How To Make Money Online In 2018

48 Ways to Make Money Online

Follow These Easy Steps To Start Generating Cash Quickly

Money doesn't grow on trees but it blooms on the internet. It sounds too good to be true, but you can make an insane amount of money online.

You probably know a few people who generate cash on the web. They blog, work as freelancers, make YouTube videos, or invest in Bitcoin.

You're wondering how they do it? Can you truly make money online?

Entrepreneurs like Tai Lope z and Grant Cardone make millions of cash online. Mark Zuckerberg built a social network, Jeff Bezos sold books on the internet, and Elon Musk created an online payment company.

Yes, it's possible.

But these people didn't become millionaires overnight, they worked a lot of hours to get to where they are right now. These people simply know how to do it.

There's a way to making money and there's another way to losing money.

Whether you're just starting out or have yet to dip your toes, here are some easy steps to help you make money online. Who knows, you'll be in Forbes richest list in no time.

Different Ways to Earn Money Online Fast

1. Online Surveys

Believe it or not, you can make money by filling up surveys.

Websites like Swagbucks and Toluna pay you to fill up surveys for their clients.

Surveys are a good way to get feedback for products and services. That's why many companies pay people to answer surveys.

2. Get Paid to Search Online

Seriously? Yes, you can actually earn money by browsing on the internet.

If you have lots of free time, you can sign up to websites like Qmee.com to get paid to search on Google, Yahoo, and Bing.

Simply install the Chrome extension and start making money. There will be ads though, but that's the caveat.

The best part is that there is no minimum washout.

3. Online Market Trading

Another way to earn online is to invest in the stock market.

In the past, investing in the stock market used to be hard. These days, however, you can use online trading platforms like eToro.

But be wary when using these platforms because you can lose all your money if you don't understand how they work.

4. Build Your Own Website

If you know a thing or two about building websites, they you can use those skills to generate passive income online by building your own website.

It's incredibly easy to create websites these days. There are page builders like SquareSpace, Wix, and Elegant Themes that will do the job for you.

Simply drag and drop the element to build your own website.

You can make money by setting up ads from Google Adsense and other advertising platforms.

5. Sell a Product Online

Another obvious way to earn money on the internet is to sell your own product.

Although there are ecommerce sites like Amazon and Etsy that can do the work for you, you can also start your own website.

This gives you more control of the operation.

You can use Shopify or a WordPress theme to quickly build a website for your business.

6. Review Websites & Apps

Apart from surveys, you can also review websites and apps and get paid for it.

Websites like UserTesting.com pays you $10 for every 20-minute video.

Signing up is easy — all you need to do is to go through a screening process and that's it.

7. Sell a Kindle eBook

A proven way to earn money online is sell ebooks on Amazon.

Lots of people, from online entrepreneurs to writers, have made some money doing it.

Amazon changed the way people read books and it's the number one place to sell digital books.

The best thing about selling an ebook is that it's passive and long-term.

8. Sell an Audiobook

In addition to making ebooks, you can also start selling audiobooks at Audible, which the number one place to sell them.

The audiobook market is largely untapped and there's a growing demand as people are turning to audio to consume content.

Got no voiceover skills? No problem.

You can always hire a professional voice actor and a producer to make an audiobook.

9. Affiliate Marketing

Perhaps you've heard about affiliate marketing. Some people earn lots of money doing this.

You promote the products of other companies and you get a commission for every sale.

Affiliate marketing is somewhat saturated but you can still earn a decent amount of cash.

Many companies have affiliate programs that you can apply for.

10. Recycle Your Old Phones

Got a bunch old phones in your stockroom? You can sell them to websites like Mobile Cash Mate.

These websites recycle phones and spare parts for a buck.

You're not only earning money, you're also cleaning up your house and helping the environment by recycling your old phones.

11. Become a 'Clickworker'

Clickworker is a website that pays you to write simple texts and do plain data-entry tasks.

You can earn as much as $9 an hour for a task.

This is great if you're okay doing repetitive, almost mindless tasks.

12. Find Gigs on Fiverr

Fiverr is an online marketplace that lets you sell freelance services for 5 dollars.

Depending on your skills and expertise, you can offer writing services, graphic design, web design, video editing, and more.

The best part is that you can charge extra for more work.

13. Find Work Online

The best way to make money online is to find high-paying jobs on Upwork, Freelancer, 99Designs, Outsourcely, and People Per Hour.

These sites are perfect for finding freelance jobs that are flexible and rewarding.

But you need to hone your skills in order to compete against hundreds of applicants.

14. Sell Your Music

If you're fond of making music or if you have a couple of songs that people might want to listen to, then you can make some money by putting them on Spotify, SoundCloud, and other related sites.

These platforms pay you for each stream that your song receives.

15. Review Music on slicethepie

If you're one of those folks who always have an opinion about an artist or a song, then you can get paid for it.

A website called slidethepie pays people to review music and other brands.

