It is certainly possible to get money for surveys by signing up to sites that provide surveys that you will receive money for completing. Unfortunately there are literally thousands or survey sites on the internet and the majority of them are scams. As long as you follow a few simple rules to sort through all the scams then finding your way to a nice income can be easily accomplished.
How do I know if a survey site is genuine?
What are your initial feelings? Is the website professional? Does it sound too good to be true?} You should ask yourself these questiong prior to signing up. Look for forums online for reviews or try yahoo answers.
Many people will tell you to avoid sites that charge a fee to join. I actually disagree with this view. If someone has something of value to offer, then why should they give it away for free? If a company has a substantial list of clients that are offering high payouts for surveys then it only makes sense to charge a fee to give someone access. A one time fee of $30 is not much to pay if you are given access to survey providers that will pay you up to $80 per hour. One sure sign that the site is genuine is if it offers a money back guarantee and gives you the option of using PayPal to pay.
How many hours do I need to work a day?
That's your decision to make! One of the reasons that you're probably interested in money for surveys is the ability to be your own boss, right? You decide when and how hard you work because now you're the boss. Of course the more hours you spend working, the more money you will be able to make. Whether you do it full time or just on the side is totally up to you. Many people just use paid surveys as a means of bringing in a secondary income. Keep in mind that not every focus group or survey will fit. Sometimes they want only a certain age group, sex, etc.
How long until I'm a millionaire?
Unless you have another highly lucrative job then a very long time! Money for surveys is not a get rich scheme, but it will provide a decent income. Add to this the fact that you're your own boss, can choose your working hours and location and are under no pressure then suddenly this becomes a very appealing line of work!
A survey that takes 10 minutes to complete might pay you $5. A focus group, which can involve several hours work, can pay as much as $350.
Is there anything else that I should know about money for surveys?
Organization is important just like with any job. I definately suggest using a seperate email address. The more organised you are the faster you can respond and the more money you can make.