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- August 4, 2005
That seems likely, that they've changed the group sign up. I can't imagine you recommending it if you had to go through those millions of adds too :lol: . The lotto seems ok, but I can't think of how they could possibly afford to give out 1 million dollars if someone actually won it. Since it's a daily chance to win a million, something seems fishy about it. I dunno. Do they have a winners page on the site where anyone has won before? I think if it's possible to win, then the lotto is worth doing. A free chance at $1 million every day is nice, no matter how small a chance at winning.

I've not had bad luck with Memolink - August 4, 2005
I don't do any of the offers, just the free stuff - surveys, trivia, read the memomail and do the lotto. Takes a long time to rack up enough points, but still get a gift certificate once in a while. I think maybe I need to change the link that I'm using to get to it. I've never had to accept an offer for anything. I'll check it out and either change the link or dump them if it's just a bunch of annoying stuff. Maybe they've changed their signup since I joined.

Memolink - August 3, 2005
I just tried to sign up for this site, and all I can say is wow. I don't see how anyone can put up with doing business with them. Every other click you make brings you something else to sign up for. Registering with them was pure hell. They try to make you sign up for about 100 spam mailing lists that you don't want. You just have to keep clicking "No" over and over again. Even if you manage to click No for all of them, they come back and tell you that you must sign up for at least 1. I did, hoping that the deluge of adds would end after I signed up. Nope. Everything you try to do one the site is accompanied by them trying to trick you into signing up for spam. This site may give decent payouts, but with all the adds/spam/popups that they put you through, it just isn't worth it to me. Anyone have any thoughts about this site?

The lotto is through iWon.com - August 4, 2005
The lotto is actually iWon.coms million dollar lotto, it's not actually owned by memolink. You've probably seen ads for iWon, they're a homepage alternative. Also, I looked into the Memolink site, they've just redone it. Works a lot better and looks nicer. Had to send them an email for a referral link. Once I get it I'll see what page it takes me to and make sure there's not tons of ads. Places like this will pop ads at you all over the place, but I just close them out and do the stuff I was going to do. But I think the page I had it set to for the signup was one of those really annoying pages that make you feel like you have to accept something. Once I see where the new link takes me, I'll see if it's still worth listing. Thanks again for your input.

Greenfield - August 3, 2005
Hey guys don't feel bad, I tried to change my e-mail address with GF. Now I am registered under the new one but can only take surveys on the old one. How is that for service? I have e-mailed them and they keep telling me the same thing. Don't delete and change address in profile which was done about 10 times already. Irene

- August 7, 2005
Just my 2 cents here...I too have had only positive expierences with OTX since joining a couple weeks ago...Aleady have earned 6800 points.... Thanx for the info. on upping the referral limit as I thought I was losing my mind...Because one day I read it was a 5 person referral limit and the next day it said 50!!! So I don't need to have my eyeglass perscription changed after all!!! Regards, Pink Panther76

- August 4, 2005
Hi, Good so far from me too, though was also cautious as have suffered the problems mentioned receiving them from other sites. Only had 2 surveys in 6 weeks or so since joining, but was amazed to find that they qualified me for a $5 voucher. Other sites take forever to reach a similar level. Hope it continues!!!!!!! Dave

- August 4, 2005
Hi, Good so far from me too, though was also cautious as have suffered the problems mentioned receiving them from other sites. Only had 2 surveys in 6 weeks or so since joining, but was amazed to find that they qualified me for a $5 voucher. Other sites take forever to reach a similar level. Hope it continues!!!!!!! Dave

Me too - August 4, 2005
Very impressed so far, got enough to cash out already, surveys have all worked good so far.

- August 3, 2005
I also think this is a good site. I registered there on Aug 1st and on Aug 2nd I got a survey for 2000 points. It's very easy to get gift cards there it seems. I give it an A+.

Initial OTX impressions - August 3, 2005
I have to say I am pleasantly surprised with my first 6 weeks with OTX. I would be curious to hear other people's impressions/experiences with OTX. I think it is not uncommon to hear complaints about how third party OTX surveys tend to be buggy & frustrating (I'm thinking specifically about one's I've gotten through Gozing and Greenfieldonline), with the repeating questions or the sudden drops, errors, and "hanging" screens in the surveys. While I'm still gun shy based on poor past experiences with their surveys, actual membership seems to be going pretty smoothly, so far. The timeline has been like this for me: Week 1: Registered with OTX. Week 2: Nothing Week 3: Nothing Week 4: Received 2 surveys, and qualified for both. One was for 2000 pts, the second was for 2500 pts. Week 5: Qualified for one survey, got 2000 pts. Week 6 (Today!): Qualifed for one survey, got 2000 pts. I then clicked on redeeming 8000 pts in exchange for a $10 certificate. I received a in-site confirmation message stating to expect the GC within 72 hours. Surprisingly, the electronic payment was in my email inbox almost immediately! I guess time will tell if OTX consistently stays this good, but this is a fortuitous start.

Upped their referral cap - August 4, 2005
Looks like OTX upped their referral cap from 5 to 50. I put the OTX site up in the directories, with the link pointing to our referral exchange. Just don't forget to delete your post if you get 50 referrals.

Yep, that worked - August 28, 2005
Worked perfectly, my first $0.94 from Amazon. Thanks a lot, it's appreciated.

- August 28, 2005
I bought some things at Amazon a week ago using your link, spending about $20 in gift certificates.

Maybe - August 27, 2005
I think if you use my link to get to Amazon, then buy something (even using Gift Certificates) it should help. Let me know if you do that and I'll let you know.

- August 24, 2005
i have amazon GC, will that work as well in helping your site?

How about MyPoints? - August 11, 2005
Could you do a link to My Points? It is another favorite site of mine. I do shopping through it alot.

