Want to make extra money sharing opinions you already have? I researched 5 legitimate paid research platforms where companies — from startups to major brands — pay everyday people to participate in interviews, test products, and share honest feedback, with some studies paying $50–$1000+.
In this video, I’m breaking down 5 platforms where you can get paid for your opinions. Some offer moderated video interviews, some run in-person focus groups, and others have smartphone diary studies you can complete on your own schedule.
I’m covering how each platform works, who qualifies, what kinds of studies you can find, and how to increase your chances of actually getting selected.
None of this is sponsored. My community knows I heavily vet resources that claim they’ll put money in your pocket because there’s entirely too much fake information out there. If I wouldn’t feel comfortable sending you there myself, it doesn’t make the list. 💛
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:09 Why Companies Pay For Your Opinions
03:20 Why These Sites Are Gatekept
03:50 User Interviews
06:43 Fieldwork
08:58 Respondent
12:01 Recruit + Field
13:05 Common Mistakes To Avoid With These Sites
16:50 Dscout
💡 PRO TIP FROM THE VIDEO
These platforms don’t all work the same way. Some send studies directly to your inbox, some pull from a curated respondent database, and others require you to actively apply for opportunities.
Complete every profile to 100%, connect your LinkedIn where relevant, and answer screeners as soon as you can.
📋 YOUR HOMEWORK
Sign up for all 5 platforms this week, complete every profile, and create an email folder so study invitations don’t get buried in your inbox.
You can’t get invited to a study tomorrow if your profile isn’t complete today.
Then come back to the comments when you land your first paid session — I want to celebrate you! 🎉
📖 WANT MORE PAID RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES?
I couldn’t fit every platform I found into one video.
I put the rest inside The Paid Research Playbook— a larger collection of vetted paid research platforms you can use to find more opportunities to get paid for your time, experience, and opinions.
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🌐 WEBSITE
🔥 THE 5 PAID RESEARCH PLATFORMS
1️⃣ User Interviews → https://www.userinterviews.com/
2️⃣ Fieldwork → https://www.fieldwork.com/
3️⃣ Respondent → https://www.respondent.io/
4️⃣ Recruit and Field → https://www.recruitandfield.com/register-as-a-participant
5️⃣ Dscout → https://dscout.com/participate-in-research-studies
💬 LET’S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
Comment below with your profession or background, and I’ll tell you which of these platforms may be worth looking at first based on the types of research opportunities they offer.
And if this helped, share it with somebody who keeps saying they need some extra money.
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