20/20 Research: Make Money with Focus Groups
Uncategorized December 10th, 200820/20 Research Inc. is an innovative market research company which specializes in focus groups, online bulletin board discussions and personal interviews. It was established in 1986, and has been online since 2001. What I find the most interesting about this particular market research firm is their “online bulletin board” technology, called Qualboard, where participants log on to a study whenever they have time, and a moderator leads the with questions, where you interact in real time with other participants. From the website:
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The beauty of the online bulletin board methodology is that the parameters can be customized to the needs of the study. It could be a straightforward in-depth inquiry over four or five sequential days, or it could be ongoing. With online bulletin boards a discussion can be initiated for a few days, respondents can then take time off to use a product or service or complete some “homework,” and return to the bulletin board on a subsequent date to participate in follow-up research.Each day a group of pre-determined questions are posted. Respondents agree to visit the board two or three times a day, and to watch for follow-up questions throughout the discussion. The moderator visits frequently to assess participation and to post additional probes.
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I had heard about 20/20 research on the forum, and joined in August and was somewhat discouraged that I hadn’t been contacted yet. But I got a phone call a couple of weeks ago, and I was selected! After logging in for 3 consecutive days, 30 minutes, twice a day, I received a check for $75! It was very professionally done and they were very thorough in verifying of information and quality control.
Even though you may only be asked to participate a couple of times a year, I think this is one of the best survey companies I have joined so far. Unlike many of the “focus group” sites that you see all over the Internet, this one is completely legitimate. And just to let you know how legitimate I think it is, I gave out my REAL phone number for the first time ever! Now that’s saying something!
They have focus group facilities in Memphis, Miami and Charlotte, so I’m hoping that eventually I will be contacted to participate in a face to face, round table, focus group. I live about 40 minutes from Charlotte, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed! I’ll keep you posted.
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December 10th, 2008 at 6:05 am
congrats heath
, but thanx 2 u i got my hopes back 
i joined a WHILE ago and haven’t qualify for anythin yet
December 10th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I completed a very interesting study that required me to log into a bulletin board for four days and give my opinions on a new developing product and reply to further questions from a moderator. I was awarded a $100 Amazon gift certificate delivered promptly.
AR
December 11th, 2008 at 12:22 am
I’ve signed up. Sounds perfect for me now that I am eliminating these Tik Tik Cash offer sites and others that send too many emails for too little cash.
December 18th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
most interesting in doing focus groups, online
December 31st, 2008 at 12:07 pm
does not anyone see that the person that supposedly signed up for 20/20, later responds with “our clients and we”, they obviously work for 20/20 and probably the respondents as well.
December 31st, 2008 at 12:48 pm
No, Stan, I write all the blog posts and I join each and every one I review. I think you must be referring to the part of the blog where I quote from the website. What is written after I wrote “from the website” was taken from the 20/20 website. (The quoted portion is the portion that is indented.)Heath
January 31st, 2009 at 9:03 am
Joined last year to 2020. Never heard a thing until last night. A very bored humorless woman went through what seemed to be a sales pitch for a life insurance company, though she assured me every 2 minutes she was not selling anything. She finally disqualified me, I was relieved and cheerfully said goodbye. I get this feeling ever again from them, Auf Wiedersehen
January 31st, 2009 at 12:04 pm
I remain optimistic about 20/20 after receiving this email:
Put up your feet, sit back and relax. 20/20 Research is bringing the focus group to you! We are currently conducting a research study to better understand opinions and attitudes and would like to invite men and women across the country to participate using an online bulletin board. A bulletin board is a new, cutting-edge way to conduct market research, allowing you to participate from your home, office, the local coffee shop or anywhere with an internet connection.
The study takes place Tuesday, February 3rd through Friday, February 6th and will require going online and answering questions 2-3 times each day at your convenience.
For your time and participation you will be paid a $75 online gift card, and as always, any information that you provide will remain strictly confidential. To see if you qualify, please click HERE to answer a few brief questions.
Please use the forward to a friend button in the upper right hand corner to forward this to anyone who you think may be interested!
If this e-mail was forwarded to you and you would like to be contacted directly about future studies, become a member of our Panel by clicking HERE.
Post #2, January 31, 2009
July 6th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Put up your feet, sit back and relax. 20/20 Research is bringing the focus group to you! (#90233) We are currently conducting a research study regarding health care services and are looking for people who have used health care services in the past 2 years to participate using an online bulletin board. A bulletin board is a new, cutting-edge way to conduct market research, allowing you to participate from your home, office, school, the local coffee shop or anywhere with an high-speed Internet connection.
The study takes place July 14-16 and requires going online and answering questions 1-2 times each day, at your convenience. For your time and participation you will be given a $75 Amazon.com Gift Card. As always, any information that you provide will remain strictly confidential. To see if you qualify, please click HERE to answer a few brief questions.
Please use the forward to a friend button in the upper right hand corner to forward this to anyone who you think may be interested!
April 2nd, 2010 at 2:56 pm
like, where do i enroll?
June 21st, 2010 at 10:44 am
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