HELP SUPPORT FREE PAID SURVEYS - August 3, 2005
I made up a quick support page to help the site out, you can see my precursor to this here /forum/viewtopic.php?t=287 Here's the link to the [url=/offers.php]Support Free Paid Surveys[/url] page. Basically, there are links there to places like Amazon, ebay and some others (haven't had the time to add very many yet) and I'll be adding more as I go. If you use those links to get to, Amazon for example, and buy something, FPS will recieve a commission. Same Amazon, same price, but Amazon will send a commission this way. So, it's basically like making a donation without acutually donating any money. So if you like the site and will like to help support it, you can just take an extra second to use this page to click through to whatever site when you are going to do some online shopping. It'd be greatly appreciated. And I do take requests, so if any of you do a lot of shopping at a particular site, or would like to see a site added to the support page, just let me know. Eventually I'll be adding a bunch of different sites for a bunch of different things. Thanks for all your continued support.

- August 9, 2005
I feel like that name, but in late june, early july, I felt like i was surrounded in surveys. Of course I didn't mind, because I was getting nice rewards from them :)

- August 9, 2005
Hi, Yes, have got e-mail again from mypoints, didn't have the problems you were describing though, everything normal on mine. Dave

- August 8, 2005
I know the feeling. For about 2-3 months I haven't been getting many surveys. Something just makes me feel that when you first sign up they send you a lot and then they stop sending many. Don't know what to do about it though. My points started back sending me their new email in the last two days, but I am having a problem with them. Some of the email they send has little red x's everywhere and other emails they send don't and I had no problem before. Does anyone else have this trouble? Lots of luck! Steph

Opportunities - August 3, 2005
Hi All, Has anyone noticed their level of survey e-mails dropping over the past few weeks. It seems as I have signed up to more sites, so the chances are decreasing strangely!! Used to get a few a week from mysurvey, opinion sqare, to name 2 of the most frequent,but now seem to be fewer. Also mypoints was supposed to be redesigning the site for a couple of days, but haven't reappeared after a couple of weeks now? Any feedback welcome on these topics. Regards, Dave

- September 25, 2005
My Points seems to be still running at a trickle (hardly any emails from them) I dont like the format of their new site one bit.

To dave 123 - October 2, 2005
hello! I sign up more web sites since 2005.9.10. but i didn't have received any survey! what can i do ? Thank you very much!

- October 5, 2005
babypgl_868, If you look in the International Directory, on the Homepage, you may find some survey sites you qualify for in your country.

New Discovery - October 5, 2005
Hi all, I just discoverd a free paid survey were they allow you to sign up to almost 30 free paid survey programs. Once you sign up it may take about two weeks before you begin to receive loads of e-mail informing you that your opinion is needed. Here is the link for anyone interested http://www.surveyclub.com/go/12741

- October 3, 2005
Thank you for your answer! I come from china. what can i do now? Can you help me ? [quote:cfc6202b0c="meninsche"]babypgl_868, At least in my experience, it is not uncommon to not receive any surveys for several weeks/months from a site. Also, some sites offer surveys very infrequently (I'm thinking about sites like LiveWire, Socratic Forum, Gongos). That being said, sometimes the sites that offer a survey once in a blue moon have better payouts. Good luck[/quote:cfc6202b0c]

- October 3, 2005
babypgl_868, At least in my experience, it is not uncommon to not receive any surveys for several weeks/months from a site. Also, some sites offer surveys very infrequently (I'm thinking about sites like LiveWire, Socratic Forum, Gongos). That being said, sometimes the sites that offer a survey once in a blue moon have better payouts. Good luck

In case anyone was wondering - October 10, 2005
The previous post is what I would consider to be blatently SPAMMING this forum. As you can see, it is completely off-topic, has no relevance what-so-ever and is obviously just an attempt to get a link out there. Just thought I'd comment on this real quick before I delete this persons post (and another one of theirs that was similar) because I know some people get nervous about whether or not they can post a link. The biggest difference is intent. This person is obviously trying to get a link posted, it benefits no one, it is annoying and has nothing to do with this forum as a whole. This is what I am trying to discourge. Just thought I'd pass the great example along.

- October 9, 2005
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- August 21, 2005
:D!!!! YES !!!!:D I'd even like to offer any help if and whenever needed!! :D

- August 7, 2005
Count me in!!! Regards, Pink Panther76

Newsletter? - August 4, 2005
I t would be a great idea. I'm very interested. Would love it! Irene

- August 3, 2005
:) I am new and would LOVE a newsletter. For a beginner, this site is set up well and I will spend many happy hours researching here

Sounds good! - August 3, 2005
Sign me up! Sounds like a great idea. :P

- August 3, 2005
Hi, Sounds a good idea to add to an increasingly interesting and helpful site. Always like to give and hear others experiences, the good and bad sites out there and any new ones. Dave

Anyone interested in a Newsletter?? - August 3, 2005
I'm playing around with the idea of adding a newsletter. Any interest. I'd probably send it out once a month and include new survey sites, maybe some updates if I have any, possibly a review of a survey site or two, maybe I'd include some other stuff you might be interested in and maybe just some fun stuff to keep it light. Let me know if there's any interest.

Awesome! - August 3, 2005
I love it when our members make some cash!

happy day - August 2, 2005
I just finished up a survey at a regional Gongos office on offroad vehicles/snowmobiles (it was a forum discussion, face to face, with moderator). $75 for 3 hours of work! :D

Couple of requests regarding user reviews - August 2, 2005
Just a couple of requests to make the user reviews a bit more helpful. Please do not post a review for a site that you have not recieved any surveys for under the following condition: [list:623d354f81]You have not been a member for at least 1 year. Some of the best payouts I've received are from sites that I only hear from once a year. That's just how they work. Of course, if you've been a member for over a year and have heard nothing, then feel free. [/list:u:623d354f81] Secondly, if you would recommend a site, please try to give it an overall rating of at least a 5 (average). I've had several reviews where the person has said that you should definately join this site and then given it a ranking of 2 or 3, which to me says its not a very good site. I would not want to see someone turned off to a perfectly good site because it had such a low ranking. Thanks.

- September 20, 2005
i received the check finally, it will help me out without i have going on. so glad i'm paid

Congrats - August 3, 2005
Sounds like you did well Tarah. Lightspeed not one of my fav's. Despite one of my longest running companies, I receive few invites, then often don't qualify so only have about 300 points in 8 or so months. Have filled in all profiles, mini polls etc, so don't know how to improve chances. Regards, Dave

- August 2, 2005
Let us know when you receive it. What did the project entail? How much work did you have to do?

