Freelancing
Freelancers are service providers that work online. If you have a discernible skill that you believe will provide value to others, make use of websites such as Upwork and Fiverr, where clients are always on the lookout for quality freelancers. It may take a while before you score your first client, but keep bidding and you will find opportunities.
When you receive your first project, be sure to under-promise and over-deliver and aim to accumulate stellar reviews on your profile for consistent growth.
Work as a freelancer
If you are a writer, graphic designer or have skills with social media, you can make money online as a freelancer. Many people will outsource their writing and social media marketing to freelancers. There are also great platforms you can join to get started. Websites such as Fiverr and Upwork have a bustling freelance community. There is plenty of work to go around! It's very easy to set up a profile and get to work.
Affiliate Marketing
Online retailers such as Amazon have active affiliate programs through which you can obtain links to the listed products. Whenever someone makes a purchase through your unique link, you receive a certain commission.
You can review certain categories of products and input the affiliate links, but be honest with your reviews to build long-term credibility. If you already have a well-established blog, recommend products that you already use and embed an affiliate link. For example, if you have a cooking blog, recommend kitchen equipment to your audience that you genuinely find useful.
Genuineness is important for success in the long run.
Advertise online
Often referred to as earning through a blog, this essentially means you’re putting up ads on your blog, generally through a middleman such as Google AdSense. For this to work, you need to ensure that you provide some value proposition through your blog so people will actually visit.
Essentially, you're selling ad-space on your blog and you'll earn based on your blog's traffic. Make sure you pick a topic specific enough so it can stand out from the competitors, but for which you can carve out a large enough audience, too.
