Some online money-making strategies pay out more than others, so pick the ones that best fit your lifestyle. Here are some suggestions and resources for learning how to make money online for free. 9 Ways to make money online.
Best ways to make money online.
1. Be a part of market research.
You won't make a lot of money doing online surveys, but you can make a few dollars here and there. Many survey sites pay in gift cards, but some, such as Branded Surveys, let you withdraw your money by PayPal or direct deposit. You'll become a Branded Elite member if you routinely take surveys and earn points, and you'll be eligible for additional bonus points and awards.
We've reviewed dozens of paid survey sites, many of which are frauds posing as legitimate companies, so be cautious about giving out personal information to a company you've never heard of.
2. When you shop, you can earn cash back and perks.
You can save money on everything from groceries to books by using cash-back apps and browser extensions. You won't make a fortune, but you will save money on items you currently purchase. Capital One Shopping is my personal favorite because it integrates with my favorite retailers such as Overstock, Vitacost, and eBay.
You can create a Capital One Shopping account using your regular banking log in if you already have one. Even if you don't have a Capital One account, signing up is simple. Capital One will notify you when you're shopping if there's a discount available for that merchant once you register an account and install the browser extension. You can exchange your points for Walmart, Redbox, Sephora, and other shops' gift cards.
Note: If you get the Capital One Shopping extension through the links provided, Capital One Shopping compensates us.
3. Create your own blog.
Starting a blog and making money is more feasible than you would imagine. Bloggers generate money by promoting firms with whom they are linked. The website owner receives a commission when people click an affiliate link and make a transaction. Other ways to earn money from blogging include showing advertisements, selling your own items, and creating sponsored material.
Blogging platforms like HostGator make it simple and inexpensive to start your own digital business from home for less than a cup of coffee each month. (We turned DollarSprout into a seven-figure brand in the same way.
4. Finish micro-tasks.
Micro-tasking is one of the most straightforward ways to earn money online. Micro-jobs, on the other hand, come with micro-pay. Swagbucks allows you to earn a few dollars every month by viewing videos, playing games, and utilizing the Swagbucks search engine. Users can earn money by reviewing material, validating data, or testing apps and websites on other micro job sites.
5. Manage your company's Facebook ads.
Allowing firms to advertise their products and services in users' news feeds is one of the ways Facebook makes money. The majority of small business owners are unaware of the importance of running Facebook advertisements for their companies. You can make $1,000 to $2,000 per month for each client you book if you learn to articulate the value of ads in reaching new clients and boosting brand awareness. Begin by contacting local small company owners or enrolling in an online course that teaches you how to handle Facebook advertisements and begin booking clients.
6. Make YouTube videos.
Ads, which average $0.01 to $0.03 per view, or $3 to $5 for every 1000 video views, are the primary source of income for YouTubers. You can make money on YouTube with Google AdSense if you generate consistent, entertaining videos and grow a following. Starting a creator account is free, but before you can sell your videos, you must satisfy YouTube's basic standards.
7. Working as a virtual assistant is a great way to supplement your income.
A virtual assistant is a broad term for someone who provides online services to businesses large and small. Graphic design, blog maintenance, and email marketing are all examples of services. After having her first kid, a good friend of mine began working as a virtual assistant. She earns $35 per hour by providing copywriting and email management services to local businesses. Working as a freelancer will raise your hourly income, but it will also need you to find your own job. Working with well-known virtual assistant companies with a constant supply of clients, but at a lower hourly fee, is another alternative.
8. Take up freelance work.
Over the previous three years, I've made thousands of dollars extra as a freelance writer, web developer, and, most recently, project manager. Offering what you already know is the quickest method to sell your skills online. These are real services you can provide to clients if your day job involves managing social media or if you learned to edit podcasts while working on your own personal podcast. Professionals seeking freelancers with your skillset can be found on sites like Fiverr, Upwork, and Freelancer.com.
9. Etsy is a great place to sell your handmade items.
Users have sold anything from handmade knitwear and recycled jewelry to budget printouts and home organization binders on Etsy, which is known for its assortment of handcrafted and vintage things. Whatever your skill, there's a chance you may sell your crafts online and make some extra money.