Opinion Outpost Notice

When I logged into my members area at Opinion Outpost today I saw a notice posted. It seems they are implementing a new payment system so checks will be processed more efficiently. So instead of waiting 6 to 8 weeks maybe you will only have to wait 4-6 weeks? Thats still a while to wait but at least it wouldn't be as long as before. Of course I am just speculating on what the new time period for payment processing will be. I'm sure when they have finished implementing it they will add it to their Faq's and Terms of Service. Here is what the notice stated:

Notice: Opinion Outpost is implementing a way to make sure your checks get processed more efficiently. Currently we ask you to allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing and delivery. In the meantime, you may experience a longer delay. Please bear with us while we get things back on track to meet your usual expectations.

If you are a member of Opinion Outpost but haven't received any survey invitations it may be because your email is bouncing them or they are going int your spam account. To avoid missing a survey opportunity please be sure to add myopinioncounts@opinionoutpost.com to your address book or "whitelist". If the problem persist I recommend contacting your email service providers’ tech support and ask them if they could or tell you how you can make sure you get email from myopinioncounts@opinionoutpost.com (opinionoutpost.com).

Harris Poll Online News Flash!

Harris Poll Online created a better way to keep your profile information updated without having to sign in! The easier it is to update your information the more surveys you have a chance to participate in meaning more points for you to earn. I know its hard to keep your profiles up-to-date with the latest changes in your household, the main reason being you have to login and put in your password...... I don't know how many times I have forgotten my passwords. You try to use words or number-word passwords that will be easy to remember but wometimes the site doesn't want to take that great password you came up with so you have to improvise, like adding a couple more letters or adding a number. Then what happens? You forget your improvsed password becuase you remeber the inital password you were going to use. It's usually quite simple to retrieve your forgotten password but can be annoying when your in a rush! If you are a member of Harris Poll Online you should have gotten this email containing the link to your profiles, if you don't receive it in a couple days and it hasn't gotten caught in your spam folder you may want to contact them.

Here is the email they sent out:

Need some exciting news today? We've got it!

We'd like to get to know you better because, the more we know, the more opportunities we can give you to voice your opinions about products and services you use! And, as you know, the more often you express your views in our surveys, the more opportunities you have to participate in our various reward programs.

We have created a new way to make it even easier for you to keep us updated about your life! There is no need to log in, or remember any passwords. Simply click the link below and let us take you to our new "Getting to Know You" page.

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Take as many of these surveys as you like, whenever you wish! For each survey you complete, you will receive an entry into our $10,000 HIstakes sweepstakes.

Plus, for a limited time, if you complete 4 of these surveys, you will be granted access to the renowned Harris Poll Online Newsletter. This newsletter contains results from recent surveys we have conducted around the world.

We encourage you to save your invitation so you can come back as often as you like! New surveys will be added regularly, so don't forget to check back! As usual, look for other survey opportunities in your inbox. We will continue to personally invite you to surveys of your interest via direct e-mail.

To participate, please proceed to:
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Important Message from GlobalTestMarket

I am guessing in their message they are referring to your the points you earn through the surveys you have taken recently and maybe even processing of rewards? Being a well known survey company I am sure they will have this fixed in no time, so if you noticed your points not being credited to your account don't worry too much. But if you want to make sure you get compensated for the surveys you have completed, record the survey number which will usually be found in the email invitation.

Dear GlobalTestMarket member,

On October 1st, 2008, GlobalTestMarket released a new survey engine. In the process of transferring large amounts of data to the new system, we have unfortunately experienced slower than usual processing times which has caused some unexpected delays.

Please rest assured that we are recording your MarketPoints and survey activity in real time, and that your account information will be current and consistent throughout shortly.

Thank you very much for your patience and understanding during this time.

Sincerely,

GlobalTestMarket

MySurvey's New Look

MySurvey has updated the look of their website, a blog has also been added to update it's member with info. If you are a member you can login and view the blog here Here are some screenshots of the new look:

We left the basics of MySurvey.com the same but updated the look. We hope you like the new and improved site! Take a look around and let us know what you think. Send your comments and feedback to mycomments@mysurvey.com.

