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.




