One of the key pillars to paying off debt in Debtbeat fashion is to earn more money which can then be used to pay off debt without having to compromise your current lifestyle. The problem is that this is very tough to do while balancing a full time job and family obligations.

One of the easiest ways that I’ve found to pick up a few extra bucks in just a few quiet minutes at home is by getting paid to take online surveys. We’ve already talked about Surveyhead, which is website that I’ve used and have received several payouts from. The information on the site is clear and they typically are good in crediting me for surveys taken and making payouts.

I recently learned about a new player in this space, BigSpot.com. You may have seen their commercials on TV.

Like Surveyhead, with BigSpot you are asked to provide some basic demographic information about yourself which allows them to match you with market research companies that fit your profile.  However, unlike Surveyhead, after you sign up you’ll be shown links links to companies that are supposed to be rewarding people to take surveys. BigSpot doesn’t actually move you through the survey or enforce payment.

This is of concern to other bloggers who think that BigSpot provides no real value since you’re giving up personal information (e.g. your e-mail address) in return for information that you can get just by using Google to find surveys on the web. Others think it’s an outright scam and you are opening yourself up to spam galore.

I don’t have any personal experience with the site, but I don’t have a great feeling in my gut. Online complaint boards are buzzing with people saying not so nice things about them. As a result, I think I’ll pass.

Do you know anything about this site? Have we gotten the wrong impression? Leave us a comment.

And if you’re looking for ways to make some cheddar on the down low, check out our Earn More section or pick up the book 1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare.