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Okay here goes. I am putting them in somewhat alphabetical order and am listing the GOOD ones and the BAD ones in one fell swoop. The good ones have a hyperlink or clickable URL. The bad ones DON’T. I don’t do offer sites, I refuse to make money by giving out my credit card and I don’t work for ANYONE on this list!! This list is MY personal opinions, its my experiences, and its something I worked hard to put together for friends, family and other people just like me who are trying to make an honest buck. Please remember these are sites that have worked for me, others might work for you, I don’t fit the demographic of some of these, and you won’t fit each demographic. That’s the name of the survey game. Just because I havent made money with someone doesnt mean you wont! I will add to this as I get invited to more, get paid by more and get ticked off at more. This is by NO means a complete list. You will need to go to Katies Hugs for that. This is just a list that I feel works, or doesnt. My first recommendation is for you to get ROBOFORM . It’s a free trial and then you buy it, but its value is immeasurable. When you sign up for 100 different companies you don’t want to put in your name and address each time, its impossible to remember all the usernames and passwords there is and Roboform is a lifesaver. I had to go with out it for two weeks and thought I would go nuts!! Also, get a free email address, there are lots out there. I prefer www.excite.com ----- use this to sign up for each survey company.. DO NOT use your ISP. When you change ISP’s (and you will) you will have to change your log in at well over 100 companies.. is it worth it? NO. Again, Learn from my mistakes.. I just went to my ISP and asked for a second email addy. Less than a month later my ISP and I had issues when I wasn’t getting all my emails… I had to change.. I still DON'T have all the emails changed.. :( Also, its a good idea to do as many surveys as you possibly can. You will start to get more and more money ones once they see you are not a scam. (some folks just put in anything hoping to win) And alot of times those that are sent with no actual 'compensation' listed are screeners for Product tests or large money surveys. They want to make sure you are legit before they just hand out money.
BLUE is Clickable.. or if there is a banner or ad. These are ones that I like. Brown is NOT, They are ones I recommend putting on your "RUN FROM" list!! A:
ACOP 
This is a pretty good site. You can get some money or cash paying surveys.
Q: Can I get paid for taking an online survey?
A: Yes, 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).
Arcsurvey This is a downline company. You sign up, convince your friends to sign up and everytime you sign up for a company they send to you ( another FREE survey company) they pay you a small amount. You also get paid for each person you get to sign up.
B: I have done a product test for them and filled out a survey, I was paid by a 20.00 Amazon gift card.
Brand Institute
This is a Cash paying site, they pay through paypal. I have yet to qualify for a survey but have had a few chances. They are a medical type survey company, so profesionals as well as patients need to sign up here. You don’t have to have a major illness.. sometimes its just about alergies!
Bzzzagent This is not a survey site but a WORD OF MOUTH site. They send you products and you tell your friends about them. You get coupons to give out and get to keep the products. I have seen Listerine white strips, Pledge Dusters, 10 weeks worth of TV guide, Fly Fusions, Grey Poupon, a logitech remote, fancy electric toothbrush, and lots of other things in the few months I have been a member. This is a fun place to be a member of and you get to try new products. You also get points that you can redeem at mypoints. I recommend that everyone join this site. and to learn more about it, what makes it click and how to be the best member you can be, some members have started an unofficial message board. The staff as Bzzagent does post there from time to time. http://bzzz.heavenforum.com/index.htm THere are pro's and cons to this site, if you dont mind my points (its a place where you shop through their links and earn points to then redeem for Gift Cards to various merchants) you will enjoy it. Otherwise you wont be able to redeem your points. Buzzback market research I have done surveys for them and gotten paid a minimum of 5.00 per survey. It took me a while to qualify due to demographics, but a very nice, short survey when I did. They pay by check through the mail. 5.00 is average for me. I have made a good amount from them.
From their FAQ
What can I earn for completing surveys?
The standard award for completing a BuzzBack survey varies depending on survey length and topics. We provide sweepstakes, gift certificates and cash for studies. If you are invited back to more in-depth sessions, you will receive additional compensation.
