Survey Directory

Pinecone Research - New Signup Link!

2011-12-25T17:05:00.001-06:00

I stumbled across another signup link for Pinecone Research! If you do not know about Pinecone Research and want to learn more, please head over here. From my personal experience they are one of the better survey sites out there!

Want proof that they pay? Check out my payment proof section and browse through the numerous payments I have personally received from them. Click on the image above to be directed to the sign up form. Hurry! I doubt that this is gonna last long!

Resolution Research

2011-12-25T16:36:00.000-06:00

Resolution Research is a well known and trusted market research firm. Resolution Research conducts numerous market research projects for an array of clients throughout the world, covering topics from health to work and leisure. Our clientele operates in industries such as education, manufacturing, health care, law, advertising, transportation, utilities and computer-related services. As a panelist, you will be periodically invited to participate in studies. They have three different type of panels that you can choose:

Consumer Research Panel
Medical Professional Research Panel
Business & IT Research Panel

If you're interested in joining you should also know that registration is simple! You will have to complete a short questionnaire about yourself, this is to help match you with surveys that you will be interested in. Of course all surveys/studies are voluntary and your privacy will be protected. You should also be truthful in each survey/study you participate in to insure they can gather correct data for their research.

You may be interested to know that Resolutin Research does varies types of studies, so if you are looking for more than just online surveys you may have luck with this panel. Below are the types of research they conduct:

Online surveys where a pre-programmed questionnaire is answered entirely online;
Online focus groups or bulletin boards where questions and answers flow in an online discussion that may take an hour or span a two or three day period;
In-person focus groups held at a facility in your city or at an event you’re attending;
Telephone surveys where you answer questions read to you by an interviewer;
A diary or camera journal that records interaction with a particular product or service;
In-home new product tests (e.g., window coverings, salad crispers, electric toothbrushes, etc. – you almost always get to keep the product);
Taste tests where you go to a facility in your city, eat and/or drink and give your opinion;
Product tests (e.g., new acne product, new inline skate brake, new Blackberry, new home thermometer, etc.) – you try the product for a specified period of time and give your opinions (you often get to keep these too);
Website usability, where you log online and report the user-friendliness of the website;
Advertising tests (e.g., hear, read, or watch ads and provide input – some are conducted over the phone, online, or in a focus group setting);
Mock jury (observe the arguments of a case that’s going to trial and give your verdict);
Shadow jury (actually attend a real jury trial in the observer seats at the courthouse and provide feedback daily);
Mystery shopping (e.g., get paid to dine out and rate the food and service; visit a business, buy a product and measure whether the agent did his/her job properly);
Medical or psychological trials/tests (test topics range widely – e.g., memory, exercise, arthritis, diabetics, persons 65+ on heart medication, twins, bi-polar, women with breast cancer, etc., oftentimes held at a local university);
Clinical trials (e.g., generally longer term blind or double-blind studies testing the safety and efficacy of new drugs or devices)
Resolution Research: About: Study Types

Compensation for their studies range from sweepstakes entries to $5-$400 giftcards/cash, free products and more. This all depends on the sponsor and length of the study. They have stated on their website that on average, panelists participant in 3-6 studies a year. The more studies you participate in the greater your reward. You can request payment once you have 45 points which is a $10 Visa Cash Card. There are also a couple other alternatives such as music downloads, donations and a monthly sweepstakes.

From a personal stance on study participation, I would like to think that if you completed surveys/studies for a particular research company that they then may be more inclined to invited you to studies more frequently because of your past participation. I also think being detailed can also set you apart from other participants, whether it is about a new lotion you were sent to test or a movie trailer for an upcoming movie. But remember detailed does not mean exaggerated or dishonest, always try to provide honest answers.

Advisory Panel: Families & Technology Survey

2011-10-09T00:58:00.002-05:00

The Advisory Panel has a new Families & Technology survey available, they are offering a chance to win one of ten $100 prizes. This survey took less than 5 minutes to complete, so if you have a few minutes to spare why not take a chance at a $100 prize? Head over to Advisory Panel if you want to find out more or join!

