Looking at the results of this YouGov poll, I realise I’ve not blogged about YouGov before. They’re an online polling company who reward you for taking part in surveys on their website. These usually take about five minutes and you receive credit for taking part (usually 50p, but sometimes more and sometimes a prize draw entry). They aren’t just about voting intention: I’m regularly asked to answer a survey on brands, for example.

The paid-for polls, which vary in regularity as you have to be selected for the panel for that poll, are often interesting. I like being asked my views, and I’mnot going to complain about being paid for them. When your account credit reached £50, they send you a cheque. I received my first £50 a few years ago and am well on my way to another one.

I’m not just recommending YouGov out of altruism, of course. If you sign up here, I get extra credit for every paid-for poll you complete. 🙂