I personally like the new look, it seems more organized and fresh looking. The old template looked okay, but was kind of dull and outdated. It seems a lot of survey sites are freshening up their website lately which is always a good thing. I think if I were not a member and stumbled upon the new look of MySurvey I would be more intrigued to join not only because of the look itself but what the look tells me about the website. Since the site looks updated and innovative, it gives me the assumption that they will most likely have active surveys and good customer service. I'm sure they didn't just update the look for themselves, they updated to make it easier for their members to find things and give them an overall appealing site to look at. This is a good strategy since the survey industry seems to be growing faster compared to 10 years ago, more people are seeking opportunity online to share their opinion.

MarketReader Pro Air Care Survey

MarketReaderPro is conducting an Air Care survey, although this survey is only for a chance to win $50, they conduct other surveys which would reward you with cash if you qualify for the product test. I haven't qualified for their product tests yet, but I don't mind filling out a 5 minute survey for a chance to win $50. If you are not a member and would like to become one please click here and complete the latest survey, at the end of the survey they will take your information to become part of the panel.

Air Care products come in a variety of forms and scents to freshen the air and make your home and your life more enjoyable.

Make your home and your life more enjoyable by taking an Air Care products survey. Today we would like your help in developing the next generation of Air Care products by completing this short survey, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes. We know your time is important and we greatly appreciate your participation. By completing this survey, you will be entered into a raffle and have a chance to win $50.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Craig D.T. Dahlin President
Market Reader Pro®

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DollarSurveys.net - Partial Evaluation

I recently stumbled upon a site called DollarSurveys.net where they pay you $1.00 for every survey you qualify for and complete. The first thing on the home page of their website is "Take a quick survey and earn $1.00 via PayPal! Take multiple surveys everyday!", which seemed to be a pretty good deal. I decided why not try it out, maybe I could actually earn an okay amount from it since I could take multiple surveys a day as they stated on their home page. I used another email address instead of my main one, just in case they were to send spam or turn out to be a waste of time. In order to take survey you just have to enter your email address and click "Take a Survey". They pay via PayPal so you must use an email address that is also registered with PayPal, they send you payment within a week.

I started the first survey and was booted out because I wasn't demographically what they were looking for, it was after about 8 questions that this happened which is pretty normal. Then I tried another survey and it was one hosted by OTX, after about 20 questions I got disqualified and OTX gave me the option of trying to qualify for another one of their surveys. I decided to try for the next one but 10 questions in I knew they were gonna kick me out so I just quit. I have done a lot of OTX surveys, and the only ones I find worth my time are the movie trailer ones since they are pretty short and easy to complete. I tried another survey and actually was surprised since it was a survey for a special panel of only 350 people, so I joined and completed the survey but I'm not sure if I will get credit for it because it redirected me back to the company the survey was hosted by. If I don't get credit within a week I am going to contact them about it. I clicked on "Take a Survey" yet again and was given an offer to request a coupon by clicking on a banner of the website that they sent me to, I thought might as well get a coupon and a dollar, lets see if they pay me for that as well. This all took place yesterday.

Today when I tried for a survey I was instructed to complete an offer. So they basically want me to go to a website they they direct me to click on a banner and sign up for the program. I didn't want to sign up for something that wouldn't be any use for me so I declined and clicked the link to skip this offer. I was then given another offer but this one was for the Home Depot Garden Club, which is a well known offer at least for those who are members of Gpt sites.

After trying another time I received a "there are no surveys available right now" page:

I can't say that this its a bad website and I can't say it's a good one, but I can say its not the best. Although I have not been paid by them as of yet, it seems like an okay place to take surveys.... when they are available that is. Fair warning - you may complete surveys that are worth more than a dollar. If you are new to surveys and who hosts them you might be wasting your time, so for those of you that don't know already OTX surveys (it will have those letters at the top left of the survey) usually take from 20 - 45 minutes to complete. If you enter a survey from OTX that isn't about movies(they will usually ask you to view a movie trailer) then it will probably exceed 20 minutes which isn't really worth the effort for the amount you will get. I have also done a survey from DollarSurveys.net that was hosted by Greenfield as well as others, to bad I was disqualified from them (lol).

I will let you know if and when I receive a PayPal payment from them. Also if anyone has any experience with DollarSurveys.net or even has payment proof from them, please feel free to leave a comment and if you have time a link to your payment proof.