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Paid survey sites: How to make them work for you

by Rea Papas

Created on: September 27, 2009   Last Updated: September 28, 2009

Tips And Tricks On How To Make More Money From Online Paid Surveys


Since you are reading this article on how to increase your profit from online paid surveys, or more simply said make more money, well this probably means that you have tried some paid survey websites, got your first checks or gift cards and you liked it. You are trying to figure out how to make more out of it and most likely are wondering if this could provide a good chunk of money to be your second income. I hope that with this article, I can provide the necessary information that will help you "excel" in the world of online paid surveys...and of course make more money.


And now let's get to the real meat of this article. That is, how to make more money from online paid surveys. Here are my recommendations:


1) Be part of more survey websites. It's a no brainer. If you are a member of more paid survey websites, you will have a possibility to receive more surveys. I bet you heard of this again and again. For a list of the best survey websites out there check this article.


2) Complete the online profiles. Almost all paid survey websites have these mini surveys or profiles that they you ask to fill out. While usually they don't pay anything, they are extremely valuable and will definitely bring more surveys in your inbox.


3) Complete surveys when they come. If you leave the surveys for a long time, they might reach the quotas that they have quickly and of course you will be rejected. For this reason, check your email more often and complete surveys as they come. In addition, use a first come first serve policy. When you login your email and see 10 surveys, always start with the earlier one since that is the one that will probably reach its quota first.


4) Something that is related to the previous tip. Complete the higher paying surveys first. I think this speaks for itself.


5) Say that you have a lot of hobbies. I am not saying that you should lie but, if they ask you about your hobbies ... well, why not put bowling even if you only played once in the last 2 years, or include photography. I mean everybody takes pictures right? Didn't you take pictures last time you went on vacation? The word hobby is a little vague so to me it means anything that you have tried and maybe will try again.


6) Usually a survey starts by asking you about your age, zip code, gender, and maybe salary. You should not lie here. Just say the truth. In fact if you lie, I would say that you risk being excluded from

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