20/20 Research Beverage Study - $75

2011-07-29T20:02:00.002-05:00

There is a new research study regarding beverages being conducted by 20/20 Research. This beverage study is open to men and women who are willing to participate in a live "virtual" focus group discussion.

The discussion will take place in a secure online site and will require you to participate for 90-minutes with a small group of others using a web cam. If you don't have a web cam they will send you one!

For participating in this study you will receive a $75 Pre-Paid Visa! To answer a few brief questions to see if you qualify head over here.

New Nieto Research Studies - Diapers & Tampons

2010-09-04T15:18:00.000-05:00

Nieto Research has some new studies available. You will need to email them with the details of the study you would like to participate in. From my personal experience the diaper studies are quite easy, although you are not compensated for it with money you are getting free diapers (usually 22-44 in a pack per study).

Here are the details on both the studies.

Greetings from Nieto Research,

Once again, more testing opportunities have opened up.

For September, we have openings for baby diaper testing, specifically size four. If you have a child currently wearing size four diapers, please respond to this email with:

Your full name and phone number along with the best time to reach you
Child's current weight and
Brand of diapers you buy most often

We also have openings for tampon testing for regular absorbency. If you would like to test regular tampons, please respond to this email with:

Your full name and phone number
Brand of tampons you buy most often
Type of applicator you buy most often - either cardboard, plastic or both
Type of absorbency you use most often - regular, super or both
Approximate date of your next cycle

Thank you if you are currently testing for us. We always appreciate your responses.

Nieto Consumer Panel

Here is another email I received about the Diaper Study, this is just to show you in more detail what goes with participation.Good Luck!

Greetings from Nieto Research,

You are receiving this email because you have joined our consumer panel and we may have a baby diaper study that matches your profile. If you are currently buying baby diapers this might be a good test for you. Like the majority of our studies we begin the process via email. If you are interested in being part of the study, please respond to this email and include the following:

What size baby diaper do you buy?

What is your baby's current weight?

What brand of diapers do you buy most often?

And last, please include your full name, phone number and best time to reach you.

If you qualify for this particular study you will be sent different diapers to compare. You will use each bag of diapers for approximately one week. You will be required to record each usage which takes less than 30 seconds per change. At the end of each bag you will complete an on-line survey giving your opinions about the diapers.

For each study there are only a specific number of people selected based on their qualifications. If we do not respond to your email, it could be because we have filled the quota that you match. Please don't be frustrated we will contact you again when we have another test that meets your needs.

Thanks for being part of the Nieto Consumer Panel,
Michael
Nieto Research, Inc.
Atlanta Georgia

New Pinecone Sign Up Link

2010-07-25T10:38:00.001-05:00

I have found a new sign up link for Pinecone Research. If you do not know about Pinecone Research and want to learn more, please head over here. Want proof that they pay? Check out my payment proof section and browse through the numerous payments I have personally received from them. Click on the image below to be direct to the sign up form.

20/20 Research - Restaurant Study - Pays $150

2010-07-19T08:02:00.001-05:00

If you live in Phoenix, Jacksonville or Norfolk 20/20 Research is looking for participants for a new restaurant study. the study will be held on July 25 & 26, if you fully qualify and participate in this study you will be paid $150.

Fill out this short form, if you qualify you will be contacted within 2-5 days

Focus Foward - Focus Group In Phoenix Pays $125

2010-07-19T07:50:00.002-05:00

Focus Forward is looking for participants in Phoenix Arizona. The Focus Group will require a small homework assignment during afternoon/evening hours on Wed July 21. Compensation for this focus group will be $125.

Go here to fill out the form, if you initially qualify they will give you a call with more information about the study.

New Studies From 20/20 Research

2010-06-07T08:05:00.004-05:00

20/20 Research has a couple new studies available, both of them pay fairly well.

The first one is an online study for IT professionals needed, this study starts June 14-15 and pays $150. You will need to complete a short pre-screener survey to see if you qualify, if you qualify you will be contacted with additional information concerning the study.

