A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE ON EVERY THING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED ON THE
SURVEY & FOCUS STUDIES HUSTLE AS A NEWBIE (Written by @JAY4SURVEYS)
>You can follow me on Twitter by simply searching for @JAY4SURVEYS
WHAT IS A SURVEY?
A survey gathers information by asking questions to a group, aiming to understand broader
trends. It's valuable for businesses, media, government, and researchers for data and
insights on their products or services. Surveys demand time, which is valuable. In countries
like Nigeria, researchers often don't compensate respondents, offering only gratitude. In
contrast, countries like the USA, Canada, and the UK typically value participants' time
more.
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Countries like the USA, Canada, and the UK compensate participants for survey
responses, but their surveys are limited to local demographics. If a researcher in the USA
receives responses from Nigeria, they would likely cancel the survey. This highlights the
importance of using IP/VPN to ensure targeted participation.
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TYPES OF SURVEY:
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1. Online Surveys: Use a VPN before accessing links. This is the primary type I’ll share in
https://t.me/Surveyofficial
2. Telephone Surveys: Require a foreign phone number. Avoid using Kenyan, Ghanaian, or
Nigerian numbers, as it will invalidate the survey. You can obtain a USA number through
services like Google Voice or Talkatone, and some group members sell foreign numbers.
3. Face-to-Face Surveys: I won’t be posting these, so just ignore any that require physical
presence unless you can travel to the location easily.
UNDERSTANDING FOCUS GROUPS AND ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS,
HIGHLIGHTING THEIR DIFFERENCES.
Focus groups are typically group discussions conducted via Zoom, where a host leads the
conversation. Participants may be asked questions or required to have their video on, but
these details are usually communicated in advance. Generally, focus groups aim to engage
participants in a discussion about a specific topic, and your main role is to be present.
One-on-one interviews differ from focus groups and are not recommended for beginners
due to their demand for confidence and fluency. If you qualify, consider hiring a
professional to conduct it. The key distinction is that one-on-one involves direct
questioning with just you and the host, while focus groups allow for shared participation,
reducing individual pressure.
I encourage everyone to participate in focus studies and interviews. If you qualify, we have
professionals available to assist you.
IMPORTANT: Never share your email password with anyone offering help. Just provide
your email address and registration details. Requests for your password are suspicious.
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Find experts for interviews and focus groups here: https://t.me/focusgroupofficial. Be
honest and pay them their agreed percentage upon receiving payment.
STEPS AFTER A LINK IS POSTED:
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1. Activate your VPN/IP to the survey location (typically the USA; I’ll inform you if it’s
from another country).
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2. Always enable your VPN/IP before clicking the survey link.
3. Consider using a paid VPN like Mysterium or Proton (I use Proton and have slots
available at the beginning of each month).
USING A VPN/PROXY IS VERY IMPORTANT IN THE SURVEY HUSTLE. Hence try to
invest in it. Always turn on VPN to the required location before clicking on any link.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING PROTON VPN IF YOU ARE A NEWBIE.
For a higher chance of getting paid through surveys, Ensure your proton VPN is the paid
version (Usually I t.me/jay4surveys have slots available at the start of each month)
For those who find it hard to connect to a server on proton VPN, you can check for guide on
platforms like YouTube.
Another VPN you can go for is mysterium, surfshark, cyberghost etc but some of them may
be quite pricey for a starter(Proton to me, is the cheapest and easiest option for a starter).
If you prefer to use a proxy, you can check out https://dichvusocks.net/,
https://Dataimpulse.com, https://tisocks.net
(Again, i recommend sticking to VPN if you are a starter, as proxy can be quite complicated)
USING AI CHATBOT FOR SURVEYS AND THE IMPORTANCE
I highly recommend that you utilize a reliable AI chatbot like https://chatgpt.com for your
online surveys. The advent of artificial intelligence has significantly streamlined the
process of conducting surveys, making it more efficient and user-friendly. However, it is
crucial to approach this technology with a degree of caution.
