PROS:

#1: Paid online surveys don’t take much time.

Surveys come in various formats. Some are short and can be completed in five minutes or under. Then, there are some which require a bit more time. Your earning depends on how much time you take to fill out these surveys. It also depends on your willingness to provide detailed answers for specific surveys.

#2: You can fill out a survey at your own time.

There is no obligation or set working time. You can take surveys whenever you want. Survey sites also don’t require a minimum number of surveys to be completed on a monthly basis. You’re free to participate in any survey you like and decide how much money you want to make.

#3: You can multitask

Even if you have a full-time job, you can participate in surveys. You can do your regular chores, such as washing clothes, buying groceries, and picking up kids from school, while doing paid online surveys as well. Online surveys are ideal for stay-at-home moms, part-time workers, and pensioners, who are interested to earn extra income.

CONS:

#1: You may not be allowed to participate in all surveys.

Some online surveys are restricted to certain locations and people belonging to specialized fields. For example, online paid surveys may be unlocked to the US, UK, Australia, and Canada that are native English-speaking countries. And surveys related to medicine may require participants who are professionals in that field.

#2: You can’t become rich overnight.

It’s important to remember that online paid surveys will not make you very rich. They are useful to earn side cash that can add up to your savings.

#3: You can get screened out or disqualified.

There are several reasons why you could get barred from taking online surveys. These include your profile did not match the survey requirements, you did not follow the given instructions or you submitted dishonest responses, etc. Companies have certain algorithm in place to detect fraudulent behavior, which can result in immediate disqualification.