Dentists and dental hygienists are needed for a new online study, it starts June 10th and pays $150. As explained in the previous study description you will need to complete a short pre-screener survey as well.

Focus Foward - Phone & Web Interview - $50

2010-06-07T07:47:00.000-05:00

Focus Foward is looking for participants for a 30 minute Phone and Web Interview on Thursday, June 17th, this study is nationwide. If you fully qualify for this study you will be compensated with $50. Fill out the pre-screener here.

Advisory Panel - Lunch Meats

2010-06-07T07:22:00.009-05:00

As a member of the International Advisory Panel,
please take this survey for moms about lunch meats.

If you know of anyone who would be interested in taking
this survey (and a chance at a prize), PLEASE forward
this email to them.

There will be 10 $25 prizes randomly chosen among
those who participate in this survey.

Here is a link to the survey:

http://www.advisorypanel.com/topic/Meals

We do not send unsolicited survey invitations.

You received this invitation because you are registered
at www.advisorypanel.com. or this invitation was forwarded to you.

If you are not a member of the Advisory Panel and
would like to become one (it's free!) just go to:
http://www.advisorypanel.com/index.html for details.

completely private and confidential. We will not send you
any junk mail and we will not sell or reveal your name
or address to anyone

Focus Forward Studies

2010-06-02T17:07:00.000-05:00

Focus Forward has quite a few studies avaiable, here are the latest ones. For most if not all of them you have to complete a short survey screener and if you qualify you will be contacted. Good Luck!

♣Philadelphia Women: $115 2-hour focus group at 3:30 or 5:30 pm on Thursday, June 10th http://bit.ly/c6ps9D

♣Nationwide: $50 30-minute Phone/Web Interview on Thursday, June 24th http://bit.ly/alkBJw

♣Nationwide - $125 for 5 day Online Journal June 14- June 18 http://bit.ly/agWL8h

♣Teens in Boston, Atlanta, Houston & LA. $100 plus flip camera to blog for 2 weeks - http://bit.ly/deo4Dn

Focus Foward - WebCam & Phone Focus Group- Pays $100

2010-05-10T09:32:00.000-05:00

Focus Forward is conducting a nationwide Webcam & Phone Focus Group that will last approximately 90-minutes. This focus group will be held on Thursday, May 20th at 5 pm or 7 pm ET and will compensate participants with a $100 reward. To see if you qualify for this study please fill out this short survey.

Advisory Panel - Airport Blues Survey

2010-05-10T08:26:00.000-05:00

As a member of the International Advisory Panel, please
take this survey for women about airport security and carry-on items.

There will be 10 $25 prizes randomly chosen among
those who participate in this survey.

http://www.advisorypanel.com/topic/AirportBlues/

We do not send unsolicited survey invitations.

You received this invitation because you are registered
at www.advisorypanel.com. or this invitation was forwarded to you.

Focus Forward Phone Focus Group - Pays $75

2010-04-26T17:10:00.000-05:00

Focus Forward has a phone focus group on 4/27 from 4-5:30pm ET for women in Dallas, Houston, Miami and Tampa. To fill out the pre-screener to see if you qualify please go here. For compensation you will be paid $75 if you fully qualify.

20/20 Research Health Care Study - Pays $75

2010-04-26T17:05:00.000-05:00

20/20 Research is looking for Floridians to participate in an online study about health care. This study will take place April 27 to 29 and pays $75. Fill out this short survey to help determine if you qualify for the paid portion of the study, if you qualify you will be contacted by a recruiter.

Fieldwork Phone Study - Pays $50

2010-04-26T16:52:00.000-05:00

Fieldwork Quantwork which is located in Chicago is looking for southern ladies to participate in a 45 min phone study. Payment for your opinions is $50! If you want to participate in this study please call 888-863-4353. For more info check out their twitter page!

Focus Forward In Person Interview - Pays $100

2010-04-16T07:40:00.001-05:00

Focus Forward is looking for participants in Houston, Texas for an in-person interview on Monday, April 26th or Tuesday, April 27th. After completing the intial pre-screening survey, you will be contacted if you qualify for this study.

