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Frequently asked Questions - I

There are number of websites which claim that you can earn money at home. We have studied most of them. SurveyScot is among one of these sites. Here we are presenting FAQ from SurveyScot  in their own words just for your information.

Note : At present Neither we are an affiliate member of SurveyScot and any other such web sites nor we are going to suggest any of them. We advise all of you to study the FAQ of SurveyScot and decide yourself whether to become a member or not. If you found that their claims are true then please be informed us too.

1. Why can I get paid for filling out surveys and sharing my opinions?

Just in the United States, companies spend over 250 Billion dollars a year trying to convince consumers to buy their products and services. That's a lot of money.

And while the majority of it is spent on advertising, a portion is devoted to research.

You see, understanding how people think and shop, why they buy certain products, etc. ultimately helps companies improve their products and services and make THEM more money.

Knowing this, and that they won't get our help for free, companies are willing to pay people like you and me good money - up to $150 an hour! - for our opinions, because when the dust settles they know they will come out ahead and generate even more profits for themselves.

So you see, this is no "scam." It actually makes a lot of sense doesn't it?

 2. So what kind of questions do they ask on the surveys? Examples?

The surveys are generally intended to get your honest opinions on various topics, such as what kind of products you buy, why you choose one product over another, what you think of certain products and how much they cost, how much you spend on various products, etc.

Here are examples of a hypothetical $10 survey, and another $20 survey.

3. I've never heard of a "Focus Group" ... what in the world is that?

A "Focus Group" is a group of individuals selected and assembled by researchers to discuss and comment on, from personal experience, the topic that is the subject of the research. Just like surveys, you simply share your opinions and discuss them with others.

Focus groups are often held online via special communication or chat systems, but they also take place in the "real" world as well. If you are interested in participating in these types of focus groups, we show you how - and you can often earn up to $150 per hour for doing so!

4. Ok, so how long are the surveys? And what about the focus groups?

Surveys are generally made up of anywhere from 20-50 questions, sometimes multiple choice and sometimes with space for you to add your personal comments, etc. In general, the more time it is expected to take to complete the survey, the more you will be compensated. Some take only 5 minutes!

Focus Groups are usually a more lengthly process - lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours or even longer. As with surveys, the compensation rises along with the participation necessary.

Just remember, you'll always know the specifics up front and you pick the ones you like!

5. Are there any special computer, hardware or software requirements?

No, most definitely not. If you are reading this now it means you already have the Internet access and basic web browsing software that you will need to take surveys and get paid for your opinions. It really doesn't matter if you use Windows, Macintosh, or even WebTV.

6. My schedule is pretty hectic, can I do this whenever I want?

Yes! That is probably the best part about surveys and why it's the easiest way for the average person to make some extra cash. It's perfect for everyone because you decide when and how much you want to "work" at any given time. You can do it at your own pace.

Have an extra 30 minutes in the morning before heading off to work? Do you have a few hours available in the afternoon while the kids are out playing? Or maybe it's 2am and for some reason you can't sleep? These are all perfect times to do surveys and get paid!

On the other hand, maybe you get busy with other things and don't have any time to do surveys for awhile. That's perfectly fine! It's not like there's a boss breathing down your neck, or you have to worry about getting fired. You can do surveys when it's convenient for YOU.

7. I'm concerned about privacy issues. Should I worry about this?

As long as you stick to the "legitimate" market research companies, such as the ones in our database, you will not have a problem in this regard. For one simple reason ...

Market research companies know that people like you and I are the lifeblood of their business. They are usually paid by large corporations to conduct surveys on their behalf, but without consumers like us to take their surveys they would be out of business in a hurry.

For this reason, the market research companies take consumers' privacy very seriously. If word got out that a certain market research company was misusing a consumer's personal information or violating their privacy in other ways, they wouldn't be in business very long.

Generally they ask you to provide basic information about where you live, what you do for a living, etc. in order to build your personal "profile". This is how they know which surveys to send you. But you never have to provide any information you are not comfortable giving out.

Each company does have their own specific privacy policy, and if you are curious or concerned about a specific companies' policy you can read it at their websites, etc.

But the bottom line is that as long as you stick to legitimate market research companies, you should not have any problems because these companies have bulletproof privacy policies. Your information is "sacred" because without you and me, they have nothing.

And finally, we at SurveyScout do not, have not, and will not ever give your personal information to anyone (unless you ask us to). For more information please see our Privacy Policy.