Make Money on the Web !

There are several companies that will pay you to take surveys. Most of them work by having you give them certain demographic information like your age, gender, location, maybe your shopping habits etc. Major Companies pay these firms to to conduct surveys. Usually the survey firm will need to collect surveys from various cross sections of the demographics. For example, a new cereal ad campaign may require data primarily from working mothers, age 25-40, who do the majority of the family shopping with children under 18, but they will also want Men age 18-21 who eat at least 3 bowls of cereal a month.

When the Survey company has a survey that they think you will qualify for, they will e-mail you and ask you a few qualifying questions, like how many bowls of cereal do you eat a week or they may be checking to see if you eat their competitors cereal so they may ask what brands you eat.

If you qualify then you take a survey and get paid or entered for a prize. Surveys can take a few minutes or take much longer so it is up to you to weigh the risk and reward. I like getting paid and don't really care for contests so I will list the sites that pay first then the contest sites last.

The number of surveys you get depend really on your demographic information, but also be aware that sometimes the pre-qualification questions may ask if you have taken a survey in the last 30 days.

The premise behind this is basically the same you see in malls where a mall surveyor will ask you pre-qualifying questions and then if you qualify you take a survey. Sometimes these have incentives. The survey company usually gets a good sum of money for every survey they get completed. I actually got a free pair of running shoes to test out and $200.00 from doing one of those surveys in the mall.

When searching the web for survey companies, don't ever I repeat EVER pay to join a panel. This is not legitimate.

There are more Chances to make Money by taking Surveys on Page 2

Go Zing Surveys
Get paid anywhere between $5.00 and $50.00 per survey. Go Zing has been around and is a reputable survey firm. As with all the surveys listed here, registration is free. Go Zing is the first on my list because you will get several opportunities to take a survey and are able to make some significant money.

Panda Research
Get paid anywhere between $5.00 and $50.00 per survey

Nielsen / NetRatings
If you haven't heard of the Nielsen then you must be hiding under a rock. Neilsen ratings determine what plays on TV. They also track internet usage and offer other surveys. Give your opinion and you could win $50,000 Cash.

Survey Networks
Take surveys and get entered into drawings. Survey networks is a very reputable firm and offers some great prizes. You also can get entries by referring other people.

Harris poll
You earn points that are redeemable for gifts. Harris Poll is a very well know polling company.

Consumer Views
You typically get paid around $5.00 per survey or get coupons.

The Net Panel
You take surveys to get entered for prizes like flat panel tvs.

Opinion Square
Earn cash and prizes for taking surveys.

American Consumer Opinion
You can win money in monthly drawings just for being a member, win money in drawings when you fill out a screener (a short questionnaire) and earn money each time you fill out a survey (a longer questionnaire).

IntelliQuest
IntelliQuest specializes in more technical surveys. You may participate in surveys related to new tech products like new cell phones, but if you are in the technology field, they have a lot of surveys concerning new technology acquisition by your firm. You get points for every survey you complete which are redeemable for cash and gifts. You are also entered into a drawing for $5,000 for each survey. IntelliQuest has been around for several years.

E-Poll
You earn points for taking surveys which can get you gift certificates. You are also entered into drawings for cash.

Kelly Research
This works like most other survey companies. Before taking a survey with this company, make sure to check what the payment is because not all the surveys pay you.

Live Wire
Live Wore works like Focus Line, you signup to be on panels and when selected, they pay you to take a survey. I have not participated in years so I do not know how often you will get offers, but the company has been around for several years. It appears you have to send an e-mail to the panel. I like web based / automated systems better so I consider this a negative mark.