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Consumer link USA This is a sweepstakes only site.
I do actually get survey’s from them, they are not overly taxing surveys, but you only get to win. There is no pay out to work towards.
Clearvoice survey They offer cash or you can convert to gift certificates or cash. They credit your account in 4-6 weeks.
If you don’t qualify for the survey you get 10 cents or a quarter. I have cashed out of here for Amazon Gift Certificates. Chasen Research Focus groups require participants that meet specific criteria. I have not qualified yet, but have heard from those that have. Creation rewards.net They will send you many emails. So far I have done quite a few and I get through a little screener and get sent to a ‘real’ survey site to sign up. They are making their money by refering you.
NOT a site that I recommend. They also have ‘offer’ surveys. This is where you have to pay to make money.
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you get points and redeem for gift cards, I like this site. I won a 25.00 amazon GC. They enter you in drawings for your participation and I actually WON!!!
ECN research
They make their money by sending you to ‘partners’ like panda research.
This one has flooded my inbox with obvious spam and ‘offers’ since I signed up
Esearch I have gotten paid surveys from them, I was paid with in 3 weeks in my paypal account. 
From the FAQ:
How do I get paid?
Each survey has some form of "incentive" involved. Some incentivize all respondents and some have drawings. In all instances the incentive is clearly spelled out in the survey invitation. If you participate in a study that is paying all respondents (or if you are selected as a raffle prize winner), Esearch.com will state the payment method on the email invitation… for instance if the prize is an electronic Paypal payment or Amazon.com gift certificate this will be clearly stated on the email invitation.
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Focus Forward
This company does WONDERFUL blogs, surveys, and testing. They pay WELL and FAST. This is a company to get involoved in.
G: Greenfield online another sweepstakes site, but one that sends out quite a few surveys, therefor upping your chances at winning. They also have a payout program, I have made 2.00 after 8 months. and have done 68 surveys. I have been having problems lately. I never get credited on the surveys. I will get to what I KNOW is the end and it will tell me that the survey broke. Others that I trust swear by this site.
You get points to redeem later. These points can be redeemed for cash. Each MarketPoint is equivalent to 5 U.S. cents.The minimum number of points needed to convert points to cash is 1000 points.
The surveys I have recieved have been for between 5-50 points. This is a quote from their FAQ as to what to expect in monitary reimbursement—“We will send you, via post, a check in your local currency. The value of your MarketPoints is fixed against the US Dollar at 5 cents per MarketPoint” The minimum amount they will send you is 50.00.
Get paid to try
This is a paid to click, paid to read and offer site It’s a harvest site and an offer site.
When can I request payment?
You may request payment after you have earned the minimum payout which is $20.00 or 2000 points. Please remember that 1 point is equal to .01.
Global Survey Group 
This is a chance to win site.. there is no cash pay outs, but the surveys are short, I havent decided to say its great or not.. I am asking others to weigh in.
Great Opinions They have panels, They offer cash incentives. I have yet to qualify for one, but feel they are to be trusted. Time will tell.
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HCD Surveys This place come highly reccomended, I have yet to qualify. when you participate in a paying survey and are disqualified in the process, you will still earn 10 points. I:Inside Heads You get entered into a drawing for surveys completed and get paid cash for focus groups. I have yet to qualify for either. Your luck might be better.
Ispos- This is a point system. You get points for completing surveys that you get to put into a drawing. This is one of the most popular survey sites. They have nice prizes and their surveys are not overly long on most occasions.
ithinkinc I have received offers for money surveys, but haven’t qualified so I got an entry into the drawing. THey also have a teen panel!
In Home Product Testing You do product tests and they pay you. I like this site.
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K: for kids up to 13. They have a sister site for teens also. Cash and prizes redemption
My kids love this, they get to give their opinion and someone cares! Plus the emails are addressed to them! (even if its your address the email comes to) Mom or Dad also gets to do surveys to add to the whole houses account!!