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One of the key advantages of using an AI chatbot is its ability to provide you with accurate
and up-to-date zip codes for any given location relevant to your survey. This feature can
greatly enhance the precision of your data collection.
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Additionally, the chatbot can assist you in formulating responses to both open-ended and
closed-ended questions that may arise during your survey. However, I strongly advise that
you take the time to rephrase these generated answers. This is important because
researchers have developed methods to identify responses that are produced by AI, and
using them verbatim could compromise the integrity of your survey results.
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In summary, while AI chatbots can be a valuable tool in your survey process, it's essential
to use them thoughtfully and ensure that your final responses reflect your unique voice and
perspective.
TACTICAL QUESTIONS YOU MAY ENCOUNTER
Question 1: If you are asked, “Do you or any member of your household work in any of the
following fields?” kindly select “None of the Above.” The options will typically include
Advertising, Marketing, and Media. If “None of the Above” is not available, choose either
Education or Insurance. The rationale behind this is that selecting these fields may lead
them to believe you intend to cast or publish the research. Choosing any other options
could result in disqualification from the survey.
Question 2: If you are asked, “Which items did you purchase within the last 6 to 12
months?” please select all applicable items from the list provided. If you choose “None of
the Above” or select four to five items without clarity, you may be disqualified, as it may
indicate a lack of knowledge about their target purchases.
Question 3: Take your time when answering the survey questions. There may be instances
where you are required to select a specific answer, such as “Strongly Agree” or “Color
Blue.” If you choose any other options, it could lead to disqualification.
Question 4: Be strategic in your responses! For example, if you are asked, “Do you smoke?”
it is advisable to answer “Yes,” as they are looking for participants who smoke.
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Alternatively, if you are asked, “Do you suffer from any of the following diseases?” select
only a few options. This approach is important because subsequent questions may be
based on those selected conditions.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SUGGESTED RESPONSES
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1. What is your age?
= 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50
2. What is your zip code?
= Search for the zip code corresponding to the country or state you used and enter it (typically 56 digits).
3. What is your gender?
= Male or Female (choose based on your preference).
4. What is your ethnicity?
= White/Caucasian
5. Do you identify as Hispanic/Latino/Spanish?
= No.
6. What is your marital status?
= Married.
7. Do you have children?
= Yes, I have 2 children (remember, they should always be under 18):
• Male, age 17
• Female, age 15
8. What type of smartphone do you primarily use?
= iPhone
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9. In the current political landscape, how do you identify?
= Republican, Democrat, or Independent (choose one).
10. Which religion do you most closely associate with?
= Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, or Jewish (your choice).
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11. About how often do you access social media services?
= Several times a day.
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12. Would you consider yourself to be an early adopter of new technology (the first to
buy new gadgets/electronics/etc.)?
= YES.
13. Which of the following social media platforms do you use or actively participate
in?
= Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Snapchat. (Select the number of
platforms as required).
14. What type of mobile phone plan do you have?
= Postpaid (Contract) Plan.
15. How often do you go online on a computer (desktop, laptop, netbook, or tablet)?
This includes access to the Internet from home, work, or elsewhere (including
weekdays and weekends)?
= Several times a day.
16. Which of these is your carrier for your primary mobile/cell phone?
= T-Mobile.
EMPLOYMENT/JOB PROFILE
1. Education level Graduated?
= 4-year College/University Graduate (or select Postgraduate, Master’s degree, Professional
degree, Bachelor based on your preference).
2. Living situation?
= Homeowner.
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3. Employment status?
= Employed.
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4. Employment class?
= High Managerial, Administrative or Professional [Manager], Information Technology
Manager/Director.
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5. Employment contract?
= Employed full-time (30/40 hours weekly).
6. Income?
= $100,000-$149,999 (ensure it does not exceed $150,000).
