Paid Surveys At Home - Do Online Surveys For Money

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

Willing to give views on politics, washing-up liquid or what goes on between your bedsheets? If so, it's possible to earn £100s a year, without any special skill or talent.

It's all about filling in online surveys for cash and attending face-to-face focus groups. This guide has a full rundown of the top 26 free paid survey sites, plus we've tips to max your survey income and the top focus group agencies.

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Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

In this guide... How online survey sites work Marketing is big business. By learning to target products at the right people, companies cut their advertising spend and increase sales. Add to that the focus group world of politics and the media, and it's clear why businesses pay for your opinions.

Better still, because the whole point is focusing on different types of people, you don't need special qualifications. You just need to be you.

How to take part There are two ways to take part:

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Online surveys for cash.All you have to do is sign up, wait for survey alerts to land in your inbox, then zip through the questions. Survey sites then add the cash or other rewards to your account. Polls are often fun – you get to vent about everything from video games to your sex life. For a full how-to, seeSurvey Sitesbelow.

Focus groups.market research focus groups pay much Traditional more per session, but you're limited to a few a year. All it involves is giving opinions on the chosen subject, usually with free refreshments, and you can walk away with anything from £30 to £160. SeeFocus Groupsbelow for more.

Some inspiration...

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

Dedicated survey-stashers can make £200 a year in cash and vouchers. Some forumites have even pushed it to the max and made £800 a year.

While we don't want to give the impression that this is a way to earn thousands instantly, a little bit of inspiration may help. Please add your successes to theSurvey Sitesforum discussion.

It takes a few years to build up enough to cash out with various sites, but I earned £800 last year in cash and vouchers. Comes in very useful! - funnyguy

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

I have earned over £200 in the last year just doing online surveys while watching sport on TV or listening to the radio. The money from these – I always get cash if possible – just helped me pay for my new boiler. Next stop new windows!- jet9cat

In the last year I've made over £800 on online surveys, but it does take a lot of spare time and all survey sites were definitely not created equally. If I really busted a gut and did every survey I received I could probably double it.- nehpets81

I am a massive fan of focus groups as a way of earning some extra cash – especially if you have time on your side. I go after work or in my lunch break, and I recently got £160 for half a day.

It's good money for just being honest about your thoughts and you get free hot drinks and sandwiches.group I attended even had free One wine!- MartinLewisisalegend

Survey sites: The DOs & DON'Ts Before you become a survey stasher, there are a few things worth knowing. Remember, patience and consistency are key virtues.

DON'T store cash in survey accounts

Survey companies aren't banks. There's no protection if one closes, taking your cash with it. So withdraw your cash as soon as you reach the payment threshold. When a previous survey firm closed down, many lost money.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

DO set up a dedicated email address

Don't use your normal email address – it'll be immediately flooded. Instead, set up a dedicated email account. As a powerful free option,Gmailis among the best.

This is also a quick way to check which surveys you've been given.

DON'T expect to be instantly rolling in it

One downer is you've no control over how many surveys you're picked for. So it can take a while to earn enough to hit survey sites' payout thresholds. If you give up, it means the surveys were done for nowt.

For this reason, it's important to understand it's not quick cash. Yet it's nice extra income, provided you consistently fill out the surveys, and have a little patience.

DO spend gift vouchers ASAP

If you have a choice, opt to get paid in cash. If you do get paid in gift vouchers, spend them ASAP. That way the retailer can't go bust on you, invalidating them. Plus you can't lose them or forget them until they go out of date. Full info on this inGift Voucher Warning.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

DON'T tell porkies

Be honest. When a survey pops up that's clearly aimed at a certain group, it's tempting to say, "Yes, I am a 41-year-old, tobacco-chewing dentist from north Manchester who was a middle child." Yet, in the long run, you'll lose out. Companies often corroborate previous answers, and will uncover any fibs.

A few forumites have amassed £40 over a year, only for the website to accuse them of fraudulent answers and wipe the balance. Rare, but worth knowing.

Likewise, don't sign up with two different email addresses to double the income – sites kick people out for this too.

DON'T forget to check your emails

The key is logging in often, because surveys close once enough people have responded. If your boss doesn't mind, check surveys in your lunch hour with a cuppa.

DO keep a log

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

Some sites are better than others at tracking which surveys you've completed. To avoid wasting 20 minutes, keep a record of all surveys filled out, jotting down the title and the promised payment. Take a screenshot and make a note of any reference numbers.

Missing some cash? Chase the sites up, asking them to give you the correct points. Survey sites are often happy to add them to your account.

DON'T forget tax

Before you start counting the dosh, don't forget some of it belongs to the taxman. For most people it'll be around a third. Survey earnings are unlikely to push non-taxpayers over the threshold, however.

As any sources of extra income need to be declared so it's worth getting in touch with HM Revenue and Customs. It's a tricky one as survey earnings are technically self-employed income, but declaring your status might depend on how much you're taking home each year.

If it's loads, you might need to register with HMRC as newly self-employed, but if you're just doing a few for fun, you might not. It's worth giving them a ring on 0300 200 3504 to check if you're not sure. You need to register, so make sure you do so by the end of the third calendar month after you've started – or you could face an automatic £100 penalty.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

For full information, readHMRC's self-employment leaflet.

DO complain via Facebook and Twitter

If you've complained about problems to no avail, try using social media such as Facebook and Twitter to voice your issue.

MoneySavers report survey sites are swift to respond to complaints on their social media pages, as they want to manage their reputation.

DON'T pay to join

There's a glut of survey sites on the internet charging up to £80 to register, promising to pay £100s after you've coughed up. Never pay to register with a survey site.

DO refer a friend

Most survey sites require you to earn a certain amount before you can withdraw your cash, for example £25. Trouble is, people often find themselves stuck 20p below the threshold, waiting for that one survey email to push them over.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

If you're left in limbo, try referring friends. Many pay you 50p for referring a mate – handy if your survey emails mysteriously dry up with a few pence to go.

DON'T worry too much about screenouts

Some survey companies have a cheeky habit of asking several questions, then suddenly announcing that you don't qualify. Fine if it's only a few secs, but frustrating if you've donated 10 minutes of your time for nowt.

The list of top survey sites below notes the worst offenders, but in the long run, most people qualify for enough other polls to make up for it.

Get Our Free Money Tips Email! For all the latest deals, guides and loopholes - join the 10m who get it.Don't miss out 26 of the top online survey sites This isn't about joining every single survey site you find on Google. It's about focusing on those with decent payouts, low payment thresholds and a reliable volume of surveys.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money