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Are you tired of the 9-to-5 routine?
Did our Worst Jobs video do nothing to make you feel better about your current employment?
We may be able to help you, as always, with another great installment!
This time, we’re tackling the top ten real ways you can make money online!
These may not replace your full-time job immediately, but with a little time, patience and imagination,
you could go create a career out of the comfort of your own home!
10.
Online Psychic and Tarot Readings Regardless of what you believe, there are
those out there that swear by astrological readings, tarot cards, and psychics.
That also means there are people out there that would pay others to provide said services,
turning what some would consider ludicrous into a viable business.
Via websites like Kasamba.com, alleged psychics can sign themselves up for paid live chat
sessions and charge a specific amount per minute.
Tarot readings are a bit more complicated to get started in, mostly because there are
so many free services offered, but Craigslist has proved a viable starting point before
moving onto your own online tarot reading service.
9.
Online Surveys Ever wonder how some companies make the decisions
they do?
Sometimes it’s an internal decision based off of figures and estimations, but consumer
opinion can be a big part of change; but where would those opinions come from and how do
they coax people to take the time to do a survey?
Well, with online surveys and cash money, of course!
There are plenty of websites that offer compensation for surveys, so much that the market is getting
pretty saturated, but some sites are a bit more generous than others.
If you aim to make some extra cash through online surveys, recommended sites include
SwagBucks.com, OpinionOutpost.com, and Toluna.com, or for Android users, the app Google Opinion
Rewards is a great way to earn a few bucks towards your Google Credit account.
8.
Online Focus Groups Like online surveys, online focus groups allow
for convenient consumer and political research, but they require a bit more from the participants
than clicking a few radio buttons.
Rather than gathering a group of people in one location, though, everything is done in
an online forum.
As there isn’t much of an inconvenience to participants, not every online focus group
pays, but if you’re looking for a quick buck, FocusGroup.com is a valuable resource.
A moderator will steer the discussion, which is held over a web-based technology like WebEx
and GoToMeeting, and you won’t have to deal with the awkwardness of face-to-face discussion.
7.
Etsy Feeling crafty and don’t know what to do
with those 25 scarves you crocheted?
You can try your luck at an arts and crafts show, spend the money to secure a table, and
enjoy the blistering heat, or you can simply open an Etsy shop and sell your handmade product
from the comfort of your own home.
Members of the eCommerce site specialize in handcrafting unique items, leading to a community
of over 1.6 million sellers and $2.39 billion in annual sales in 2015 alone.
Additional to arts and crafts, Etsy also allows shops to carry vintage and antique items that
are at least 20 years old.
6.
eBay Have a lot of junk that you think may be worth
something?
Since 1995, the online auction house has proved to be a fine means of unloading your unwanted
stuff.
While you’re free to sell just about anything you can find, those that have the potential
to make the most money tend to either focus on limited collectibles, antiques or open
their own eBay Store and specialize in stocking and selling anything from clothing to electronics
to niche items like, uh, erotic postcards.
One of the best ways to find stuff to sell on eBay is by visiting local thrift stores,
garage sales and estate sales.
Be sure to bring a device with an internet connection so you can price-check your lucky
finds before you buy them!
5.
Owning or Building a Website Have a service you think you can offer?
Is your mind filled with things that you’d love to throw out for the world to read?
Think you have the know-how to turn an online space into an advertising mecca?
You may want to shell out the minimal start-up cash to build yourself a website.
Making money from a website is a long-term endeavor that takes a lot of patience and
time, but if the formula can be perfected, your bank account can grow from ad revenue.
If you are the creative type and know your way around Wordpress, or even better, can
code, there are plenty of small brick-and-mortar and service companies looking to have a website
built, and will often pay in the $1,000's.
4.
Virtual Assistant Thanks to the wonders of the internet, some
jobs are able to leave the office setting and be done from the convenience of your home.
One position, which offers the perks of a home setting and independence, is a virtual
assistant.
Much like an in-office assistant, virtual assistants act as a sort of liaison for a
higher-up employee, scheduling meetings, fielding phone calls, performing research and record
keeping, and partaking in conference calls and online meetings.
Via e-mail, telephone calls, and online meeting software, virtual assistants communicate with
fellow employees and not once do they need to slip into high heels or throw on a tie
to get the job done.
3.
Online Tutoring Maybe you’ve pursued a career in teaching
but find that it’s not at all what “younger you” thought it was cracked up to be.
Maybe you’re in between teaching jobs or are just waiting for summer break to end.
Whether the situation, your schooling doesn’t have to go to waste, especially not with online
tutoring as a feasible alternative.
Cutting out the need to deal with children in a face-to-face setting, online tutoring
allows you to use your educational background to help people of all ages with homework,
basic and advanced test prep, and general coursework.
Even if you’re still pursuing a degree, so long as you’re a Sophomore in a 4-year
degree program, sites like Tutor.com will consider you for an online tutor position.
2.
Freelancing If you have an ability to create something
others may struggle with, such as an informative piece of writing, beautiful graphic logo,
or piece of music, you could have a future as an online freelancer.
Typically, freelancers are responsible solely for content, whether it be a company logo,
website design or podcast theme song.
Just knowing how to create something is one part of the battle as marketing yourself and
finding clients can be far more frustrating and time-consuming.
Websites like PeoplePerHour, Upwork.com, Fiverr.com and FlexJobs.com are vital resources for starting
freelancers looking to remain and succeed in an online setting.
1.
Own a YouTube Channel It’s true, you can make quite a bit of money
by owning and operating your own YouTube channel.
What isn’t true is any inkling you may have that it’s easy to do.
Many different factors go into what makes a YouTube channel successful, first and foremost
being whether or not the idea is original and appealing.
Though that doesn't mean you need any talent or expensive equipment, there are plenty of
channels that have started or continue to use sub-par equipment, yet have a huge following.
YouTube GradeAUnderA is a prime example - a channel that went from 50,000 to 2.8 million
subscribers in just one year, utilizing only Microsoft Paint and Movie Maker to make his
videos.
YouTube is all about creativity and finding an audience that enjoys your content.
Chances are if you find something funny, entertaining or educational, then someone else will too
- so don't be afraid to start creating content and starting your career path on YouTube!