- August 1, 2005
no, it's the lightspeed research site, i participated in a study for them

Lightspeed? - August 1, 2005
What is a lightspeed project? Can anyone join? :?:

$70 check from a lightspeed project I did - July 30, 2005
Am suppose to receive it in 6-8 weeks.

- August 4, 2005
Well, that rules me out =).

Read the fine print - August 4, 2005
I clicked on Terms and Conditions before signing up (scroll down to the bottom) and this is what it said (just to let you know)...... PlanetCustomer.com Planet Points Addendum The PlanetCustomer.com Addendum (the "Addendum") is an addendum to the PlanetCustomer.com Terms and Conditions (the "Terms and Conditions"). Thus, this Addendum is incorporated into and governed by all the Terms and Conditions. In the event of any conflict between the Terms and Conditions and the Addendum, the terms of this Addendum shall prevail. Eligibility The Planet Points program (the "Program") operated by PlanetCustomer.com rewards you for using various features of the site. To participate in the Program, [b:607878c5b4]you must be (a) a resident of India with a mailing address in India[/b:607878c5b4], and (b) a registered member of the PlanetCustomer.com web site in good standing. PlanetCustomer.com employees are not allowed to participate in the Program.

planet-pulse - July 30, 2005
hi, all just signed up for new survey site for me . I f you are interested I can send an invite they opperate on pulses you get 20 for a screener and 100 to 500 for a survey 100= 1.00 they do pay by paypal other rewards still under construction. dont know how active it will be just thought it might be another opp- its called planetpulse. email or pm at [email protected] for invite

Thanks - June 1, 2006
I haven't added anything to that page in quite a while. I'll haveto get back to it.

- June 1, 2006
Chris, I'm so sorry, I have been using your site for a few months now and I just checked out this forum. I will definetley use your links in the future. Just to add my two cents, I also shop at Target.com at least 3 times a year. And I'm not sure if Upromise.com has an affiliate program or not. Thank you for all your hard work!

Thanks ALL - January 23, 2006
Thank you all for the support. I see that some of you have been doing your Amazon shopping through my link. I appreciate it greatly. Every little bit helps. This forum has now surpassed the rest of the site for most visits in a month. I am so happy to see that everyone likes to come back and see what's going on. For those who may not be aware, I do have a support FPS page up, which should be unintrusive. If you use any of the links there, like Amazon or Ebay, I'll get a small commission of anything that you buy. Sorry I haven't added any more sites to it, I'll have to get on that one of these days. Oh, here's the page /offers.php Thanks again for all the support.

- January 21, 2006
Count me in Chris as I use amazon quite frequently as well as ebay...

- January 21, 2006
no prob chris. it's the least we can do after all ur help and effort!

- January 20, 2006
I think it is a great idea. It is the least I can do. Count me in.

- January 18, 2006
Hi Chris, After I had looked around this web site, I have to tell you that you are so great not only on the idea that you have shown but also your personal. I am fully agree with your point. Making money is very important, but the more important matter is "how". And, the reason why I feel you are doing so great is because you are trying to make money by "helping the other people". I truely believe that you can make your business much better than what we have seen right now. And, I believe you are able to gether lots of help from whomever has visited your web site or known you in personal. Best Regards

Awesome - August 4, 2005
I've actaully got a page up now, not much on it yet, but I do plan to add more stuff. You can check it out here [url=/offers.php]Support FPS Page[/url]. I've also added a link to it in the upper right of the forum (under the links) and in the left sidebar menu on the rest of the pages. Let me know if there are any other sites, or even types of sites you'd like to see on it. I'm glad to hear that you all enjoy coming back to the site. From the get go I wanted to provide a site that was straight forward and actually helpful to those viewing it, not just a bunch of misleading info to trick you into making me money (which is exactly what I ran into when I started out). It's really you guys that make this forum a great place. Our members really try to help each other out and post some very good topics. It means a lot and thank you. Free Paid Surveys continues to grow in popularity (although Google still won't give me a decent ranking, for some reason) and I think a lot of it has to do with this forum. I definately don't have any plans of going anywhere anytime soon.

Links - August 3, 2005
I would be more than happy to link to sites from your webpage. It's the least I can do for all the help and information you and your site has given me. Count me in. Irene :D

- August 1, 2005
:D Great idea, we use Amazon a lot in our house, could always go via your link if you had one.

- August 1, 2005
Sure thing - that would only seem fair since this site has increased my discretionary spending :wink:

I think that would be great. - August 1, 2005
I think that is a great idea as you put a lot of work into this site and it is quite useful. I would be willing to look at the ads and also go to sites from here if I was already going to purchase the items. This is the best paid survey site anywhere. You are informative and you let everyone know what survey sites are legit. 8)

Important question for ALL members - July 28, 2005
OK, I've got a question (well, it'll probably end up being a couple of questions by the end, since I like to ramble on so much) for you guys. Well, let me preface this by telling you why I'm asking this question. Over the past few months this forum has REALLY taken off. Not only have there been a lot of new members and a lot of posts, but at any given time there are lots of non-members (guests) also online viewing the forum. The traffic for the forum has almost surpassed the traffic for the rest of Free Paid Surveys. Since July 1st there have been over 23,000 hits to the forum. So this means that Free Paid Surveys is getting a lot of return visitors. Which is awesome, but also causes one small problem. Lots of return visitor and lots of forum postings means lots of bandwidth usage, which unfortunately costs money. The dilema is I really only make money of first-time (or first few time) visitors when they signup for sites. So, to be perfectly blunt, I'd like to make some money from you guys as well. Which leads me to the second part of my dilema. I'd like to think that I have created Free Paid Surveys in a fashion that is for you. I pride myself on providing honest, helpful information, not trying to trick anyone and in making a site that is not just a "make money for me" site but rather a site that is actually useful to people. So...here's my proposal (and finally my question). If I were to make a page, or perhaps several, with different offers/advertisements on it, would you be willing to take a look once in a while and see if there's anything that you find interesting? And to take it even further, if you were thinking of buying something online, would you be willing to check that page to see if I had a link to it, before going directly to the source? For example, say you were thinking of buying Dish Network, would you be willing to come to that page and click on THAT link (assuming there is a link for Dish Network) rather than going directly to Dish Network? I would not be asking you to buy stuff that you don't want, just for you to consider using my links to get to something that you were going to buy anyways. The links would take you to the same place you would go to buy something anyways (in the above example, you would still go to the Dish Network site), I would just get a bit of cash for referring you. But I definately don't want you to feel like I'm trying to force something on you. Let me know what you think. And, if you're not opposed to the idea, what kind of stuff would you like to see. Thanks everyone

