Can you get rich by simply filling out surveys online? Probably not. Does this mean you should shun online survey sites? Not if you’d like to earn some extra cash or gift cards on the side.
Before we jump into tips on making money with survey sites, it’s worth noting that you should look at them as entertainment instead of work. Will it take some time to start earning? Sure, but many survey sites’ activities are fun and not tiring.
Whether you’re a college student or a single parent seeking a side income, or just someone who loves to give their opinion, you can use these sites to fulfill those desires. Just know that you won’t be quitting your day job in the process.
1. Make a separate email address solely for survey sites
You probably don’t want to receive loads of survey emails to your personal or work inbox. Since many of these sites send you emails when a survey becomes available, you could clog up your inbox quickly. For this reason, it’s best to create a brand new email address for your survey side gig.
Gmail is free and easy to use. Once you have your new address created, you can proceed to the next step.
2. Sign up to legitimate survey sites simultaneously
Your second key to success with online surveys is to use legitimate sites. What makes a site legitimate? One that allows you to earn without compromising your personal information.
Here are four such sites:
- MyPointsInboxDollars
- Survey Junkie
- CashKarma
To get the most bang for your survey-filling buck, sign up to those four sites at once. Each will have their own availability, so you want to be able to have the most shots at completing surveys as possible.
3. Never pay to play.
The whole point of joining survey sites is to rake in extra cash. If a website asks for money before you can make any, stay away.
The four sites above are well-known in the online survey arena. Start with them, and you should have more than enough opportunities to earn without having to worry about places that will try to scam you.
4. Keep your banking info to yourself.
Legit survey sites pay via checks in the mail, gift cards, or through PayPal. As such, you should never have to enter your banking information to get paid. If you do, you could have issues down the line.
5. Save time with Roboform.
If you get super serious about your survey side gig, you may want to use a program like Roboform to help you save time.
With many sites/surveys, you’ll be filling out the same information over and over again. Roboform can remember such details and fill it out for you, making form-filling a breeze.
6. Be broad in your responses.
When filling out forms or profiles, try to make yourself seem like a viable candidate for as many surveys as possible. You can do this by being more broad than specific with your answers.
The more varied your profile, the more opportunities you can receive to rake in the dough.
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