Opinion Outpost: How To Make It Your Favorite Survey Site.

opinionoutpost sign up link

opinion outpost is probably the first survey company i joined, 3 yrs ago, and i still consider it one of my main sites. what makes them a gem of a site is simply that they are so big and so many other companies use them. i can't tell you how many product tests, invoke $35 sessions, and multi-day online boards i have scored through opinion outpost.

now to be honest, i close out a TON of surveys i begin---they just are too long, too low paying and i can immediately tell they are leading to nothing bigger or better. i just 'x' out and try again for a different survey. so i guess i cherry pick but in doing so i am not exacerbated with some 20 minutes survey about beverages that pays 40 cents. soon you too will easily be able to pluck out the winners and make it well worth your time.

the good points about opinion outpost include:

-many payment options, as listed below and they pay QUICKLY.

-lots of surveys. like i said, they are one of the big guns, owned by SSI. i bet i get 30 surveys daily--although i may only choose to complete a handful of them. never wait for emails---always go to the site. the first few surveys are laborious with all their screener questions but soon they stop and you go straight to surveys.

so if you are new to surveys or just haven't given opinion outpost a chance, i would suggest you give them a try--just be picky and don't waste your time on junk. good luck!

opinionoutpost link

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Pinecone Research Open Link!

pinecone research link here!

pinecone doesn't always have an open link but right now they are screening for new members! pinecone is often regarded as the best survey site---automatic $3 per survey, zero disqualifies and ample opportunities for product tests.

the downside is they are picky and are looking for specific demographics when they are accepting new members. you may not get chosen the first few tries but eventually you will be the demographic they have openings for--trust me! it took me several attempts. you may also get an error message if they have closed all applications for the month.

they also quite readily give members 'the boot' if they ignore emailed surveys. always prioritize your pinecone surveys!

good luck and welcome to pinecone :)

TIP! once accepted--go to your profile and find where it asks about survey frequency--check 'no limit' to maximize your invites!

pinecone research link here!

My Incredible Online Earnings For 2017.

It's that time of year! I always get a bit anxious and worried I won't beat my LY numbers but yet again, I have done it! Here is my breakdown for 2017:

GRAND TOTAL: $19,667.94 (SO CLOSE TO $20K!)

THAT AVERAGES TO:

$1,639 A MONTH

$378 A WEEK

$54 A DAY

NO, IT DOESN'T STACK UP TO A REGULAR FULL-TIME JOB BUT FOR WORKING FROM HOME AND SETTING MY OWN HOURS AND CHOOSING EXACTLY WHAT PROJECTS I WANT TO DO---IT'S PRETTY SWELL AND IT REALLY, REALLY HELPS OUR HOUSEHOLD BUDGET!

2017 WAS A 13% INCREASE FOR ME OVER 2016.

my blog has definitely slowed down. the first few years i was so busy discovering new sites and money makers--now i feel i have discovered all the good ones unless they are new--so there's not too much to post now. i also saw many sites close or join forces with other research companies. nevertheless i tallied up my top 15 money makers for 2017. here you go!

15. mintvine (now branded surveys) $105-----review HERE.

A fun and fresh new GLOBAL survey site---PointClub Surveys

sign up here ➡️  https://www.pointclub.com/register

just discovered this site and so far i am really digging it. the layout and language are fun and cheery and the payouts are more than typical survey sites. if you want to add another site to your roster definitely add pointclub surveys! and they are available in many countries--not just north america!

there are always lots of available surveys and i love that you can look at all of them and clearly see the time and incentives for each. they also reward you 12 dnq pts. for up to 5 surveys per day--that's 6 cents for not completing a single survey--not much but it's something.

the people behind pointclub are a research company called innovate market research. this is their own survey site so the surveys are fresh and different from the millions of samplicious and isay surveys we are used to.

they also have a bonus streaks where you actually earn more per survey when you visit the site consecutive days so the decent paying surveys are worth even more! and they do bonus sweeps codes that you can find on their fb page.

they also have cash outs beginning at $25 and have about every gift card under the sun available--including paypal! currently there is no referral system in place--but everyone that does sign up starts with $5 instantly.

i just joined so i don't have much more to say but so far i love this site and plan on visiting it daily to get my 5 dnq's if nothing else. i hope you enjoy pointclub as well! i am over halfway to cashing out and have only visited the site 4 times!

sign up here ➡️ https://www.pointclub.com/register

good luck everyone!

QualNow: The Newest Video Survey Site.

https://app.qualnow.com/p/sign_up?

qualnow is here! this newest member of the video survey segment is already getting 2 thumbs up from me! i just completed my first survey and it was approved within minutes. 6 questions = $3.

here are the highlights of qualnow:

-give your video response from your smartphone, laptop, computer or tablet--the choice is yours!

