27 Easy Ways To Make Money Online

27 Easy Ways To Make Money Online

Now it's possible to quit your day job, make money online and work anywhere.

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Who needs the 9-5 grind and struggling to pay rent in an expensive place like San Francisco or New York when you can easily make money online? Since your office can be wherever you open your laptop, more and more people are quitting their day jobs to do remote work. According to a study by Global Workplace Analytics and FlexJobs, the remote workforce has grown by 159% since 2005, and remote workers will make up as much as 50% of the entire workforce by 2020, thanks to the ease of making money online. The statistics also show another exciting trend for digital nomads: Remote work gives women, especially female entrepreneurs, an edge and is helping close the wage gap. And here's the best part: By making money online, you have the choice of living wherever you want. You can work from home or you can travel the world, which gives you another advantage—by earning U.S. dollars as a digital nomad and living in countries that are much cheaper than at home, you can live very well indeed.

We sleuthed out some creative ways that digital nomads have found to make money online, from the website International Living—which just issued a new report detailing how expats are traveling the world and earning a living abroad—to FlexJobs, which recently published a story on the best fields to for remote work. The lesson? It's time to rip up the old rules and try something new.

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With remote work, you can be a digital nomad and live and travel anywhere.

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1. Set Up an Online Course

Do you have a skill that you want to share? International Living suggests setting up an online course with written tutorials, PDF downloads and videos. For instance, Rebecca Groskruetz used her talent for furniture painting to create a site where members can go at their own pace. When she soft-launched the business, she sold 33 programs at $127 each. After doing a bigger launch later the same year, she sold 216 programs at $149 each. Her total sales the first year: $36,375. Some online resources for teaching courses include TakeLessons, Udemy and Skillshare.

1. Tutor

Another way to take advantage of your skills: Become an online tutor. The website Cambly helps you get paid to chat with people from around the world. While you're doing the tutoring, the site automatically tracks the time you spend, paying $10.20 an hour. While that might not sound like a lot, consider the fact that you can set your own hours, work as little or as much as you want—and if you're living abroad, $10.20 an hour can go a long way.

Becoming a travel agent is a great way to earn money and travel.

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1. Become a Travel Agent

Do you love to share advice on travel? Put your expertise to work and become a travel advisor. You can sign up for courses through a place like The Travel Institute. Or you can pay a fee to a company like Cruise Planners, which recruits and trains advisors to work remotely not only in planning cruises but in all kinds of travel—on land and at sea. The company was started in 1994 by a woman named Michelle Fee, who didn’t take a paycheck for the first three years so that she could invest back into the business. Now in its 25th year, Cruise Planners is the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise with more than 2,500 franchisees.

1. Be a Juror

Here's a case where you won't dread jury duty. The site eJury has revolutionized the way that lawyers prepare for trial by creating online mock juries and focus groups that help attorneys determine prepare case. You'll get paid for participating.

1. Play Poker

Seriously. Matador Network published a story called "How to Fund Your Travels Playing Online Poker." We'd say that's better than Vegas!

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You can fund your travels with poker.

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1. Let Someone Pick Your Brain

2. Become a Virtual Assistant

Are you organized and resourceful? As a virtual assistant, you make money by helping people and businesses with tasks ranging from data entry to research to customer service—the sky's the limit. The website VANetworking was founded by a virtual assistant and is loaded with tips and job leads.

1. Sell Your Photos and Videos

If you're traveling, it's likely that you're surrounded by gorgeous photo ops, and now that digital cameras are widely available, photography and videography can be a good way to earn an income. Stock websites make it easy for photographers and videographers to upload their work, then will market on your behalf and create passive income for you while you're off shooting the next beautiful location. Stock agencies looking for submissions include Shutterstock, Photoshelter, Fotolia and iStock.

1. Become a Travel Writer

Again, if you're traveling the world, it's the perfect opportunity to write about your experiences and get paid for it. That said, making money as a travel writer isn't easy since you must be able to sell your articles or create a revenue-producing travel blog. But where there's a will, there's a way, and Lonely Planet even published an entire book on the topic, "How to Be a Travel Writer," available in print and as an e-book.

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With a laptop and a hot spot, you can literally work anywhere.

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1. Write an E-Book

Speaking of e-books, it's a great way to turn your expertise into a platform that people will buy, creating a form of passive income. Kindle even has a step-by-step guide for how to create, publish and market an e-book.

