My paid survey experiment is going pretty well, I received three checks this week (two Survey Spot, one PineCone). If everything comes through I will have made around $250 in about two months. If you haven’t read Paid Surveys: Make Extra Cash, I suggest you do before you join any paid survey sites, I got some tips in there that’ll save your ass.

The next site I am reviewing is NFO MySurvey. I think this was the first site I signed up for. The reason for that was because it was the most legit. Everything is simple and explained to you. Your account gets credited as soon as you finish a survey (unlike SurveySpot). My check came in a week after I requested it. This is by far the fastest paying site. The downside, the payouts are not as good as other sites like SurveySpot and Opinion Outpost.

My Recommendation

Join this site, but do not put it as your priority, visit the other sites first then come back to this one. If you have time go to the site daily they have extra surveys on there that they do not email out to you. MySurvey has a lot of 10 point surveys (1 point= 1 cent). These are less than a minute and are usually to check whether you fit the profile for a larger survey. I think the best paying one was 250 points ($2.50) for me. The upside is no matter what you will get paid for taking a survey, be it 15 seconds or 10 minutes. The site has a good referral system, 150 points per person you refer. So do me a handjob and click on the banner in this post and I’ll get credited. They also have $10,000 sweepstakes if you sign up, but knowing your luck that won’t help. They have prizes as well as cash, but the prizes aren’t worth it always take the check.

Total Earnings so far from MySurvey

$18

Here is proof they pay.

Other paid survey sites that I have reviewed and that actually pay

SurveySpot ($47 in earnings so far)

Paid Surveys: Survey Spot

Opinion Outpost ($55 in earnings)

Paid Surveys: Opinion Outpost

PineCone Research (Invite Only $3 per survey, checks sent weekly, sign up now before they stop accepting new members)

Paid Surveys: PineCone Research

Also if you want to make $50 sign up for the Chase Freedom Card (I did and the money was deposited in my rewards account in about a month)

Earn $50 dollhairs and save some money at McDondon’s

I have a link to sign up males that are 18+ to PineCone Research. This is probably the best and most consistent survey company. They are really strict so be consistent. You will get a $3 dollar check every time you complete a survey. It takes about two weeks but then blam… check found. Their surveys take between 10-15 minutes and are very easy I did one this morning that took seven minutes and all I had to do was tell them what shampoos I bought. I have received three* $3 checks already.

This company only allows people to join by invitation that they open every few months here is your chance to join if you are a male who is 18+. This link will not be open for long, once they reach the amount of peeps they want they will shut it down.

PineCone Research Invitation

Let me know when the link goes bad and I will take it down.

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Get Your Free Album

NIN.com

If you haven’t read Paid Surveys: Make Extra Cash it could save you some pain in the future if you choose to do online surveys.

You will know you are at Survey Spot if you see the little dalmatian. I was really skeptical of this site, but finally realized they were legit. The reason for this is the payout system. Once you take a survey it takes 4-6 weeks for it to be credited to your account. You must have $5 to cash out which isn’t bad and that will probably be two surveys. It takes an additional 4-6 weeks for the payment to come in the mail. I received a $6 check and you can see three other payments I haven’t received yet. I will post this check when I get time (the pics are on my blackberry and I just moved back home so I am unorganized).

If I can add that is $29 so far from Survey Spot.

So what’s the catch?

They email you invites to take surveys and the only incentive you get is entries into a sweepstakes. DO NOT TAKE SURVEYS UNLESS THERE IS A CASH INCENTIVE. Most surveys are between $2-$5, they take about fifteen minutes, and you automatically get an entry into the sweepstakes if you take a survey that has a cash incentive. One thing that sucks is that you can’t refer friends for cash. So DO NOT email The Wi11is and ask to be referred (Opinion Outpost still email).

Some Help Hints

• Do not take surveys unless they offer money
• Use Internet Explorer
• To check your earnings go to the “member’s area”
• Be patient, it will take awhile but when you get that check you’ll feel better

Survey Spot

Other Survey Sites Reviewed

Opinion Outpost

Opinion Outpost

First, read Paid Surveys: Make Extra Cash if you haven’t yet. This will really help you out and it only take a few minutes to read.

You’ll know you are at Opinion Outpost when you see the hottie in the cowboy hat. I have had the most success with them as a paid survey company and earned the most money so I thought I would give you the best first.

Here’s what ya do.

