Could you use a little pocket change? Do you have time for a few
surveys? Do you love giving your opinions on social issues, news, and
occasionally politics? Then you might enjoy answering survey questions
for YouGov.
What Exactly is YouGov?
YouGov
is an international survey site that strives to supply companies,
governments, and institutions with data on what the population is
thinking and doing. This information is used to better serve the people
who sustain and patronize these places.
You'll probably find their surveys to be a bit more interesting to
take than the ones you do for other market research companies who
primarily want your opinions on products and services. YouGov asks
how it work?
Once you sign up with YouGov, using a verified email account, you
will create a profile. The profile will also inform YouGov as to the
types of surveys and the types of industries in which you would enjoy.
When your email is verified and an account profile is created, you will be known as a “YouGov Panelist”, and you may take online surveys for money.
From there you can choose when and where to do them. A typical survey
can be between 5 to 20 minutes long with an average of 20 to 30
questions. Your data is kept confidential, but the findings for each
survey will be posted on the site for interested individuals once
polling is complete.
Once your survey has been reviewed, you will receive redeemable
points. You will be able to review the number of points as you collect
them by visiting the Activity page of your account. The points are posted as they are approved.
What Can You Earn For Taking Surveys For YouGov?
YouGov will pay you cash via Paypal or prepaid cards, gift cards to
stores and restaurants, along with a number of other types of rewards.
You need at least 5,000 points in your account to redeem for anything,
and your points will never expire.
For US-based YouGov members, 5,000 points is the equivalent of $25.
You'll have to allow at least 10 business days for YouGov to send your
cash to Paypal if that's the option you chose.
Can Workers Outside of the US Work at YouGov?
Yes, workers outside of the US may participate in the survey panels
at YouGov. As mentioned previously, it is international with currently
11 countries. The countries are in the United Kingdom, the United
States, Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, the
United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
What Do Myself and Others Say About YouGov?
While I certainly have seen advertisements for them on various
work-at-home websites, I haven’t heard much either way. I have read on
different forums how people complained about having to save points all
year just to get a $25 Walmart gift card.
How Do Interested Individuals Sign Up at YouGov?
Go to the website
and get registered. That link will take you to a short questionnaire to
determine if you meet the criteria for panelists they are currently
looking for. If you don't, it will re-direct you to another panel (that
you don't have to sign up for). If you do, you'll be taken to the YouGov
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