Taking surveys online can be a great way to make money on the side. You can do it in your own home and on your schedule. But how do you find reputable, legitimate survey companies that will be worth your time? Here are the top 10 online survey websites for making money on the Internet.
NFO MySurvey
MySurvey features lots of survey opportunities for you and the members of your household. You receive 10 points to take a 5-minute screener, and if you qualify for the full survey you earn an average of 200 points for a 20-minute survey. The site is easy to navigate, includes fun polls, and sends out occasional test products to panelists. Once you have 1,000 points in your account, you can request a $10 check.
Lightspeed Panel
Lightspeed Panel allows panelists living in the same household to have separate accounts, and they have plenty of survey opportunities. Some surveys earn sweepstakes entries and others earn Lightspeed Points. The average survey lasts 15-20 minutes and pays about 250 points. Once you have collected 1,100 points in your account, you can select from a list of reward items or cash via PayPal.
Survey Spot
Survey Spot sends out the most survey invitations of practically any online survey site. Rewards may be sweepstakes entries or dollars deposited in your Survey Spot account. Once you have amassed at least $5, you can request a check. The surveys pay well and the site is very reliable in terms of paying you for every survey you participate in. From time to time, Survey Spot sends products for panelists to test in their home.
Viewpoint Forum
Viewpoint Forum awards you with points for every survey taken, plus you get points for referring your friends or contributing poll questions. Most surveys are worth 75 Forum Points and take 10-15 minutes to complete. Once you have earned 375 Forum Points ($10) you are eligible to request payment.
Global Test Market
Global Test Market sends out surveys that earn anywhere between 5 and 150 points. Even if you screen out after a few questions, you still earn 5 points. Points are also credited to your account for referring friends to the panel. After reaching a minimum of 1,000 points (the equivalent of $50) you can request a check.
Your 2 Cents
Your 2 Cents pays you for every survey you take; the catch is that you don’t know how much you will actually get until you’ve finished the survey. Survey invitations specify a range (usually between $1 and $4) that you will earn for completing a survey. However, Your 2 Cents surveys generally give fair compensation for your time and are very reliable. The dollars you earn accrue in your member account and you can request a check once you’ve earned $5.
Opinion Outpost
Opinion Outpost rewards panelists with sweepstakes or cash surveys, depending on the survey. You collect Opinion Points in an account, and once the minimum of 50 points (equal to $5) has been reached you can request a check. The average survey earns approximately 25 points; you can also earn points by referring friends.
ACOP (American Consumer Opinion Panel)
ACOP first sends out screener questions prior to every survey. You aren't paid for screeners, but if you qualify the full survey pays very well, between $4 to $8 for a 20-minute survey. They automatically send out a check upon completion.
MyView
MyView surveys usually involve popular culture, movies and movie trailers, health and beauty, fashion, magazines, and IT issues. MyView points accumulate in your member account and you can request payment.
E-poll
E-poll surveys are generally worth about 500 points, and they are fun and short. They usually focus on areas of popular culture like TV, celebrities, and occasionally politics. You can redeem your rewards at the E-poll Rewards Store, where you can cash in your points for gift cards good at dozens of major retailers. In general, a $5 gift card is worth about 3500 points.
