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Wednesday, 1 September 2010

How To Make Extra Money Online By Doing Surveys Online

By Amy Charles

In today's economy, many are looking for ways to make a little extra money so they do not have to deny themselves the few luxuries they used to enjoy. One way to add a few dollars to existing income is to get paid for online surveys. Although one could never become rich through this source, it can make a difference between allowing children to participate in community activities and not.

There are many reliable online companies that specialize in consumer research just as there are a few that are scams. Learning to tell the difference between those who are legitimate and those who are a waste of time can be easier than imagined and the payoff, in cash and/or gift cards, can generate a source of income that is nice to know is there. As with any online venture, those taking the surveys are their own bosses so if they don't feel they're making enough, they simply have to spend a little more time online.

The need for this type of research is important to the consumer. Companies want to produce products that consumers like, but without pre-testing buyer reaction millions of products could be made only to find out they're not sell-able. For each bottle of shampoo purchased, toilet paper used, and food item eaten, the research process has been completed. With the Internet, today's researchers are able to expand their search far beyond what was available previously.

There are a lot of people that will not complete online surveys because they have to give the companies too much person information, and for good reason. There are many scam artists waiting to take advantage of the information you give online. One way to avoid this is to create a separate email address that will only be used for taking surveys.

Another thing to remember is that if you're asked to pay an upfront fee or the number of points accumulated in exorbitant before a small payoff is received, it's probably not a reliable company.

To get paid for online surveys is an up and coming way to supplement existing income and provide relief to extended budgets. Although it often doesn't pay enough to replace a full-time income, it is a way to ensure the luxuries in life don't have to be given up while the economy is recovering.

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