(Note: "Income" is distinct from "Total Annual Income.")
7. Job Title:
= General Manager, Director, Manager, C-level Executive, CTO, or equivalent senior
positions.
8. Company Employee Range:
= 101-500 or 501-1000 employees.
9. Company Industry:
= Information Technology (IT).
10. Company Revenue Range:
= $5 Million to $9.99 Million. (Note: "Company Revenue" is distinct from "Total Annual
Revenue.")
11. Company Department:
= Operations, Executive Leadership.
12. Departments/Products with Influence or Decision-Making Authority on
Spending/Purchasing:
= Telecommunications, Office Supplies, New Devices (or any other relevant categories
related to your field of work).
13. Employment Status:
= Employed (Full-Time).
14. Do You Own a Smartphone?
= YES, for both business and personal use.
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15. Financial Products Owned:
= Credit Card, Checking Account, Savings Account, Personal Loan, Mortgage.
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16. Primary Role at Work:
= I create software solutions, write computer code, develop websites, or build complex
macros.
17. Current Profession Description:
= Other.
18. Which of the following best describes your current profession?
= University/College Professor
19. Which of the following best describes your current profession?
= I do not work in healthcare.
20. Which IT role(s)/function(s) do you operate within?
= Software Asset Manager, Operations
21. In the last year, have you engaged in any of the following job-related activities?
= None of the above
22. Voting Status?
= YES
23. Total Annual Income?
= My total annual income is at least $250,000.
24. Company’s Total Annual Revenue?
= $500 million to $1 billion.
HOUSEHOLD PROFILE
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1. Do you have a webcam and are you willing to use it for an online research
opportunity?
= Yes, I have a webcam and I am willing to use it for an online research opportunity.
2. Household Industry?
= Information Technology (IT)
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3. Household Income?
= My household income is between $150,000 and $249,999.
4. Which of the following pets are present in your household?
= Yes, I have two pets: a dog and a cat.
5. What are your household investable assets (not including homeownership)?
= My investable assets are between $100,000 and $149,999.
6. How many people live in your household including yourself?
= There are four persons in my household: myself, my wife, and our two children.
7. Are you and your partner/spouse currently expecting a baby?
= Yes
8. Would you say that in your household you speak...? / ¿Diría que en su hogar usted
habla...?
= English all the time / Inglés todo el tiempo
9. Please choose the options that best describe your household:
= I have one or more children under the age of 18 living in my household.
10. Have you or anyone in your household ever been diagnosed with/suffered from any
of the following illnesses/conditions? Note that the information will be kept in
strictest confidence.
= Acne
11. Are you the primary decision maker for purchases of electronic products in your
household?
= Yes
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12. Are you the primary decision maker in your household for grocery purchases?
= Yes
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13. Are you the primary decision maker in your household for automotive-related
purchases?
= Yes
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14. Where do you do your main grocery shopping?
= Aldi, BJ’s, Costco, Food Lion, Hannaford, Kmart, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, Whole Foods
(Please select the required number from the above list)
15. Which of the following outlet/discount chains have you purchased from in the last
12 months?
= 99 Cents Only Stores, BJ’s, Wholesale Club, Burlington Coat Factory, Dollar Tree, Family
Dollar (Please select the required number from the above list)
16. Which of the following beverages do you regularly consume?
= Diet Soda, Bottled Water, Still Bottled Water, Sparkling Water, Domestic Beer, Imported
Beer, White Wine, Rosé Wine, Sparkling Wine, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila (Please select the
required number from the above list)
17. In your household, which of the following things are you responsible or partially
responsible for making decisions about?