- August 4, 2005
I agree. I use Amazon quite a bit lately and other places as well and have no problem with doing that. You have made this the nicest forum I have visited because you are nice to everyone and the vibes I get when reading what you write in here and what other people write in here makes me want to come back. I actually have been angry with myself because I haven't been able to find the time to get back in here because I have something I desperately want to ask everyone. Every time I turn around there's another place that is not there anymore, so I know we all hope you will be here for a very long time. Steph

Welcome - July 28, 2005
Welcome to the group. Sorry to hear about your bad experiences. How long have you been doing this? It does take a while to get things going. Also, have you checked your accounts for any of the sites that have them? (If you're not sure which one's have online accounts you can check my [url=/surveybookmark.htm]Bookmarks[/url] page). Also, be sure to read through the [url=/surveyinfo.php]Information and Tips[/url] page. Which site was it that didn't pay you for a focus group? Have you contacted them, have they contacted you? Anyways, I'm always glad to help whenever I can as are the rest here. Hope you enjoy the forum...and good luck.

- July 27, 2005
Yeah, sounds like you've been having awful luck with surveys. I'd be happy to talk about it w/ you. either PM me, or try my email, [email protected] Welcome aboard! :D

Hello from Albuquerque - July 26, 2005
Hi My name is Irene. I am a skip tracer who doesn't know how to market herself so I have decided to try online surveys. I have signed up with about 200 survey sites and focus groups. Made a total of $4.00. I also did a focus group project that promised to pay $100.00. Never got paid. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? Everyone seems to be making some kind of money. Thanks By the way I love reading about everyone's good experiences. Keep of the good work.

- July 27, 2005
3 referrals left

- July 26, 2005
4 referrals left.

OTX referrals available - July 25, 2005
Hello, I've recently signed up for OTX, and have five referrals available. If you are interested in one (and actually will be doing surveys :D ) please contact me at [email protected]. Please put "Interest in OTX referral" in your subject line. Thanks!

Site Feedback - October 26, 2005
The information has been great! And I have begun referring other people to this site even more to find the best survey companies to get involved with. Thanks to everyone! Jennifer www.flame.spreadtheword.com

Great!! - November 28, 2005
The reviews are great. They are the deciding factor when I want to sign up for a new site.

I was hoping so - July 24, 2005
I'm not all seeing all knowing, I've actually learned a few things from the reviews. Hope everyone finds them as useful.

A+ - July 22, 2005
Love the reviews!! Love giving the reviews!! Great idea, all around. :D

How does everyone like the paid survey user reviews so far?? - July 22, 2005
Just want to know what everyone thought of the user reviews. Check out some that have multiple entries from various users, like Pinecone. I'd like to know if you find this to be helpful information? Do you like adding the reviews? Just an overall impression, any feedback would be great. Thank you all for submitting such great reviews. There's still 24 days left until I do the drawing, remember you get an entry for each review that you submit. One user in particular has been verrry busy racking up entries. Again thanks a lot, I think the user reviews really add a nice touch to the site and provide some very valuable information to those who are trying to get started in surveys. Keep em comming, you guys rock.

Usually bank checks - July 22, 2005
Most sites send out bank checks, although I have had several which send out American Express Gift Checks. Some do pay via PayPal, although they are in the minority. Some sites do gift certificates or prizes as well.

survey payment checks - July 21, 2005
sir please tell me this are bank checks OR travellers checks etc. sam i think paypal.com is a good option for payments.

Nothing to worry about - July 20, 2005
You're not going to start getting bombarded with junk mail or anything. The only thing I've ever been sent from them are checks, gifts and occassionally they'll run a product test, but they always ask you if you want them to send it too you. They need your home address to send you your checks and they need to know where you live for their research. Where you live is an important part of market research. Any legitimate market research firm will NEVER redistribute your address, or any other personal info to anyone else. A good idea is to read through a site's privacy policy before you sign up. If you ever have any doubts about a particular site, you can always post to this forum and get some feedback. Have fun.

- July 20, 2005
Couple last questions: Why do sites need my home address? All they really need is my paypal address (if they pay me, not merchandise). I dont want them to send me a bunch of crap at my house, and my parents would be pist. Is it Safe and what do they send me?

Most are pretty good - July 20, 2005
As far as the teen specific sites, I'm not sure, I'm not a teen, but I would imagine that most of them listed have some kind of points which are redeemed for stuff (gift certificates, maybe credits for music, etc...) which, in the case of electronic rewards, like electronic gift certificates, should be really fast. As far as the other sites, there are a few that pay really slowly but the majority of them are pretty good. If you look at my [url=/starterDir.php]Starter Directory[/url], most of these are pretty good. You may also want to go to any other of the survey directories and look at some of the user reviews. This is a new feature to the site so there are not tons and tons of user reviews, but there are some for some of the better sites. You can sort any of the diretories by choosing "User Review" at the top and hitting the resort button. Be aware that some of the more active sites have a points based system in which you have to reach a minimum point value before you can cash out. For these sites it will take usually a couple of months before you reach that minimum. They're not ridiculous minimums or anything, it's just to keep them from having to send checks for $1.00, which is not worth the paper or the stamp. You can also do a search on this site (from the home page) for any sites that you may be interested in. You may find some different write ups, user reviews and forum topics regarding that site...then again you might not. Good Luck

- July 19, 2005
which sites reply the fastest to your money requests? because i dont wanna wait like 5 monthe for my money, thanx for the help! :D

Some of them are... - July 19, 2005
I have a Teen directory here [url=/teenDir.php]Teen Directory[/url] which lists sites which are specifically geared towards teens. You may also want to check out the [url=/musicDir.php]Music Directory[/url] as well. There are other "general survey" sites which allow teens to participate, usually over 13, but you would need to check their policy to see if you can join them. I know there are quite a few. I'm eventually going to add an age range to all of the survey sites, but I've not had the time yet. Good luck to you, let us know how you make out

couple questions - July 18, 2005
so i was wondering, are these sites possible for teens to use? What kind of stuff do they send me at home? Do they send me spam mail? What are some of the best survey sites? Is it safe? Basically im a teenager who would like to make extra money for extra stuff like an ipod, or some video games, or somthin, my email is [email protected] and AIM is DoubleTrouble705.

