Wednesday, 25 June 2014

Why are we big fans of MySurvey online surveys?

MySurvey Online surveys are one of our favourites.  They conduct many surveys in many different countries all over the world. 

MySurvey is run by LightSpeed Research and owned by WPP.  WPP is the world's leader in advertising and marketing services.  WPP is an extremely large company with 175,000 employees in 3,000 offices in 110 countries.  They are very reputable and rely on people like you taking part in their surveys - and they will reward you for it!

In 2013 alone, MySurvey members redeemed for more than $16 million!  That was $1 million more than the year before.  That means they are increasing the number of surveys and reward opportunities. 

MySurvey rewards points for taking surveys and they have a $2,500 sweepstake several times a year.  They also have a giveaway for 10,000 points awarded to 10 lucky members every month.  They have also just started a new sweepstake the 'Fan of the Month' where one lucky member will win 10,000 points every month!



Lots of surveys, lots of rewards and lots of opportunities to win even more money!  MySurvey is one of our favourite survey companies. 

Visit www.savvyseekers.com to join MySurvey today! 

US - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/united-states/
Canada - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/canada/
UK - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/united-kingdom/
Ireland - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/republic-of-ireland/
Australia - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/australia/
New Zealand - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/new-zealand/


Students can earn extra money online

Online surveys are a great way for students to earn some extra money.  Some survey companies that belong to ESOMAR (an organization that sets high standards for market research companies) allow members 13 years of age and older.  In instances where a young person is joining, parental permission may be required.   All of the survey companies listed on SavvySeekers belong to ESOMAR and are a great safe way for students to supplement their earnings from other sources.

Here are the top 5 things students should know about making extra money with surveys:
  1. Survey companies need young people to take their surveys.  Brands are looking for young people to give their opinions about products and services they use every day. Surveys give you the opportunity to have your opinions heard and make a difference to the things that are important to you.
  2. There are many legitimate survey companies that will value your opinion and your time and will reward you for it.  All of the companies on www.SavvySeekers.com are safe.
  3. You will most likely receive a lot of surveys and that will mean you can earn even more money. You can decide which surveys you want to take, but the more you take, the more you will earn. 
  4. You can take surveys in your free time.  With internet access, you can use your cell phone to take a survey and earn some money while you are waiting a friend, for the bus, or for an appointment.  Most surveys don't take very long and most will allow you to stop and finish it later.
  5. Many survey companies have sweepstakes that will give you the chance to help pay off your student fees.  There are monthly, quarterly, and annual draws that range from $1,000 to $10,000. 
All of the surveys on www.SavvySeekers.com are legitimate and will pay the rewards to you.  You can choose whether you want to receive cash or popular gift cards (Amazon, iTunes, etc).  Visit the link for your country below and start earning extra money today!

US - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/united-states/
Canada - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/canada/
UK - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/united-kingdom/
Ireland - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/republic-of-ireland/
Australia - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/australia/
New Zealand - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/new-zealand/

Friday, 6 June 2014

My husband earned $65 participating in a focus group

My husband just did his first focus group.  Here's how it went:

He signed up to participate in focus groups a few months ago and received his first call on Saturday.  He was asked whether he was interested in participating in a focus group on the upcoming Tuesday.  The focus group would last 1 hour and he would be compensated $50.  He said he was, so they asked him a few questions.  The questions were about his age, occupation, household income, what I do for a living and what his role is in grocery shopping.  He was also asked if he could be on a reality show, which would it be.  I think he may have said The Bachelor if I wasn't in the room :)  They asked what session he was available for and was told that the sessions during the day paid more - $65.  He choose a day session as he was available.  They called back an hour later to give him the address for the group.  On Monday he got a confirmation call.

He arrived at the office 20 minutes early and checked in with reception.  They asked him a few questions - if he is comfortable speaking in small or large groups.  Then he showed his ID.  At the start time, he was escorted into a large room. The group was pretty big, about 50 people.  That's a really big focus group.  Most I've been to were 8-10 people.

All participants were given handheld devices to record their answers and were shown two commercials for a product.  Then they were asked a number of questions about the commercials. 

Afterwards, a few people were selected to stay longer to answer more questions.  They would be paid extra.  My husband wasn't selected. 

He signed and received his payment - $65 for 50 minutes of his time.  Not bad.  He said he would be willing to do it again. 

You may be selected to participate in focus groups if you have signed up to take surveys with the companies on SavvySeekers.  I have seen three focus group invitations in the past few months, but it will definitely depend on where you live.  On two of these occasions, the email looked like a regular survey.  You just never know what you will be offered when you click on a survey link.