How do you make money online? Whether you
want to make money part-time or full-time, working online gives you many
different options to do so. Here are 10 different ways to work online and make
money (along with a bonus extra idea at the end).
1) Freelance Writing
Freelance writing offers a great way to
make money online. Sites like Upwork allow you to work as a freelancer on other
people’s projects while also making some money of your own. As long as you have
basic writing skills, Upwork is a great option for making money online from
home. For example, I’ve been able to make over $400 in two weeks by doing
freelance writing for various clients around my area. It’s definitely possible
for those with a computer, an internet connection, and strong attention to
detail. And since most jobs post on Friday or Monday, consider setting
deadlines for yourself so that you can meet them!
2) Getting Paid to Click Ads
Paid-to-click ads are one of those ways you
can make money online that many people think is too good to be true. After all,
they involve clicking on links to get paid, so they sound like a pyramid
scheme. But they’re legitimate, and you can make money by clicking on them.
Many paid-to-click ads are essentially scams designed to take your money or
personal information. So if you want start making money online with PTCs—or at
least avoid being scammed.
3) Google Opinion Rewards
Sometimes all you need is a few cents here
or there. Google Opinion Rewards is an app that will pay you for your opinions.
You are given surveys about various topics, which you complete in exchange for
Google Play credits. It doesn’t take much time, and if you do it consistently,
it can be a significant amount of money.
4) Get Paid for Online Surveys
While many legitimate survey sites require
you to enter your personal information before you start taking surveys, there
are a few that do not. While most of these legitimate survey sites do require
you to sign up, they don’t ask for your money. For example, there is a popular
site called Toluna where you can earn money by taking surveys right from your
inbox. It doesn’t take much time or effort, just answering questions about
products or services that interest you.
5) Getting Paid as a Virtual
Assistant
If you’re looking for work that allows you
to work at home, then being a virtual assistant could be your answer. Virtual
assistants perform a wide range of services for clients, everything from
administrative tasks like scheduling appointments or taking notes, to more
complex projects like writing articles or blogs for websites. The best part is
that you can do it all remotely as long as you have an internet connection and
some basic computer skills. To get started finding virtual assistant jobs,
check out sites like Freelancer, Upwork, and Guru.
6) Selling on Etsy, EBay, or Amazon
Some people sell items they create on these
sites, while others sell stuff they find at garage sales. Listing things you
want is a great way to move items that you don’t want or need anymore. If
you’re selling your own inventory, make sure your photos are
professional-quality so customers are inclined to buy. You can even save on
advertising costs by using printable or creating your own website with an ecommerce
plug-in like Shopify. Most of all, be honest about what you’re selling—you
don’t have a reputation as a resource for everyone who sells on these sites so
if you get called out for false claims, it could impact sales for years to
come.
7) Drop shipping on Shopify
One of our favorite ways to make money
online is by using Shopify. With Shopify, you can either create an online store
or sell products using a market place model. If you’re creating an online
store, you’ll need to pay $29/month with no additional payment. However, if you
want to run a market place business on Shopify, there’s no monthly fee—just a
transaction fee of 1% + 20¢ per sale (for standard orders). This means that
every time someone makes a purchase from your store, it’ll cost you about 25
cents. However, it’s worth noting that if your total sales volume exceeds
$5,000 per month then Shopify will waive their transaction fees.
8) Sell Stock Photos on iStockPhoto
Why not sell stock photos online? With
sites like iStockPhoto, you can earn royalties each time your image is
purchased. Many users who sell on these types of websites also make money
through affiliate marketing, which means they receive a percentage of sales if
someone clicks on an affiliate link in their content and purchases a product or
service. You can also create your own stock photo website through Shopify—it’s
free to set up! Here’s a complete guide for how to build a photography website
that you can use as a platform for sharing, selling, buying, and earning
revenue from your photography skills.
9) Selling Handmade Items on Etsy, etc
While
some of us dream of working from home in our pajamas, for others, it’s a
necessity. And not just for stay-at-home parents—many people need flexibility
in their work hours because they’re single parents or only able to work part
time. One of my friends worked as a secretary until she had her first baby;
when she was laid off shortly after her maternity leave, her boss offered her
an unofficial arrangement where she could keep working one day a week from home
while he was figuring out his budget cuts. She jumped at the chance—aside from
keeping food on their table, being able to spend more time with her son made
all other downsides irrelevant
10) Become an Online Tutor
Tutoring is one of the most accessible ways
for freelancers to work online. All you need is some teaching experience, a
degree, and professional references—or even just a background in a particular
subject. If you’re qualified, it’s easy to get started as an online tutor; many
websites will let you create an account for free and then help connect you with
students who need help with certain subjects. For example, Tutor Vista offers
English teachers $20-25 per hour or $1-5 per minute ($35-80 per hour if you
include prep time). While that doesn’t sound like much, working just 2 hours
daily can pay more than minimum wage here in the U.S.—and there are no teaching
requirements on top of your education level.