Thanks - July 18, 2005
Thanks thats it I guess I just missed it.

Search this site search bar - July 16, 2005
I like to check feedback from other members about survey sites I'm in or planning on joining and sometimes I may see a review of a site but can't quite remember where it was If you could include a search bar for this site.That would be a big help.I like the site but trying to post a new topic or reply to a past topic is alittle hard when there is no way to find it easly. I don't know if its possable but I thought I'd bring it up. DVDTECH

There is a search - July 18, 2005
There is a search. You can go 2 routes. First, if you are just looking to search the forum, there's a search button in the top right of the forum pages, right next to the FAQ, Memberlist, Login/logout. If you'd like to search the entire site, which includes the forum, you can go to the FreePaidSurveys home page, or any of the main pages and there is a search bar just above the yellow sidebar on the right hand side. This is a pretty simple search so don't use too many search terms or read through the search tips. Hope this is what you were looking for. Good luck

Hello to everyone, Lin from Fort Worth, Texas - July 15, 2005
Luck to have come across this site, I have been doing surveys for about 6 months and I love it. I love water life, Turtles, Frogs, Fish and Ducks. Would love to chat with someone with the same interests

Hello All - July 14, 2005
Hows everyone doing,I'm still pretty new to the hole survey thing but I'm learning.I try to do alot of Focus groups since they pay the best But I work the Graveyard shift at work so theres not much on TV during the day(I hate Soaps) so I do surveys since I'm usualy online anyway.

Depends on the site - July 11, 2005
Some sites just pay you cash when you complete a survey, they'll just send a check in the mail. Some set up user accounts where you will need a minimum amount of earnings to cash out. This is not anything like a minimum for say a "Paid Email" site. The minimums in this case are simply to save them from spending $2 to send you a $2 check. Usually minimum cash out is around $10 and is achieved by taking a reasonable amount of surveys. There are other ways of being rewarded as well, but a lot of the more active sites are going to a points/account based system.

minimum payout - July 9, 2005
Is there a minimum payout at these survey sites? Do they pay when you request or monthly?

Win 20.00 amazon - July 9, 2005
pm me for link-and ill tell you how to win free 20.00 amazon Insider Pages is dedicated to our growing member and reviewing communities. In light of numerous requests from some of our larger online communities we are pleased to announce that as of today the original 5 reviews for a $5 Starbucks Cards is back! So if you like Starbucks and love free coffee let us know what you think about local businesses in your area and have a coffee break on us! Also for the month of July we are waiving our $20.00 limit! If you have already received 4 Starbucks Cards and would like to earn more let us know. Thanks again for using Insider Pages! **Coming Soon�. New promotional offers. Keep checking our site for updates! (the new qualifications will not be reflected on the site until next week) Write 5 Reviews, Get a $5 Starbucks Card

Wish I could help more - July 11, 2005
Unforutunately I live in the US, so I can't say which one's are better for International members. However, you should read through the "Survey Information" page on the site in regards to how many surveys you should expect. If you've signed up for one company and not recieved an invite in a month, then that really is not unusual at all, depending on the company. My advice, is to sign up for a bunch of international sites. Then refer to this previous forum topic /forum/viewtopic.php?t=156 which will give you some organizational ideas. By the end of 1 year, you will have a complete record of who is sending you surveys, who is not, etc... One of the reasons I started the forum and the recent user reviews, is so people such as yourself can share opinions with others from the same section of the world. The forum is still growing, although I do know that we have a few international members. SO if you do have any information to share, please, feel free to post it on this forum. The goal is to eventually someone from Spain can come here and get advice from others from Spain, etc... Good luck to you and let us know how you make out. Sorry I could not help more.

International members accepted? - July 9, 2005
Can you tell me which companies really DO pay international members and Do send them surveys..at least one per week... Could you list as many as you can ( proven or tested ) :? I would be very grateful because i joined one of the programs but i haven't got a single survey for a month memebership already and it was top ranked in the section for international ones :cry: I could use any help :lol:

Not many user reviews posted. - July 5, 2005
So far only 11 user reviews have been posted, by 8 people. Just wanted to remind everyone that until August 15th, you'll get 1 entry FOR EACH review you submit into a drawing for one (1) $50 prize and one (1) $25 prize. I'd like to promote the adding of user reviews as I think they are very valuable to people looking for paid survey advice and information. So keep em coming.

EARN FREE STARBUCKS- CONTEST FOR 20.00 AMAZON - June 29, 2005
Since you showd an interest in Judysbook for those of you who haven't signed up I hope you will signup soon. I want To offer you the following signup for insiderpages under me. You must do 10 reviews non-restaurant.for a 5.00 starbucks can earn up to 20.00. Plus, the person who writes the most reviews by Monday July 11th will win a 20.00 amazon or a 20.00 paypal. YOU CHOOSE FROM ME WHICH WILL BE SENT WITHIN 48 HRS. So email me for invite.any friends are welcome to accept my offer just send me an email.good luck [email protected]

Campaign extended! - July 20, 2005
Original banner campaign at volition.com was through July 16th. It has been extended now through August 18th. Cammie :)

Pinecone Research Banner Info - June 27, 2005
Some new info for those still searching. Banners can be found on [url]http://www.volition.com/[/url]. Check their forum under "$Earning Opportunities: Pinecone Research-How to sign up?". Look on page 7 of that thread for further details. (edited to add page #) Cammie :)

Hello and welcome - July 5, 2005
Welcome to the forum. Hopefully you will find it helpful. I have since the onset tried to make this site as informative and helpful as possible. It's great to have another survey "verteran" aboard.