1. Publish an E-Book

According to International Living, an even faster and easier way to make money with e-books is to find a book that has already been published in print and license it to publish online. "The person doing the online publishing gets the lion’s share of the money—paying the author the standard 8% to 15% royalties based on net sales," says International Living. You can sometimes do a one-time payment for the rights to publish online, like Vic Johnson. "I once bought the rights to a book for $200, simply because I liked the content," says Johnson. "Over the years, I’ve made over $50,000 selling it as an e-book.” Consider this statistic: There are over 44 million print books on Amazon but only 2.6 million Kindle books—that's a lot of material that could be converted to e-books.

1. Teach English

Most people think you need to be living abroad in order to teach English to foreign students. But as GoOverseas.com points out, "With video chatting and conferencing growing easier and more reliable every year, teaching English lessons online is another great way to fund your life abroad or at home." For a slew of companies that will set you up with online students, check out this article on Teach Away. Rates for teaching English online can go up to $22 an hour.

1. Create Software Reviews

If you have strong opinions about software, whether positive or negative, you can get paid for creating reviews. SoftwareJudge.com pays up to $50 dollars for, as they describe it, "tell-it-like-it-is, no marketing BS, straight-talking software reviews."

1. Translate

Do you speak another language? Consider doing translating. "Translation positions are plentiful in an ever-melding world with more global travel among those who speak different languages,"says FlexJobs, which offers a sampling of available positions. The company Smartling also makes it easy to become a translator.

1. Create a Blog

So you're an expert on a topic? Create a blog about it. "Always think about the value you’re providing," says International Living. "Why should anyone read what you’re writing? What’s in it for them?" The best blogs showcase your experiences by providing info that's helpful to others. So how to earn money? A big method is by affiliate income: earning a commission if people end up buying someone thanks to your blog. “Right now, my biggest source of affiliate income is from Amazon, which is anywhere from $300 to $600 per month," says Ali Garland who has been blogging since 2009. "And the great thing about this type of income is that the money keeps rolling in even if I decide to take a couple of days, or even a week, off." The blogger Nomadic Matt has multiple e-courses on the topic.

1. Become an Account Manager

"If you have exceptional listening skills, as well as the ability to anticipate the needs of others, becoming an account manager could be a good career choice for you," says FlexJobs. Some of these positions include pharmacist account executive, link building specialist and account strategist.

1. Make a Podcast That Pays

Podcasts are red-hot. Want to create one? All you really need is a laptop and a good microphone. And here's the other good news: Podcasts don’t need to run daily, and because they're not live, you can record multiple episodes at once. According to International Living, there are many ways to make money from a podcast, including commercial sponsorships or advertising products or services. “I can record and broadcast a podcast wherever I am in the world," says podcaster Luis Congdon. "It’s remarkably simple, and it can also be profitable. Using a lightweight and low-cost microphone and a laptop I’ve recorded from a hut in the Philippines, a co-working space in Bali and even while staying on a farm in Colombia.”

1. Get Crafty

Are you a crafty entrepreneur? Everyone knows the site Etsy, which is a marketplace for handmade items. But now you can sell your jewelry and other handmade wares on sites like Amazon Handmade, ArtFire, Cargoh and more. You'll find many more resources in this helpful article.

1. Write

You don't just need to write about travel when you're traveling. If you're a good writer, you can probably write about anything. According to International Living, Leslie Patrick Moore is a writer who lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and earns two-thirds of her income by crafting marketing copy for companies. “My creativity has been able to flourish here without having to constantly worry about money," says Moore. "And it doesn’t hurt that my office is often my hammock, set amidst the colorful bougainvillea that grow against the brick walls in our backyard.” One company that hires online writers is iWriter, which pays up to $80 per 500 words once you're promoted up the ranks.

Vlogging from a beach.

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1. Create “How-To” Videos

Jump on the YouTube vlogging wagon by creating how-to video courses. How do you earn money? "Instructors can monetize their videos by charging a subscription fee or password protecting content for paying customers only," says International Living. "Once you have a loyal and engaged following, you can start partnering with brands that will pay a fee to have their product mentioned or reviewed."

1. Get Paid for Online Searches and Surveys

This one's easy: Just add the site Qmee to your browser. If you click on a search result, you'll earn money. You can also earn cash rewards for taking online Qmee surveys and sharing your opinions on brands.

