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How to Save Money and Get Freebies Using the Internet
Part II By Lisa Marie Metzler
Did you ever think you and your kids could get paid for chewing bubble gum? I certainly didn't think so, until a survey company contacted me and asked me to take part in testing a new sugar-free bubble gum for kids. I was asked to try the familiar name-brand product and have one of my children test the bubble gum as well. I must admit that we had a blast with bubble blowing contests. After testing the product for a few days, I was to log on to the link the company provided and complete an online survey. About a week later I received a check for $4.
Your family won't make big money participating in surveys, but it is something fun that you and your teens can do once in a while. I have signed up to participate with a few survey companies. The following companies will pay a small amount, usually around $5 - $15. The dollar amount varies depending on the survey and the company. Some survey companies reward you with new products, coupons off the new product or a chance to win money.
Where Do I Sign Up?
Worldwide online survey company. They send a survey to complete, sometimes with the product to test (like the chewing gum). After the survey is completed, a check or prize is given. The reward amount or prize is stated before you participate.
International online survey company. Click on "panel" to register. They pay $30 to participate in a focus group and $5 for e-mail polls.
Consumer Views pays $5 for completed survey or coupons.
Mars Research. Participation is rewarded with new products or payment.
Vividence.com. For this company you download their browser. The browser records your activity and your answers to the questions that appear as you explore the site. After the test is completed, you exit from the browser. (At this time the browser does not work with Macintosh computers.) For completing a 30-minute test (exploring a Web site) you'll receive your choice of a $15 gift certificate to online retailers such as Amazon.com, Wine.com or other major retailers.
