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We’d just gotten our first computer and internet access (before broadband and high speed) when I received an invitation to join a paid consumer panel. I was so excited that I’d received an email from someone other than those in the house with me! I proudly clicked on the link, and that’s when I first discovered… I could
“Make $150/hr in your pajamas!” on the internet.

I WAS AMAZED!! I wanted to know how it could be done!

See, I was new to the internet and had no idea what I was in for. I started searching for other survey sites to sign up with. In no time my email inbox was running over with survey offers. I started completing survey, after survey, after survey until I was completely burned out.

I decided to take a couple weeks rest; you know, leave the boring stuff alone. Well, about 3 weeks into “resting” from the “boring” stuff, I received 3 checks from 2 companies. I was ecstatic! I was so excited! I couldn’t believe it! Someone actually paid me for my opinion! I looked around for a knife or file or something I could use to carefully open the envelopes. (I DID NOT want to risk tearing my check up opening that envelope!)

I slowly open the envelope thinking I could finally catch up my electric bill! I pulled my $11.00 check put of the now plain envelope and died laughing! I thought they’d shorted my check! I was equally disappointed when I opened the other two for a grand total of $17.00. So I’m not ashamed to say, in fashion, I declared “I’m not completing one more damn survey until they pay me my $150/hr!” Yeah, I was young and obviously very dumb then. So, I slowly wizened up, and learned; as a result, I have been participating in online surveys for 11 years.


How to “qualify” for surveys. I bet you didn’t know you have to be in a specific marketing group to receive really good surveys. When I say “really good”, I mean ones that give you items to keep! Items like the newest, new gadgets that haven’t even hit the street yet. It’s all about who you are and what you do.

This is why it’s important to stick with the surveys. Companies love longevity. Some even reward their first loyal panelists with bonuses! If you make a commitment to yourself to stick with the surveys, be creative, and pay attention, you can make up to, even over, $150/hr working from home. Seriously.

Time and commitment. (*author inhales; exhales deeply*) Honestly folks, you’re gonna have to have time, patience, commitment and time. Making that type of money from this type of outlet will take time. Some of the surveys are short. Super Short! Some of the surveys are long. Some are so fun you’d wish you could do it again. Some get very boring after the first 5 minutes. But you have to remember, you’re getting paid to sit on your duff and get free money or free stuff. Why not give work or socializing a break for a few minutes and earn something nice for yourself?


Referrals. Some sites will give you extra incentives if you refer people to them. Incentives include cash, points, prizes and much, much more. You even earn rewards when your referrals complete surveys (on some sites). Even if you get tired of taking surveys, you’ll still have money coming in from your referrals. And another thing; a good way to get referrals is to include your referral link in your signature when you send emails. That’s another way of making this survey thing work for you.


Panel Groups. These are groups of people gathered by a company, to test their products. I love these. These pay nicely. For example, my kids went to a product testing. They were paid $50 a piece to review cereal. I went to a product testing also. I tasted crackers. I got $50 plus a $10 transportation stipend. I was there for 1 ½ hours. Not bad huh?

These are the tools you need in the wonderful world of survey sites! Now that I’ve given you your toolbelt, start building your way to those “little extras” you’re going to earn.

So if you’re ready to get started, look to your left under the “FREE OFFERS” heading and sign up for as many survey sites as you want. The more sites you sign up with, the more money you make.

I'll list the Mystery Shopping sites soon.