1. Do Narration and Voice-Overs

Thanks to smartphones, there's a boom happening right now in the audiobooks industry, which is in turn creating a demand for freelance narrators, according to International Living. “My typical ‘work day’ consists of two to four hours of recording during late morning and early afternoon," says Meghan Crawford, a freelance audiobook narrator. International Living says that even new narrators can earn an average of $100 an hour based on completed work. Joel Young is a top freelancer on Fiverr who has made more than $1.5 million dollars by selling his voice-over services. “That is an amount of money that would have taken me decades to earn without this platform,” Young told CNBC.

1. Become a Day Trader

Are you a whiz with the stock market? It's possible to earn a living by day trading, which can be done anywhere in the world. Marcello Arrambide from WanderingTrader.com tells how to turn it into a profitable career that will allow you to travel.

1. Be a Freelance Designer

Are you a talented designer with skills in areas like graphics or web design? You can do what you love and get paid for it on the website 99Designs.com, which will allow you to become a part of a global community of designers and bid on jobs.

1. Conduct Internet Research

According to International Living, you can make good money (up to $50 an hour) by surfing the internet. “An interesting new income category has emerged, thanks in part to the world of 'fake news,'” says Winton Churchill, the founder of an international training and consulting company. "Companies and individuals are more concerned than ever with fact-checking the information they use on their websites and in their promotional materials. And they’re willing to pay someone to make sure it’s correct.”

1. Fundraise

According to FlexJobs, digital nomads can make money by helping with fundraising "Fundraising positions are designed to garner the funding needed for projects and to maintain a business entity’s operations," says FlexJobs. "Donations can be solicited in the form of monetary tithing or gifts for a nonprofit organization." Here are some positions to look for: senior digital strategist, eCRM contractors, senior campaigner.

1. Freelance

Need more ideas? There are tons of general freelance websites loaded with opportunities from companies and small businesses. Some of these include Upwork.com, a website for freelancers in fields ranging from sales and marketing to accounting to customer service. Or you can market your own services—whatever they are—on sites like Fiverr. The site was built on the fact that you can charge $5 for anything, but the sky's the limit. Kendell Rizzo went from waiting tables to marketing her services on Fiverr; now she makes six figures while she travels the world.

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How to Make Money Online: 25 Examples and Ideas

With the gift of the internet, it seems everyone is eager to have a side-hustle. But, not everyone has the time or resources to get a consistent job outside of their house. And, with so many jobs that can be done virtually, getting a side job on the internet has never been easier. So, what are some ways you can make money online?

How to Make Money Online
While some may require the use of your car or your house, these 25 online job ideas can help you earn lots of extra cash without having to exert too much energy. And, the best part? Most can be done in addition to your daytime job (read - disposable income).

1. Use Apps Like Uber and Lyft
   Yes, you will have to leave your house in your car, but using apps like Uber and Lyft can help you earn lots of extra money (up to hundreds of dollars per week).

If you are 21 years of age and have a four-door car, you're good to go to start earning money through the apps. Simply register on Uber or Lyft, and start earning cash in your spare time.

1. Take Online Surveys
   You can get paid (or get coupons or discounts) for taking surveys online.

With sites like Swagbucks, you can get gift cards and discounts for taking surveys - which can add up in savings. Other sites like MySurvey and SurveyJunkie offer money in exchange for surveys.

1. Become a Virtual Assistant
   A great way to earn some extra cash from the comfort of your bed is to be a virtual assistant.

Typical duties of a virtual assistant include things like administrative tasks, booking travel, or managing calendars. Typical hourly salary of a virtual assistant is around $15.62 - posing a tempting option for an internet side-hustle.

1. Begin Investing
   If you've got a tiny bit of extra cash, starting to invest in the stock or bond market can be a great way to earn money online.

Using online investment sites like Fidelity (FNF) - Get Fidelity National Financial, Inc. - FNF Group Report or PNC (PNC) - Get PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Report can potentially pay off in a big way.

1. Sell Clothes or Items Online
   Everyone has an extra coat or pair of jeans in their closet. An easy way to turn clutter into cash is to sell clothes online on sites like Poshmark or eBay (EBAY) - Get eBay Inc. Report .

With the ease of listing items and receiving payment, selling extra items or clothes online can really give you a boost for a minimal effort.