L: They have actual cash surveys… Most say you will be paid within 5-7 days.. Once you hit 10.00 you just request a check and they send it to you.
From their FAQ
What do I receive in terms of compensation?
Every survey and project offers eligible panelists a chance to receive or win valuable rewards. In order to make it faster and easier to receive your prizes, domestic panelists will automatically have a mindfield account established into which any cash rewards will be deposited. International registrants will be awarded cash or prizes that vary from survey to survey. To see what surveys you can participate in, visit the Take A Survey area. In addition, we will occasionally send you an email asking for your participation in a survey. We try to match you with fun and exciting surveys suited to your background and interests.
Market surveys
NO, not worth it, this is not a survey company that gives you true chances to win or payouts. Its more of a Paid to click site.
Point system: You will now receive 1 point for each survey you complete, and 1 point for every 100 pages that you view, up to a maximum of 20 points a day, and a maximum of 600 points in any month. Each one of these points will count as an entry in our new sweepstakes*. Your total points will accumulate as long as you are a member, but the total points eligible to count as sweepstakes entries will start over at '0' each month.
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NSP- I have found this is just a site to generate you to click and pay. They will flood your in box with hundreds of ‘favorite Ice cream’ surveys.. They want you to participate in hopes of winning a gift card. Most times you have to sign up for at least 4 offers.
netverdix I really like this company so far!
I did a survey and got a check the next month.. They pay you automatically Nice company.
Npdor Nice surveys, you get points and get to put them into the sweepstakes onto the drawings of items that you choose. You might also get cash surveys at times.
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Opinion Outpost  Opinion Outpost
This is a site that gives you points for completing surveys, I have not cashed out yet, but have made enough to. I do like this site and have not had major problems with their surveys.
What are my Opinion Points worth?
10 Opinion Points = $1.00 and you must accumulate a minimum of 50 Opinion Points ($5.00) before redeeming. When you redeem Opinion Points we send a check to the address on the panel member's account
Opinion central Survey points are given per survey and you can redeem them later.
Their FAQ's
Do I get compensated for taking surveys?
We currently do not offer incentives on every survey. Occasionally, an opportunity will arise where compensation for survey completion is offered. Email invitations will note if compensation if offered for a specific survey.
I don’t spend a lot of time on these surveys. There are way too many points needed to get something and few points given per survey. But I have included it in case you are bored or they change the point system soon. Up to 4.50 deposited into account.
They pay you in paypal in 4-6 weeks.
You can take a new survey every 7-14 days. I am still evaluating this company so I am just throwing it out here for you to try. Please let me know if you feel it’s a bad company in anyway. What rewards do I get for taking an Opinion Place survey?
Opinion Place Members get to choose their reward! You can choose between PayPal credits, AADVANTAGE miles, or be entered into our monthly $500 sweepstakes if you qualify for and complete an Opinion Place survey.P:Partnership plus— This is a place where you record all your clothing purchases for the month. You do it once a month and receive reward points. Even if you don’t have any, and you get points. You can get enough points to redeem for a 75.00 cash out in way less than a year. Not bad for 5-10 minutes a month!! I really like this site. I have yet to pay out, But they are a legit company. Pinecone Research -- Took me a while to get in They only open to new people at certain times. BUT right now want men. Got a 3 buck survey, did it, had money in paypal before I woke up the next morning. You will need to check out banner ads to get signed up with Pinecone. You can try the website, but the best bet is to find a banner ad. I have seen them on Excite.com before.
Polling point.com
It takes A LOT of points to redeem for something, and the gifts are not real good. You also don’t get many points for each survey. And it takes tens of thousands to get prizes. Possibly a good company, but one that will not be a big payer.
Panda Research--- Nothing but an offer site.. And a SPAM site.. forget the 5.00 you get in your account for signing up. NOT worth it! You would have to spend lots of money there to make enough to cash out.