= Television, Banking, Internet, Automobile, Grocery Shopping, Mortgage, Finance, Clothing
18. Which of the following electronic products do you own?
= 3D TV, Cell Phone, Cordless Phone, Cable TV/Satellite TV, Digital Camera, MP3
player/iPod, Digital Media Receiver (e.g., Apple TV, Vudu), Blu-ray/DVD player, Netbook,
Projector (Please select the required number from the above list)
19. What kind of internet connection(s) do you use at home?
= Satellite
20. Which of the following is your primary home internet service provider?
= ATT
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21. Which of the following best describes your role in making travel decisions for you
and your household?
= I am the sole decision-maker regarding airline and travel choices.
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AUTOMOTIVE PROFILE
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1. When do you estimate that you will purchase or lease your next car?
= 2020
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2. When do you estimate that you will purchase or lease your next car?
= Within 7-12 months
3. If you own or lease a car, which brand(s) are they?
= BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Renault, Toyota, Jaguar (Please select your preferred options)
4. How would you describe the vehicle(s) you own or lease?
= Luxury/Prestige (e.g., BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Jaguar)
5. In which year did you purchase or lease your main vehicle?
= 2018
6. Do you own or lease a car?
= Yes
7. How would you describe the vehicle(s) you own or lease?
= Full-size Sedan/Station Wagon/Hatchback (e.g., Toyota Avalon), Luxury/Prestige (e.g.,
BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Jaguar)
8. Did you purchase or lease your vehicle new or used?
= New
9. What year was your main vehicle (owned or leased) manufactured?
= 2017 (or any year between 2016 – 2020)
10. Do you possess a driver's license?
= Yes
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11. Do you own a motorcycle?
= Yes.
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12. Have you flown in the last 12 months?
= Yes.
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13. For which purposes do you travel by plane?
= Both leisure and business.
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LEISURE PROFILE
1. What are your hobbies and interests?
= Cooking, arts and crafts, extreme sports, playing video/computer games, watching sports
on TV, technology/computers, golf. (Please select the required number from the options
above.)
2. On average, how many hours of radio do you listen to per week?
= 11 to 20 hours.
3. On average, how many hours of television do you watch per week?
= 20 hours.
4. On average, how many alcoholic drinks do you consume in a week?
= [Choose a reasonable number to avoid being perceived as an alcoholic.]
5. Which of the following types of vacation/holidays do you usually go on?
= Cruises, cruise stay holidays, bus trips, visiting friends family, long weekend getaways,
beach holidays. (Please select the required number from the options above.)
6. How many hours a week do you exercise/participate in sports?
= 11 hours or more per week.
7. How often do you go to the movie theater?
= Once a month.
8. What sports do you regularly participate in?
= Archery, baseball, basketball, bicycling, cricket, fishing, golf, field hockey. (Please select
the required number from the options above.)
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9. Do you play video games?
= Yes
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10. Which of the following devices do you use to play games?
= Games Console, Portable Gaming Device, Computer or Laptop, Cellphone/Smartphone,
Other. (Pick the required number from the above listed)
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11. How many hours per week do you spend playing video/computer games?
= 4 to 10 hours, or More than 25 hours (Either of the 2 will work)
12. What kind(s) of video/computer games do you play?
= 3rd Person Adventure (e.g. Super Mario Galaxy), 3rd Person Shooter/Action (e.g. Gears of
War), Fighting (e.g. Street Fighter), First Person Shooter/Action (e.g. Call of Duty), Flight
Simulation (e.g. MS Flight Simulator), Vehicle Racing (e.g. Need for Speed), Puzzle (e.g.
Professor Layton), Sports (e.g. FIFA). (Pick the required number from the above listed)
13. On average, how many computer/video games do you purchase each month?
= 3 to 5 games.
14. How do you typically play video/computer games?
= With others through an Internet connection, Alone, With others in the same room/house.
15. Which gaming platforms do you regularly use?
= Windows-based desktop/laptop, Sony PlayStation, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation
3/Slim, Apple-based desktop/laptop. (Pick the required number from the above listed)
16. Do you play video games with others online? (e.g., Xbox Live or World of Warcraft)?
= YES, both [online and virtual]
HEALTH QUESTIONS
1. Are you a caregiver and in contact at least once a week with someone who has any
of the following ailments?