HELLO FROM THE BIG SOUTH CAROLINA - June 27, 2005
I have been doing surveys a few years now. I happened on surveys when I was looking for ways to make extra money on the internet. Seems all I could find at the time was MLM schemes and a lot of PTR/PTC thingies. I thought I got real close to making $2000 on PTC, and when I could not even get a response after trying 6 times, I quit doing it and found surveys. Sometimes I think I'm jinxed because a lot of my surveys are either closed or I get disqualified--wish I knew the answer. That brings me here. When I saw your forum, it looked like a place where people help each other, which is what we all must need and I am very grateful to say hello to everyone. Steph

Yes you post their ads - June 27, 2005
Since my site is a directory, I don't use the banners for the survey sites, just the affiliate link. There are some banners on my pages in the right margin, these are also from the ad networks. You sign up with them and there will be a listing of various promotions that you can promote. It tells a bit about each one, tells how much they pay, etc... Then you just choose the ones you want (there's usually several different banners and several text ads you can use) and post the code on your site. Hope this answers your question.

Question on Ad Networks for Chris - June 27, 2005
Chris I was reading up on your ad network recommendation, and am completely confused. I mean the sign up once thing makes sense, but once you do, how does it work? Do you list individual banners for different programs they have, is that how it works? The thing that confuses me most is I don't see any banners of this type from them on your site, other than the on referrral for OffersQuest when you explain it. You not having any actual product banners from them confirms to me I am confused, or don't understand. Help please in making me understand this. Other sites that do it are ok if that is what it takes to show me how it works. Thanks in advance.

A follow up message to my previous company directory post. - June 26, 2005
:lol: Hello All! I want to acknowledge the fact that some of the companies listed , though they may be ones that are new to "us/you/me" , I don't have info. on what kinds of rewards/pay the various companies offer for your participation. 8) Any feedback postings about your findings and or experiences with some of the "new to us/you" surveys, focus groups, etc. would be great!!!! :P :D I will also post to let all forum members know when/if I've found any "new!" paid survey panels or F.G. to sign up with! I hope that together we can help one another find more paid surveys! Here's another directory list to explore: :shock: http://www.market-research-portal.info/index.html :D

I've discovered yet another market research co. directory!! - June 26, 2005
:lol: Hi Everyone! Here is another company directory that I think everyone should checkout! You may search by state, by type of surveys conducted, and by data collection, ie: online,phone, etc. Heres the link: http://www.researchinfo.com/ For starters click on>>> Research Company Directory. :o

tespin 5.00 - June 25, 2005
Dear TestSpin Member: TestSpin on behalf of its client is conducting an important research study. We are interested in getting some feedback from some of our members and cellphones and the services you use. This survey should take you about 15 minutes to complete. For completion of this survey you will receive $5.00 deposited directly in your TestSpin bank account approximately 4 weeks after the quotas have been filled and the study has ended. Please read the questions carefully and provide accurate responses, your responses may be reviewed from time to time as it is important that we provide valid data to our clients and maintain the integrity of our panel. IMPORTANT: There will be several questions asked to find out if you qualify and you must qualify and complete the entire survey for us to deposit your gift certificate award. If you do not qualify, you will be re-directed to a default "Thank You" page, but don't worry we have many more surveys coming. We are recording your Membership ID via the link below, so there is no need to enter a username or email address at the end of this survey. To enter, you may click on the link below or cut and paste it into the address field of your web browser: http://www.testspin.com/goSurvey/i/24567467/902869/623 ADVISORY: IF YOU TAKE THIS SURVEY IN LESS TIME THAN IT WOULD NATURALLY TAKE TO READ THE QUESTIONS AND RESPOND, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT AND YOUR ACCOUNT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLOSURE. ***********************************************NEW PROMOTION*********************************************** YOU ARE NOW ABLE TO EARN AN EXTRA $10.00 AUTOMATICALLY IN YOUR ACCOUNT FOR EVERY SURVEY!!!!!!! CLICK HERE NOW: http://www.testspin.com/refer_a_friend/172299/2838 Thank you in advance for your participation! TestSpin Survey

testspin $4.00 survey - June 23, 2005
interested email [email protected] for invite Dear TestSpin Member: TestSpin on behalf of its client J.D. Power and Associates is conducting an important research study. We are interested in getting some feedback from some of our members. This survey should take you about 15 minutes to complete. For completion of this survey you will receive $4.00 deposited directly in your TestSpin bank account approximately 4 weeks after the quotas have been filled and the study has ended. Please read the questions carefully and provide accurate responses, your responses may be reviewed from time to time as it is important that we provide valid data to our clients and maintain the integrity of our panel. IMPORTANT: There will be several questions asked to find out if you qualify and you must qualify and complete the entire survey for us to deposit your gift certificate award. If you do not qualify, you will be re-directed to a default "Thank You" page, but don't worry we have many more surveys coming. We are recording your Membership ID via the link below, so there is no need to enter a username or email address at the end of this survey. To enter, you may click on the link below or cut and paste it into the address field of your web browser: http://www.testspin.com/goSurvey/i/24159208/320818/662 ADVISORY: IF YOU TAKE THIS SURVEY IN LESS TIME THAN IT WOULD NATURALLY TAKE TO READ THE QUESTIONS AND RESPOND, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT AND YOUR ACCOUNT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLOSURE. ***********************************************NEW PROMOTION*********************************************** YOU ARE NOW ABLE TO EARN AN EXTRA $10.00 AUTOMATICALLY IN YOUR ACCOUNT FOR EVERY SURVEY!!!!!!! CLICK HERE NOW: http://www.testspin.com/refer_a_friend/172299/2796 Thank you in advance for your participation! TestSpin Survey Staff ------------------------------ This message