Thank you for your interest in this upcoming paid marketing research study! After you fill out the survey, we will give you a call if you initially qualify. Your information is kept strictly confidential and will not be used for anything other than to recruit you for THIS study. We will not be able to call people who do not initially qualify for this study or if the study is now filled.

20/20 Research Family Planning Study - Pays $150

2010-04-16T06:23:00.001-05:00

20/20 Research is looking for women ages 25-40 for an online study on family planning. This study will be conducted from April 23-30. Compensation for participation is $150. Go here to fill out the form.

Thank you for taking our online survey. So that we may contact you should you qualify for the study, please complete the following information.

***Please note: This online survey is to see IF you qualify for the paid portion of this study. IF you qualify, you will be called within 5 business days by a 20/20 Research recruiter to verify your responses.

By submitting your information here, you acknowledge that 20/20 Research may contact you about participating in this or other future studies. Your information will not be sold or shared with any third parties and no sales will take place in any of of our studies.

Advisory Panel - Quality Time Survey

2010-03-23T18:44:00.001-05:00

As a member of the International Advisory Panel, please
take this survey about quality time with your family.

If you know of anyone who would be interested in taking
this survey (and a chance at a prize), PLEASE forward
this email to them.

There will be ten $25 prizes randomly chosen among
those who participate in this survey.

http://www.advisorypanel.com/topic/QualityTime/

BuzzBack Upgrades Survey Panel Website

2010-03-20T14:10:00.000-05:00

Have you visited BuzzBack lately? If not then you probably aren't aware of the new changes to their website. The picture above on the left is what the new survey panel website looks like and on the right is what the old survey panel website use to look like - what a difference! I think they had been slowly redesigning their survey panel website since their parent website looks very similar to the new layout. The older layout of the did seem very outdated, there wasn't much detail or uniqueness about it other than just being plain.

I hadn't visited BuzzBack in a month or so since I hadn't gotten any survey invitations for that period of time. After checking my email account I received an email from BuzzBack asking me to update my account, this notice appeared in a spiffy new template I hadn't seen from them before. When I followed the link to update my account this is when I discovered their new look. I completed a short survey to update my member info and then I was taken to "my dashboard" where, to my surprise, there was a $2 survey waiting for me!

The "My Rewards" section is one of the changes I do like, simply for the fact that you can keep track of the amount you have earned, the amount available, the amount cashed out, amount pending and more! If you liked getting PayPal payment sent to you every time after you had completed a survey then you may not be so keen on their new payment method. You will now only be able to cash out if you have earned $15 or more, this isn't too bad compared to others that have a $25 minimum. Looking at the rewards section of BuzzBack may remind you of another survey site, SurveyHead, that has a similar rewards section.

There are quite a few ways you can redeem your rewards, you can also choose to donate to a charity as well. Below are the different ways you can redeem your earnings:

Amazon.com® Gift Card
Amazon.com® MP3 GiftCard,
NASCAR.COM Gift Certificates
NBAStore.com Gift Certificates
NFLShop Gift Certificates
Nike Gift Card
PayPal
Playspan
Shop.NHL.com Gift Certificates
SportsAuthority.com Gift Certificates
VIPGift PASS
Visa virtual account.

What do you think of their new website design? If you have logged in who do you like the layout?

Surveys Via Postal Mail & Survey Participation

2010-03-18T18:08:00.007-05:00

Do you ever get surveys in the mail? Some of the survey sites I participate in not only send surveys via email but also via postal mail. They usually compensate you with an entry to a sweepstakes, one of them sends me coupons that are relevant with my answers to that survey. So if I filled out a survey that was talking about what cough medicine I use, after I submit that survey I will receive coupons for perhaps Tylenol or NyQuil. They usually arrive within 4-6 weeks, and are high value coupons most of the time.

