Aside from choosing the sites that work best for you, there are a few things you can do to avoid completely wasting your time on online surveys:
Fill out the initial questionnaire or signup form fully; many survey sites provide more money for people to complete surveys that require respondents from specific demographic groups
Pay attention while completing surveys; some include questions designed to make sure you’re actually reading and not just selecting random responses, so you’ll be paid less if you’re just going through the motions
Take surveys during the week; more people are free on the weekends, so you may get more opportunities when others are busy
Opt for the highest paying surveys first; some sites give you multiple opportunities at once — and if others jump on those high paid surveys first, you might miss out
Refer friends to your favorite sites; many offer bonus points for referrals
Sign up for a few different sites; you don’t need to have an account on all of them, but rotating between a few trusted favorites can help you access more survey opportunities
Sign up for sites that offer free points just for activating a new account; many of the ones above include these incentives, though some only offer temporary promotions
Follow your favorite survey sites on social media; some post exclusive opportunities that are just for their loyal followers