How to Fill Out Paid Surveys

Paid surveys can supplement your income.

Paid online surveys can be a great way to supplement your income. Some people have reported making hundreds of dollars per month by filling out surveys for various websites.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• E-mail

Instructions

1. Find survey sites. There are literally hundreds of paid survey sites located all over the Internet. It is usually best to start with one or two to get comfortable with the process and then add more as you go along.

2. Make note of the compensation. Different survey sites pay in different ways. Some survey sites will pay a flat rate per survey completed while others will pay different amounts based on the length of time it will take to complete a survey. Some survey sites also pay for your participation with points that can be saved and traded in for merchandise, gift cards or cash.

3. Research survey sites. While there are many honest survey companies out there, there are just as many that are scams. Do your research by typing the name of the survey company into your favorite search engine. This should bring up reviews from various sites. It is generally a good idea to stay away from sites with no information available.

4. Fill out your information honestly. Survey sites send out surveys to people that meet a certain demographic that they are looking to market to. Filling out your information honestly ensures that you will get more surveys that you are qualified for.

5. Check your email. When a survey that you are a match for becomes available, the survey company will send you an email invitation to complete the survey. It is best to check your email frequently as there are usually a limited number of responses that the survey company can accept and some surveys fill up quickly. Make sure to accept the invitation as soon as possible.

6. Fill out the survey. Once you've accepted a survey invitation, fill out the survey and then make sure you collect your compensation.

Tips & Warnings

• Some websites will require you to earn a certain amount before you can initiate a payout. Make sure to take note of what those earning thresholds are.

References

• American Consumer Opinion: Get Paid To Fill Out Surveys

Resources

• Opinion Outpost
• Survey Spot