How to Earn Extra Income Online

Many people are struggling to make ends meet in a difficult economy. They may be doing their best to save money, but still not be getting ahead with their financial goals. If you are already taking steps to save money every month but are worried about your family’s financial future, your next option will be to try to earn more income.

The job market is still pretty tough these days, and you are fortunate if you have a job. Many people are struggling to get by on unemployment payments and supplementing them with their savings. For others though, they have taken pay cuts to stay in work, and have had their salaries frozen, with no prospects of a raise or bonus any time soon.

If any of these situations describe your own, you might be interested in looking for ways to earn more money in your spare time. Some people will take a second, part-time job (there are actually a lot of them out there, because the businesses do not have to pay benefits or commit to a full-time worker). Others are turning to the Internet to start earning extra income online.

There are several ways that even a person without many computer skills can earn extra money. One new income stream will add a bit of extra money to your budget. More than one, depending on how much free time you have, or what your financial goals are, can help you get out of debt and start saving for your financial goals. Best of all, you can work right inside your own home, usually whenever it is most convenient for you.

Let’s look at a few of the most common ways that people are earning more money each month on the Internet.

*Create your own website or blog.

This is one of the easiest ways to start a business and begin earning money online. A website can serve as the hub for all of your money making activities, from selling products for others as an affiliate to earning money running ads through Google AdSense, and more.

*Completing online surveys.
The Internet is filled with websites where you can get paid for simply completing surveys. Before signing up at such websites, do a thorough investigation of the website and decide for yourself whether you can earn good money for completing these questionnaires. Two reputable sites for completing online surveys and getting paid are uSamp and Survey Head.

Two of the best ways to determine the legitimacy of such survey sites is to read reviews of them and to pay attention to how you will be paid. Those sites paying through PayPal (uSamp and Survey Head do) tend to be reputable. Spending even just an hour a day completing online surveys can help you start off with a small but steady stream of extra cash. You will need a PayPal account to get started.

When you register for an account, they will request various personal details in order to send you your payments. If you are nervous about giving out your Social Security number to sites you know little about, then go to the IRS.gov website and request a Tax Identification number (Tax ID) and treat any extra income you earn as part of your own new business as a freelancer.

*Become a freelancer.
No matter what type of office work you do, you can most likely find a way to do it online. The number and array of websites offering jobs and projects for pay are virtually unlimited. Sites such as Elance and oDesk and rentacoder are considered reputable and will put you in touch with business owners who will pay you for completing projects. If you are a graphic designer, can build websites, or write content, then you can earn extra money
Avoid any websites that charge you to join or gain access to job listings. Also be sure to study the rules of the site and avoid anyone who asks for custom-written samples of work. Put together a portfolio of about 5 samples that you can use to demonstrate the quality of your work.

Stay in regular contact with the person you are working with and meet all deadlines. Be aware that you will be reviewed and these reviews will often be the basis for you getting more assignments. If any confusion arises, do your best to clear it up but address any issues of dishonesty to the site managers.

*Sign up at fiverr.com
At fiverr.com, you can do simple tasks for people online and offline that make their lives easier and pay you to help. The website matches up your skills and interests with what tasks people need done. The site takes $1 per task, so you can earn $4 per assignment. If the assignment only takes 15 minutes to complete, you could be earning as much as $16 an hour, which is much better than the minimum wage, and all usually from the comfort of your own home.

Best of all, you and the whole family can get involved, or even your friends. Work as a team to make the most of your skills and abilities and see your extra earnings start to swell.

These are just a few of the legitimate paying options that can help you boost your income on the Internet. While it is true that there are some scams out there, use your common sense. Pay attention to the site and reviews of the site you wish to earn money with, and their methods of payment. If you see any red flags, avoid them. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Do your own research and then decide if working with them is right for you.

Regardless of your training and education, if you have some free time, can type, own a computer, and have a reliable Internet connection, you can start earning extra money online today. Do your research, get organized, and get busy.

Also remember that your PayPal account is a Money Market account. Leave your money in the account rather than withdraw it, and you will soon see your extra earnings online start to grow into a tidy savings account for your future financial goals.

Further Reading

How to Start Working as a Successful Freelancer

Affiliate Marketing Success Even Without a Website

Free affiliate marketing ecourse

AdSense for Beginners

How To Transform Your Money Mindset

Free Free Money Mindset Presentation

How to Use HostGator and Its CPanel to Create Your New Website

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