gift certificates at Amazon or even exchange them for gift certificates to your favorite restaurants and have a night out on us!
http://www.clearvoicesurveys.com/
Buzz Sponge
www.buzzsponge.com
Reviews:
From Survey Police:
This site is just strange, looks like a big beehive and have to search for any topic that might be interesting. I gave up after a few months.
From:
http://www.paid-survey-success.com/tag/survey-review/
Buzz Sponge is an online research
community that was developed to help people share their opinions and ideas about products and services. Buzz Sponge will give you the opportunity to evaluate new products and services even before they are on the market. Membership in Buzz Sponge is completely free and is open to anyone worldwide over the age of 18.
Buzz Sponge will send out online survey
invitations as well as invitations to participate in online discussion groups. Your participation is always voluntary. You can expect to receive on average 1-2 surveys per month from Buzz Sponge. In addition, you can join specialty panels that will make you eligible for more online surveys and discussions and give you even more chances to make money.
Buzz Sponge will reward you several ways for participating in their online surveys. For every survey you complete you are entered into the Buzz Sponge quarterly drawing. The grand prize for this drawing is $1000 and there are also 10 first prizes of $150 awarded.
Also, for every survey you take through Buzz Sponge you will receive either a cash incentive or My Rewards points. My Rewards points can then be redeemed in $10 increments for Amazon or E-Bay Gift Certificates.
The online surveys from Buzz Sponge are typically short. They range from just a few minutes to 30 minutes in length with an average of 15 minutes. Obviously the longer the survey the more compensation you will receive. Buzz Sponge will let you know before beginning the survey how long it is expected to take so you can plan accordingly and if you don’t have time to finish a survey you can save it and come back to it later at the same point you left off.
Buzz Sponge is a good program, they pay pretty well and they pay on time. With Buzz Sponge it is easy to make some extra cash for sharing your opinion. I hope you enjoyed this Buzz Sponge review.
From:
http://www.online-paid-surveys.net/blog/2009/06/01/surveys-that-pay-gift-certificates/
BuzzSponge ($20 since 2008-03-01) is a very innovative and fun survey site that pays in Amazon gift certificates. Although I haven’t earned much from this site, its online community is so much fun to be a part of that I continue to participate sporadically. Some survey sites, like Survey Exchange, offer Reward Choice certificates, which allow you to redeem for rewards from various merchants, offline and online, but they also offer you the option of redeeming your points for Amazon gift certificates. A few other legitimate survey sites that pay exclusively in Amazon gift certificates that you may want to try are: TestSpin (rumored to be considering offering a PayPal option), Baker Street Solutions ($12.50 since 2008-03-01) and My Business Insight.
BuzzSponge is seeking new members for its online research community. BuzzSponge is where people just like you go to share their ideas about the products and services that matter most to them. From time to time, we will invite you via e-mail to take part in projects that match your unique profile and interests.
As a member of BuzzSponge, you will have the opportunity to evaluate new products and services before they hit the market. Membership and participation are always completely confidential and absolutely free. You can quit at any time by simply informing us that you wish to unsubscribe.
To show you our appreciation for participating in our community (e.g. posting “buzz” to the community, completing online surveys and/or participating in discussion groups), you will earn reward points which you can redeem for Amazon and Target gift certificates.
http://survey.buzzsponge.com/wix/p0004774.aspx
CCRsurveys.com
http://www.ccrsurveys.com/inquisitesurveys/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.cgi?idx=4RFKQ2
I could find no reviews on them
Creative Consumer Research – Overview
Whether it’s developing new products and services, refining existing ones, or building new marketing and advertising campaigns, senior decision-makers across the United States routinely rely upon CCR for insights they need into their markets.
Whether you need door-to-door, executive interviewers, focus groups (large or small), multi-language capabilities, etc, CCR reaches your target! Your market research needs are served by our staff of more than 60 full-time market research professionals and over 400 interviewers.
Established in 1976, our extensive experience includes a wide range of industries not limited to: Health Care, Financial Services, Retail, Food & Beverage, Entertainment, Oil & Gas, Communications, and Travel. CCR completes over 1,500 research projects annually, mainly for other market research companies.
Our turnkey service capabilities give us excellent control over quality, timing, and cost. Our clients benefit from these efficiencies on every project.
http://www.ccrsurveys.com/inquisitesurveys/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.cgi
Drug Voice
http://www.drugvoice.com/
I can find no reviews for them
DrugVoice brings together panels of active health care consumers like you, who are anxious to make their voices heard by the health care community. DrugVoice has the ear of the leading pharmaceutical and health care companies, and takes your voice to them. Together, we can make health care more consumer-friendly for everyone. At DrugVoice, we share a passionate belief that health care is about the patient; yet, many years of working within the health care community made us realize how disconnected the consumer often is. That is why we started DrugVoice – to create a way to capture real feedback from you, the consumer, and take it to industry leaders to improve everyone’s health care experience.