= Acne, Back Pain, Depression, Diabetes
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2. Do you suffer from any of the following illnesses/conditions?
= Acne, Back Pain, Depression, Diabetes
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3. If you stated that you have been diagnosed with cancer, can you define the type of
cancer?
= I don't have cancer
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4. Do you suffer from any other illnesses/conditions?
= I don't have any illnesses/conditions
5. If you stated that you have been diagnosed with diabetes, can you define the type of
diabetes?
= Diabetes Type 1
6. On average, how many cigarettes do you smoke in a day?
= 1 to 3 cigarettes
SUMMARY
Age:
Always use: (30, 35, 40, 45, 50).
Voting Status:
YES
Children:
2 Children (Male – 17 years, Female – 15 years) always under 18
Company staff:
101-500 or 501-1000
Company:
Worldwide
Company revenue:
$5 Million $9.99 Million
Company’s Total Annual Revenue:
$500m – $1 billion
Country:
Preferably, use US the most
State:
New York or any other State/City
Occupation/ Profession:
Information Technology /IT, Banking or Retail
Position:
General Manager, Director, Manager, C-level, CTO and/or higher ones
Income:
$100,000-$149,999[always 150000$ i.e. Do not exceed “$150,000”]
Total Annual Income:
Ethnicity:
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Job Description:
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Full Time Employee/Worker (30/40 hours weekly).
Total annual income should be high, at least $250k
White/Caucasian
Are you Hispanic/Latino?
No
Religion:
Christian/Muslim
Residence/living:
Single House (Owned)
Car:
Owned
Brand:
Audi, luxury small car
Purchased:
2013, Model- A3, 2013
Price:
$27,270
Next car would purchase:
2021, BMW- Ford, Toyota
Smart phone:
iPhone
Next smart phone purchase:
2020 Samsung
Pets:
Cats – 1/2, Under 1yrs
Dog – 1/2, 3yrs old
Tobacco/Cigarette:
Yes
Beer:
Per week – 1 time
Sports/Fun:
Football, Hockey, Basketball
Education:
Master’s Degree or Bachelor, 4 Years Graduate/ College Graduate.
Bank:
Bank of America
Bank Account:
Check Account, Savings Account
Credit card:
American Express
Life Insurance:
Progressive
Car Insurance:
Health Insurance:
TV service provider:
Progressive
Progressive
Direct TV - Satellite
Internet service provider:
Cox
Mobile service:
Sprint
Regular shopping:
Sam’s club, Macys, Kohls, Old navy
Shoes:
Adidas, Nike, Reebok
Online shop:
Target, Amazon, Wal-Mart, eBay, Urban Outfitters
Movie on Theater:
Once a month
Play/Video game Console:
Xbox360, Playstation4Pro, Nintendo Console
Subscription (Paid):
YouTube Premium, Hulu, Netflix, NBC, USA,
Once a year
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International/Domestic:
Hotel/resort:
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Vacation tour:
Airline:
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Delta Air line
Domestic - 2, International - 1
Hilton/ Four Seasons
Company Description:
IT
Annual Revenue:
$10 Million
Employee:
100-500
Total Brach:
10
Head Quarter:
New York
Political:
Independent/Republican/Democrat
Sexuality:
Heterosexual
Illness/Diagnosis:
Allergy/ Diabetes
Security Question:
Favorite color of Car - Blue
Political View:
Moderate Liberal (Somewhat active)
Insurance Policy:
Private coverage purchased and funded by me
Region:
Northeast
TIPS FOR SUCCESS:
- Be knowledgeable and smart in your responses.
- Research answers on Google if needed.
- Act as if you're a citizen of the country.
- Ensure you understand the question before answering.
- Be mindful of quality check questions.
- Respond authentically and intelligently.
GOOD LUCK!
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