Either go to their website and sign up (not recommended) or click Contact The Wi11is at the top and put “Opinion Outpost” as your name and your “survey email” address as the email address. Don’t worry I won’t sell you email address, I don’t even need your name. I am asking you to do this so I can refer you. I get a dollar for each person who signs up and actually does a survey, so throw me a bone for helping you out. I could have just had a link to their website, but they said The Wi11is had too “graphic” material (all the ladies). What will happen next is that you will receive an email from Opinion Outpost to sign up.

You will have to take some profile surveys (which you won’t get paid for). These are to match you up with future surveys. Remember be consistent, after finishing up these profile surveys just wait for emails from Opinion Outpost on survey invitations.

So why Opinion Outpost to start?

Well they pay the best.

As you can see I have racked up $45.40 in about two months. They pay the best per survey compared to other sites. Last night Rackbar took a survey for $10.00 which only took 15 minutes. Not all surveys are like that though. I would say the average survey is worth $3-4 and lasts 20-25 minutes. Once you get the hang of taking surveys you improve your time as well. I am going to estimate my earnings per hour as:

$9/hour estimated.

The only bad part about Opinion Outpost is that you have to qualify for the survey. So far I am 15 for 43 on surveys. The ones you don’t qualify for get you nothing. Some people might have to wait five surveys before they qualify and this can become annoying. When they come though you will be happy. You also get a dollar for a referral of someone. I am banking that you will want my referral, but once you get it you can send it to your friends and family who don’t read The Wi11is.

Payouts

The good thing about Opinion Outpost is that once you have completed the survey it gets credited to your account. You have to have at least 50 points ($5) to request a payment which is very low compared to other sites. So once you reach that mark request a payment. It does take about a month to get your check but it will come. I will post my first check up here when I get the chance too, I have received it and deposited it (it cleared). I just have a final in an hour and don’t have time to upload it just yet. If you want to wait till the proof is up that is fine by me, I would wait myself as I am a skeptic. If you trust me, hit that Contact The Wi11is button and shoot me your email.

(Sorry for the poor quality I only had my blackberry to snap a shot, next check I will take with my camera.)

I bid you luck with Opinion Outpost. If you have more questions let me know, ill respond.

Like I said early I’d find a way for you make some side cash. Paid surveys are the answer. I think I have seen 100 surveys on whether I like PS3 or XBox. I will admit I have tried to get my free PS3, but halfway through I realize that I have to sign up for 4 different subscriptions that cost 20 bucks a spot and also have to apply for a credit card. Of course I stop and they have half of my information for free.

For the past few months The Wi11is has been reviewing ten or so paid survey companies for you the readers of The Wi11is. Half of these I thought were scams, which MOST are, but I have steadily been receiving checks from some of them and I want to share with you those sites that are good and that you a college (or whatever you are) kid can make some spare cash with.

So how do you do these paid surveys? Well you can just google paid surveys and hope that you come across the right site. Kind of risky, that is what I am here for. I am going to give you a list to do and look over before you start using these sites.

1. Set up a separate email just for paid surveys. I suggest gmail it is great service and is about 25 times faster than IU webmail. I want you to have a separate email just in case they give your email to some spammers it will not clog up your main account.
2. Never give away your Social Security Number.
3. Never give away your Social Security Number. Don’t be stupid your Soc is sacred and should be held onto like a 16 year old girl’s V-card.
4. Trust The Wi11is, wait till I review the site to tell if its legit. If there is a site that you would like reviewed before you sign up let us try it out first. In the mean time just go to the sites I have already reviewed.
5. BE CONSISTENT. Don’t say you are 21 one day and 35 the next or change your address around. If you are like me and are afraid someone will steal your identity use a fake birthday. Just make sure you write this down and always use this birthday. The same goes for a phone number if they ask you for one give one that is one or two off from your real one, just always be consistent or you will get kicked off the sites.
6. Use Your Real Address and Name. If The Wi11is has reviewed the site use your real name and address. This is because that is the name and address they will send your check too. These two pieces of information must be correct. (FYI I have not been barraged with junk mail yet, I will let you know if that changes)

Alright so if you follow The Wi11is’s directions you have the opportunity to make some side cash. My favorite time to do surveys is between classes and waking up hungover when you cannot even accomplish anything. You might as well be trying to make some side cash when you are doing nothing in college.

What The Wi11is asks of you?

There will be occasions where The Wi11is can make money by giving you a link to sign up. Please help us out we are just some college kids. We are on your side and will always disclose the amount we will get if you sign up.

If you have any questions, comments, or random trivia leave a comment or hit us up by hitting contact us at the top of the page. In the mean time sign up for a gmail account.

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