DrugVoice provides health care leaders with deeper insights into consumer experiences, thoughts and preferences. Leading pharmaceutical and health care companies rely on DrugVoice to better understand consumer needs, and develop products and design clinical trials that are more consumer-focused.
About DrugVoice
DrugVoice is a consumer research and marketing company specializing in taking the consumer’s voice to pharmaceutical and health care leaders. We gather, analyze, and draw fresh insights from rich, longitudinal information voluntarily supplied by panels of active health care consumers. This information allows our clients to develop products, treatment/clinical trial protocols, and formulary strategies that are aligned with consumer needs. DrugVoice is a for-profit company that obtains revenue from health care companies interested in the consumer insights we provide. DrugVoice partners with a variety of organizations to access patients interested in participating in the DrugVoice panels. In exchange, DrugVoice provides these organizations with access to research findings.
enrollment
We are not recruiting any new members at this time for the panels.
members
Existing panel members have the option to unsubscribe from panels at any time by contacting us.
benefits
As a panelist, you have the opportunity to affect how health care is delivered as DrugVoice takes your voice to health care leaders who are ready to listen. Many of our panelists have told us they find our surveys interesting and informative, and are excited about seeing the results.
participation
As a panelist, you will share your experiences, thoughts and preferences with DrugVoice by completing brief on-line surveys. Panelists will be asked to complete a survey on a new topic approximately every three months; each survey will take about 15 minutes. Your individual responses to these surveys will always be kept confidential. See our Privacy Policy for details.
http://www.drugvoice.com/membership.htm#participation
I_think.inc
https://www.ithinkinc.com/home/Panel/Signup.aspx
Reviews:
From Survey Police:
I only get a couple of surveys everyone now and then the incentive is always a 1.00 and they send that by check why waste the paper and postage just get paypal and send the payment electronically if they did that then maybe they could save money and afford to pay their panelsit a higher incentive nothing exciting about getting a 1.00 in the mail.
I don’t get very many surveys but when I do they are easy and not too long. They pay on time and within a week of submitting the survey. One of my favorite.
Most of my surveys from them are for $2 (sometimes a dollar or a sweeps) but are fairly short and mostly about local sports teams and sponsors etc. I hear from them a couple of time a month on average.
Last month I got to do a product test with I think Inc. and got $10 for it.
It takes a while to get paid, but they always send the check.
Becoming an i.think inc. panel member is easy
Complete the short sign-up form.
This is the information we use to match you with upcoming studies. There is NO CHARGE for signing up.
Take Surveys
You must receive a separate email invitation for every study you take. Emails are sent to the address you list in your sign-up profile and you may update it at any time.
For security reasons there is no list of surveys anywhere on our web site.
Some months you will receive 2-3 surveys, other months you may not receive any. It all depends on how often we have a survey that’s a good match with your profile.
Check your spam filter. Be sure that surveys@ithinkinc.com is on your safe list. It’s a good idea to check that regularly.
Pay Attention
It’s important to give your full attention to each survey you take. Our sponsors need your honest, thoughtful opinions and will disqualify anyone whose answers do not make sense. Sadly, we are forced to embed “attention questions” in every survey to ensure people are not just speeding through a survey.
Get Paid
All incentives are paid by check sent through the mail 6-8 weeks after the survey closes. We aggregate incentives only during one month and we do not use Pay Pal or other online compensations at this time.
The incentive amount for each survey varies and will be listed in your email invitation. It may be an entry into our regular drawing, a few dollars, or higher dollar amounts depending on what you are asked to do.
You will not get rich participating in our surveys, but we want to say “thank you” for participating. There is NO CHARGE for membership and you may opt out at any time.
http://www.ithinkinc.com/home/Panel/Signup.aspx
Mars Research
http://www.marsresearch.com/JoinPanel.aspx
I could find no reviews for them
What we do…
Successful qualitative research techniques begin with understanding the specifications of our clients. Our professionally trained in-house staff can tackle the most difficult recruiting assignments in a timely and cost effective manner utilizing client supplied sample, our computerized database, location intercepts or random calling. Mars Research has an extensive field department that offers our clients the opportunity to conduct mystery shops, store audits, and exit interviews on a local, regional and/or national level Quantitative research studies are implemented with a team approach. This gives us the ability to complete projects on schedule and within budget. Every interviewer is thoroughly trained, briefed, supervised and monitored to ensure accurate and valid data collection. Our research provides reliable and concise data on consumers, professionals and businesses, as well as a full range of special target audiences, including seniors, physicians and baby boomers.
