Work from home: 7 Unique ways to earn money online and gain valuable experience

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With the Internet dominating over and influencing a large part of our lives, especially now with the work from home set-up and the new norm of social distancing, all because of the coronavirus pandemic and the second wave we are experiencing now, more people are looking for ways to earn money online to increase their income streams.

here are a few ways to earn some income and gain valuable experience.


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2: Freelance work

What is it?


One of the easiest ways to make money is to do freelance work, be it copywriting, translation, graphic designing, video editing, app development or marketing. There are many websites, both Indian and international, which offer teens the opportunity to get paid for their skills. These include Chegg India, Freelance India, Freelancer, Upwork, Fiverr, among others

How to do it?

Step 1: Join the site by registering with your name, e-mail, country name, and so on. Once your details are verified, your account will be created.

Step 2: You will have to create a profile based on your education, experience and expertise, and only after it is approved in a specified time frame, will you be allowed to accept freelance work.

Step 3: You can pick the work or project by directly interacting with clients or going though the site. Some Indian sites ensure the payment to its freelancers, unlike those that allow direct transactions with customers, where the payment may not be guaranteed.

How much can you earn?

You can be paid hourly or on a fixed basis and the amount will depend on the type of work and your skill level. Payments are typically made directly to the bank account, so you will need one. If you don’t have a bank account, you may have to provide the details of your parents, or link it with PayPal where it is required.


3: Instagram influencer

What is it?


An influencer is a person who has a large number of online followers, including high-profile persons and celebs, in a specific field or industry, such as gaming, food, beauty, fashion, fitness, etc. A favourite fad among teenagers and youth, Instagram posts and videos can also help them earn a lot through sponsored posts, product reviews, brand promotion, selling photos, affiliate marketing and selling one’s own products.

How to do it?

Step 1: Select your niche field, something you are passionate about, have some kind of experience or expertise in, and a subject you can consistently post about.

Step 2: Create a striking profile picture as people will identify you with it, and make an engaging bio since it will determine your credibility.

Step 3: Switch to a professional or business account through Settings as it will open up various options to analyse, engage and target your audience. The larger your audience and loyal follower base, the more money you can earn.

Step 4: Now post consistently in a way that it keeps the audience engaged at all times.


4: Blogging

What is it?


What was, till a few years ago, just a platform to give expression to one’s passions, is now a good way to earn money. By blogging about a specific topic of your interest, you can pull in readers or traffic, which in turn can translate into money. There are various ways in which you can earn through a blog or vlog on Youtube, such as ad placements via Google AdSense, affiliate marketing (promoting others’ products on your blog), doing product reviews, guest posts in others’ blogs, or product sales on your blog.)

How to do it?

Step 1: Choose a blogging platform. While there are several free blogging platforms like WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, Medium, Ghost, Square-space, etc. it is advisable to set up a self-hosted blog (preferably with WordPress. org). This is because free blogs have a lot of constraints when it comes to customizing and features, have low storage capacity, and don’t allow ads or affiliate links, the best ways to make money. You will have to pay for the blog and domain name, but it will be money worth spent.

Step 2: Pick a domain name and a hosting plan. You will be treated more seriously and professionally with your own domain name, and buying a Web hosting plan will give you complete control over the look and feel of your blog.

Step 3: Next, pick a topic of your interest and start writing, sharing information or posting videos. It will take hard work, effort and time if you want to gain expertise and loyal following. You also need to post consistently and share unique information.

Step 4: Promote your blog on all social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, etc. to direct more traffic and increase your earning potential.

How much can you earn?

A blogger can start earning Rs 20,000-30,000 a month in a year or so. Teens, who are just starting out, may earn less. The top Indian blogger, Amit Agarwal, earns $60,000 (Rs 44.4 lakh) a month.

5: Amazon Associates online

What is it?


Like earning money through affiliate marketing while blogging, you can do the same using Amazon links and earning a commission. Amazon Associates is an affiliate marketing program that allows you to create links on your website or blog and earn referral fees when customers click on and buy products from Amazon. It’s free to join and easy to use.