I usually receive 1-3 postal surveys per month, but some months I may not get any at all. I don't usually mind filling out these surveys unless they are extremely long and tedious. In that case I usually just toss them in my recycling bin. You maybe thinking that doing this might jeopardize my participation on the panel, but in actuality most survey companies state in the FAQ/help section of their website that participation in their surveys is voluntary.

Here are a few examples from a few survey sites:

Opinion Outpost:

What if I don't want to take a particular survey?
We hope you will want to participate in all survey invitations, but there is no pressure to complete a survey. We may send reminder e-mails in case you have simply forgotten to take a survey. It is up to you if you don't want to take a particular survey; hopefully you will be able to respond to the next invitation.

Socratic Forum:

How frequently do I have to participate?

It is completely up to you! There is no minimum number of times you must participate in our surveys, and you can cancel your membership at any time.

Opinion Square

Do I have to take all the surveys you send me?

No. Every survey is absolutely voluntary. If you don't have time or aren't interested, simply delete the e-mail. But remember, the more surveys you take, the more rewards you can earn.

With that being said, there are some survey panels that want your opinion frequently and if you are inactive for too long, usually between 3-6 months, they may mark you as inactive and remove your account. This will vary from survey site to survey site so you will want to check with each one you are a member of if you have a tendency to miss surveys for an extended amount of time.

Below is an example:

Surveys.com:

How often will I be invited to take a survey?

We usually contact you no more than 2-3 times per month. You are under no obligation to participate in any survey; however please note, if after several attempts you do not participate in any surveys, we may consider you an inactive member and inactivate your membership in the Surveys.com online community.

Pinecone Research:

Do you ever remove members for missing surveys?

We routinely monitor member participation. Members that are identified as "at risk for removal " are notified of this via e-mail. Those who are unable to maintain acceptable participation levels thereafter are removed from the panel.

This doesn't mean that you are a bad survey taker, it may just mean that you are too busy in your everyday life to participate as much as you like. It has happened to me before, I was taking classes and working full-time and just couldn't find time to take every survey that came into my inbox. I did try to take as many as I found time too but consequently I was removed from a panel. I didn't take very many of their surveys and they flagged for being inactive. I never remember reading a notification of my removal, but then again my inbox was pushing over 1000 emails. I figure when I do have enough time to participate more frequently I will register again. It can happen to the best of us!

Survey For Cell Phone Purchasers

2010-03-15T18:47:00.000-05:00

Planning to buy a new cell phone? Tell us what you think about the products on the market, and you could win cash and prizes! You'll also get sneak peeks at new products before they reach stores.
Click Here

Note: This survey is for residents of the United States only.

HCD Research Study Reveals American Idol "Voted Off" Wrong Contestants

2010-03-13T08:26:00.001-06:00

HCD Research conducted another study between March 9-11, the main focus of the study was to see who should be eliminated in the next round. Surprisingly American idol "voted off" the wrong contestants accourding to the study. These studies conducted by HCD Research, through MediaCurves, are designed so that each participant/respondent can only answer each survey once. So either American Idols voting methods are off or a lot of respondents changed their minds at the last minute, I'm thinking there might be an unfair advantage to how you can vote through American Idol. Want to know more details? Check out the email HCD Research sent out to its members below. You can also access the detailed results by checking out the whole article as well as viewing the Idol Democracy graphs.

National Study Reveals American Idol “Voted Off” Wrong Contestants
-- American Idol eliminations contradict viewers’ choices due to flawed methodology --
Flemington, NJ, March 12, 2010 – A series of national studies conducted among 6,727 American Idol viewers revealed that the contestants who were “voted off” during the show’s elimination last night did not accurately reflect the viewers’ choices.
During last night’s show, Katelyn Epperly, Todrick Hall, Lilly Scott and Alex Lambert were eliminated from the competition. In contrast, viewers participating in the national Idol Democracy study, which employs a “one person, one vote” system, reported that Aaron Kelly, Lacey Brown, Todrick Hall, and Katelyn Epperly were the contestants who should actually have been eliminated from the competition last night.
The Idol Democracy study was conducted during March 9-11, by HCD Research using its mediacurves.com website, to obtain American Idol viewers’ perceptions of which contestants should be eliminated on the March 11 results show. HCD Research is conducting a series of studies among a nationally representative sample of Americans, which parallel American Idol voting to determine the weekly winners based on a democratic, “one person, one vote” methodology.
The American Idol voting methodology allows viewers to vote multiple times for multiple contestants. However, the Idol Democracy study only allows viewers to vote one time for one contestant. To view detailed results visit: www.mediacurves.com/americanidol/idoldemocracy

