Ok, another crazy idea for making money on the internet right?

Wrong! This is one of the best ways to create create fast, instant and free cash. Let me tell you a little about 'Paid Surveys'.

What are they exactly?

They are simply this - 'Paid Surveys conducted by major companies in order to better understand what their market actually wants, which intern will save them money on future productions.'

Instead of launching a new, untested product, these companies will pay members of the public to take part in their surveys in order to improve their product before it hits the market.

How much will they pay you? Anywhere from $25 to $100 for taking part in their surveys and up to $150/hour for participating in an online focus group.

It might not seem like you could make a living out of it, but what if you were asked to take part in 5 surveys a week at $50 each. You're monthly paycheck suddenly will have grown an extra $1000!

How do I sign up for Paid surveys?

The best way is to sign up with a 'Paid Survey site' that list all the possible companies that provide surveys. They pretty much do everything for you, which in the end can speed up the process dramatically.

How do I know which Paid Survey Site would be best for me?

The best Paid Survey Site to join, would be one that lists the most number of companies, so that you will get more opportunities to participate in the paid surveys of your choosing. Another thing you must find out, is whether or not they mostly offer cash rewards, as many paid survey sites do not and instead offer you the chance to go in the draw for a prize. Not Recommended*

So if you want to make some money through paid surveys, always keep this in mind.

Do you have any tips that can help me make the most of this opportunity?

Make sure you check your Paid Survey Site often because they are updated all the time and you never know when a new company may become registered with them. It's best to register early with a new company as the old saying goes, 'first in best dressed'. In other words, the earlier you register, the better the chance you will have of being invited to participate in their surveys.

Another tip is to register with companies that offer cash rewards as we talked about above. Lots of companies will give out non-cash prizes as well as allowing you the chance to go in a draw for a cash reward. Make sure you register with companies that offer you money first.

Register all of your family members for as many companies as possible. This gives you a better chance to be offered more surveys, which would mean that you can make more money in the long run.

Make sure you stay patient. There are databases that are free to sign up with, but they give you a small chance of gaining invitations to surveys. That's why I suggest signing up for a membership with a Paid Survey Provider. You will gain access to more companies providing surveys which will help you prosper more in the long run.

So is it worth it?

Of course it is! It may not make you filthy rich, but it is a fun and easy way to make a few extra bucks. I find the surveys to be enjoyable to participate in aswell as the rewards being quite a welcome bonus. It's great when I recieve a check for $50 that I can't even remember what for!

Josh Stanton - www.infotrate.com

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