How to make money online
There are more ways to make extra money than ever before, both online and offline. That’s great, but knowing where to invest your time can be tricky.
Use this list and discover new ideas to make money online and from home. Earn cash from walking, recycling, reviewing music and even searching the web.
Online paid surveys
A popular way for people to make money online is to fill out online surveys in their spare time. Research companies are always recruiting new members worldwide to answer surveys and test new products.
For a few minutes of form filling, you can quickly make a couple of quid which is paid as cash or rewards. You can bag up to £3 ($5) for some surveys!
A few good ones to try are: Branded Surveys, Swagbucks, Toluna, Pinecone, LifePoints, OnePoll, i-Say, Opinion Outpost, YouGov, Prizerebel, Marketagent, InboxPounds, Valued Opinions, The Opinion Panel, Mingle, Opinion Bureau, Maru Voice, Panel Base, Y Live, Survey Junkie.
Start your own website
Interested in generating passive income? You need a website. It’s the way to make money while you sleep.Starting a website with Bluehost takes less than 20 minutes, costs hardly anything and can be done by an 82 year-old.It only takes a bit of plugging on social media to get your first visitors, and there are plenty of ways to monetise your site.Save the Student is just one example of a successful website. Started at university by Owen Burek, it has since grown to serve over 1 million visitors a month.Read Owen’s step-by-step guide on how to create a website in 20 minutes from home. It’s really one of the best assets you can have.
Review websites & apps
Well, it seems like you’re pretty nifty with a web browser. So perhaps it’s time to turn pro and browse websites as a paid and fun job!
Introducing UserTesting – a platform that pays everyday people to review all kinds of websites. Each review takes around 20 minutes and bags you $10 (£6.50) via Paypal.
Simply sign up here, complete a test review and look forward to receiving websites in your inbox.
Affiliate marketing
If you have a social media following or a website, you can start making money immediately by promoting all sorts of companies, products, services and offers online.
Sign up as a publisher on the Awin network. Check their offers blog or browse the merchant listings to find something you think your followers would be interested in. Then grab your affiliate link and share it.
If someone buys using your link you’ll make a nice commission (can be within up to 90 days).
Sell Your Photos
Do you have photo skills or live in an area where images are in demand? “Stock photography websites are huge repositories of photographs, covering almost every possible subject you could imagine,” advises International Living. So how does it work? Photographers can upload their images to any one of a number of huge databases, allowing magazine editors, designers or any organization with a website to buy them. And the beauty of stock websites: Photos can be sold any number of times—so you can continue to make money without any effort. Photography sites to check out include Shutterstock and Getty Images.
Become a Copywriter
Want to earn a great income no matter where you live—a house by the sea in Latin America, an historic European city or even on a Greek island? Copywriting could be ideal for you. According to International Living, “copywriting is a mega-industry, ripe with opportunity. And yearning for people who can fuel it with fresh marketing messages and one of the best benefits of the freelance copywriter’s lifestyle is that you can get paid in U.S. dollars…yet live virtually anywhere in the world.” Express Writers has tips on how to become a copywriter and is also a resource for jobs.
Set up a Content and Web Development Business
Do you know how to do web and content development? You can offer these services to anyone via online tools that make developing beautiful websites a snap. Some resources include WordPress, Weebly and Joomla.
Create a Money-Making Blog
Do you have an area of expertise? Share your advice on a blog. If travel is your area of expertise, think about what you have to offer: Are you an expert in luxury travel or budget travel? Can you share advice about certain activities like hiking or shopping? “The more specific you get, the easier it’ll be to attract an engaged audience and to earn money with your site,” advises International Living. The sites Squarespace and Wix have tips on how to create blogs and can also host them.
Do Voice-Over Work
Voice-over work is an excellent way to make money fast. Since most voice-over jobs are project-based, a long-term commitment isn’t required.
Companies are always looking for new voice-over talents. Here are a few examples of how to use your voice to make good money:
- Audiobooks. Help bring a story to life by narrating various types of books, including novels, biographies, and essay collections.
- Advertisements and commercials. Ads with voice-overs are still a popular way for companies to market their products and services.
- Trailers. Movies, shows, and events release trailers to build anticipation.
- Demonstration videos. Some companies create how-to videos and hire voice-over talents to help demo their products.
- Guides. Audio guides are used by museums, galleries, travel agencies, and tourist destinations to enhance the visitor experience.
How much you earn from voice-over projects depends on your experience, the project’s type, and the script’s length. The average salary of voice-over artists in the United States is around $31/hour.
On the other hand, experienced audiobook voice talents can earn up to $200/finished hour – which refers to a book’s reading time.
One of the easiest ways to get started is by creating a profile on a freelance marketplace like Upwork and responding directly to voice-over job ads. Joining freelance websites is an excellent way to test the waters and compare available jobs.
A good voice-over talent is versatile and dynamic – they can bring a script to life no matter the topic. With audiobooks, a consistent narrative voice, excellent articulation skills, and the ability to voice different characters are crucial.
To prepare for voice-over work, set aside a few hours of your day to try out sample scripts and see which niche fits your voice and style the best. Knowing your strengths will help market your services to the right clients.
Since producing high-quality audio is crucial for this job, investing in a good microphone and recording software are a must. Also, try to minimize background noise when recording audio samples.
Test Games and Apps
In 2021, the video game industry was worth $178.73 billion – a 14.4% increase from 2020.
Video games also hold the largest share in the global digital media market. As a result, many opportunities have appeared for users to make money online by testing games and other apps.
Some games or apps, like Mistplay, require players to perform specific tasks and collect in-game currency rewards. These rewards can be redeemed as gift cards or real-world money.
The Global Beta Test Network by Keywords Studios pays people to play games before release. Other online games like Givling offer real cash prizes.
Beware of platforms that use games and apps as a front for scams to steal personal information and bank account details. While they provide an easy way to make money online, be sure to check reviews and ensure their legitimacy beforehand.
Sell School Notes
Selling copies of school notes is one of the easiest ways for students to make money fast.
However, make sure you aren’t committing plagiarism or academic misconduct by selling school notes. For example, do not disclose assignments or tests and avoid distributing copyrighted material.
The safest bet is to sell notes containing general but insightful information about a subject, such as modules, flashcards, and study guides. Be careful not to present your notes as facts since they are supplementary study documents.
Aside from student or alumni message boards and community forums, here are some of the best places to make money online by selling school notes:
- Nexus Notes. They offer a 50% commission per notes sale.
- NoteXchange. Sell notes for $5-$40+ and earn a 100% commission if you become an affiliate.
- Notesgen. With 5.5 million+ users, this India-based platform accepts handwritten notes and presentation slides. Study notes go for ₹100-₹1000+.
- OneClass. Earn up to 20% of the recurring revenue when someone subscribes to your content, with each subscription costing around $1.8-$24.
source 1:- www.savethestudent.org
Source 2:- www.forbes.com
