Having trouble with surveys? Here are some tips that might help you!

I keep getting disqualified, what am I doing wrong?

Most likely, nothing at all. Surveys are essentially market research from companies seeking opinions from targeted audiences to help with their branding and marketing. This means each survey is looking for a very specific target audience.

For example, one survey might seek the opinions of middle-aged businessmen in Guatemala to improve printer sales in that region, while another might target stay-at-home parents in the US to determine popular media during certain hours.

While the survey providers do their best to match you to surveys, you won't fit the demographic for every survey you receive. This is perfectly normal.

How can I improve my chances?

The best thing you can do is be honest.

Survey providers match you to surveys based on the answers you've previously given. Depending on the demographic your answers place you in, there may not be many, or even any, surveys available for you at a given moment.

If in one survey, you claim to be an astronaut with a $180,000 annual income, seven kids, and a back injury, and in the next survey, you say you're an 18-year-old college student, the inconsistencies will raise red flags.

Lying on surveys can ensure you won't get matched to any suitable surveys. The providers may stop offering surveys entirely if they catch you lying. It's always best to be honest.

Give real answers and be consistent to improve the chances of being matched to appropriate surveys. This will reduce disqualifications and eventually lead to higher-paying surveys.

I have been answering honestly, what else can I do to improve my chances?

Slow down.

If you rush through surveys and complete them very quickly, the survey provider may doubt your attentiveness and sincerity. It can appear as if you're randomly clicking answers.

If you have excellent reading comprehension, you might need to slow down a bit to avoid seeming inhuman by completing surveys too fast.

But not too slow.

Taking too long can also be a problem. Spending two hours on a survey that should take 30 minutes might also lead to disqualification.

Pay attention.

When doing many surveys, it's easy for your brain to switch off. This can cause you to skip over words and give nonsensical answers, leading to disqualification.

Survey providers also include questions to ensure you're paying attention, such as "Have you ever eaten concrete?" If you answer that your favorite meal is drywall, you will likely be disqualified.

Turn off any ad blockers.

Plugins that block external code can interfere with surveys, causing them to malfunction and possibly disqualify you.

Try a different browser.

Your preferred browser might not be the best for completing surveys. Experiment with different browsers to see which one works best.

Make sure your browser is up to date with the latest software.

Avoid using public internet connections.

Using public Wi-Fi at a college or coffee shop can make survey providers think multiple users are the same person, leading to potential disqualification.

Make sure you have turned off your VPN.

VPNs are not allowed by survey companies due to fraud concerns. They can block payouts and potentially your access to the platform if they detect VPN usage. They can also charge back payments if they find you used a VPN.

Regularly clear your browser's cookies and cache.

Sometimes, lingering data in your cookies and cache can interfere with surveys, causing disqualifications or preventing proper functionality. Here's how to clear your cookies and cache: https://www.google.com/search?q=how+do+i+clear+my+cookies+and+cache

I barely have any surveys, why is this?

Survey companies are paid to collect a certain amount of feedback, so each survey has a limited number of responses available. This can result in fewer available surveys at times.

You'll notice this more on weekends and holidays when more people have spare time to complete surveys. Mondays may also have fewer surveys available due to time zone differences, especially if many survey companies are based in the US.

Additionally, the availability of surveys depends on your region. Companies may target specific areas for their research, leading to fewer surveys in other regions.

New surveys are continually being made available, so check back regularly to see what's new.

Remember, VPN use is prohibited by both us and the survey providers.