This post is going to be a bit different for the others, as I am not reviewing a particular product, but a group of home business products…

One of the most prominent so-called home business “opportunities” on the internet regards getting paid to take on line surveys.

Are on line surveys a scam? not really…

Can you actually get paid for taking surveys on line?… maybe

Does that answer your question? ; )  let me explain…

How On line Surveys Work:

• You register with a number of different survey companies, and answer what could be pages upon pages of information about you, your family members, and your spending habits. The time spent simply registering which just one survey company can be considerable.

• When survey opportunities arise, the company sends the survey offer to those that may be qualified to respond to the survey. Sometimes though, you may answer 5-10 minutes of questions, thinking you’re actually answering the survey for money, but, you’re actually only doing the “screener” survey, where the survey company is further weeding out people. They are usually screening further people that are actually using not only a particular product, but also a particular brand of that product. If you’re not using that particular brand of product, you’re disqualified, and don’t earn money, though you may have spent considerable time answering the screener questions.

• Also keep in mind that the particular survey company has a database of thousands of survey takers, but a particular survey may only need, say 100 respondents. If you’re not in those first 100 respondents, you don’t get to take the survey. These survey opportunities could be gone in a matter of minutes.

You can make money with on line surveys IF…

• You are able to do surveys as soon as you get the notification email. In other words, you are available anytime during the daytime.
• Minorities (especially Hispanic women) will get many more opportunities, than say, a single, white male.

You will not get paid much for taking on line surveys IF…

• You try to do the surveys only on nights and weekends. Sure, you may make a couple bucks, but nothing significant.
• The typical survey I received has averaged $1-3. Every great once in a while, I’ll receive an opportunity paying $5-10, but they’re always expired by the time I get to them.

My Rating:

For me, on line surveys are a complete waste of time and money. I’m sure some people have made some money from them, but I wasn’t one of them.

I give them a 1 out of 5

(1/5)

No referral link, I don’t want to be responsible for when you realize the time involved without much pay. : )