For anyone who has ever tried to look into making a little extra money online, survey sites will be familiar options. There is an abundance of different companies, all offering decent rewards in exchange for giving opinions on a variety of things.
At first, these sites can seem overwhelming. They are all different, with vastly changeable reward systems. Some will offer money, while in others you accrue points which you can then redeem for PayPal or gift vouchers. Some only want opinion surveys to be completed. Others, as this Swagbucks Review shows, also offer incentives for watching videos or shopping online.
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The sites themselves are tricky enough, but then there is also the nagging feeling that it might not be worth it. Most options will have a minimum cashout value, meaning that you will have to put in a few amount of time before you can see the result of your time. If you’re struggling to make ends meet, giving over time without the surety of a reward can be daunting. Scepticism is healthy online, but not to the point where you miss out on a potentially lucrative revenue stream.
First and foremost, it’s important to be clear about the potential of these sites. They are not going to make you rich, and they are not going to bring about enough cash for you to leave your job. View them as supplemental; nice to have and beneficial, but never a replacement for a real income. If a site is promising such a possibility, then it’s well worth being dubious of its integrity. Most decent options will make no such promises, so keep that in mind.
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You can find plenty of opinions about the various companies offering this type of scheme. It’s important to read a variety of reviews. Some people, due to no fault of the website, will have a poor experience- these are the most likely to scream about the injustice in reviews. Look for a balanced perspective before deciding whether to move ahead. Remember that if you could set up an online review of oxygen, someone somewhere would write a one-star review about how it is tasteless. Go with the consensus.
When you have decided to go forward with a site, then look around and familiarise yourself with it. Look for the lowest payout, and start moving towards that. The moment you hit the threshold, cash out. This may seem a bad idea – you can make more if you save up for larger vouchers – but for the first instance, it makes sense.
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This is your chance to get empirical proof for yourself of a site’s authenticity. By all means, if this goes well and you receive your promised reward, you can let your points build up in future for the higher payouts. It’s worth remembering not to let them get too high, however. You have no protection if the site goes bust or changes its policies.
While you’re not going to make your fortune, using these sites can mean a nice extra income stream. Vouchers earned can go towards the cost of Christmas, or little treats for yourself. Try them and see.
