by Valerie Heliton

Created on: April 19, 2009

Survey sites are a great way to make a little additional income (in these rough economic times we all know that some money is better than no money at all). These sites will not make you rich, and no you will not make enough money to quit your job and do this for a living. However, if you wouldn't mind earning a little extra cash every now and then (in the range of $10 to $50), then this might be something you want to look into. I have been a member of many survey sites over the years, and I can tell you there are many out there that are a complete waste of time and effort. Most of them screen you out of the survey after you have spent a considerable amount of time answering questions. Once you have been screened out, you receive no incentive for your time, thereby making it impossible to ever receive a pay out. Just like all businesses out there, you have reputable and honest companies and you also have your not so reputable and not so honest. Below is my list of reputable and honest survey sites that give you exactly what they have promised:

Pine Cone Research

This is my number one pick, and is one of the best survey sites I have ever joined. However, you can only join them by finding their link on another site. You can't just go to their website and sign up. You also cannot be referred, as they do not have a referral program. Once you are a member you will occasionally receive household questions to complete regarding what products your household uses, your preferences regarding size and how often these products are bought, and whether these products are even used at all. You will not be paid for the household questions, but usually within a week or two after completing the household questions you will receive a paid survey in response to those questions. These surveys do not screen you out as they are looking for your honest opinions on new products and services that are about to become available to the public. Sometimes they will send you samples of this new product, and then a follow up survey once you have tested the product. You will always be paid for each survey you complete. I must have been among the first to join this website as they only pay me $3 for each completed survey. I have read a couple of articles on this site stating they pay $5 for each survey. At any rate, it is a great site. They will pay you via PayPal or check, which ever is your preference. I must say I have made a nice little piece of change on this site.

Dollar Surveys

This is a great

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