Join Our Panel
If you are interested in becoming a member of our database and share in the Market Research experience, please fill in the information requested below. We can then contact you to participate in various research projects which allow you to offer your opinions about products and services. This enables you to influence companies in the development of their products. YOUR OPINION COUNTS.
I am between the ages of 18 and 49 and would like to participate in taste tests in the Sunrise, Florida area.
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I am NOT interested in the Taste Tests being conducted in Sunrise, however I am age 18+ and would like to participate in Market Research Focus Groups in the Ft. Lauderdale Area. (Focus Groups are informal gatherings in which participants will discuss products and/or services – thereby offering companies their opinions to assist with development.)
http://www.marsresearch.com/JoinPanel.aspx
Opinionsquare.com
https://www.opinionsquare.com/PrivMem.aspx
Reviews:
From Survey Police:
I just earned enough points for a book that my friend has been wanting. I received the book in less than a week! Very fast compared to most survey companies! They also send surveys quite frequently. Highly recommended!
I love OpinionSquare, I am signed up for a lot of survey sites and this one is a very honest one. I get frequent surveys sent to me, and if you don’t qualify, they at least give you a token to their instant win game, where you can accumulate points anyway without taking the survey. Just a week ago, I actually won a Hamilton Beach Ice Tea Maker on the instant win game and it was on my doorstep two days later, so that was pretty cool. I definitely prefer cash or at least decent gift cards, and with this site there are no cash options, but they do have some gift cards. I just put in a request to have them offer up gas gift cards. Overall, they offer you alot of surveys in your email and it’s not hard to accumulate points quickly. Definitey recommended.
it’s best to log into the site using firefox.IE has some difficulty.Here’s the low down.For each survey you complete, you get 200 points.rarely more than that.The surveys last a few minutes or so.You need 2,800 points to cash out For a $10 gift card.Not many choices though. They have TGI Fridays, BlockBuster, Chili’s, and a few movie passes, and some merchandise.If you disqualify for the survey you get a token to spin for a chance ranging from points to merchandise.I always win points, the loswest is 50 and the highest is 10,000. I’ve won 500 points several times. Once you redeem your reward, within a week you’ll get an email comformation that your reward was sent. it takes a few weeks at best for the reward. They used to have target, bestbuy, mcdonalds, ect… but they’ve revamped the incentives.
I’ve taken a survey that paid $15.00 cash. The check came with 3 weeks. So go ahead and join. The points accumulate fast. Most points and tokens are posted within 24 hours.
Two words: cash and prizes. At OpinionSquare, simply sharing your opinions about topics from cell phone companies to ice cream flavors earns you rewards like points redeemable for valuable prizes, cash, and entries into our $100,000 sweepstakes! We send you surveys via e-mail and pop-up windows. Decide if you want to take the survey, and then submit your opinion and start earning rewards! It’s that easy.
We are one of the leading online market research companies, with over 2 million members taking electronic surveys and allowing us to anonymously monitor web surfing and purchasing behavior. We absolutely do not sell your personal information or advertise to you. Your opinions and web surfing stats are compiled with millions of others to influence the development of new products and services.
OpinionSquare makes it easy for members to earn a variety of rewards. Simply join our panel and you’ll be eligible for the following exciting benefits:
$100,000 Monthly “Your Opinion Matters” Sweepstakes: You’ll automatically be entered to win a chance at $100,000 just for joining OpinionSquare. Once you’ve joined, you can refer family and friends to join OpinionSquare and receive additional entries into the monthly drawing. One winner will be chosen each month to win $100 and they will have the chance to win $2500, $5000, or even $100,000.
OpinionRewards: OpinionSquare members can earn points redeemable for exciting prizes through our OpinionRewards program. When you complete an eligible survey or other offer from OpinionSquare, you will receive points. With continued participation, you’ll be able to redeem your points for valuable rewards like gift cards, electronics, and home appliances.
Cash and Gift Cards: From time to time, OpinionSquare members will be contacted about special surveys that offer cash or gift cards as a “thank you” for participating.
https://www.opinionsquare.com/PrivMem.aspx
Permissionresearch
https://www.permissionresearch.com/PrivMem.aspx
Reviews:
From Survey Police:
Surveys are always at least 200 points. You rack up points pretty quickly. If you don’t qualify for a survey, you receive a token to use for their Instant Win games where you are always guaranteed to win points. Their rewards catalogue is HUGE!
You gain points fast and easy i just spent 4400 points on movie tickets.
