Wednesday, 9 July 2014

Top US Surveys to Earn Money Online

As market researchers, we know great US survey panels that will value your opinions and reward you for your time.  All of the US surveys we list on SavvySeekers are legitimate companies that won't try to sell you anything, will keep your information confidential, won't send you spam and WILL send the rewards they promise. 

Here is a list of our favorite US surveys to earn money and other great rewards:

#1 MySurvey - this is a fantastic company that has given out over $16 million to its members in 2013 alone!  There are a lot of great US surveys and a lot of great rewards!  $2,500 sweepstakes several times a year means there are even more opportunities to earn cash.

#2 Valued Opinion - your account will build up quickly with these great American surveys.  You can choose the rewards you want from their list of great choices - VISA, Macy's, Amazon to name just a few! 

#3 Toluna - Toluna is a great choice if you love to test new products!  Earn $1 to $5 for every survey you take and get entered into a $2,500 sweeps just for joining.

#4 Springboard America - this is a company that is expanding in the US.  There are more and more surveys added everyday.  Earn $0.50 to $5 for every survey you take.  Plus there are sweepstakes to win even more cash!

#5 VIP Voice - this is a great American survey company that has recently launched a new rewards program.  They have an auction that you can bid on using the points you earn from taking surveys and a choice of sweepstakes for great prizes that you can enter. 

Visit SavvySeekers to join these and other great survey companies.  It's free and easy to join and you can start earning great rewards today!  If you don't like it, you can unsubscribe whenever you like, but we are sure that once you start earning rewards you won't want to.   


Top UK surveys to earn money online

If you are in the UK, it is easy to earn some extra money in your spare time!  Many British clients are interested in improving products and services you use everyday.  Surveys are a great and easy way for them to collect this information.  In exchange for your time, they are willing to pay you for your time.  Rewards you can earn are cash (usually paid via cheque or paypal), vouchers for your favourite brands and many other prizes.  

As market researchers, we have put together a list of our favourite UK surveys.  All of the surveys on SavvySeekers are reputable companies and are safe for you to join.  They are looking for members in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that want to give their opinions and earn rewards.  Here are the best of the best:

#1 - MySurvey - this is an international company that rewarded its members with over $16 million last year alone!  There are a lot of surveys and a lot of great rewards. You'll be entered into their £2000 draw just for joining!

#2 - Springboard UK - this is brought to you by a Canadian company that is expanding into the UK.  The number of surveys available are increasing as they bring more British clients onboard.  You can request a payment when your account gets up to £25.00.

#3 - Toluna - This company has surveys in many different countries all over the world.  Sign up and you can test new products.  Send them your feedback and you can keep the product.

#4 - Harris Poll Online - Harris Poll has a draw for £10,000!  Plus you'll be entered into their rewards program as soon as you join.

#5 - Global Test Market - earn rewards for every survey you take and you can request a payment when your account gets up to £20.00.

#6 - Your Word - this is a fairly new survey company for us, but we like it.  Earn vouchers for great brands like Amazon.co.uk, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Pizza Express. 

#7 - Opinion Outpost UK - Take surveys and get entered into a £20,000 cash draw. Each quarter a member wins £5,000!

Visit SavvySeekers to join amazing British surveys and start earning great rewards today! 


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! 

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Canada - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/canada/
UK - http://savvyseekers.com/wordpress/united-kingdom/
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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.

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Taking surveys - is it all about the money?

We've all heard results of polls reported on the news and most of us have received phone calls asking us to answer a survey.  You may have even seen a survey on your cash register receipt.  Should you take part in surveys? 

There are many different types of surveys and they may be conducted on behalf of a wide variety of companies, governments, social service agencies, or your favourite loyalty program.  When you sign up for surveys on SavvySeekers you never know what you may be asked about.

Here are a few reasons why you should take part in surveys:

  • Surveys may be conducted on behalf of your government or social service agencies.  They may be doing a study to find out satisfaction level with local schools or hospitals or whether there is a need for a new social service agency in your community.
  • Many companies conduct customer satisfaction surveys.  Are you satisfied with the banking fees you pay?  Did you have trouble with an employee in a store?  This gives you an opportunity to help improve the service you receive from companies and stores you deal with.
  • Your favourite charity may conduct a survey to find out how they can boost donations by asking others what prompted them to donate.
  • Many politicians conduct surveys during elections to determine what topics are most important to voters.  This gives you the opportunity to see how your politician responds to the issues that are important to you. 
  • Companies conduct product tests to improve products or test out a new product idea.  These product tests will give you the opportunity to include features that you would like to have.
  • Is your favourite rewards program missing some key benefits?  You may just get a chance to change that.
And, of course - there's also the rewards.   When you join a survey company and take surveys, your account will build up quickly.  If you join several of the survey companies on SavvySeekers you will maximize how much you earn. You may get lucky and win one of the sweepstakes for a larger amount, $1000, $2500 - there's even an annual sweepstake for $40,000! 

The rewards are great, but there are many reasons to take surveys.  You can make changes that will benefit you.

Don't let other people speak for you - speak up and have your voice heard.  Visit SavvySeekers and start giving your opinion today!

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

How do I know which survey companies are legitimate survey companies?

That can be a tough one to spot.  There are many companies out there today that know that members of the public want to make a difference with their opinion.  They have been learning from the real survey companies and are saying all of the right things to make it appear that they are legitimate. Let's call these 'fake survey companies'.  They ask you if you want to participate in a 'survey'.  The 'survey' goes like this:  Would you like to earn your next degree online?  Yes/No.  If you choose YES they send you to a site where you can sign up to earn your degree online. You will need to pay if you want to earn your degree online. This is not a real survey, nor is it a real survey company.  Some of these fake survey companies are even willing to pay you for signing up for your degree.  Why is that?  Because they get paid for finding you and getting you to sign up.  That's why they make it look legitimate - to encourage you to sign up.

Legitimate survey companies will NEVER try to sell you anything.  You will never need to get out your credit card or send in a payment.  These fake survey companies have realized that people want to participate in online research and are capitalizing on this by creating 'surveys' that simply ask if you want to buy something.  Please be cautious about these fake survey companies. 

There are many great, legitimate survey companies out there.  MySurvey, Toluna, Harris Poll, VIP Voice to name a few.  All of the surveys listed on SavvySeekers.com are legitimate online surveys.  They will never try to sell you anything.  In fact, they will send YOU great rewards.  Visit SavvySeekers.com today and sign up for legitimate online surveys and start earning great rewards!