{"id":7246,"date":"2018-09-20T14:29:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T21:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/?p=7246"},"modified":"2022-02-01T14:41:19","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T22:41:19","slug":"surveys-money-expect-join-panel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/surveys-money-expect-join-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do Surveys for Money: What to Expect When You Join a Panel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered how to do surveys for money?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in making money online, you\u2019re likely at least sort of familiar with a panel.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re going to run through the basics of what to expect here.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Can you actually do surveys for money?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Many people are under the impression that you can\u2019t actually make money by taking paid surveys. That\u2019s actually not true. You can earn extra cash or other rewards when you sign up for a panel. But there is one catch here \u2013 you have to make sure that it\u2019s legitimate.<\/p>\n<p>So how do you know whether you\u2019re joining a legitimate survey site?<\/p>\n<p>There are a few key giveaways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s free to join:<\/strong> A legitimate paid survey site will not charge you a cent to sign up. Be wary of any panel that asks you to pay to join.<\/li>\n<li><strong>There are no hidden fees<\/strong>: Another huge tip-off that a survey site isn\u2019t legitimate is if they include hidden fees in the process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>They\u2019ve got a good reputation: <\/strong>In the age of the internet, it\u2019s easy to find information about a company in advance of joining. Checking their trust pilot reviews will help you to make a decision about whether or not to become a member.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You don\u2019t have to wait forever to get paid:<\/strong> If you join a panel and it seems like you\u2019ve waited eons to get a check in the mail, then be alerted to the fact that you may be dealing with a scam. With legitimate survey sites, you\u2019ll get paid as soon as you complete the redemption process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As long as a panel stays in line with these rules, then you can feel safe in joining them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>But Why Would They Pay Me to Take Surveys?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/?a=826&amp;s1=cw_surveys-money-expect-join-panel\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2460 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/BannerInternal_EarnMoney_1.png\" alt=\"Paid Surveys\" width=\"335\" height=\"365\" \/><\/a>Okay, so you get that panels will actually reward you for doing surveys.<\/p>\n<p>But why would they give you cash for your opinion?<\/p>\n<p>You may not realize this, but taking paid surveys is actually one of the most valuable ways you can contribute to our consumer-based world. Today\u2019s biggest brands are constantly creating new products and services, or updating existing ones.<\/p>\n<p>The best way for them to figure out what to innovate or what to fix is by asking their consumers what it is they want or need.<\/p>\n<p>Often, they\u2019ll get those answers by asking their target demographic to take surveys, join focus groups, or participate in other research-based activities.<\/p>\n<p>And because your opinion is so valuable to them, they\u2019ll pay you to share it. The best part of joining a legitimate survey panel is that they\u2019ll actually take the time to match you to the surveys that you qualify to take. And that means they\u2019re usually relevant to your interests.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>So What Else Do I need to Know Before I Take Paid Surveys? <\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>What else do you need to know before you get started taking surveys online?<\/p>\n<p>First things first, set up realistic expectations beforehand. You\u2019re not going to get rich answering these questions, but you will have the opportunity to earn some extra cash. Just don\u2019t expect it to replace a full-time job.<\/p>\n<p>Having said that, they\u2019re a super fun way to spend your free time. Sometimes we aren\u2019t even aware of those moments that could be used more productively. But when you\u2019re drinking your morning coffee, lounging on the couch, or spending time online, you can actually be getting paid.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Got It. What Panel Should I Join?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to do surveys online, consider signing up for Survey Junkie. As the highest rated panel on Trust Pilot, the site has a great reputation for putting its members first from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p>What are the perks of being a Survey Junkie member? Besides getting to share your opinion and influence today\u2019s biggest brands, you\u2019ll get the chance to earn extra spending money. You can redeem cash through PayPal, or you can get e-Gift cards to popular retailers like Target, Walmart, Sephora, Starbucks, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/the-beginners-guide-to-taking-paid-online-surveys-on-survey-junkie\/\">this article<\/a> to learn more about getting started with paid surveys.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered how to do surveys for money? If you\u2019re interested in making money online, you\u2019re likely at least sort of familiar with a panel. 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