Have you ever gotten one of those spam emails that promises
you could "get rich quick"? Or maybe you found a website that says
you can "work from home and make thousands!"
The sad truth is that most of these amazing-sounding
opportunities are scams. If you've been the victim of an online scam.
But here's the good news: The Internet is also full of
completely legitimate ways to make money. All you need is a computer, Internet
and the desire to make some extra pocket cash!
Turn your photos into cash
Do you have a knack for photography? If you have unique images that could
easily hang in an art gallery, you might be able to sell your work to fine art
lovers on sites.
And if you take lots of high-quality images of everyday
items and places, check out stock photo sites like iStockPhoto and
Shutterstock. These sites sell your pictures to advertisers and businesses for
you. The pay can vary, but you can expect to earn 15 to 60 percent of the sale.
Start a blog
Blogging is not only a great way to share your passion with the world - it can
also earn you some nice pocket money. Some daily bloggers are earning $50 -
$100.
If you want to share your creativity with the world - but
writing isn't your thing - there's always video blogging. The best part is you
don't need expensive video equipment to get started.
Answer questions
Earning extra money can be as simple as answering a question online.
Some questions require in-depth knowledge on a topic. But
many questions can be answered with a quick Google search. What you earn will
depend on the difficulty of the question. Some answers might earn you 50 cents
or less. More complicated Q&As can score you as much as $20-$50 each.
Freelance
Freelancing gives you the flexibility of making money from the comfort of your
home office or anywhere else. It's a good option for writers, graphic designers
and other creative types. But you can find freelance work in all kinds of
fields.
If you're a small business owner looking to hire a
freelancer.
Freelancers will want to read this too!
Most of these sites let you set your own hourly or project
rate before you start applying for jobs. Keep in mind that some jobs might
require a lengthy interview process before you're hired. Pay can vary from a
few bucks to several hundred dollars, depending on the project.
Become an online tutor
If you have past teaching experience - or you're an expert in a high demand
field - online tutoring can be a lucrative way to earn extra cash.
Math, science and economics are the most in-demand subjects.
It connects you with students around the world who are
interested in learning English and other languages.
