- Affiliate Marketing
You can earn through affiliate marketing in two ways: first, if you already have your own website, you simply add affiliates and start earning through the traffic or visitors that your site generates. Second, if you don’t have your own website, try creating one which emphasizes on your interest and expertise that you can offer. Then, go to affiliate sites to find “affiliates” that corresponds to your content. Usually, there are features (like forums) offered by these affiliate sites for starters that answers general how-to questions.
- Blog Owner
You can earn a good chunk of change while blogging. Pay per click advertising like Google’s AdSense is one way and another would be by selling banner ads on your websites, or offering subscription area with additional content. Creating your own blog from sites like Blogger and Live Journal can also earn you additional cash.
- Business Consultant
You can jumpstart your consulting firm or business online. If you have an expertise pm a particular field and could serve as a business consultant, all you have to do is crate your own website to advertise your services. You can also join companies like Elance and GloLance that provides new participants on the business information and workshops to maximize their area of expertise and start their own consulting business. Entrepreneur.com also provides articles that cover topics about becoming a freelance business consultant.
- Content Producer
Website owners don’t always have the luxury of time to write fresh and crisp contents for their websites. This is where you come in. Content producers write articles for different websites that need crisp and up-to-date content for their websites. You can work on contract for one website (or more) that needs a number of articles per month, or sell articles through your niche through sites like Associated Content and eHow.
- E-Book Publisher
A lot of big publishers are getting into e-book publication. But small e-book publishers can still get into the industry by finding a niche those readers fancy and you can sell your own book or sell other’s. Sell your books at FictionWise, Amazon’s Kindle, your own website or storefront. You can also look into Lulu.com and iUniverse.com.
- Editing Services
If you are proficient with your local language or English, you can be a freelance proofreader or copyeditor. Editing services are in demand by print and e-book publishers, websites, companies, magazines and businesses. Some assignments will also include proofreading college thesis, dissertations and books written by others. To know how much you need to charge for your service, monitor your competitors or check out the recommended rates online.
- Online Auctions
Online auctions are fast becoming a lucrative business online. It’s where you can find good deals or unique product offers. A lot of online auctions sellers make an honest living by selling their stuff online. eBay, Webidz and Bid-A lot are some of the popular auction sites online. Some sellers find products and set-up to have the items drop-shipped which means no inventory or overhead expense for the product. You just order the item when it sells and the manufacturer ships it to your customer. All you have to do is collect money.
- Virtual Assistant
Good typing skills and a penchant for detailed work are in demand right now. Virtual assistant is a job that you can easily do at the comfort of your own home while earning a decent income. Of course it would take time to build up a client base but once you are able to achieve it, everything flows easily. You can try the sites Hire Virtual Assistants, eVoice Receptionist, or check the site Virtual Assistant Jobs to look for jobs or you can work independently.
- Web Hosting
Hosting resellers help people find a space for their own website for a reasonable price. A lot of web hosting companies do offer reseller accounts. You can set up an affiliate link where you earn when people sign up for hosting a specific company. Or, you can create your own hosting account which has a certain number of domains that can be resold. The latter is better because you can set up your own prices. Of course, it would also require a little technical knowledge, so you need to keep yourself updated every once in a while to stay on track. You can search multiple hosts at TopCheapHost.com.
- Web Design
You can also earn extra cash by designing websites. Some web designers make between $30-$60 per hour. A regular client can guarantee a steady income, like sites that need regular updates weekly or monthly. You just need to familiarize yourself with some of the available software by taking additional courses online to see which one best suits your clients. By far, the most popular web design software is Dreamweaver.
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