Frequently Asked Questions
The length of a survey depends on the subject matter and type of survey you are completing. Most of our surveys take between 5 and 10 minutes - perfect for a coffee break, between meetings or the bus ride home.
Market research subject matter can vary, but we try to ensure our surveys are quick and fun to complete. Many of our studies focus on everyday topics, products and popular issues which go on to get coverage in leading journals, magazines and other media.
Not at all, you have full control over which market research you take part in. We aim to invite members to participate in surveys that are relevant to their interests based on their profile information.
The more profile information you provide, the more likely you are to receive survey invites relevant to your demographic. We aim to match the number of surveys given to you with your level of interest in completing them.
We try to avoid inviting you to surveys that aren’t suitable for you. You can help us by keeping your profile up to date, allowing us to send targeted survey invites, bespoke to you.
Crowdology is an online panel, where registered members complete paid surveys for market research. Market researchers from businesses, agencies, education, media and government contact us to gather information and opinions from our panelists, who represent the diverse demographics of the population.
Market research is the activity of gathering information about consumers' needs and preferences. The opinions and information gathered are used by organisations to shape their products and services.
This is completely up to you, and comes back to what you consider to be ‘worth it’. The main advantage of taking paid surveys is that you can earn money when you have the time to spare, and don’t have to take them when you’re too busy. Inevitably, the more time you spend filling out surveys, the more cash you’ll earn.
You’re not going to earn a fortune. If you commit a lot of time to filling out paid surveys and take every one that you’re eligible for, then you can hope to save for a nice meal out or perhaps something you wouldn’t normally buy. Otherwise, you’ll be earning pocket money to help justify some of life's little treats.
Paid surveys are a great way to earn a little extra cash if and when you have the time. Filling out a paid survey on your phone before a catch up over coffee with a friend could foot your bill, or you could do a survey whilst waiting at the school gate, and treat the kids to an ice cream on the way home.
Most companies want genuine feedback on their products and services which will help review and improve them. Thus, offering paid surveys is a highly effective method of market research for them. The idea is: consumers provide them the information they're looking for and, in turn, receive an appropriate reward, typically in the form of cash or gift vouchers.
This really depends on what 'it' is and what you're looking for. You shouldn't expect to get rich quick from taking paid surveys - they're a quick, flexible way to make a little extra cash when you have some time to spare and could do with some extra pocket money to treat yourself.
No. It’s a shame that some are, as most are exactly what they say on the tin. Genuine paid survey sites don’t claim to dish out thousands of pounds, they simply offer a little bonus cash for your honest thoughts on the products and services they’re reviewing.
It really depends what else you would be doing. If you’re thinking of giving up the day job to fill out surveys full time - don’t. If you’re spending time doing things which could allow for multitasking, such as commuting, watching TV or supervising your kids at the park, then filling out paid surveys could be a very effective use of your time.
It’s a common objection to paid surveys that the income isn’t worth the time they require, again this all comes down to expectations. The advantage is that paid surveys can be a really positive use of your free time, helping you to secure a little more money while helping companies improve their products and services.
Honestly, no. Don’t go counting on paid surveys to pay your bills. The idea is that they provide a little supplementary income which will allow you that extra glass of wine on Friday or fund your weekend brunch. Paid surveys should help you to treat yourself to the finer things occasionally, but can’t be relied on to cover the basics.
Anywhere, anytime! From the train during your morning commute, to the park bench as you watch your kids play - you can fill out these surveys literally anywhere with an internet connection. Flexibility is a huge advantage of paid surveys: earn a little extra cash during your lunch hour or bag yourself some pocket money whilst your dinner is in the oven.
Paid surveys are for anyone who wants to earn a little extra cash, with minimum effort, in their spare time. They are especially well-suited to people who enjoy sharing their views and reviewing products. When signing up to a paid survey site you will be asked for some information about yourself so that you’re sent surveys that are relevant to your demographic.
Sadly, there are some websites out there, claiming to offer paid surveys, which are actually scams. There are, however, also genuine paid survey sites. No genuine site will ask you to pay to register, so avoid these at all costs. It’s also worth looking at how the site will pay you and how long you could have to wait.
Yes, every survey you fully complete will earn a cash reward. Our regular surveys are relevant to most Crowdology panelists; however, sometimes a specific profile is needed and not everyone will fit the criteria. You will not be paid for answering the quick screening questions (e.g. what brand of mobile phone do you own?), and this information will not be used as part of the research.
We want to be realistic and we know that taking paid online surveys is not going to make you a millionaire (or us - we’re not sitting in the Bahamas writing this!). Our aim is to provide an enjoyable way for our panelists to earn a little bit extra whilst shaping the products and services of the future.
Rewards vary depending on the length of the survey you complete. Our longest studies pay up to $10, while the majority of our quick, coffee-break surveys pay from $0.40. These are more frequent, enabling you to quickly build your balance.
