I'd mentioned in a previous post about how I have been taking a few online surveys for a number of years. I wanted to share with you one of my very favorite companies, Pinecone Research.

I LOVE this company & have always found them super reputable. You usually get $3 for every survey which typically last between 5-15 minutes online. It's not all that much but you get to learn about new products about to hit the market. I've also received products sent to my home to test out & report back.

The company is very exclusive, usually by invitation only but they are actually recruiting for new participants right now on their site. I know that they are seeking out 18-24 years old individuals for sure and others as needed. Hurry & stick your name in their database before they take this recruitment offer down. If you have the demographics of what they're looking for, they will contact you via email after a few days.

There have been a number of site lately that have been offering rewards programs for taking surveys, searching the internet, and checking emails. To be honest, I have been seriiously been trying to shave down my time online with excess stuff. It seems like between working on my dissertation, checking email, blogging here, and trying to stay up with the times, I can spend so much time online! I haven't tried these programs because I just haven't found the time, butI have heard good things about both of these programs.

With Zoom Panel, you take surveys and earn points. You cash in the points for gifts like lots of electronics & other items. With the SwagBucks program, you get earn money through searching the internet just like you normally would. You accumulate points for gift cards and a selection of other items. I'd like to hear about your experiences with these programs since I've not yet tried them myself. Is it worth the time? Can extra money be earned? Here are the links to the two programs below if you'd like to give them a try. Let me know what you think!

As a doctoral student, I know how important it is to have willing people to take surveys. I always try to take a survey when asked.

A few years back, I also signed up for a few product survey sites. I like it because I get to pick exactly which surveys I'd like to participate in & skip the others without penalty. Even better, I get to evaluate new products before they hit the market & some surveys pay cash for your opinions.

I'll let you kow about some reputable survey sites as I test them out myself. One that I've recently joined is SurveySpot . They have a number of available surveys each week paying a small amount for your opinions. There is also a continual sweepstakes program worth $25,000. Here's the information from the site:

"Join SurveySpot.com and participate in online research studies that match your interests and demographics. Join now. Click Here "

Let me know how you like it...