This guide will break down how paid online surveys work and teach you to maximize your earning potential, so read on.

Survey qualification

The process of answering surveys generally doesn't change across survey sites. To get started, all you have to do is answer a set of questions for qualification. These questions are aimed at getting basic information about you.

Survey sites need to gauge if you are their target audience. The site needs to ensure that the data they are collecting is in tune with the requirements of the brand or company that requested the survey. For instance, if there's a survey about iPhones(R), but you use an Android™ device, your opinion won't be as valuable as someone who owns an iPhone(R).

Once the qualifying process is completed and you pass it, you will be directed to the actual survey. On completion of that, the reward will be handed to you. However, if you don't meet the eligibility criteria, you will have to move to another available survey.

How much can you earn from participating in surveys?

While it's unreasonable to expect to earn $100 per survey, making $1 to $10 for every survey is entirely possible. Thus, although you may not be able to pursue survey-taking as a full-time job, it can make for an excellent side gig.

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