Great site just like OpinionSquare. 200 points per completed survey. sometimes more. rarely cash, but it has happened. if you don’t qualify, you get to spin and win. you’ll always win points. 50-10,000…. plus merchandise. 2800 points is a $10 reward value. Not many choices for gift certs. timely with incentives.
Who Are We?
PermissionResearch operates an Internet research panel that supports one of the nation’s leading market research companies. Our goal is to help companies understand Internet trends and patterns. Just as the television industry uses rating services to determine which are the most watched programs — and to affect the shows and commercials that air — the Internet community relies on services like PermissionResearch to understand the likes and dislikes of Internet users to make informed business decisions. Because of this reliance, PermissionResearch panelists can actually influence the information and services that are available on the Internet, and the manner in which that information and those services are presented.
In order to participate in this research community, we ask that you install software on your computer. This software installation contains two components. The first component consists of a screensaver or other software offering that is chosen by the PermissionResearch member. The second component consists of research software, which monitors the community member’s Internet activity, allowing PermissionResearch to develop an understanding of how they and the members of their household use the Internet. In addition, PermissionResearch may occasionally invite its members to participate in online surveys that are designed to help companies understand their attitudes and interests on a wide variety of topics not necessarily related to their Internet activities. Participation in these surveys is optional.
Member Internet usage information and survey results are used together with information from millions of other Internet research panel members to create research reports on Internet trends and e-commerce activities. These results are regularly quoted by leading news organizations such as MSNBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fox News, etc. Click here to see examples of the types of reports powered by PermissionResearch members.
In no event do our research reports contain your personal, identifiable information. Our reports provide analyses on commercial trends that help a wide variety of companies decide how to (i) modify their online services and offerings; (ii) make more effective use of online data to understand both online and offline consumer behavior; and (iii) discern general economic trends and the business performance of companies. Or simply put, your input helps improve the Internet for everyone. It’s anonymous, safe and easy.
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What is PermissionResearch?
PermissionResearch is an online market research community consisting of over 2 million members worldwide, which provides insight into how its members interact with the Internet. In exchange for agreeing to have their Internet behavior monitored, computer users who join PermissionResearch are offered various value propositions, including the ability to download screensavers or other software offerings, entry into sweepstakes, and a host of other benefits. Periodically, members are also invited to complete online surveys, which gauge their attitudes and interests on a wide variety of topics.
What is the purpose of PermissionResearch?
The goal of PermissionResearch is to develop a better understanding of the trends and patterns affecting the Internet. Just as television uses ratings to determine which programs are the highest rated and most watched, PermissionResearch uses the knowledge of its members’ Internet habits to determine the popularity and importance of various web sites. Internet companies can then use this market research to make informed decisions regarding their online marketing strategies. PermissionResearch also strives to provide its members with valuable software offerings that can safely be downloaded and enjoyed.
What are the eligibility requirements to join PermissionResearch?
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If you have installed our software and completed the registration process successfully, you can visit PermissionResearch’s member section and click on “Modify Profile” to make changes to your demographic information. At any time you can also alert us to any changes to your personal information by emailing us using our support form.
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What are the benefits to becoming a PermissionResearch member?
· All PermissionResearch members can choose from a suite of free software offerings and value added benefits in exchange for their participation in the online research community.
· These benefits include:
· Sweepstakes – By joining PermissionResearch, members can enter into the Your Opinion Matters Sweepstakes and get a chance to win $100,000.
· Screensavers – Brightening members’ desktops with vivid themes, such as nature, lighthouses, animals, space, patriotic, sports and many more.
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· Influence the Internet – As a member of the research community members help to shape the direction of the Internet by doing no more than browsing and buying on the Internet as they always have.
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Although PermissionResearch hates to see members leave, we realize there are good reasons for you ending your PermissionResearch membership. If that is the case, simply use the Windows “Add/Remove Programs” function to delete the PermissionResearch software. Or you can login to the PermissionResearch member’s section by going to http://www.permissionresearch.com, and click on the ‘Members’ link. Once you have logged in by entering your email and password, click on the ‘Modify or Remove Services’ link. There you will find instructions on how to deactivate your membership and un-configure the software from your computer. (Please note: to avoid disrupting any of your other computer settings, please DO NOT attempt to adjust the settings yourself or through the use of third party software; instead, please go through the Members’ Section as described above). If you are having problems removing the PermissionResearch software, please email us using our support form. Before you remove the PermissionResearch software, please take a moment to let PermissionResearch know why you have decided to leave the community, so that we can continue to improve our product offerings and services.
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Will I start getting unwanted SPAM and Pop-ups if I join PermissionResearch?
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Are non-US residents eligible for surveys and cash prizes?
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