Could you use a little pocket change? Do you have time for a few surveys? Do you love giving your opinions on social issues, news, and occasionally politics?
Then you might enjoy answering survey questions for YouGov.
What Exactly is YouGov?
YouGov is an international survey site that strives to supply companies, governments, and institutions with data on what the population is thinking and doing. This information is used to better serve the people who sustain and patronize these places.
You’ll probably find their surveys to be a bit more interesting to take than the ones you do for other market research companies who primarily want your opinions on products and services. YouGov asks you about social issues, news, and other interesting topics.
How Does YouGov Work?
Once you sign up with YouGov using a verified email account, you will create a profile. The profile will also inform YouGov about the types of surveys and the types of industries in which you would enjoy.
When your email is verified and an account profile is created, you will be known as a “YouGov Panelist,” and you may take online surveys for money. From there you can choose when and where to do them.
When you first register, you’ll receive 500 points for confirming your email and another 2,000 points for completing the short welcome survey, which takes about three minutes.
A typical survey can be between 5 to 20 minutes long, with an average of 20 to 30 questions. Members usually receive about five to seven survey invitations per week. Your data is kept confidential, but the findings for each survey will be posted on the site for interested individuals once polling is complete.
YouGov is known for sending fewer surveys that result in disqualifications compared to many other sites. If you are screened out, you’ll usually be matched with another survey quickly.
Once your survey has been reviewed, you will receive redeemable points. You will be able to review the number of points as you collect them by visiting the Activity page of your account. The points are posted as they are approved.
YouGov also has a mobile app available on both iOS and Android so you can take surveys, track points, and redeem rewards on the go.
What Can You Earn For Taking Surveys For YouGov?
You can redeem YouGov points for many different rewards such as prepaid cards, cash payments, and gift cards to stores and restaurants.
For the U.S., you need at least 35,000 points in your account to redeem for anything, and your points will never expire. For U.S.-based YouGov members, you can redeem:
- 35,000 points for a $15 Amazon gift card
- 30,000 points for a $25 reward
- 55,000 points for $50
- 100,000 points for $100
The conversion rate is approximately 1,400 points for $1.
Rewards include Amazon, Walmart, Target, Apple, Best Buy, PayPal, and Visa prepaid cards, as well as bank transfers and charity donations in some regions.
PayPal and bank transfer rewards are typically processed within one to three business days, while gift cards are mailed and can take two to three weeks to arrive.
Can People Outside of the US Sign Up at YouGov?
Yes, people outside of the U.S. may participate in the survey panels at YouGov. It is now active in more than 40 countries with over 27 million members worldwide. This includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, the Nordic countries, and many others across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
The minimum age to join is 14 years old in the U.S. and 16 years old in the U.K.
What Do Myself and Others Say About YouGov?
While I certainly have seen advertisements for them on various work-at-home websites, I haven’t heard much either way. I have read on different forums how people complained about having to save points all year just to get a $25 Walmart gift card.
On the SurveyPolice site, they currently have a rating of 3 stars out of 5 from more than 380 reviews.
YouGov is praised for its interesting survey topics and reliability, though some users say it takes a while to reach the payout threshold.
YouGov also features an active online community called “Opinions,” where users can share their thoughts on trending topics, vote in polls, and see how their opinions compare with others. In some countries, members can also use their points to enter the YouGov Lottery for a chance to win prizes.
How Do Interested Individuals Sign Up at YouGov?
Go to the website and get registered. That link will take you to a short questionnaire to determine if you meet the criteria for panelists they are currently looking for. If you don’t, it will re-direct you to another panel (that you don’t have to sign up for). If you do, you’ll be taken to the YouGov site.
You can also earn 200 points for every friend you refer once they have signed up and completed six surveys.
Good luck!
Leisa Good has worked in the corporate world as well as side hustled and operated a virtual assistant business full-time since 2006.. She wrote the eBook on that one! She is also a PFYP certified career coach and the owner of the blog, Powerfully Purposed For Success. She empowers folks 50-ish to find fun, flexible, and financially rewarding work both now and into retirement. However, this time it will be work/life on their terms.
