Paid online surveys are very popular today because marketers can quickly and cost-effectively collect consumer feedback. Giving incentives to web participants is much cheaper and more efficient than surveying customers on the site, by phone or by mail. Explains why so many surveys are taken online… But are they the best survey opportunity out there?

To answer this question, it is important to emphasize that paid surveys are not limited to online surveys.

Offline market research is still very important and, depending on the purpose of the survey, in many cases it is still necessary to collect the opinions of the participants in a real place (and not on the Internet). Also, offline surveys are an excellent opportunity for respondents. In reality, offline surveys can pay much more than online surveys because they require more participation. People who take surveys seriously can make a lot of money from these surveys.

The main types of surveys to consider to earn money are:

* online surveys: You give your opinion on the Internet. You can get paid up to $75 for a very specialized online survey, but it’s rare to earn that money. The average payout for online surveys is $5. You can also win cash prizes.

* Focus groups: You participate in an interview conducted among a small number of people. These discussions are lively and interesting. They pay the best. You can get paid from $20 – $250 per survey. The average payment is $70 for a 90 minute session.

* shopping surveys: You get paid to shop at the mall or eat at restaurants! All you need to do is fill out a questionnaire about your customer experience. It’s a great opportunity for people who live in large or medium-sized cities in the US. You can get paid anywhere from $10 to $50 for most stores. Video Mystery Shopping (you have an invisible video device that records what you do) you can pay up to $100 per store! More than 700,000 Americans currently work as mystery shoppers.

* test surveys: You try a new product or service and give your opinion about it. It may take more than one session to complete the survey. Payment ranges from $25 to $500 depending on the time it takes to complete it.

To earn the best possible money, it is recommended to combine all types of surveys: Online surveys, focus groups, mystery shopping and test surveys. Taking online surveys is fine, but taking only online surveys is missing out on some of the best opportunities to earn money! In our experience, the best employees spend at least 50% of their time on mystery shopping and focus groups because they make more money doing it. Follow his example to maximize your earnings!