Among the findings:
Respondents were asked to pick the one contestant that they thought should advance to the next round of the competition:

Contestants:
The Women

% that voted for contestant to move on

Crystal Bowersox
35.9

Siobhan Magnus
12.1

Lilly Scott
9.9

Katie Stevens
9.3

Didi Benami
9.2

Paige Miles
8.3

Lacey Brown
8.1

Katelyn Epperly
7.3

Contestants:
The Men
% that voted for contestant to move on

Michael Lynche
24.2

Casey James
15.7

Tim Urban
14.6

Alex Lambert
14.4

Lee Dewyze
11.0

Andrew Garcia
7.8

Aaron Kelly
7.2

Todrick Hall
5.1

BzzAgent Has An Agent In Need

2010-03-13T08:09:00.001-06:00

If you are a member of BzzAgent then you may already be aware that one of our fellow Agents is in desperate need. On Wednesday morning her house caught fire and see consequently lost everything in the fire. BzzAgent Jono received a direct message from ComicsGirl on Twitter asking if she would be penalized for loosing a BzzAgent kit and not being able to submit a report because everything had been lost in a house fire.

After hearing about this BzzAent Jono set up a PayPal donation account dedicated to help get ComicsGirl back on her feet. The asking donation is $1 but you are welcome to donate more. I couldn't imagine loosing everything that I owned. If you are an Agent please pass this on!

Below is the email that BzzAgent sent out:

Hi BzzAgent SweetTrix,

This week I come to you not with a coupon, discount, or great offer. Instead it’s time to get a little serious. But first let me begin a few weeks back.

Like any normal day, I was monitoring my BzzAgent Jono Twitter account (twitter.com/bzzagentjono) to see what the world is saying about BzzAgent and to provide news from my end. Well, I see a DM (direct message) come in from BzzAgent comicsgirl who I’ve chatted online with before. The gist of the message was that she lost a recent kit and was worried that she would be penalized for not submitting a BzzReport. I quickly replied and asked if it was a shipping problem, to which her reply was that she lost it due to her house burning down.

As you can imagine, whenever anyone tells you something like this your first concern is health. After it was determined she was safe and healthy I learned more about the fact that her house was a total loss and she lost just about everything except the clothes on her back. I can’t begin to imagine how this feels. Can you?

This tragic news got me thinking. What could we do as a BzzAgent community to help a fellow Agent in need? So it’s with this question that I come to each of you with a simple request. Can you donate $1 to help BzzAgent comicsgirl get her feet back on the ground? Yes. Just $1.

While $1 may not be much by itself, together we can make a real difference and help someone in need. Are you up for the challenge?

Here are the details on what happened. If you’d like to follow her on Twitter you can find her here.

Thanks for listening and feel free to email me at jono@bzzagent.com if you have any questions about this!

PS - Let me be clear. BzzAgent comicsgirl did not ask us to do this. We are doing this soley through our own discretion.

Contestants: The Women	% that voted for contestant to move on
Crystal Bowersox	35.9
Siobhan Magnus	12.1
Lilly Scott	9.9
Katie Stevens	9.3
Didi Benami	9.2
Paige Miles	8.3
Lacey Brown	8.1
Katelyn Epperly	7.3

Contestants: The Men	% that voted for contestant to move on
Michael Lynche	24.2
Casey James	15.7
Tim Urban	14.6
Alex Lambert	14.4
Lee Dewyze	11.0
Andrew Garcia	7.8
Aaron Kelly	7.2
Todrick Hall	5.1