At Crowdology, we believe in keeping our reward payments simple and transparent. Every survey has a cash incentive stated at the beginning, along with the estimated time it will take to answer. After you complete the survey, the cash incentives are credited to your Crowdology account. You can cash out your rewards to PayPal via Tremendous from as little as $8, or exchange your cash for Tremendous Rewards, for every $10 earned.
No, there are no processing fees when you redeem your rewards to PayPal via Tremendous Rewards, the amount you receive will be exactly the same value as the rewards you redeemed.
Yes, it is possible to receive your rewards in another PayPal account.
Simply redeem your rewards to PayPal via Tremendous and wait for the redemption link to be sent to the email addresses you use for Crowdology.
When you receive the email and click the link to send your payment to PayPal, you can enter a different email address for the payment, as long as it is linked to an active PayPal account.
We exclusively use PayPal because it’s efficient, popular and well-respected. This keeps administration costs low, so we can pay our members more.
If you want to withdraw via PayPal you will need a personal PayPal account. It’s free and simple to set up – please visit the PayPal website for more information.
Don’t worry if you’ve already cashed out without creating an account, PayPal will contact you with instructions on how to receive your payment.
PayPal transfers appear in your account within 1-4 business days of the request. This is due to extra security measures in our systems to protect you from fraud and ensure rewards are paid to the correct people.
Amazon Gift Certificates take up to four weeks to arrive in your inbox.
You will have the option to cash out your rewards to PayPal when you have a minimum of £4 in your account (up to a maximum of £7.92 per transaction), or £10 per Amazon Gift Certificate or GCodes reward.
Your can redeem your rewards in cash to PayPal, or exchange them for Tremendous Rewards to choose from over 120 different rewards, including Amazon and VISA, in three easy steps:
- Login to your account
- Open the “Rewards” page to view your balance
- Select "Tremendous” or "PayPal from Tremendous" to redeem your rewards via your preferred method
Simple, follow these easy steps to check your rewards balance and transaction history:
- Login to your Crowdology account dashboard
- Click on “Rewards” to view your balance
- Click the “View your transaction history” link underneath your balance to see a list of recent transactions
- Use the drop down box to select how many rows to view per page
- Click on the column headers to sort your transaction list by date, type of transaction, cash amount, or status (for payments)
Rewards are instant for most surveys and you will see them added to your balance upon completion. However, some survey providers pay rewards after completing a quality assurance process. For these surveys, the rewards can take up to four weeks to appear in your account. If you successfully completed a survey and the reward has not been credited within four weeks please contact our support team at: support@crowdology.com
To change the email associated with your account, please contact our support team at support@crowdology.com indicating the new email address you would like to use for your account.
Having more than one Crowdology account would damage survey results and we trust you understand this is not allowed. We reward our members fairly for taking part in market research, providing they are honest with their responses. Our advanced systems are able to identify multiple account entries and prevent duplicate participation in surveys.
We also undertake quality checks of completed surveys before allocating rewards. Members who don’t abide by these rules run the risk of having their accounts deleted and forfeiting their reward. This is made clear in our Terms of Use, which you accept on registration.
You may still complete surveys even if you haven’t completed your full profile. However, a completed profile means you are more likely to be sent surveys that are relevant to you.
Just enter your 5 digit zipcode.
Simply complete the short registration form and you will be sent an activation email to the email address you provided. The activation email will contain a validation link that you must click on in order to finalise the creation of your account.
You’ll then be able to login and complete your personal profile.
There is no cost to join. In fact it’s the other way round – Crowdology pay members for taking part in our opinion surveys.
Anyone can join Crowdology, providing you are 18 and have access to the internet. Since we are a US-based community you will also need to be currently resident in the United States with a valid US zipcode. Other than that, all we ask is that you enjoy taking part in opinion surveys and that you give open, honest answers.
We hope you stay with us, but if you no longer wish to participate then you are free to deactivate your account at any time. Each survey invite includes a cancellation link at the footer of the email. Alternatively, you can contact our support team at support@crowdology.com.
Please note that once you deactivate your account, we will not be able to pay you any outstanding rewards that you have accumulated. Re-joining Crowdology at a later date will not reinstate previously accumulated rewards. These rewards cannot be carried forward into a new account.
When registering with Crowdology we ask for basic demographic information to be able to send targeted, suitable surveys. If you choose, you will be able to provide more detailed information, such as whether you drive a car, have children or own a property.
The more profiling information you complete, the more surveys you are likely to receive which suit your circumstances or interests. For more specialist surveys, we may ask additional screening information to determine your eligibility.
We will never pass your contact details to third parties. By registering with us, you are only agreeing to participate in legitimate market research surveys for Crowdology and our parent company Savanta Group Limited.
Crowdology follows the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in EU law to protect the data and privacy of all panel members whether they are registered with the Crowdology panel in the UK or USA, so you can rest assured that your information will not be abused in any way. We are a division of Savanta Group Limited. Registered in Scotland. Company No: SC281352. Registered Office: 3 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE – a Market Research Society Company Partner which undertakes all research in accordance with the Market Research Society Code of Conduct and ESOMAR guidelines. Savanta Group Limited is also registered with the Data Protection Agency – registration number Z9612525.