Hello, I'm Nate and I've been doing online surveys for over three years now, and wanted to let you guys know about some of the places I use. A lot of people think this kinda stuff is a scam, but the places I use are legitimate and have always paid me (proof of checks can be found below).

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, and I’d be glad to answer them.

Some notes:

1) I have some of my referral links posted below. You do not have to use these. You are more than welcome to Google the sites and sign up on your own, if you wish. Please note "JOIN" links = link to the site without a referral link, and "JOIN (ref)" are referral links.

2) I recommend making a new email for surveys, just so you have them all in one place and it doesn't crowd up your normal email's inbox.

3) Proof of some of the checks: HERE. More available upon request.

4) Do not take surveys that equate to less than $5/hour. Don't waste your time!

5) Keep a notebook log of the survey #, date, points value, etc. to verify things if you're skeptical.

6) Payment times = maximum/average time it takes for incentive to arrive after requested.
Cash out = amount needed to be able to request a check/incentive.

7) If you search for survey places on your own, never sign up for a location that asks for credit card information, social security #, or asks you to pay them. These locations are scams. Always research before signing up.




*Beta Testing*

Centercode Beta Testing
JOIN
Online beta site that emails you and has you fill out a form for each of the potential beta testings. Pretty straight forward - they send you a product if you are selected, you provide thoughtful feedback, and you get to keep the item.

Current Betas:
N/A




*Surveys*

American Consumer Opinion Panel
JOIN
Cashout: Various
Payment: Instant (usually)
Payment Time: 2-4 weeks
Information: Surveys are fairly rare, but they usually pay well. Typically $4 to $25 or so.


E-Poll
JOIN (ref)
Cashout: Various
Payment: Points for Gift Cards
Payment Time: 2-4 weeks
Information: TV/Entertainment surveys.


GlobalTestMarket (GTM)
Referral available, PM me your email and I can send you an invite.
Cashout: 1000 points ($50)
Payment: Check
Payment Time: 2-6 weeks
Information: Numerous surveys on a variety of topics. Average of $1.50+ per survey, sometimes product tests.


Institute for Online Consumer Studies
JOIN
Payment: Paypal
Information: Must be 18 or older.


MyView
Now accepting people! If you send me your email, I can refer you.
Cashout: $25
Payment: Gift Cards (Visa, etc.)
Payment Time: 4-6 weeks
Information: Lots of surveys, variety of topics. Possible to get product testing for additional incentive (I received soup to try for $45). However, not the best when it comes to qualifying for surveys, though others have had plenty of success with it.


Opinion Outpost
JOIN (ref)
Cashout: 50 points ($5)
Payment: Amazon Gift Card, or check.
Payment Time: Instant (amazon), or 2-4 weeks on average (check).
Information: Variety of surveys on a variety of topics, sometimes focus groups & product testings.



Pinecone Research
Signups aren't open right now, sorry.
Cashout: $3/survey, instant.
Payment: Check or Paypal
Payment Time: Next business day.
Information: All surveys are about Product Testing/potential product ideas - high rate of qualifying for product tests for additional money (and free stuff). I cannot legally post the sign-up link, but it’s the best place in my opinion.


Resolution Research
JOIN (ref)
Cashout: Various
Payment: Various
Information: Good research site. First survey they offered me was for $125 and a free webcam - pretty nice start! Surveys can be rare, though.


SayNation
JOIN (ref)
Cashout: Varied (depends on your preferences)
Payment: Gift Cards, etc.
Survey Crediting Time: 7-10 days
Information: Surveys for points, which can yield you gift cards to Amazon and such. There are quite a few easy and interesting surveys (there are quite a few gaming ones), and even panels you can join.


Survey Savvy
JOIN (ref)
Cashout: $5
Payment: Check
Payment Time: 2 - 4 weeks.
Information: Variety of surveys, variety of incentives... high possibly of community invites for Amazon gift cards.


Surveyspot
JOIN
Cashout: $10
Payment: PayPal or Check
Payment Time: PP: Instant
Information: Variety of surveys daily, various topics. Sometimes, but rarely, connects you to online focus groups worth an average of $25-50+ an hour or product testing. Do not take the non-paying surveys!


