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How to Earn with Online Surveys on FocusGroups.org

Jessica

09 Jan 2026 — 4 min read

A newbiews guide to making money with online survey on FocusGroups.org.

Online surveys are a simple way to share your opinions and earn extra cash anytime, anywhere. At FocusGroups.org, we have added online surveys to help you make money on your schedule. We know you have had questions and even some frustrations, so we are breaking everything down to make it easy to understand.

What Are Online Surveys?

Online surveys are questionnaires created by market research companies to learn what people think about products, services, or ideas. By sharing your opinion, you are helping brands improve and earning points that can be cashed out for virtual gift cards.

You can find online surveys on our website.

How Do Online Surveys Work?

Before you start a survey, you will take a prescreener survey. This asks questions to see if you meet the requirements for that specific study.

Qualified (Q): If you qualify, you will complete the survey and earn points. Points show up under the Earnings tab on our website.

Once the survey is complete you'll be issued your points.

Disqualified (DQ): If you do not meet the criteria, you will be sent back to our Online Survey page. Sometimes you may still earn points even if you are DQ.

Disqualification points are sometimes given to members as a thank you.

Heads up! Some questions may feel repetitive between the prescreener and the survey itself. That is normal and helps ensure accurate research.

Earning and Tracking Points

Points take time to add up, so don’t give up. Our team has tested this survey program and knows it can take a bit to reach the minimum cash-out threshold, but the flexibility to complete surveys on your own schedule is a big plus.

You can track everything under the Earnings tab in your account, where you’ll find a full ledger of the surveys you’ve completed, the points earned for each one, and your current balance. Once you reach 2,000 points, head back to the Earnings tab to request a virtual Visa gift card. Our staff reviews payouts to make sure everything checks out, and gift cards are sent by email within 7–14 days.

Tips for Survey Success

Use the filter feature: Search for the highest-paying surveys or the quickest to work smarter.

Use the filter tool to maximize your time and efforts.

Survey crashed? Take a screenshot and contact our team. We will reach out to the survey provider to help.

If you run into a survey with a bug, screenshot it and send it to us.

Trouble accessing surveys? If you’re having trouble clicking on surveys, here are a few simple steps that usually help: clear your browser’s cache and cookies and refresh the page, try a different browser like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge, or switch devices if possible—some iOS users have had better luck on Android or PC. Make sure pop-ups are allowed, as surveys won’t open if they’re blocked. If you’re still having issues, reach out to us and include a screenshot with any error messages so we can help you faster.

Make sure pop-ups are allowed, as surveys won’t open if they’re blocked.

Read the fine print: Each study has disclaimers, for example, using video, audio, or cookies. Make sure you understand before clicking “agree.” You can always opt out if you change your mind.

Always read the fine print and make sure you're ok with the terms and conditions.

Start Earning Today

Online surveys let you earn extra cash on your schedule. Complete surveys, rack up points, and cash out for gift cards. It’s simple, honest, and a great way to make your opinions count. All on your own time. Ready to get started?

Satrt Earning with Online Surveys!