I've been doing online surveys for the past 6 months or so and thought I'd post about it here for anyone else who is interested in doing them.

What are they?
Online surveys are conducted by Market Research companies on behalf of their clients, to get customers views on their products and services.

How do you do them?
There are literally hundreds of websites that you can sign up to and take surveys. Once registered, you will receive emails from them with a link to a survey.

What's in it for me?
For each survey you complete, you will be rewarded with credits (either in cash form or points form). Surveys typically pay between 50p and £1, however, more complex, longer surveys will pay more. When you reach a certain amount, generally £10 (though with some sites it's £20) , you can cashout to recieve gift cards or money via PayPal.


I started doing surveys in April and am a member of about 40 websites. All in I have earned £85 (both high street and Amazon gift vouchers). Perfect for Christmas!

Here are a few of the best websites

http://www.valuedopinions.co.uk
http://www.globaltestmarket.com
http://uk.toluna.com
http://www.iap-interactive.com

Have fun!

Edited at 01:51 Fri 23/09/11 (BST)