On several occassions, I have posted the opportunity for you to join focus groups to have the chance at survey opportunities where you can express your opinion and earn some extra pocket money.
I personally have done quite a few, usually with Plaza Research here in Phoenix. Plaza Research is also in many other metropolitan areas, and I encourage you to sign up for study opportunities with them.
Another very reliable survey company is Delve Research. I don’t know much about Delve, but I do know that my neighbor was a regular participant in Delve Research paid surveys and found it to be quite worthwhile.
Those of you who have not yet registered with Delive I encourage you to do so. Delve is much similar to Plaza Research in that you have the opportunity to be contacted for focus groups in your area. Focus Groups are informal discussions led by a professional moderator in which participants share their thoughts, feelings and opinions about products and services. By joining their database you can directly influence new or existing products and services such as:
- Food & beverages
- Clothing
- Medications
- Packaging
- Movies & television shows
- Software
- Automobiles
- Websites
- Much, much more
As a participant in a research study, you have the opportunity to earn between $50 – $200 for a paid survey opportunity. I have done several studies in the past and earned compensation for my time. In one study, I actually ran into a reader! Ha!
Delve research studies are available in the following areas:
- Appleton (WI)
- Atlanta
- Chicago
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Kansas City
- Minneapolis
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- St. Louis
Those of you here in Phoenix – have you registered with Plaza or Delve? I know many of you have… last time I did a study I actually was there with a fellow Freaper! :)
I have done several studies through Delve and had success…including a diaper study where I got free diapers for 6 weeks plus $70…also a wine study where I got to taste wine, talk about it and got paid $80!