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Welcome to the frequently asked questions page. Here you will find the answers to some of the most common questions asked by our panelists and visitors to the site. If you can't find the answer to your question here, please email janet_hall@npdor.com and we will be happy to assist you.

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Why should I join your online consumer panel?

To make your opinions count! Our research helps some of the world's largest companies decide what you want and why. By participating in our surveys, you can be sure your voice will be heard. Our surveys are fun and quick, and you can win cash and prizes just for participating. For taking the first step and completing the member profile survey, you will be automatically entered to win $1,000.

How can I become a member?

To become a member of the panel, simply click on Join Now. You will be taken to our new member registration page. After creating your account, you will then be directed to the member profile survey. After completing this, our research director, Janet Hall, will immediately email you your first NPDOR survey. Open the link in the email and complete the brief survey to complete the registration process. It's that easy!

Why do I need to complete the member profile survey?

Learning about you and your household helps us create a panel of consumers that represents the internet population as a whole. The answers to your member profile survey also help us to select surveys you are most likely to be interested in.


When we conduct a study, we analyze and summarize the survey results to highlight certain demographic, geographic and technology-related information. To keep our commitment to your privacy, we always look at the survey results "in aggregate," meaning we group panelists together based on their Member Profiles, and never look at results on an individual basis.

What will NPD do with the information collected during registration?

Your opinions are important to us, and we will not share your email address or any of the personal information you provide. For more details on how we use this information, visit our Privacy Policy page.

Can I join if I am not a US or Canadian Citizen?

Our surveys and sweepstakes are open to everyone residing in the United States and Canada. As long as you live in one of these countries, you can become a member regardless of citizenship.

Does it cost anything to join?

No, participation is completely free and voluntary. We will never charge you or try to sell you anything. In fact, you can win cash and prizes just for participating!

Can other members of my household join?

Yes, other members of your household can join as long as their email address is different from yours. To invite your friends and relatives to join the panel, visit our Refer A Friend page. You could win $1,000 just for referring someone to NPD Online Research!

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