1. Tutor Online
   If you've got smarts or expertise in a certain area, being an online tutor can be a great option to earn some extra cash on the internet. With dozens of high school, college or other level tutoring jobs available, you could potentially make up to $18 an hour from your computer.

Definitely worth a look into using your brain.

1. Become a Transcriptionist
   If you've got a computer and fast typing skills, becoming a transcriptionist is an ultra-easy way to earn money from your home.

While salaries vary, you can typically make about $15 per hour, with some of the bigger freelance transcribing sites like TranscribeMe or Go Transcript paying by the minute you transcribe.

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1. Become a Freelance Writer
   While a knack for writing is necessary, becoming a freelance writer online can earn you hundreds of dollars - and is typically a pretty easy gig to find.

Sites like UpWork offer lots of great freelance jobs that can earn you over $1,000 - and, lots of other freelancing pays per hour as well, earning you an average of $15 to $20 per hour.

1. Sell Crafts Online
   Ah, Etsy (ETSY) - Get Etsy, Inc. Report - the go-to for craft lovers Web-wide.

If you've got a talent for making crafts, or even have crafting supplies to sell, you can potentially earn lots of money selling your items.

Even though the site takes a 3.5% fee for every item sold, you can still generate a good amount of income for your goods (and possibly even build a small business).

1. Start a YouTube Channel
   Despite the fact that not all of us will earn YouTube stardom, some of us might - and that's exactly how you can make money for your videos on YouTube.

The popular platform can potentially generate thousands of dollars of income - but, there is more than one hoop to jump through. Learn more about making money on YouTube here.

1. Use Online Sites Like Craigslist and UpWork
   If you've got a product or service for hire or sale, using online sites like Craigslist or UpWork can help you sell your services (or products) to make that additional buck.

However, when using sites like Craigslist, beware of scams - you can read about some of the most common Craigslist scams here.

1. Work as a Consultant
   Another way you can potentially earn big on the internet is by consulting.

According to Forbes, offering consulting services in a variety of fields can even earn you up to $100 per hour. Sites that can get you started in the field of online consulting include Clarify.fm - and it's free.

1. Use Money-Making Apps
   Some apps like Drop can help you earn extra money or cash rewards when shopping online.

Apps like Drop let you choose your favorite stores and link a credit or debit card so you can earn points as you shop online. These points can definitely add up, giving you some extra cash or savings on the internet.

1. Start a Blog
   While there are dozens of ways to make money through online writing, creating a blog can definitely help you add to your bottom line once you've built it up.

Using your blog to build a platform and begin getting advertising or affiliate deals can help you earn money. But make sure to promote your blog on social media and gain a consistent audience while targeting money-making opportunities within your niche.

1. Use Cash-Back Credit Cards
   You can actually earn a good bit of money online by using your credit or debit cards via cash-back deals.

In addition to percentage rewards with certain cards, many cards like Discover (DFS) - Get Discover Financial Services Report have better interest rates - and, in the case of Discover, can earn you 1.80% APY - which can add up to big dollar savings per year.

1. Create Online Courses or Webinars
   According to Entrepreneur, offering online webinars or courses can help you make lots of money by talking about areas of your interest or expertise.

Using sites like GoToWebinar can help you get started in the process of creating your own webinar.

Additionally, you can create online courses using your experiences or knowledge to make money - with sites like Teachable.com being a useful resource.

1. Become a Data Entry Clerk
   Entering data on a freelance basis online can help you earn a good amount of extra dough for a fairly simple job.

According to Entrepreneur, the average pay for data entry is around $12 to $13 per hour. You can often find jobs for freelance data entry on sites like Fiverr and Indeed. Simply search "data entry clerk" and you'll get a handful of options.

1. Help College Applicants or Students Write Papers
   Even if you're not fresh out of college, you can still help those who are trying to get in by freelancing in the area of helping students work on papers.

For most gigs, you could make around $15-$25 per hour, while some fees per essay may be much higher. Using your writing skills can potentially earn you some extra cash - and help students learn how to construct a winning essay.

1. Write Resumes
   Along the same lines, helping write or work on people's resumes to ensure they are in tip-top shape can earn you a surprising amount of extra money.

In fact, working on or writing resumes can potentially earn you between $15 and $20 an hour, or even make over $100 per resume.

1. Rent Out a Room on Airbnb
   You presumably have a home or room - which means that by renting it out, you can earn some extra cash.

