Earlier this week I told you about ePoll, an online research company where you can answer surveys in exchange for prizes. Today I’m going to tell you about another one of my favorite survey companies, Lightspeed Panel.
What Is It?
Lightspeed is a consumer panel that sends out surveys via email where you give your opinion in exchange for cash or rewards. Lightspeed surveys range from short to lengthy, but your awarded points are based on the length of the survey. I’ve taken survey’s that took more than 30 minutes, but also some that took less than 5.
How to Join
Joining Lightspeed is 100% free. Simply fill out their online application form and you’ll get an email confirming your registration. Once you become a member, you’ll begin receiving survey invitations via email.
Earning Points
You earn Lightspeed Points by completing surveys. The amount of Lightspeed points that you receive per completed survey varies, depending on the survey length. From my experience, the average appears to be around 75 points per survey, but I’ve received many higher.
Redeeming Your Points
Redeeming your points couldn’t be easier. Simply visit their ‘rewards’ section and redeem any earned points. Some of the more popular current rewards include:
* Cash via PayPal
* Amazon.com
* Wendy’s
* Applebees
* Gap
* Quiznos
Things to Note
* Quick Match – When you log into your account, there will be a series of optional ‘Quick Match’ short surveys. You do not earn points for filling out these surveys, but giving your opinions in them allows the company to better match you with future surveys, increasing your chances of earning more points.
* Survey Invitations – Even though you receive a survey invitation from Lightspeed, it does not mean that you will automatically be able to take the full survey. When you first click the survey link, you’ll be asked a series of questions to see if you qualify. Many surveys are looking for specific demographics to answer. If you fit the bill, you’ll move on to the rest of the survey.
* Be Fast – Like the company’s name, these surveys disappear at light speed. Each survey is intended for a certain number of responses. If you wait a few days to visit the survey site, you’ll likely miss out. Any time you receive a survey invitation, try to complete it that day.
Bottom Line: Earn money or rewards by sharing your opinion.
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Pretty good post. I just came by your blog and wanted to say
that I’ve really liked browsing your posts. Anyway
I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon!
Thanks, Mary! I plan to start posting again soon!