UTalkBack
Please PM me your email to receive the referral link - site is by invitation only. Sometimes signing in to Gamespot or Gamestop yields an invite too.
Cashout: 300 or 450 pts ($25 and $50, respectively)
Payment: Gift cards: Gamestop, American Eagle, etc.
Payment Time: 1-3 weeks
Information: Variety of surveys - these surveys fill up fast! So if you get a survey from here, take it as soon as you can. Multiple gift cards to choose from, but Gamestop is one of the most popular chosen. Please contact me for a signup link if you're interested.




*Online Focus Group Locations*
SPECIAL NOTE: Not everyone gets the same focus group invitations, so if you'd like me to forward any focus group invitations to you, please let me know.
A focus group is usually an online bulletin board (multiple questions where you can see others' responses) or chat that focuses on a certain product or topic, and pays a large amount, usually $50-200+.


Chasen Research
JOIN
Cashout: Various
Payment: Check
Payment Time: 1-4 weeks
Information: You put information in a profile and when they have focus groups available for you, they will contact you. Average focus group = $50 to 200.


E-Focus Groups
JOIN
Cashout: Various
Payment: Amazon Gift Cards
Payment Time: ~1 week
Information: You put information in a profile and when they have focus groups available for you, they will contact you. I did a $75 study from them recently in which they gave me an extra $50 for "great participation".


Focus Forward
JOIN (ref)
Cashout: Various
Payment: Check
Information: Survey & Focus Group place.




*Mailers/Search Rewards*

Inbox Dollars
JOIN (ref)
Cashout: $30
Payment: Check
Payment Time: 4-6 weeks
Information: They send mailers for you to read that pay 1 to 10 cents each. You can do one survey a day ($1). Payout takes a while to accumulate enough, but it’s very easy and no sign in is required - simply view the ads and close out of them (make sure to click "confirm this paid message" at the bottom if there is one).


MyPoints
Referral email available, PM your email if you'd like to be my ref!
Cashout: Various (1500 pts or more)
Payment: Gift Cards ($10+)
Payment Time: 1-3 weeks
Information: Mailers are sent to your email (5 points each), simply click the golden link at the bottom to view them and earn points towards gift cards. Also if you go to the site, sign in, then search for a retailer (like Wal-Mart) and click the store's link, when you make a purchase from that retailer, MyPoints will give you a certain number of points for every dollar you spend.


SwagBucks
JOIN (ref)
Cashout: Various (I do Amazon gift cards)
Payment: E-Gift Cards, Promos, Used Video Games.
Payment Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Information: Search as you normally would via this site or the toolbar (uses Google), and randomly earn "bucks" towards a variety of gift cards. When you win bucks, it asks you to sign in to claim them. 450 bucks = $5 Amazon gift card. Can win 10-100+ bucks or so via a search.

SwagBucks is on Facebook (join the SwagBucks group), and releases daily codes to give you free swagbucks . Over time, that can add up, so if you have FB, be sure to look them up! Also, Twitter Trivia happens weekly, where you can earn bucks for correct answers.

SPECIAL NOTE: Do NOT search constantly. You can be banned if you try to cheat the system and search constantly. Search as you normally would - it's in the rules!

Current focus groups:

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/438195/00a4b5ffcfa8
MEN - study about home products January 11 to 12, $75

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RD6MGPV
WOMEN $50-$75 for a 2-hour Online Focus Group on Thursday, January 13th

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S9W6M8B
$550, 5-week online bulletin board --- January 28 through March 4 (Focus Forward 106).

I am pretty interested, do these sites work in other countries ?

A lot of them do, yes :-). Very few I've run into are US only, but a few are US/Canada only - the one I know of off the top of my head is UTalkBack.

When you sign up they'll ask your location, and if your country isn't on the list then you'll know, but I don't think you'll have to worry.

1-week bump!

Nearly-2-Week Bump.

Nearly 2 week bump again :-p

Pinecone Research is now taking people, so if you want the link (NOT a referral) let me know - it's a great place for product testings!

Yes, this topic is still active.