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This is a company that sends you out products and you just go and chat about them. They send out coupons and ask that you pass the word. Its a word of mouth company with no rewards. But its less labor intensive than BzzAgent. I have gotten Products from them to try. From their FAQ: SheSpeaks is a national network of smart and insightful women who have a special opportunity to test products, services and content and influence them. SheSpeaks gives you a forum to tell companies what you need, what you want, what you like and what you don’t. You get to sample—and keep—free products, have your opinions heard, get the inside scoop on the products, services and content you are testing, connect with other women and receive special member offers! And the best part is there is no fee to join—membership is free! Survey Spot
This is a site that does a lot of survey’s, most of the time its for a sweepstakes entry. BUT once you get to doing the survey’s a lot you will find that they do pay. There are cash surveys and there are product tests that ask you to test a product and they also pay you.
And a ‘sweepstakes’ survey sometimes lead to a product test, and if you go to their website every day and do all the surveys allowed to you, you will make money much quicker. I got 13.00 for one month and that was just waiting on them to email me with money surveys.
I get to cashout about 10.00-15.00 a month and get product tests that also add up. At least one a month.
Survey Savvy Some people love this site. I havent had much luck with it. This one is up to you.
They say: To show our appreciation, each time you're unable to complete a survey, we enter you into the SurveySavvy.com Sweepstakes--a monthly drawing for 50 $10 prizes
Surveys.com—
– They pay through paypal, I have yet to get a survey from them, so I can’t personally say. But they do come recommended by others that do surveys.
Survey Panel Group. This is just another junk email company that wants your email in exchange for a chance at a big money gas card or walmart card. ************** don’t know… looks legit on homepage… But a survey ?? questionable it was a coregmedia website. Looked like a email harvest.
Survey Pro— This is a company that you sign up for to get a list of free websites. You don’t have to sign up to get the sites, they are for free on the front page. BUT there are many sites on here that you DON’T want to deal with. Sites I like to call ‘pay to play’ sites. Basically they are sites that you sign up for and all the ‘surveys’ are advertisements and to get the promised pay out you have to pay a shipping or initial fee that you can cancel later. NOT worth it and unless you are VERY good and remembering to cancel things you
Survey Mountain: This site only spams you with more survey sites.
Are you a survey company? What exactly do you do?
No, we are not a survey or market research company. What we do is provide you with access to our database that lists hundreds of the best paid survey companies and opportunities - updated regularly. This includes links directly to their online registration forms. We also will send you surveys from time to time for cash and prizes.
But that's not all. We have a lot of experience and in our "Intro" guide we also provide tips, tricks and strategies to help you make more money and ensure you get off to a fast start, PLUS special software that will help you to fill out your surveys up to 300% faster!
Basically we provide everything you need to take advantage of paid survey opportunities!
Survey Team –
This is simply a place for offers. All the surveys they had going were either offers or email collectors.
Surf bounty--
This site has NOT helped me at all.. This site is basically another Sponsor offer site.. you get 5 bucks for signing up, but you cant cash it out with out signing up for lots more of their ‘deals’. They have different sections, from free stuff to free samples and all kinds of neat sounding offers. Unfortunately you have to SIGN up for all this stuff.. Meaning you give out your email addy just to add 50 cents to your account. Believe me, Giving out your addy to ONE Company might not seem like a lot, BUT these companies are like rabbits. One has your email today, 87 spam you tomorrow!! They also send you spam themselves and make money by referring you.
Survey Adventure:
"Survey Adventure provides you with the latest, best paying survey offers from over 300 market research companies. Let us do the work for you.
We locate the companies that are doing research, and then put a deal together to bring the survey offers to qualified people like you"
Survey FAQs
Q Are you a survey company? What exactly do you do?
A No, we are not a survey or market research company. What we do is provide you with access to our database that lists hundreds of the best paid survey companies and opportunities - updated regularly. This includes links directly to their online registration forms. We also will send you surveys from time to time for cash and prizes.
