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by Hailey Gates

"How much can you actually get paid taking surveys?" This is the question most people ask when they find out about the survey taking business. It all depends on how determined you are, just like any other job!

Don't expect to become filthy rich right off the bat. You may see ads that promise thousands in the first few weeks, but this is highly unrealistic. However, if you show patience and dependability you can definitely make a steady trickle of extra money that can keep increasing as you learn the ropes.

The demographic you belong to will in part determine which surveys you will qualify to take. Some companies are looking for certain age groups - others, a particular gender or ethnic group. You can't get paid taking surveys for a demographic you aren't part of. You will want to sign up with several different survey sites so you will be notified of every survey you can qualify for.

Serious survey takers will be extremely organized and have a well thought out plan for staying that way. They will have set up an email account specifically for their survey notifications, and have a list prepared of sites they plan to register for. They will also keep track of surveys they have completed to be sure they are credited properly!

The first week or so of survey taking may seem dull - the survey site will be figuring out the demographic you fit into for surveys to take. They will probably ask you to fill out some profiles to help them pre-qualify you. This is normal - and a lot of times they will reward you for completing the profiles by offering to pay you extra for your first few surveys.

Survey payouts start at a dollar or three or five for short surveys and can increase rapidly once you become established. You can also win prizes worth even more than the cash you get paid taking surveys! Many sites also enter you in drawings and contests each time you complete a survey for even more chances to earn.

Payouts can climb to $20 and more per survey as you continue to qualify for more surveys to take. You can double or triple your earnings if you are willing to participate in phone surveys, or travel to get paid taking surveys in person. The more surveys you take, the more you will be considered for!

Taking surveys is definitely a legitimate, real way to earn money, but it's not a get rich quick scheme. However, with a strong will to succeed, you can make some decent cash and the opportunities will continue to increase. The best part is, you can do it amidst all the comforts of home!

About the Author:
You really can get paid for taking surveys, but whatever you do, never pay anyone to get paid. Tons of websites out there make money from you by selling you the list of paid survey companies. But you can get it for free here: www.SurveyMoneyMachines.com. No strings attached.