Possible survey Men/Women in law enforcement - June 22, 2005
UserWorks, Inc., a Silver Spring, MD based consulting company specializing in usability issues (see www.userworks.com), is seeking participants for an upcoming usability study as outlined in the information below. If you believe that you qualify for the study described below, please click on the link near the end of this message. Then select the category for which you wish to be considered. WHAT: A paid usability study evaluating a web site containing information about a specific form of drug abuse WHO: Men and women who are currently working as any of the following: � Law Enforcement Officers � Drug Abuse Policy Makers � Drug Abuse Prevention Specialists � Drug Abuse Education Specialists � Members of Community Coalitions dealing with drug abuse � Drug Abuse Treatment Providers � Retail Business Owners � Retail Business Managers � Landlords � Apartment Managers � Apartment Building Owners WHEN: June 24-29, 2005 WHERE: Your home or office, via phone and Internet � Must have a high-speed Internet connection and separate phone line (Please note that if you are unable to click on the link below, simply copy and paste this URL into your browser.) http://mail.userworks.com/p/?RC=8742186&PI=51923&D=6/22/2005 Thank you for your continued interest in participating in usability studies and focus groups. If you are not able to access the link, please email [email protected] with your name, phone number, and qualifications for the study.

Here's a new offline focus group to try - June 22, 2005
I found this this morning, check out www.satelliteresearch.net and click on "Our Database" it looks very promising and pays well. It accepts all states, so they must move around. Good luck!

Have you tried focus groups? - June 22, 2005
I've been doing surveys for over 4 years, and focus groups and taste tests for about 2 years. I made over $1000 last year, and I'm already over $700 this year. Email me at [email protected] if you want info, I've got statewide info for focus groups and taste testing companies, and a bunch of great survey companies to work with. Remember demographics make a lot of difference too!

Need Info - June 22, 2005
Hello All, I am doing the paid surveys for past 1.5 years. I was just thinking is there any other way of making money online...genuine opportunities. I heard of adwords and adsense for example. Adsense needs a website with traffic. So, I tried adwords. But I am observing that my adwords ad is getting the clicks, but no conversion in sales. I am not sure if adwords is the right idea to make money.Has anybody of you made moneythrough adwords?? Can anyone of you give me some suggestions/tips that I should consider in adwords? Also, do you know of any LEGITIMATE opportunity that you have come across?? Chris, I am sorry for posting this message in this forum. I have posted here since I guess people go through this forum more often than the other forums. If you feel, please move this post to other forum. Thanks & Regards, -rahul

Write 5 reviews - get $5.00 Starbucks--Judys book - June 21, 2005
From: CUBZ23 (Original Message) Sent: 6/19/2005 9:26 PM Hi all , In my search for some new surveys since it has been so slow. I found a site like insider pages that will pay us $5.00 starbucks for 5 reviews limit 20.00 its called judy's book . You can also review restaurants . If you want an invite email me, Sound good can always use starbucks. can even review cds,books and websites Also, if you get 15 friends to signup by june 30th ,they are offering a $100.00 amazon email me for invite [email protected]

- September 2, 2005
[quote:c5e75a2212]I have also just cashed out another $113 and should receive that in a couple months... [/quote:c5e75a2212] Rec'd the $113 from GOL today.......

Re: Thanx - August 25, 2005
[quote:49f0775fd2="Pink Panther76"]Thanx for fixin the link for me... I think I was tryin to use the url button when tryin to make the post...apparently I am an idiot as I still can't figure out how to use the quote and url buttons!!! I have messed with them on several occasions and still can't figure them out!!![/quote:49f0775fd2] Thanks for the link. To use the quote or url buttons you just need to highlight the text you want quoted and then click on the quote button. Same for the url. If you are putting in a web address it will usually recognize it as a link. Hope that helps! :wink:

Thanx - August 25, 2005
Thanx for fixin the link for me... I think I was tryin to use the url button when tryin to make the post...apparently I am an idiot as I still can't figure out how to use the quote and url buttons!!! I have messed with them on several occasions and still can't figure them out!!!

- August 24, 2005
Pink Panther76, Your link doesn't work as written, it looks like you have extra characters at the end of the link - namely the [b:67507957c6][/url[/quote][/b:67507957c6] Without the extra characters, it appears to work fine: http://www.seoconsultants.com/windows/tips/print-screen-key.htm

- August 24, 2005
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Busybee, This link may prove to be somewhat helpful to you... Kind Regards, Pink Panther76 Post has been edited by Pink Panther76 on 8/25/05

Download software - August 4, 2005
You can usually find a free software download to do it.

- August 3, 2005
Okay, I'm probably going to sound really stupid here...but how do you capture a screen? :? :)

- August 3, 2005
Apparently like many others, I waited and waited for my first Greenfieldonline check (it was for about $15). It finally arrived (months after the fact). The second time I requested a check (for $30), I made sure I did a screen capture of monies earned before requesting a check (as well as printing out the page). I attatched a copy of the screen capture to my follow email to them, politely asking "where the heck was my check"?!! I received that check relatively quicker in about 2 months.

- August 3, 2005
Check your accounts. I had a whole $1 today. Still never received any of the other money they owe me either!! :roll:

- August 3, 2005
Can add to the negativity here. A lot of my surveys haven't been awarded certificates yet going back to March, and yet a couple of later ones have. Today I tried to take the latest invitation and got the message that my e-mail was barred from receiving as I had unsubscribed, which I had not. Dave

- July 30, 2005
I received a $2 payment from them around two weeks ago. However gozing, a division of greenfield, has not giving me any of my payments in 3 months

- July 22, 2005
Hi Busybee, If you still have the invitation emails/reminder emails for the interactives ...you need to forward copies of them to GOL and ask why you have not been credited for them...That is what I did and rec'd my credits and rec'd my $$$ as well. Keep every invitation/and or confirmation reminder email they send you...This will be ur proof in case of a discrepency... Good Luck to U!!! Regards, Pink Panther76

Greenfield Online - July 21, 2005
I have surveys going back to April that I have not been paid for. I have sent emails, etc. They owe me about $16 for surveys I completed. I finally had payment for $1.00 show up in my account. I have suggested to them that they have a payout account like some of the other survey sites. (ie. GoZing) However that idea went to deaf ears. So I just keep checking. But I am not taking any more of their surveys until I get paid. :?