-super easy incentive program--every video answer earns you 50 cents. keep in mind they currently only pay in amazon. i received my first study--it had a qualifying question and then offered $3 amazon for 6 video answers. you must answer all questions in the study and all answers must be a minimum of 30 seconds.

-no cashing out required! qualnow auto pays you when you hit $10. payments are sent every monday.

-you must complete a short video screener as part of your application. once approved you just need to wait for survey invites.

https://app.qualnow.com/p/sign_up?

here is more info on reddit if you are interested. https://www.reddit.com/r/beermoney/bd3938b8

currently only available in the US but hoping to expand in the future!

Pinecone Research Sign Up Link

Pinecone Sign Up Link HERE!

if you join only one survey site this is the one! in fact, it will probably take you several tries to even be accepted. Pinecone Research is highly regarded as one of the top survey sites and here are the resasons why:

*every survey pays $3.

*you never are disqualified.

*they offer many product tests--you get free stuff, $3 for the initial survey and another $3 for the follow up survey.

*they offer many different rewards but they also offer plain cash--check or paypal.

*you can expect 2-3 surveys per month.

click here: Pinecone Sign Up Link

the bad news is they are picky and are always seeking particular demographics. it takes most people several tries before they get in---you just have to have the right timing when there are openings for your demographics. they also close open registrations periodically when all quotas are met for the month so if the link doesn't work try again the following calendar month.

GOOD LUCK!

PrizeRebel: A Site To Add To Your Roster!

http://www.prizerebel.com/

I love swagbucks, i easily make $100 a month from the site. i was ready to add another gpt site but wanted to choose one that it just as good as sbs, if not better. according to survey police, prizerebel is actually the top rated gpt site, rated HIGHER than swagbucks. that was enough for me and i signed up.

within 45 minutes i already hit my first goal! if you are use to navigating most gpt sites, you will easily get the hang of prizerebel--in fact most the offers and surveys are the same.

they also have bonus codes which i grab from their fb page--just like them and set it to receive all notifications.

even better, you can cash out paypal at only $5! how easy is that?

a quick TIP! with prizerebel you have to manually 'claim' your bonus when you hit it, unlike swagbucks where it automatically is awarded to you.  

anyways, so far i am really liking this site and am hoping i can also net a $100 a month here as well. as it seems a near duplicate for swagbucks, i think this is super doable.

interested? sign up here and give it a try: http://www.prizerebel.com/index.php

How I Make $100 Every Month With Swagbucks.

last year i made a post on how i earn $100 a month from swagbucks. well, the site has changed so much since then i felt it was time for an updated post on exactly how i make swagbucks work for me in 2017.

1. APPS
as soon as i wake up i turn on my phone to swagbuck videos. this will earn you 10 sbs. this takes AWHILE. it is best if you have a second phone for this.

then i go to their sister apps that also play videos for points. i use lifestylz, indymusic and entertainow. this will get me 10 sbs. for each app.

2. NCRAVES
i start running ncraves on my computer. they are tricky now and many videos require you to have your cursor on the page--making you a prisoner on the page and not able to do other things. i try to avoid those videos that have that message and there are usually some that don't.

whichever videos you choose make sure you pick ones that auto play--make sure the box is checked and your playlist has the blue circle indicating it can auto-play.

                                        

                                 WATCH-NCRAVES-FIND ONES WITH BLUE CIRCLES

now just check these every 20 minutes or so and keep running them. some days there will be NONE. if that's the case try a different browser or just check back in an hour. i find nothing is permanent when it comes to ncraves.

The Amazing Amount This Homemaker Earned Online in 2016 From Surveys, Communities and Focus Groups.

it's time to reveal my total online income for 2016 and my top ten earners.
total amount earned in 2016:

$17,402
that averages out to:
$1,450 a month
$334 a week
$47.69 a day

of that, $11,311 (65%) was CASH, either in the form of a check mailed to me, a visa prepaid card or paypal deposit. the remainder (35%) was in gift cards--primarily amazon but some walmart, target and whole foods.

top 10 survey sites:

no. 1 swagbucks $981 my biggest earner but i also spend the most time here. my tips here. also note jan. is the site's slowest month--earnings pick up in feb.
no. 2 vocalpointvoice $425 (invite only. you need to get a recruit survey through another panel.)
no. 3 gtm $335
no. 4 mintvine $330
no. 5 resolution panel/usatalknow $301
no. 6 surveysavvy $292 must download their software for optimal earnings.
no. 7 productreportcard  $260
no. 8 innopoll $255
no. 9 ipoll $245 i don't recommend them now since SSI bought them. my earnings plummeted.
no. 10 parentspeak/kidzeyes $237

just these 10 sites generated over $3,600 income in one year! if you don't have 9 hrs a day to devote to this i highly suggest you just start out with these and start getting a routine down. 3 yrs. ago when i started all this to earn a bit of extra money i worked at it all month and earned a whopping $159. and back then i thought that was good! but every month i made a bit more and every month i worked a bit smarter---now i always make between $1200-$2000 a month--and that is sizable income for a homemaker! obviously this can't compete with a real job but it is great income considering i never have to leave the house, never have to pay for childcare and can truly pick and choose exactly what work i want to do so i am always available for our boys. plus it gives me something to do all day when they are in school!