While the specifics are slightly more complicated, the idea is simple - you can earn big bucks for letting people rent out an extra room (or your whole house, if you're out of town). Learn more about how Airbnb could earn you money online here.

1. Become a Web Designer
   If you've got skills with website creation, SEO, or web design, you can earn lots of money by freelancing and creating sites.

Use sites like UpWork, Fiverr, or Freelancer to help find options - which, if you can manage full time, can potentially earn you upward of $70,000 per year as a web designer or creator.

1. Create an ECommerce Store on Shopify
   If you've got things to sell online, Shopify may very well be the online eCommerce store for you.

With a fairly easy process of setting up an online store, Shopify offers a great way to sell things you make online and earn a good amount of additional cash.

1. Become a Brand Ambassador
   If you've got a strong social media presence, becoming a brand ambassador could be just the right online job for you. Getting paid to promote products on social media is certainly appealing - and, if you create enough of a platform on sites like Instagram (FB) - Get Meta Platforms Inc. Class A Report , you could even earn thousands per year.

Even if you aren't fortunate enough to score a deal with a brand through social media, working events and handing out goodies or promoting companies can earn you a decent amount of cash.

If you're lucky, you can even earn up to over $17 per hour.

1. Invest in Cryptocurrency
   Yes, this may not be an avenue for the faint of heart (or those low in cash). But if you have a little extra money to spend, investing in slightly riskier investments like cryptocurrency could possibly earn you thousands from the comfort of your home computer.

Still, before diving in the bitcoin deep end, make sure you know the downsides and possible scams to avoid getting conned.

1. Review Music or Videos Online
   Perhaps surprisingly, you can actually make money by reviewing music (or other forms of media like videos) online.

You can use sites like Slice the Pie to review things like music, videos, artists or even clothing products and earn money while doing it.

The Bottom Line
There are countless ways to earn money online - including dozens more than these 25. Do your research and use your particular talents, areas of expertise, and resources to earn money online.

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Want To Earn Some Extra Money On The Side? Here Are Some Ideas How

Who doesn’t like to earn some extra money? In today’s world, our lives are governed by money. As inflation increases, so does the need for more earnings. You may have a couple of free hours aside from your job during which you would want to be productive by taking on a side job. This is a great idea for earning some extra money for you or your family. Here are a few ideas on how you can earn easy bucks on the side.

Become a Personal Trainer
Becoming a personal trainer is actually one of the most effective ways to earn some extra cash. The best part about personal trainers is that you can also coach someone over the web. There are plenty of platforms that hire personal trainers. Moreover, if you wish, you can also open up your own small business in the form of a social media page or account. Places like California have an abundance of personal trainers. They work individually or in groups to help people reach their fitness goals. The reason getting started as a personal trainer in Santa Clarita is not an easy task is because of the sheer number of trainers already based in that location. There is a lot of competition and the market is already crawling with personal trainers, so make sure you find yourself a unique edge to offer your prospective clients. However, it is still a terrific way to make some extra money.

Trade Cryptocurrency
As our world is evolving, so is the currency we use in it. What seemed like the stuff of science fiction in the past is ultimately becoming the preferred medium. Even though cryptocurrency is a relatively new concept, it may very well become the standard in the next couple of years. Some primary cryptocurrency platforms are as listed below.

Bitcoin
Etherium
eToro
Kraken
Online Tutoring
Online tutoring is an amazing way to earn some quick bucks. It all depends upon your niche or what area of knowledge you are particularly adept at and able to tutor. Certain websites such as “Tutor.com” and “Tutor Me” provide resources for starting this endeavor. You don’t necessarily have to use these platforms, you can use other platforms such as “Upwork” and “Freelancer” as well.

Blog Writing
Blogs are an incredible way to earn passive income. Starting a blog may sound simple, but it’s a rather difficult task. You need to put in the hours in order to benefit from it. However, once the blog starts thriving then it’s a piece of cake. You can promote your business and generate an income. Just keep creating more content and the blog will steadily grow.

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There are countless ways to earn a side income nowadays. You can even freelance or sell your services on platforms like Fiverr. The possibilities are endless and you can generate a side income in plenty of ways. Blog writing, article writing, online tutoring, trading cryptocurrency, freelancing, and real estate investments are just some of the many ways with which you can make some extra money on the side.

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