Q.  Can I really get paid for taking online surveys?
A.  Yes you can.  There are millions of companies out there that want your opinion in order to find the best way to market their products.  And they are willing to pay to find out what you think.  
 

Q.  Why should I pay to join a site when there are lots of free sites out there?
A.  There are hundreds of survey sites to choose from.  Some of the sites are legitimate, and some are outright scams.  By using a reputable paid survey database agency you are able to weed out the scams and are assured that you will get good quality better paying surveys.  In my experience, if a site is free, be wary.  They will SPAM you, sell your email, or worse.   
 

Q.  How do I know that companies will really pay me?  What guarantee do I have that I will be paid?
A.  First off, use a reputable survey database agency.  All of the survey sites that we recommend guarantee that the companies they represent will pay you.  If they receive complaints, they will take the offending company off their list, and their lists are constantly updated.    

Q.  Can I do this from any computer?  Do I need any special equipment?
A.  You can complete surveys from any computer, from anywhere that has an internet connection.  You can do them from home, during lunch, at the library, practically anywhere in the world.  You don’t need any special computer or operating system. 

Q.  How many surveys can I take?  How much income can I earn?
A.  You can take as many surveys as you want.  You sign up with the various survey companies, and they will send you emails telling you what type of survey they have available and what it pays.  How much you earn is strictly dependent upon the number of surveys you complete.  Many people are able to make their monthly car or house payment with what they earn filling out surveys. 
 

Q.  How am I paid?  How often am I paid?
A.  With most of the companies, you can choose to be paid instantly through PayPal or you can choose to be paid by check.  Some companies pay after each survey, others will pay every two weeks or once a month.  Some companies will pay cash, or with free gift cards.  Others award points that can be redeemed for cash and prizes. 
 

Q.  Does it matter where I live?  Are surveys open to everyone?  What if I don’t live in the United States?
A.  It doesn’t matter where you live, companies still want your opinion.  It doesn’t matter if you have a college degree or not, because survey companies are actively searching for people of all backgrounds.  Most companies require that you be at least 18 years old. 
 

Q.  How long are the surveys? 
A.  Most surveys can be completed in just a few minutes.  But some of the surveys can be quite long, and could take 30 minutes or more to complete.  The longer the survey, the more you will earn for completing it. 
 

Q.  If I change my mind, can I get a refund?
A.  You should avoid any company that does not offer a no-question refund.  All of the companies we recommend have a full refund offer. 
 

Q.  I have a busy schedule.  Will I have time to do this?
A.  You can complete surveys whenever it fits your schedule, even it’s 2 in the morning.    And if you are too busy to complete the survey now, you can take the next one that they send to you.  Just whatever works best for you. 
 

Q.  Should I use my regular email address?
A.  I recommend using a separate email address for taking surveys.  Hotmail, Yahoo and others offer free email addresses.  This way you can treat taking surveys like a business, and receiving the survey offers will not interfere with receiving email from your friends and family.  
 

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