Tips For Earning Money Online
By AidaLily
@AidaLily (1450)
United States
December 29, 2011 2:15pm CST
Now I am new to a lot of things, but not to finding ways to make money online. I haven't made that much as I had problems with internet but inboxdollars is the place I started. Most people want to try and supplement or even replace their jobs with an online job. Honestly, it is near impossible to do this minus a few lucky people. To make money online requires lots of hard work and dedication.
1. Freelance sites: There are some of these that offer free testing in things like accounting, office skills, writing, and even basic english skills for those from another country. However, while people may think they have these skills they may not and find out with these tests.
Tips: Rather than just take the test with the assumption that you know it, search online for the information. With the amount of people willing to pay for the information there are the same amount willing to give it for free. There is also libraries you could go to for books or even a book store.
2. Survey Sites: While some of these do pay, there are more survey sites that will take any information you provide and then give you a survey that you probably wont qualify for. A friend of mine has decided to try and play the survey sites. I don't know how it will work but I will give an update if it does. Their plan is to sign up for different survey sites and change up their demographics for each one.
Tips: Research the survey site first and if it seems legit, go ahead and join... however if the first 5 (no more than 10) surveys tell you that you are not qualified for the survey then you should find another site. You could stick with it and you might get lucky, but a lot of sites seem almost designed not to give you anything.
3. Blogging: This is NOT for everyone even if you are a decent blogging. Most bloggers make money from advertising and having a large following. However, it has to be a very popular blog to keep people interested in it.
Tips: If you have a group of friends regardless of where you met them, you may be able to make money from asking them all to join and check it at least once a week. Your blog looks really busy then and more people will be willing to read it even if its not that good. You could even up actual pay site referrals by putting your referral link in a banner and having people click and sign up.
4. Starting a Website or Online Store: You have to think before starting either of these. Website costs can be expensive and it could end up being more costly to promote and get people to your website. With an online store you run the risk of selling products that so many people are selling and not being able to make that much off of your things.
Tips: Do a search on the type of website you want and see how many others are out there. Then ask yourself if you can beat out those prices or if you offer better information. With an online store, put a picture of your product or sample of what your product is on an already established store site like Etsy. If someone wants to buy four of your product then make four of it. If its a one of a kind product, then mark that on there. This way money isn't wasted on products that you pre-made before knowing if it would sell.
5. Online Review Sites and Article Sites: You love to write and there for you want to join one of these sites. Before signing up or even submitting your work, stop and research it all. With review sites you are possibly going against millions of people who went to the same place you did, and thousands of people that may have visited the place in your area. When it comes to Article Sites, you are going against writers from all over the world with a proficiency in your language.
Tips: Researching is my favorite tip, but basically research the articles and reviews. Can you bring something different than has already been posted? Can you give the article or review that cutting edge that will make people want to pay your for it?
These are just some of the ways to make money online. Rather than think huge, try thinking small. Most people claim that the world is in a lot of debt, but you have to ask what the richest people in these countries are doing that the countries are in debt and they worry about nothing until people wise up to their crap.
The true question is: How hard are you willing to work to get the money you need?
If anyone has other tips, please post them. This was just a generalization from hearing people complain about not being able to truly make money online.
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6 responses
@Sum1PassingBy (419)
• Jordan
29 Dec 11
I don't really have the time to read through your entire post, so I'm sorry for that.
To answer your question, I don't think a discussion here is going to do you much good. You should go do a research yourself, see what fits you best and work hard on it. It's not an easy job, but if you want to earn anything on the internet you have to work hard for it.
@AidaLily (1450)
• United States
29 Dec 11
My post was about giving people tips to earn money online. It listed some of the different types of sites and tips to possible earn more money. It wasn't me asking for them per say just asking if people wanted to share their own tips like I shared mine. I already know how to actually make the money online and how to truly work hard at it. Thank you for replying to the post, but sorry your reply wasn't quite appropriate for the post. I posted it in make extra money for people searching through here wanting to make a lot of money online.
@rhodzptc (1317)
• Philippines
30 Dec 11
@Sum1Passingby
as you said you need to search for it and this is what exactly AidaLily's discussion is all about she gave tips and ideas to us so that if in case some would search the net about different tips to earn money online they would find this thread, get it?
@jaderamirez (1029)
• Philippines
29 Dec 11
I will also add that making money online is not an overnight process, it takes time and patience to build name and connection. People working online should seriously see this as business so they may gradually learn the ups and downs of earning online.
@AidaLily (1450)
• United States
29 Dec 11
Thank you. I knew I forgot something in there. I was trying to give generalized tips for success not just saying do this and that so its nice to get more things added to the list. It is a business and (since I forgot to mention it) people really need to be careful of what they and their friends put up on things such as facebook especially with doing online freelancing. Some employers on and off line will in fact check around for you.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Dec 11
Thank you these are really helpful tips and I will be checking into some since I would really like to stay home with my children and make money! I for one, appreciate your help with this. =)
@indi15 (888)
• India
30 Dec 11
Thanks for sharing such nice tips with all the mylot members. These are very beneficial specially for those who are new to online earning.The last lines of tour post are quite inspiring, i really liked it.
@jacoalberts (11)
• South Africa
30 Dec 11
Thank you for bringing reality to the scene of making money online.
I do appreciate the different opportunities that you point out. But people still need to realize (as mentioned in one of your responses), it is real business and should be taken seriously.
People need to get away from this idea of push button business. You may be able to automate certain areas of your business, but you first need to get it in place, and then also maintain it. It will not come overnight, and it requires effort. Money is not going to come marching in by itself.
Beware of any instant success promises, and learn to persevere. With diligence, discipline and hard work, success will come. And with making money online, the opportunities and possibilities are endless and well worth the effort.
@macanan (153)
• Indonesia
4 Jan 12
i dont have much time to read you entire post above, too long. i think it is much better for to shorten, edit, and sum up the core points, so mylotters in here can enjoy your post. you post is good and give huge inoformation, but you need better writing for it or no one wil enjoy it