But that's not all. We have a lot of experience and in our "Intro" guide we also provide tips, tricks and strategies to help you make more money and ensure you get off to a fast start, PLUS special software that will help you to fill out your surveys up to 300% faster! They tell you how to get roboform and get a commission when you buy it, great program.. I love it, and I am also an affiliate. It’s easy to do and anyone can.
They are just a 'harvest' company.. I don’t deal with these places.
Basically, they don’t have survey's, send out surveys or get you survey's.. They make their money on the 'sign up' They get a commission for signin you up (sorta like we can if they do referral points, or some companies have an affiliate program) you get 3 or 4 or 15 emails a day from them telling you there is a survey waiting for you at 'surveyspamaholic.com' and you go and sign up and take a survey. its the same list you get here, with out the spam and with out the crappy panda-like sites..
Survey Strategy This is just a harvest site. This is from THEIR FAQ
Are you a survey company? What exactly do you do? No, we are not a survey or market research company. What we do is provide you with access to our database that lists hundreds of the best paid survey companies and opportunities - updated regularly. This includes links directly to their online registration forms. We also will send you surveys from time to time for cash and prizes.
But that's not all. We have a lot of experience and in our "Intro" guide we also provide tips, tricks and strategies to help you make more money and ensure you get off to a fast start, PLUS special software that will help you to fill out your surveys up to 300% faster!
Basically we provide everything you need to take advantage of paid survey opportunities!
They will just send you the same companies you already are signing up for. PLUS more spam sites…
And they plan to tell you about roboform..
Survey Club
This site is a “offer site” . You go to websites, buy a product, use the product, cancel the product on your credit card and then do a small survey. They also have you sign up with the legitimate survey sites on this list and others. Survey Exchange (OTX surveys) This is a site where you earn points towards a monetary value $5 Reward Choice
Once you reach 4500 pts, you can redeem your points through Hallmark's Reward Choice program.
The Reward Choice Certificate is redeemable for gift cards and certificates to more than 350 popular retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment providers
I have done 4 surveys, 3 for 50 points and 1 for 100. So for 4 surveys I have yet to earn 5 bucks. T:Test Spin Cash Rewards They always say they pay with in 4 weeks of survey close. It takes about that long to credit your account, but the money does add up eventually. I like this site. I HAVE been paid!!
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Voicefive I have gotten a cash survey offer, but I did not fit the demographics.
Vocal Point -
This is a pretty neat site. Its owned by proctor and gamble. They send you out free stuff, I have gotten razors, DVD’s, Stuff for the kids. They want your input and want you to try their products
Valued opinions-
You do surveys for cash amounts and have to reach a certain pay out.
Voconline.com Did a Product test on my computer, got a 50.00 Amazon GC. Very easy.
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This site is pretty good. I have been paid in amazon gift certificates. I recomend getting in here. Its not one that is very consistant, but they are good surveys and dont waste your time.
X: Y: Your 2cents sends out cash surveys If you don’t qualify you get put in a sweepstakes. You can cash out with a check sent to you at home after 5.00 I HAVE cashed out of here!!
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Zoompanel I like them, you get points and can redeem them for cash..
Something else I LOVE!
Blingo.. It’s a search engine. Its powered by Google, but when you use it you are entered into a drawing. Each time you search you get to take a chance at winning movie tickets, money, cars, gift cards, all kinds of stuff!!
Heck if you are going to search anyway, you may as well up your chances at winning something!!
 Want me to notify you when I update the list?? I will be more than happy to! I will NOT spam you other than to send you an email when I update the site. If you prefer to NOT get an update when a mystery shopping site is added please put in the subject "UPDATE Surveys only!" or go to the contact us or sign up for updates pages!! Good luck and PLEASE let me know how you feel about this site, and I would LOVE to get some feedback, Did I waste your time? or Did I help you make some money??? I dont want a founders fee, or a pat on the back, I just want to make sure I am not waisting bandwith! I have found that entering sweepstakes is another great way to get a few prizes, or some cash. I have not tried out very many sites, but I like this one. |
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