The online world has grown so much that it became a platform where you can earn some extra money, or even make it your main source of income. In fact, because of the development and stability of the internet nowadays, many people prefer to work from home rather than work in the office. In the U.S. a study revealed that people who work remotely grew 159% between 2005 and 2017.

When it comes to making money online, you can be a full-time employee who receives a regular salary from one company, or a freelancer who earns cash based on the hour, day, or the number of services he or she worked for.  Either of these two can give you both fast and sustainable cash.

We gathered below some of the best ideas for people who wanted extra cash or to start a new career. Some of these jobs require specific skills and knowledge, while there are some which are open for everyone who has some time on their hands.  Below are some of the simplest ways to make money online right now.

Start a Blog

Blogging is perhaps the most famous way to make money online. These days, almost everyone can start a blog. All you need to do is to set up a site and came-up with a topic.  The good thing about blogging is that you can start with any topic that you are passionate about. It can be about your hobby, relationship, health or fitness, or even about yourself.

You can make profits in blogging in many ways. You can earn money through online advertising, affiliate marketing (which is the second way), articles (advertorial) and many more. Blogging, however, requires writing skills, research, and exceptional creativity in order for you to stand out.

If you wanted to start a blog, it is also important to know the basics of on-page search engine optimization (SEO). If you know this, you have an advantage to other bloggers out there.

Sell as an Affiliate

If you read our past blogs, then you might now familiar with the concept of affiliate marketing. In affiliate marketing, you will promote other people’s products through your websites or other platforms in exchange for commission or revenue share. Here, you can make money online by sending customers to your clients.    

The good thing about affiliate marketing is that once you published your content on your platform, you’ll just have to wait and watch how much money you convert into profit.

Sell your “Stuff” Online

Many people make a lot of fortune by selling in e-commerce. Here, you need to set up an e-commerce site, where visitors can order online. It doesn’t need to be a website as media such as Facebook have portals and pages for this too.  Many people were able to create an online shopping business through social media such as Facebook and Instagram. Some also use third-party marketplaces that allow posting and sell your old stuff.

The challenging part about making your online store is to deliver the products to your customers. Many start-ups online sellers hire or partner with a third-party shipping company. Most of the time the sellers charged a shipping fee to their customers.

Play Poker Online (but be
responsible)

Well, this one isn’t for everyone. Many gamblers are earning money by playing poker or other online casino games. Here, you just need to know the rules of the games, come-up with strategy and enjoy (and be prepared to lose as well as win).

If you are going to play in online casinos for real money, you need to understand the risk. However, you can increase the chance of winning by doing a lot of research, reading game reviews, and claiming casino bonuses.

Playing poker isn’t the best way to make money online, however, if you have discipline and the right strategy, you can win a lot of money while having fun.

Answer Surveys

Yes, you can get paid online by answering surveys. There are many market research firms that are looking for people to complete a survey about certain products or services. These companies are willing to pay for people’s opinions. Many payments are made through vouchers, coupons, or fixed amounts. However, don’t expect to earn huge cash by completing a survey online.

Online Coaching and Webinars

If you have certain skills and a portfolio, online coaching and hosting webinars is another opportunity to earn cash online. In this list, this is perhaps one of the best ways to earn money online. Just like blogging, you can pick any field you want as long as you are proficient in that field.  It could be about photography, cooking, and even handling a business. If you can bill yourself as an expert, many are willing to pay for your advice.

Be a Video Creator

It is not a secret that many streamers and vloggers are able to earn a lot of money by posting videos. Some of the most famous platforms you may have included YouTube, Vimeo, and Twitch. Each platform has a different monetization program. In YouTube, the world’s second largest search engine, for example, you need to hit the number of subscribers and hours of view time to earn extra money online. Like in the above lists, you can make a video about any niche. It can be a travel video or a simple how-to video. The important part to get paid handsomely is to attract a good number of viewers. In order to do this, it requires good research, brainstorming and a lot of creativity.

If you’d like to know more about any of these, we’re available to guide through the maze that is “Making Money Online.”

Contact us and start making a little extra money,