Bright Ideas Research is looking for Male Members!

Bright Ideas is looking for males to register with their survey panel. I love this panel and have completed quite a few $10 surveys. Right now they are needing male members and are allowing current members to refer friends and family thru sept. 30th, 2016. 

please use my name 'bridget berliner' as your referral so i can earn an incentive too! here is their blurp:

During the month of September, the incentive is a $20 AMAZON GIFT CARD for every 5 MEN that sign up!!!

Here’s how it works: 

Tell your referrals to sign up by going to www.brightideasresearch.com/register  When asked “How did you hear of Bright Ideas?” tell your referral to click on “Existing Panelist Referral” and enter your name. "BRIDGET BERLINER" :)

Act Now!  This promotion ends September 30th (at 11:59PM EST).

that's it! you won't hear from them often but like i said, every time i have it's for a $10 survey which you can't beat! you can also check them out on their fb page. i bet they will accept females too so take this opportunity as well if you aren't a member already!

www.brightideasresearch.com/register

thank you!

Radial Insight: Your New Favorite Survey Site!

*ATTENTION! PEOPLE HAVE BEEN REPORTING VARIOUS ERROR MESSAGES WHEN TRYING TO REGISTER. I HAVE EMAILED RADIAL INSIGHT TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE IS AND IF THEY ARE STILL ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS. STAY TUNED!*

http://radialinsight.com

https://survey.radialinsight.com/Account/Register

i have stumbled across a new survey site and trust me this one is a major keeper! take a minute right now and sign up for Radial Insight. this new survey site is continuing the trend of not having a 'portal site' but rather just using emails to communicate surveys and rewards, similar to innopoll and livewire.

payment is almost instantaneous and comes in the form of Tango credit. no paypal option but lots of gift cards to choose from, including amazon, iTunes and target.

right now there is no referral program and they probably won't institute one, also similar to innopoll and livewire. so far i have received 5 surveys and all have paid either $3 or $5---and all have taken under 10 minutes! seriously they are paying some of the best survey wages out there and i hope it stays that way for awhile!

one word of warning! the sign up process is super short and almost seems too abrupt--it truly is only like 3 questions and then it ends. don't panic! you will hear back from them in a few days--i think it was almost 4-5 days before i heard back and i was convinced my application didn't go through.

you will get a follow up email from emma to complete your registration that looks like this:

________________________________________________________________________________

well there you go. enjoy!

start your registration here:

http://radialinsight.com
https://survey.radialinsight.com/Account/Register

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OpinionPLUS Survey Site.

https://opinionpl.us/?signup=true&affid=home

i don't know if there is anything truly unique about opinionPLUS other than the fact that they automatically pay you via paypal when you reach $10--no requests necessary!

they also are global and open to anyone age 13+. also like many sites, you can go to their site directly and view all open studies. currently there is no referral program. while i don't do all the surveys sent my way, i will complete the short 5 and 10 minutes ones easily and it's always a nice surprise when you get an email they just deposited $10 into you paypal account!

register here: https://opinionpl.us/?signup=true&affid=home

PanelPolls: A Fun Survey Site Focused On Families.

http://community.panelpolls.com/registration

panelpolls is a great site that is geared towards families. even children ages 2-17 can join the site!
you can redeem in increments of $10 and can choose amazon or a mailed check.
if you live in NY or LA you also may be invited to high paying in-person projects as well! i just signed on about 3 months ago and haven't been invited to any special projects or focus groups yet--just basic surveys but i have heard they offer lots of good stuff so be sure to check them out!

from the site:

Panelpolls: The cool opinion site

Who?

• Families (moms, dads and kids--participate with parent)
• Teens

What?

• Check-out new TV shows, Movies, Online Games, Websites, and More. (Bonus payments can be $5.00-$10.00 each!)
• Online Communities (Bonus payments can be $15.00-every month!) 
• Mobile Apps & Games Beta Tester Program (Bonus payments can be $10.00—every month!) 
• Online Focus Groups (Bonus payments can be $55.00!) 
• In-home Ethnography (Bonus payments can be $55.00!) 
• NYC & LA residents: may participate in in-person focus groups. (Bonus payments can be $100.00 or more!)

they do like to keep the panel small so you may not get in right away, depending on their current needs. here is the link to register: http://community.panelpolls.com/registration

Prolific Academy: This UK Site Is Worth Your Time.

