If you’re seeking a way to utilize your free time in front of the computer better, you might want to look at some freelance jobs. It’s not hard to get started, and then it’s just a matter of climbing the reputation ladder until you’ve reached your goal. If you like some specific product or brand, and you feel like you know a lot about it and wish to help the company improve – there’s no better way than taking their surveys!

How long does it take?

A survey generally takes no more than half an hour to complete, as it’s a matter of answering simple questions. Some more complicated surveys, however, may take you a lot more to complete – hours, even up to a few days. Of course, the payment rates for those are higher as well. You may even be required to buy a certain product and test it, giving your opinion – in most cases, the company conducting the survey will compensate you for your purchase, of course. A lot of people actually discover new products that they like in exactly this way, which is also something to keep in mind.

How much does it pay?

That varies very wildly between websites. Most places will pay you a few bucks for a survey, but some go as high as $50-60 for a single one. Of course, you shouldn’t expect to be making that much money right from the start – it would be unrealistic to think so. This kind of money is paid to people who’ve been with the website for a long time, and it’s usually for more complicated and involved surveys that take a few days to complete. Generally, you should expect to earn just a little extra cash to give yourself a bit more freedom in your life.

Are there any special requirements?

Not really. For most websites, you don’t even have to be an adult to participate – the standard age requirement is at least 13 years old. Of course, if you’re under 18, you’ll have to get the agreement of your parents, but otherwise it’s fine. You don’t need any special equipment beside a computer with an Internet connection – though at times, you may be required to show a background of using a specific product in order to be eligible for a given survey. This is why you should pay attention to what you put in your profile, but that’s a different topic.