Frequently Asked
Questions about Paid Surveys.
Q : Why
will companies pay me to fill out surveys or participate in focus groups?
A: Companies need your input in order to be successful. They need
to know what everyday people want in their products, what they prefer, and
what will prompt them to buy the products and services the company offers.
This is called market research. By providing companies with this
information, you are providing them with a valuable service. It gives them
an edge on the competition and aids them in the success of their products
and services.
Q
: What kinds of questions will I be asked?
A : You will be asked a variety of questions, from
where you prefer to shop to what kind of toothpaste you prefer to use.
You’ll be asked about products that you try and products that you buy
regularly. The idea of the questions is to get valuable information on
how the company should market their products, so the questions will
revolve around that concept.
Q : What is a focus group?
A : A focus group is made up of a group of individuals
that have been selected by the company sponsoring the research or the
research company hosting the group to discuss a given topic. The topic
will relate to the company that is holding the focus group. You may or
may not know what the point of the focus group is, or which company it’s
being held for. You’re just there to share your opinions and discuss
them with others in the group. These sessions can be held online or in a
research center. Focus groups can take a few hours, but they can pay
over $100 per hour, so it’s well worth your time.
Q : How long are the surveys?
A : Surveys can be as short as 10 questions and as many
as over 50.
Q : How much money can
I make?
A :The
amount of money you make will depend on the amount of time you spend
registering with research companies and filling out surveys or
participating in focus groups.
Q : Can anyone do this?
A : If you are over the age of 18, you can do this. No
matter where in the world you live, you will be eligible to participate
in surveys.
Q : Will I get paid per survey or per
hour?
A : Whether you get paid by the survey or by the hour
will depend on the company that you are completing the survey for or
participating in the focus group with. In addition to cash, focus groups
pay with cash, discounts, drawing entries, products or prizes.
