Harris Poll Online Reviews and Features

Harris Poll Online

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Operated by: The Nielsen Company, LLC

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KEY FEATURES:

Harris poll is one of the oldest and most prestigious polls in the world, operating for more than 45 years with a focus on the US and Canadian market. Have your say on matters that affect you and see the results from the surveys you complete. You can compare experiences, opinions and more to people who are both like and unlike you. Occasionally, the studies you contribute to will be published in national and international media outlets. The Harris Poll is a member of the National Council of Public Polls (NCPP), the Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO), the Council for Marketing and Opinion Research (CMOR), and the European Society for Opinion & Marketing Research (ESOMAR).

Electronic Rewards

Harris Poll offers their members the opportunity to earn points, known as HIpoints in exchange for their participation. Once you earn 1250 points (worth $10), you can request an e-gift voucher from places like Amazon, iTunes, Starbucks, Walmart, ESPN, and more. You may also be entered into sweepstakes after each completed survey for even more chances of winning big.

Get Disqualified, But Still Have a Chance to Win!

If you attempt to complete a survey, but are disqualified in the process, you will receive an entry into the Harris Panel Sweepstakes. You will be also be offered the opportunity to try qualifying for other available surveys.

Survey Lengths

Online surveys typically take anywhere between 5-25 minutes to complete. Short surveys will take around 5 minutes, and very long ones are around 25 minutes. These reasonable survey lengths will keep your attention and prevent you from getting bored too quickly! There are special surveys on offer as well including special focus groups, telephone based surveys, and even surveys about independently downloaded software. Common survey topics, however, range from fashion to movies to shopping habits.

Participate Often

Expect to receive between 3-5 online surveys a month.

Earn Points

Even if you are disqualified from completing a survey, expect to receive around 15 HIpoints! The amount of points you get per survey varies depending on the length or complexity of the survey.

Download the App!

Harris Poll now has an app, available on iOS and Android. The mobile apps will require you to login with your Harris credentials. Using the app allows you to see survey opportunities, take surveys, participate in special research programs and access your rewards. Turn on your notification settings for the app to receive new survey opportunities in real time.

Cashing Out

After you have reached 1250 points, you are able to redeem your HIpoints for e-cards and gift vouchers. Most people who participate, reach this threshold after completing around 10 surveys. Rewards include e-cards or gift vouchers from Amazon, iTunes, Starbucks and more.

Rewards Processing Times

Redeem your rewards and receive them within 15 business days. They will be sent to your e-mail account. Most rewards will be credited to your account within 10 minutes of your participation, but occasionally it may take as long as 24 hours for the credit to appear in your account. If you are redeeming your HIpoints, you will receive your e-code within 24-48 hours of cashing in your HIpoints. If you have cashed in for physical merchandise, you will receive your merchandise via USPS within 7-14 business days. All costs of rewards (including shipping and handling) are covered by Harris Poll, unless you are redeeming products using an e-certificate.

Chances to Win $10,000 Every Quarter

HarrisPoll gives away a $10,000 USD prize every quarter to one lucky winner in their Histakes - the Harris Poll Online Sweepstakes. You earn an entry if you have been disqualified for surveys, as well as for actions like participating in short surveys that may not award points. Winners names are published on the HIstakes winners page and this list is kept up to date.

Eligibility: Canadian residents, 13+.

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Harris Poll Online Reviews (215)

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August 5, 2016 by Joanne from Canada

They used to be fairly decent, but lately it's impossible to log in. Today I got this response when I asked yet again why my email address wasn't being recognized:

"Thank you for contacting us. In reviewing your account I see your email address was originally registered but has been unsubscribed. We looked into this and found that your Internet Service Provider sent us an instruction to stop sending you emails because they said they received a complaint from you about us. The complaint they are referring to was most likely the result of you marking one of our emails as spam.
Once an account is unsubscribed, we are unable to reactivate it. You are always welcome to rejoin the Harris Poll Online. However, you will need to re-register under a new email address.
I'd be happy to transfer your HIpoints to your new account as well. I will just need your new email address."

I no longer feel safe giving them any email address, because I did not contact my ISP. I use yahoo, and my email is not connected to my ISP. There is something wonky going on with this company.

July 10, 2016 by DELORES from United States

They have set up a coder on Harris poll it will not let you in to claim your rewards/It is nearly impossible without a struggle to get in if you get in.They are saying it is to prevent theft.The way i see it it is to prevent you from claiming what you have earned.

June 23, 2016 by Kayeren from United States

Yes, it did take me about a year to reach my first payout, but when I reach that payout & I'm paid promptly--I'm happy! 3 other survey sites I had to wait 6 - 8 months...there is NO excuse for this unacceptable behavior!! I reached my payout (and requested payment) on 02/12/2014. My Amazon E-Card was emailed to me on 02/19/2014. I can live with that. They state it takes 4 to 5 days. Most, state 4 to 6 weeks! I have found that with most of these sites, that you qualify for more & more surveys the longer you are with them (the more you take). Same with Harris Poll; I completed the majority of them in the last 2 mos. They give you points for attempting, even if you screen-out--those add up.

UPDATE: Extremely happy with them. I cash-out about every 6 weeks & they pay immediately, This panel has been very consistent & treats their members well.

May 10, 2016 by Raechel from United States

They've changed their log-in procedures to where I can't even access my account. Unbelievable security measures for a survey company!!! I e-mailed them twice over a month & a half ago for help & no response Not even worth my time & frustration anymore. Besides, it took a long time to get a decent reward.

April 10, 2016 by lynn from United Kingdom

complicated log ins keep changing to the point you can't access your account......in short ....just don't bother! not worth the effort.