Surveys are a fantastic way to earn money. Here are all the companies that have paid me and all the tips I can give. I am such an online survey addict. I started out as a skeptic, but I have come to learn just how much people underrate online surveys. Here is my favorite list in the world:

SurveysSavvy
Your2Cents
Surveyspot
Greenfield

Testspin
Brand Institute
FocusForwardOnline
Treasuretrooper
Cashcrate
YouGovAmerica
AmericanConsumerOpinion
ClearVoiceSurveys
Buzzback
Mypoints
Myview
Esearch
Keynote
Consumer Village
Lightspeed Panel
NFO MySurvey
Global Test Market
Global Research Panels (Synovate)
OpinionSquare
Zoompanel
SurveyExchange
PollingPoint
DataIntelligenceOnline
Click IQ
Home of Research
Harrispoll
Viewpoint Forum
Epoll
Pinecone
Opinion Outpost
Creations Rewards
CarbonView
Quizpoints
BellWeatherSurveys

Here are some things that I have learned from my survey experiences:

1. Sign up with as many companies as you possibly can. This is how you will maximize your earnings. (And don't pay for a list of companies. That is where the scam is).

2. Fill out all of your profiles, and keep them up to date. I usually update my profiles about every three months or so.

3. Keep a record of everything! If you are signed up with a lot of companies, you will find that it gets hard to keep track of all the surveys you have completed. For every survey I complete, I write down the date, company, survey name or number, incentive, and whether or not the incentive was credited to my account. This makes it so much easier to track my earnings.

4. Patience is the key. I have slow months during which I hardly get any invites, and I also have great months during which I can't even keep up with them! So don't get discouraged if your surveys slow down. They always pick up again.

5. Check your e-mail every day for invites. Surveys can fill up pretty fast so this is important!

Also, it's a good idea to set up a free e-mail account with Yahoo or MSN just for signing up with survey companies. This way, your surveys will stay separate from your regular inbox. Remember to click on your e-mail confirmation link after you sign up with a company!

6. Try to get in on product tests, even if you don't get a cash incentive. The incentive is usually the product itself!

Lastly, have fun with it. I love it! If you are always online anyway, why not make some money off of it? Good luck to all!

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