Focus Groups
Focus groups are much more in-depth than surveys, often require in-person or at least phone/webcam participation and – as a result – also pay much better.
While surveys mostly involve ticking of questions, focus groups want you to share your opinions, participate in discussion and share your thoughts – often in person (=> higher pay).
Focus groups are a lot more stringent about the target demographic they require and – as is customary in the survey/user testing industry – they usually limit the amount of panels you can participate on per year. So it’s best to register with several companies to get frequent offers.
To find current listings from legitimate focus groups and avoid the scammers that you might see on Craigslist and similar sites, you can use this resource:
In addition, here is a comprehensive list of reputable market research companies with active focus groups:
You can also search Google for “focus group” + your city to find opportunities in your area. Same with the typical job boards.
To give you a sense of pay range, here are a few examples:
20/20 Research
Their registration site indicates that you can earn $50, 100, $150, or even more per event.
Mindswarms
Most studies pay $50 each (paid within 24 hours)
FocusGroup.com
- $60 for a 45-minute focus group on appliances
- $65 for a cereal taste test
- $75 for a focus group on children’s active wear
Focuscope
Between $50 and $250 per opportunity, the average per study is $100.
The above examples all require US residency. However, there are focus groups in almost every country, so just google “focus group” and your city/region and you should find a number of options to start with.
Paid Surveys
Paid surveys won’t replace a full time job, but can be a nice extra income stream – and fun to do. Most surveys are paid with either gift cards to top retailers – or – “Paypal cash”, meaning your earnings will be sent to your Paypal account (not via check or direct deposit). Be sure to check payout times as they can vary greatly – from 2-3 days to 4-6 weeks.
Here are some of the better known companies. Unless otherwise noted, they all offer a choice between gift cards or Paypal cash:
YouGov – Political
E-Poll – Entertainment & Sports
Paid Viewpoint – Cash only
Panel Champ – Cash only
VoxPopMe – Smartphone App
To participate, you allow Google to install so-called “meters” on your devices that share your internet and TV activity with Google. You need to be a frequent user of both. Pays in gift certificates, not cash.
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