How to do it?

Step 1: Go to www. Affiliate program amazon.in and log in to your Amazon account. Provide your account information.

Step 2: You will then need to provide a list of your websites and apps, or at least one, on which you will display banners, widgets, links or other Amazon ads. You can add up to 50 sites or apps.

Step 3: In the Profile section, provide information about your sites and apps, the kind of products you intend to put up, the kind of traffic you draw, the manner in which you draw it, how you generate income, number of visitors you get, etc.

Step 4: You finally agree to the Amazon terms and start work.

How much can you earn?

You can earn up to 10% in affiliate fee from the qualifying purchases and program.

6: Online surveys

What is it?


Possibly one of the easiest ways for teens to earn money is through paid online surveys. Swagbucks is among the most well-known sites and pays for participating in several activities like filling out surveys, watching videos and shopping, among others. Some of the other sites which offer surveys are Toluna, Telly Pulse, CashCrate (aggregator of survey sites), ValuedOpinions, OpinionBureau, Streetbees (app), etc. Each site typically has a fixed number of surveys a person can attempt in a month.

How to do it?

Step 1: Register with the website by giving basic personal information and an account will be created for you.

Step 2: The surveys will be sent through the registered e-mail to you.

Step 3: Fill up as many surveys as you can and the points will be credited to your account. Redeem these as you want.

How much can you earn?

You usually earn points, which can be redeemed in the form of cash (PayPal), via cheques or through gift vouchers and cards. You can earn Rs 1,000-2,000 a week. It is better to register with at least 8-10 sites or apps to earn well.


7: Storytelling via podcasts

What is it?

If you have good oratory skills and love telling stories, monetise it. A podcast is a series of digital audio or video files a user can download to listen. With nearly 200 million monthly active users, 40 podcast companies, and a steady rise in users triggered by Covid lockdowns, audiobooks and story reading have caught on.

How to do it?

Step 1: You can start recording on your mobile phone, but it is better to get good equipment if you want to sound professional You will need a microphone, pop filter, computer or laptop and audio editing software.

Step 2: Next, look for a platform where you can post and publish your podcast. While Apple is the premier podcast platform, there are others such as Google Podcast, Anchor, Spotify, etc.

Step 3: You will first have to sign up on the platform, then either record an episode or upload a pre-recorded one.

How much can you earn?

You can earn through sponsors, advertisements, subscriptions, selling products, courses and merchandise. Once you have around 500 downloads, you can start earning, but for a decent income you will need advertisers and sponsors, who look for bigger audiences of over 5,000 listeners.
 
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Mandy96

Valued Contributor
Judging from your analysis, I think the one that looks a lot easier is the freelance job because if one chooses to be a social media influencer, it takes a lot of effort to achieve that in the sense that you will have to find a way to struggle for followers then you will also focus on being creative, and when we talk about that, it sounds more like a talent, as far as I am concerned. But I think as a freelancer, you just have to find a very popular website for freelancers and register on it, even if you have a low ratings as a new member, there is still hope of getting a job. As long as you don’t charge much.
 

Chibson

VIP Contributor
Freelancing is definitely one of the best ways to make money online but before going into it, it is very much important you have the needed knowledge and skill. Many people sign up on freelancing platforms but won't make any money after several months of trying, this is because it is very competitive. Many people have interest in making money through freelancing platforms like Fiverr and upwork, but not everyone succeeds. I have always said that anyone that really wants to succeed in freelancing should have proper knowledge of copywriting. This is because copywriting gives an edge when you want to send proposals to potential clients.
Another good online business venture is Cryptocurrency Investment and trading. There is no doubt that cryptocurrency has made a lot of people thousands and millions of dollars. It is very important to know that cryptocurrency trading is a risky venture and in that case you have to understand everything about it in order not to lose your money. There are a lot of ways to make money on cryptocurrency ranging from staking, day trading and long term investment. You need to have a very good strategy and stick to it in order to maximize profit.
 
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