Taking Surveys?

[Leslie]

I like this idea- maybe every trifecta for a month gives you an entry into the contest. I also like the way the DS bonus is set up because I think if there is just one big prize (like $5 for 30 surveys), that people tend to give up when they see they won't reach it. So having a couple of different levels keep people more interested.

I like this idea too. Kinda like the holiday contest where everybody could find something to motivate them. I do like the idea of the bonus for X amount of surveys a month because I feel that the people who invest all that time would like a definite goal and reward to work towards, but I think for those who don't do surveys regularly it would be great to be entered into some sort of bonus if you reach a trifecta on any given day. Just my opinion.

[dwkay8]

I'll be the voice for bad survey takers. My SR goals are making enough money to cash out one gift card for Disney. My goal before next Feb is to make 50 dollars, which in measly in comparison to members on the forum!

I did really good during the holiday contest, until Thanksgiving hit. I think I've only taken one survey since then. Part of it was I got out of my routine, and part of it was I was overwhelmed with school work plus work and home responsibilities.

I knew I wouldn't make the survey bonus this month since we were at Disney for a week. Maybe I'll turn over a new leaf in February.

As for specific surveys, I don't even bother with AMP for two reasons. I rarely qualify, and I refuse to waste time answering qualifying questions for surveys I already KNOW I don't qualify into. I will spend time to take Greenfield though.

[toystoryduo]

How about a contest where each daily survey and/or AMP completion gets you an entry into a contest to win a bonus or another prize? (Similar to what SR did during the holidays.) That way, those members who aren't able to get the 28 or 56 survey completion bonus or who don't win the second chance sweeps, still have a chance to win something which might encourage more participation. It could be a monthly, weekly, or daily contest. Just a suggestion.

Just to clarify a bit further... I like the monthly survey bonus and the second chance sweeps. My contest suggestion was in addition to the things that SR already has in place.

Also, maybe the survey bonuses could be lowered as well, especially for February since it's a shorter month.

[mollyeilis]

I'll be the voice for bad survey takers. My SR goals are making enough money to cash out one gift card for Disney. My goal before next Feb is to make 50 dollars, which in measly in comparison to members on the forum!

I did really good during the holiday contest, until Thanksgiving hit. I think I've only taken one survey since then. Part of it was I got out of my routine, and part of it was I was overwhelmed with school work plus work and home responsibilities.

I knew I wouldn't make the survey bonus this month since we were at Disney for a week. Maybe I'll turn over a new leaf in February.

As for specific surveys, I don't even bother with AMP for two reasons. I rarely qualify, and I refuse to waste time answering qualifying questions for surveys I already KNOW I don't qualify into. I will spend time to take Greenfield though.

I bet that once you get that goal, you'll be hooked.

Also, if you add up all the 90 cents surveys...it, well, adds up!



Tricia, this month is really weird with surveys, IMO. Next time I run across this particular one in the DS I'm reporting it if they care to fix things, b/c there's something wrong in the coding, I'm almost sure...last time I ran into the survey it was AMP so of course i couldn't report it in any way.

Though...I wouldn't mind it if there were a *small* instant bonus (besides just adding them up!) for getting any trifecta. I know, I know, too expensive...but it would be fun to get a penny as recognition that you actually did it.

[loretta32965]

I enjoy the time that I put into doing surveys but just started a new job last week and it's eating into my survey taking time. . The DS and M2C are usually never a problem. I usually do the DS first and then M2C back to back. I only have 45 min. in the morning for SR. I can usually get 3-4 out of 7 for the AMPs in a week. It is that darned exact 24 hour thing that messes me up as well with AMP. I make most of my earnings with the surveys, slow and steady.

[Iteach]

I also would cry if you took surveys away! Whenever I shop online, I do it through SR, but surveys are my major source of income here. Maybe I'm in the minority, but I actually love to take surveys and getting at least a DS everyday is a challenge for me. This month has been my worst survey month ever, I think. I try multiple times a day for a DS. That is my first goal. AMP's have always been harder for me to get. 1 every week or 2 is a lot, Lately I have gotten an AMP and then it freezes in the middle and won't advance. I think it has happened 6 times is the past week or two, but I still try. I love surveys, so please keep them. My hope is that GF will add more soon.

Thanks Tricia for coming to the Forum and asking us. It is very much appreciated!

[TxAggies]

Since joining SR back in April '09, I have enjoyed taking surveys and relied on them for earnings! I try pretty much every day for at least the DS and Amp. So I would definitely hate to see them go away. Echoing what others have said, I too like the challenge of reaching the quota for the bonus!

[DarcyDog]

Another vote for keeping the surveys. They too are my main money earners. I try every day for all 3 surveys and get a DS and AMP about half the time. However, I can rarely meet the criteria for the monthly bonus. I like the ideas that have been suggested to mix the bonus up a bit.

Bottom line is I would hate to see the surveys go away.

[dismom]

Please do not take away the surveys.

Although I do not often qualify for the surveys, it would take away my main source of Sunshine $. I do try for the DS and AMP's every day, and am ecstatic if I complete even one every other day.

FYI, I have not qualified for either one since January 20.

I so appreciate the personal touch of Sunshine Rewards' moderators and members in sharing tips and concerns. Please keep up the good work.

Maybe one of these days I will figure out how to try for offers as a way to earn more $.

[MamaO]

Surveys go in spurts for me, but I still try as often as I can and would not like to see them go away. I started this month really well (6 AMP so far which is unheard of for me) and had hopes of getting the small bonus; then it seemed like eveything dried up for me both on the DS and AMP. I'd love to say that I can keep trying throughout the day, but I'm pretty limited as to when I can try, and sometimes that's just not when Greenfield is loading more surveys. And although I try as often as I can, I don't sit on the computer all evening just to get a survey. The absolute best is when I can get one very early in the morning before I leave for work.