Although the international
market has not yet reached -Jetson- caliber with people flying to their office
in compact spaceships, and cars running by air, it has evolved to allow workers
to never have leave the comfort of their own computer. Here you'll find a
variety of ways to make money online as well as general advice for anyone who
wants to succeed in the online world. All these below ways are safe and easy
and can give best results.
Tips to earn quick money online
1. Flip domain names
Domain names are valuable
internet real estate and some people actually make a nice living off of buying
and selling them. One strategy is to use Google Adwords to find keywords that
are trending and use that information to buy domain names that you think may
soon be in demand. However, since short, snappy, or straightforward domain
names have already been mostly snatched up, you can also get lucky buying
domain names that are random acronyms, as you never know when a person or
company with those exact initials will decide to set up a website. (CPC.com,
for example, sold for over $200,000 when Contract Pharmaceutical Corporation
decided to go online.(Not bad for three letters.)
2. Do online surveys.
Online surveys won't earn
you much apiece, but they don't eat up much time either and can add up when you
need cash in a pinch. You just have to
find out some best websites which provides good quality survey and really pays
you.
3. Transcribe audio
Websites are getting
better and better about providing written transcripts for the hearing
impaired, meaning that transcriber jobs pop up fairly regularly.
Transcribing is generally low paying but is also easy, fast, and doesn't
require much commitment. Check eLance or oDesk for current transcription
postings.
4. Edit audio. If you have and know how to use sound-editing software, you can clean up webcasts and interviews before they go online. Again, look at a site like eLance or oDesk for opportunities.
5. Enter contests. Since you won't get paid unless your entry wins, search for a wide range of free contests in a field where you're already have a lot of possible entries (ex. photos, logo-making, background design) and submit your work to as many places as will have you. It might take a day to get through all of them, but even a few small successes (or, preferably, a great big one) will make up for it. The experience might even steer you in a new creative direction.
Some other ways to earn money online
1. Become an affiliate
marketer.
This is a great way to make money for promoting someone else's products or services without having to carry any inventory. Affiliate advertisements are usually incorporated into your website/blog/page via linked articles (great when your content is strong and compelling, but must be done carefully to avoid looking spammy), product-placement videos (great if you're funny or have'performance talent), or, less and less commonly, banner ads (pretty ineffective, as most people avoid these like the plague). If necessary, you can also become an affiliate marketer without a website (by posting videos on YouTube containing links to the product, for example). Check out a site like Commission Junction for possible products and services.
If you have a lot of traffic, you might want to do cost-per-click advertising, which doesn't earn you much per click but banks on the fact that the sheer number of visitors will build your revenue.
If you have very strong content, you might want to do cost-per-acquisition advertising, which makes you a decent commission (either a fixed amount or a commission, depending on what you've pre-agreed to) every time someone on your site makes a purchase with your affiliate company.
2. Become an online mystery shopper
Most people have heard of
mystery shoppers in the real world, but with the shift to virtual
business, it's becoming more and more common to send mystery shoppers
online-hunting. If you're just starting out, be prepared to front the cost of
your purchases, as your reimbursement will depend on whether or not you are a
capable mystery shopper.
3. Do webinar marketing
This is simply
seminar marketing done online - except that it's much cheaper than doing actual
seminars and doesn't require repeat performances. If you're an authority on a
subject that others would be willing to pay to learn more about, record
yourself giving a talk about it in a professional location (traditionally a
conference room, though this may change depending on your subject), post it on
your website, and advertise.
4. Refer other professionals for jobs
If you know somebody whose
skill and work ethic you're willing to stand behind, consider referring them to
a prospective employer.
If that person gets hired,
you stand to make anywhere between fifty and a few thousand dollars depending
on the position. Check out a site like ReferEarns or WhoDoYouKnowForDough for
more information.
Next way to earn quick money online
1. Sell your music
A few years ago, Radiohead
made headlines by selling its latest album via its own website and raking in
the dough for donations, no less.
Though your act might not
have Radiohead status (yet), many small, independent, and even big-name acts
have followed suit: as it turns out, a handful of sales with no middleman adds
up to a lot more than what most artists end up with once the record industry
has gotten its dues.
2. Become a freelance designer
Create a website
showcasing your portfolio and build a client list by finding work in the online
classifieds. Though it takes more time to get established doing business this
way, you can set your own prices and won't have to share your profits with the
graphic design house.
