What 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 It Works?
Once you sign up with YouGov, using a verified email account, you will create a profile. The profile will also inform YouGov as to 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 will be sent surveys matching your profile via email. From there you can choose when and where to do them. A typical survey can be between 5 to 20 minutes long with an average of 20 to 30 questions. Your data is kept confidential, but the findings for each survey will be posted on the site for interested individuals once polling is complete.
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.
What Can You Earn For Taking Surveys For YouGov?
YouGov will pay you cash via Paypal or prepaid cards, gift cards to stores and restaurants, along with a number of other types of rewards. You need at least 5,000 points in your account to redeem for anything, and your points will never expire.
For US-based YouGov members, 5,000 points is the equivalent of $25. You’ll have to allow at least 10 business days for YouGov to send your cash to Paypal if that’s the option you chose
