Many web-based jobs require you to be your own boss, which will tap into your sales, marketing and customer service skills. However, some companies will hire people to work from home — which means you either take a salary or give them a percentage of what you make.
We've put together a list of our top 10 ways to make money on the internet, in no particular order. On the next page, we'll start with an old favorite.
We've put together a list of our top 10 ways to make money on the internet, in no particular order. On the next page, we'll start with an old favorite.
1.) Blogging
If you have a particular passion for something, and you have a lot to say about it, blogging could be a profitable way to pour out your endless stream of thought. The key here, as with many other services on the internet, is being consistent (in this case blogging several times a week), selling advertising and using your blog as a platform to promote other businesses.
After starting up a personal blog, many writers sign up for ad services like Google AdSense, which post those familiar sponsored links you often see at the top and on the sides of websites. The more times your blog readers click on those ads, the more money you'll make through the ad service. This works fine if you're a casual blogger, and just want some extra spending money. But if the blog is consistently interesting, well-written and really takes off, you may be approached by companies who want to reach your fan base with graphical advertising around your blog, which will give you more money.
After starting up a personal blog, many writers sign up for ad services like Google AdSense, which post those familiar sponsored links you often see at the top and on the sides of websites. The more times your blog readers click on those ads, the more money you'll make through the ad service. This works fine if you're a casual blogger, and just want some extra spending money. But if the blog is consistently interesting, well-written and really takes off, you may be approached by companies who want to reach your fan base with graphical advertising around your blog, which will give you more money.
2.) Freelancing
Freelancing is similar in some ways to blogging. For one thing, you get to work from your own home most of the time. But there are a few important distinctions. With freelancing you're generally selling your writing to another publication as opposed to just putting it on your blog (although some bloggers do both.) Many freelance writing positions cover specialized topics for online publications and may require expert knowledge of the subject. You could specialize in writing about food, health care, business or just be an all-rounder. Seasoned journalists, who may not have specialist knowledge, but are good at interviewing and researching to get that knowledge, have careers freelancing for various newspapers and magazines. However, it helps you get more work if you can point to expertise or experience in a particular niche.
To get started, you may have to write for free. Many small websites are looking for free writing help. Once you get some clips, you can show them to someone who's offering paid work. Check general job sites like Indeed.com or the "About" section of your favorite publication to see if they are hiring and what the requirements are.
To get started, you may have to write for free. Many small websites are looking for free writing help. Once you get some clips, you can show them to someone who's offering paid work. Check general job sites like Indeed.com or the "About" section of your favorite publication to see if they are hiring and what the requirements are.
3.) Social Media Manager
Whether you're talking about Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat, social media is a trend that's here to stay. From major corporations to mom-and-pop shops of all kinds, absolutely every business owner must grasp social media basics — or find themselves floundering. A lot of big companies have entire departments dedicated to managing social media issues, but many medium- and small-sized businesses don't have time to do it themselves. Instead, they hire out many of these tasks to people who better understand the challenges and rewards of Twitter and the like, and that's where you come in.
You already know that your smartphone lets you see (and post) reviews of just about any product or service on the planet. Those reviews – and the way companies address them – can make or break an enterprise. After all, when was the last time you intentionally bought a one-star product? Savvy social media managers know that there is a plethora of ways to harvest great feedback from customers, and that there are a lot of paths to negative feedback, too. They understand that in many ways the web is a double-edged sword, one that can boost profits or lead to public relations ruin.
You already know that your smartphone lets you see (and post) reviews of just about any product or service on the planet. Those reviews – and the way companies address them – can make or break an enterprise. After all, when was the last time you intentionally bought a one-star product? Savvy social media managers know that there is a plethora of ways to harvest great feedback from customers, and that there are a lot of paths to negative feedback, too. They understand that in many ways the web is a double-edged sword, one that can boost profits or lead to public relations ruin.
4.) Customer Service
For every company, customer service is a real – and time-consuming – concern. Many businesses support their products through a customer service department. This usually means people who answer phone calls from customers, as well as by email or online chat. To use the latter, a customer clicks a link requesting to chat with a live person, and a customer service representative answers the request and speaks with the customer through a chat window. For email customer service, the customer fills out a form at the website or sends an email directly to a particular address.
Since these services only rely on having a reliable phone, internet connection and web browser, businesses have looked increasingly at hiring home-based workers. This can be a great opportunity for someone looking to work when the kids are in school or have gone to bed. Customer service contracting firms like OutPLEX and Alorica cover email and live chat support in addition to inbound and outbound phone calls. Other companies, like Amazon, Williams-Sonoma or U-Haul) hire home-based agents directly. The pay rate may be low, but the companies usually offer bonuses if the agents meet certain targets.
Since these services only rely on having a reliable phone, internet connection and web browser, businesses have looked increasingly at hiring home-based workers. This can be a great opportunity for someone looking to work when the kids are in school or have gone to bed. Customer service contracting firms like OutPLEX and Alorica cover email and live chat support in addition to inbound and outbound phone calls. Other companies, like Amazon, Williams-Sonoma or U-Haul) hire home-based agents directly. The pay rate may be low, but the companies usually offer bonuses if the agents meet certain targets.
5.) Tutoring
With each passing year, there seems to be increasing pressure for elementary, middle and high school students to make good grades and prepare for a path to higher education. For some kids, this means getting help from a tutor to bridge any gaps in understanding in certain subjects.
Since most families have reliable high-speed internet connections at home, internet-based tutoring services are growing. When you apply for these jobs, you usually have to take tests in your selected subject areas and submit to background checks. Though you could start your own online tutoring service, sites like Tutor.com have already done the legwork for you in terms of marketing. These sites match thousands of kids (and adults) with tutors each week, both in your country and abroad. However, they may also determine your hourly rate or take a cut of what you charge, so you can decide whether it's better to work for them or go on your own.
Since most families have reliable high-speed internet connections at home, internet-based tutoring services are growing. When you apply for these jobs, you usually have to take tests in your selected subject areas and submit to background checks. Though you could start your own online tutoring service, sites like Tutor.com have already done the legwork for you in terms of marketing. These sites match thousands of kids (and adults) with tutors each week, both in your country and abroad. However, they may also determine your hourly rate or take a cut of what you charge, so you can decide whether it's better to work for them or go on your own.
This is it for today
New Blog at 6:00 am IST on 13 February 2023
New Blog at 6:00 am IST on 13 February 2023
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