LINK to JOIN

just starting to get my groove on with this site, Prolific Academy. it is UK based and pays in pounds so it can be a bit confounding initially. it is essentially academic researchers offerings paid research studies. the studies are interesting and more about human nature and decision making which are a welcome break front usual technology and shopping habits surveys i take all day long!

i usually wait for an email invite and i have discovered they do close rather quickly so don't wait hours to open up the study invite. so far i have only taken about 10 studies but they all have been approved and my score is 100/100. i really am not sure how points are deducted and what effect that has on the studies you receive. they do pay in paypal although they do charge a small service fee if you reside outside the UK.

you can also visit the site directly to view any open studies. i do appreciate that they list the avg. rate per hour, avg. completion time and slots available for every study.

and it is GLOBAL so anyone can register!
prolific academy registration

The Surprising Amount I Earned Online In 2015.

another great online earning year! i keep good records of all my online earnings and for 2015 i made a grand total of:

$15,339.19

that's $1,278.27 a month

or $42.61 a day

to further break it down:

71% cash/check/paypal:
$10,841.24

29% giftcards(usually walmart or amazon): 
$4,497.95.

granted, this is nothing compared to when i was working full time but it is great income for a homemaker! back then i was paying $460 PER WEEK for childcare, working many nights and weekends and nearly every holiday. also add in the cost of gas, work clothes and meals. now i am making decent money and am always home for my family (but admittedly on my laptop a lot!)

i also looked up my top 15 earners for last year. now keep in mind, i belong to over 100 sites, which includes survey companies, research panels, mobile apps and online communities--some only earning me $20 over the course of a year and others earning nearly $1000. the higher paying focus groups and online communities came about through invites through my regular survey taking sites or filling out an endless amount of screeners. here are my top survey site earners for the year:

Easy $5 Survey If You Have Purchased a New Vehicle in the Past 2 yrs.

UPDATE! SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED.

easy $5 survey if you have purchased a new vehicle in the past 2 yrs.

have you purchased a new vehicle in the past 2 yrs? if so take this survey and surveysavvy will mail you a check for $5! it says the survey is 40 minutes but it took me under 20 minutes. easy-peasy!

here is the link:

http://media.surveysavvy.com/cars.php?

you're welcome :)

SurveyPolice: An Invaluable Resource.

https://www.surveypolice.com

anyone serious about making money online through surveys, product testing and focus groups definitely needs to register with surveypolice. it is often my go-to place to read reviews on sites i may be unfamiliar with. it also allows you to input what criteria you want from a site (paypal only, country etc.) and it will give you a list of sites that meet your filters. this is especially great for folks outside the US and are looking for sites they can join or people only interested in cold hard cash and not gift cards.

they continually list and update the current top rated sites along with links to join:

i also subscribe to their blog/newsletter so i am always in the know for new sites to join.
they even have an entire section devoted to GPT sites (get paid to sites) and rank those as well which i appreciate since i feel they can be more 'scammy' and 'spammy' and more difficult to discern the best companies.

if you are new to survey taking i highly recommend you start on their section called "online surveys 101"

https://www.surveypolice.com/surveys101

there's lots to love about survey police. go check them out and explore the site!

Why MintVine Is One Of My Favorite Survey Sites.

https://mintvine.com/users/

i have really grown fond of this site. tons and tons of survey invites, a free points earning poll each weekday, a decent referral program, points even if you don't qualify and opportunities for online focus groups----mintvine offers all of it. easy paypal payout option at only $10 too!

the only negative i find is that i get inundated with emails, sometimes 20+ a day--yet when i click on the link the majority of them are already closed--even when i immediately jumped on the invite. that can be a bit frustrating but i still prefer getting all the opportunities. i also score quite a few Invoke interactive sessions through them which usually payout $35.

just don't forget to visit them daily to see if they are offering an easy one question point paying poll.

https://mintvine.com/users/

Make Money Online with University Research Departments.

many universities offer nationwide registration with their research departments. i have had success with the ones below:

https://anderson.sona-systems.com/student_new_user.aspx

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ox5H_PpPqGKbMJ5jHcPlci9BgfaLKItWO9DBp_guu68/viewform

https://stanford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AjlTv4XONw29Ct

studies are pretty infrequent and just adequate paying (usually amazon). the most confusing part can be figuring out which studies are ONLINE and which are IN PERSON. once i registered for an in person study unknowingly. just really take the time to read the study--the word ONLINE will be somewhere in the description.

you also may have more studies if you proactively go the available studies site rather than just waiting for email invites.

here is an example of a current online study:

best of luck!