- July 14, 2005
[quote:004c090eaf="Pink Panther76"]Hey Busybee, If you still have the emails they sent to you confirming that you were available and were going to do the surveys, you should forward a copy of the confirmation emails to them. That is what I had to do and my account was credited in a few days. Good Luck. Pink Panther76[/quote:004c090eaf] Thanks for the advice, but I've already tried that. No luck!! :roll:

- July 14, 2005
Hey Busybee, If you still have the emails they sent to you confirming that you were available and were going to do the surveys, you should forward a copy of the confirmation emails to them. That is what I had to do and my account was credited in a few days. Good Luck. Pink Panther76

Greenfield Online - July 14, 2005
I am in shock - I just checked my Greenfield Online account again and they just credited my account the $25 I was owed. Thanks for those who encourgaed me to keep on it. Hey, that only took 3 months, maybe by Christmas I will have the check :) Seriously, I am just happy that Greenfield Online is following through.

greenfield - July 12, 2005
Had the same problems with GF saved my survey #'s but did no good they show up on payment records with different #'s plus they reuse the study #'s . Have been paid $40 once Just sent for $16 when I'll recieve it,who knows? any way I've just about stopped doing their surveys as they're also affiliated with lots of other survey sites (go zing- jdpowers-and a few others) I have done surveys on GF for $1 only to have the survey show up from another site with a higher payout and unfortunately you can't re take the survey so I was shut out. So considering their paying problems and low prices I'm not doing their surveys anymore. Good luck all :roll:

- July 12, 2005
My problem isn't getting the check. They have "no record" of 2 of my interactives that I completed. Any other time I have had the money in my account and gotten a check. :?

Greenfield Online - July 12, 2005
Thank you everyone for the great information!!

- July 12, 2005
Hi Everybody, I'm glad I just found you all! I've been doing paid surveys/product tests for about 4 years now. I wanted to comment about your topic and let you know that I've been a member of GF for so long I've found that you just need to sit tight and expect about a 3 month delay between the time you request a check from them, and when it actuallly shows up in your mailbox. Also, they've been coming in postcard size (the check is covered, of course) so be VERY CAREFUL when you go through your mail!! It looks like a piece of junk mail, but has something about "check enclosed" printed on the front. One more thing, if I were you all, I would NOT hound them...I've known others that have e-mail them ("where is my check??") and been repeatedly ignored and blackballed. So, it's best to be very patient and always have money in the "pipeline"! I just received 2 checks totaling $95, though they took over 8 weeks to get to me. Check your account often because they stopped e-mailing you when you have money in your account... Hope this helps! :D

Got a check but... - July 12, 2005
Gosh, the $2 check I received from them last week seems so small but every little bit counts! :lol:

- July 12, 2005
Last week I rec'd $60 payment for interactive surveys I completed a couple of months ago...I have also just cashed out another $113 and should receive that in a couple months... Remember it normally takes anywhere from 4-6 weeks for surveys to be completed and results to be tallied before they will post any incentives to your account...They do pay but they pay slowly.... Best of luck to everyone... Regards, Pink Panther76

- July 11, 2005
I have heard of someone having their Greenfield check bounce! :shock: I too am waiting on interactive money from them. $55 to be exact. $25 is from March. :roll: I've about given up on it. Congrats on the check!

WOW a response from Greenfield!? - July 11, 2005
You should frame that...lol

Greenfield Online Update - July 10, 2005
Well, I actually got a $2 check from them last week for a payout I requested in May. I was shocked. And they responded to my 6th attempt for information on a $25 incentive that was owed to me last week as well saying I would see it credited in my account in 3-4 days. And then yesterday I got another e-mail apologizing that they had not credited it yet but that they had not received confirmation from their client and could not credit my account until they did. I am not holding out much hope for my $25, but at least they have bothered to send me a few e-mail about it :D

Benny, watch the advertising please - June 27, 2005
I think the banner is advertising enough, you know where you can post the self promotion. Thanks

- June 23, 2005
I have been paid twice by Greenfield. I have taken lots of one or two dollar surveys at their site that I have never been paid for and no longer expect to either. I did not keep copies of the survey serial numbers when I first started with them. I could care less about their sweepstakes. I will now only take surveys from them or Gozing for 10.00 or more. Anything less is simply not worth the time, effort, and headaches. You can easily spend more time trying to collect payment for a survey than what the survey actually took to complete. Plus you will not get paid for the time it takes to keep good records or time it takes to collect for those surveys they did not pay you for. When you all get tired of these problems that are not going to go away, and you decide you want to make some decent money, click the banner in my signature and discover a new way to get paid every month on time with NO headaches !!!

- June 23, 2005
I have the same problem...I sent a email and they told me that it takes 6-8 weeks to pay...but already have that time waiting and I did tons of surveys for them...I think I'm not going to do anymore surveys for this company....what do you think?? :?: :?

Greenfield, Greenfield, Greenfield.... - June 21, 2005
They're notorious for this kind of stuff. You'd figure as big as they are that they'd be able to figure this kind of stuff out. Even as a Greenfield affiliate, I've had problems getting paid from them. I've always eventually gotten paid, but It's never been painless. And there support is horrible. The last time I emailed them was regarding an affiliate problem I was having, they emailed me back telling me how I could sign up for surveys. Only thing I can tell you is to keep ALL of your emails from them. Chances are your going to need them.

- June 21, 2005
It takes anywhere from 2 to 6 months to get their checks.You need to keep all survey invites to prove you did them.I had to e-mail them copies several times and they always paid after that.

About greenfield - June 21, 2005
I've had the same problems with greenfield also. The surveys' seem to time out and they haven't paid me my $2 yet. I don't even take surveys with them anymore, it's just not worth the hassle!

Greenfield Online - June 21, 2005
Has anyone received any payments from Greenfield Online? I have about $30 dollars worth of promised payments that never showed up on my account. I had two surveys that I was able to request payment for, but have not seen the checks. I have e-mailed 3 times and called once and have gotten nowhere. I have gotten paid by GoZing into my paypal account, which I thought was owned by the same company. Of course it has taken many months to get those payments. Any suggestions?