It's not that much, but if you love reviewing stuff, then this one is for you.

16. Become a Delivery Rider

If you have a bike, car or motorcycle, you can apply as a delivery driver for companies like Deliveroo and Postmates.

These startups actually hire riders to deliver food and other things. If you love moving around and have lots of free time, you can easily do this.

17. Drive for Uber or Lyft

Got a car and some extra time? Try working as an Uber of Lyft driver.

Ride-sharing is changing how we commute, so signing up as a driver for one of these cool companies is a no-brainer.

It's a great way to earn short-term cash. Just make sure that your car meets the specifications.

And don't forget to be nice to your customers. The last thing that you want is a bad review.

18. Buy and Sell Domain Names

Buying and selling domain names have been around since the dot-com bubble.

It works like real estate, but for the internet.

You buy domain names that have the potential to become popular in the future.

Some domain names are cheap to purchase while others command a premium price.

19. Matched Betting

Perhaps one of the easiest ways to quickly earn cash online is match betting.

It works by matching your bets online via betting sites, thereby eliminating your risk of losing because you're matching your other bet.

Either way, it's a win.

While it sounds like a scam, match betting is completely legal. It's also tax-free and risk-free.

You might need to spend a little to make a bet, but many people make money from it.

20. Become a Mystery Shopper

Another method to earn online is mystery shopping.

It may sound too good to be true, but agencies actually pay people to visit shops and restaurants to rate how they're performing.

You can work as a mystery shopper by looking for companies or agencies that will pay you to do it.

21. Sell Old CD, Movies, and Games

If you want quick cash, then consider selling your old CDs of music, movies, and games.

You can sell them to eBay, Amazon and other related websites.

Collectors are always on the lookout for vintage stuff that have great value.

22. Sell a Course Online

Moreover, if you're an expert at something, then try creating a course and selling it online.

Websites like Udemy pay you for every purchase of your course. Skillshare, on the other hand, gives you a cut for every enrolment.

There are other similar websites out there. The important thing is you need to be good at something.

You also need a little bit of marketing to sell your courses.

23. Sell Your Photos

Got a camera and an eye for photography? Sell your photos to stock photography websites like Shutterstock, iStock, and Getty Images.

It's a fun way to earn money online.

24. Rent Out Your Car Parking Space

Parking space is a valuable commodity these days because cities are getting packed. That's why it makes sense to have your extra space rented out for parking and storage.

People want such services because conventional marketing spaces can be costly. Check out Gumtree and Parklet.

25. Consider Babysitting

Babysitting is one of the oldest ways to earn money. You can now find babysitting jobs online through websites like Care.com, UrbanSitter, Sitter, and Bubble.

26. Dog Sitting

If you don't like babies, then try dogs and cats. Dog sitting and cat sitting are becoming more popular nowadays because pet owners are busy at work or at school.

Websites like Rover and DogVacay will help you find pet sitting jobs.

27. Watch Security Cameras

If you have a knack for spotting thieves and shoplifters, then you can actually get paid to watch security cameras while sitting on your couch.

Companies like Internet Eyes and Spot Crowd pay money for spotters. The bonus is you're making the world a safer place.

28. Play Games

Making money online is fun especially when you're paid to play games. The best part is you don't need a PlayStation or an Xbox, although that could help.

There are web-based games that will give you a few bucks in exchange for your time playing them.

29. Offer Loans Online by Becoming Your Own Bank

Are you familiar with peer-to-peer lending?

P2P lending companies like Lending Club, Zopa, and Prosper let you borrow and invest money in exchange for a small interest and commission.

Many consider it to be the future of banking.

30. Have Your Room or House via Airbnb

This one's easy if you have an extra room in your house.

Simply apply at Airbnb to have your space rented out. I know a lot of people who are making easy money from this.

There are other popular websites too like HomeAway and VRBO.

Don't forget to make your room as comfortable as possible for your guests.

Remember to leave the essentials like soap, toilet paper, clean sheets and towels, water, Wi-Fi, etc.

31. Sell Used Clothes on eBay

I'm sure you have lots of used clothes and stuff. Why not sell them on eBay for some extra cash?

eBay is the most popular place to sell used items. You can even set up a small business selling unwanted items like clothes, CDs, DVDs, and toys.

32. Sell Your Story to Online Publishers

Got an interesting story to tell? Why not pitch your story to online publications?

They're eager to find the next big story.

Who knows, your story might go viral? It could be anything from how you proposed to your girlfriend to conducting a fun social experiment.

33. Make YouTube Videos

If you're good at projecting yourself in front of the camera and can speak clearly and confidently, then try recording videos of yourself doing something interesting and upload it to YouTube.

A lot of people actually earn their living from YouTube ads. There's a science to it, which you'll probably learn along the way, but getting started is the first step.

34. Become a Social Media Influencer

In addition to becoming a YouTube star, you can also consider becoming a social media influencer — a person who has a lot of followers on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Companies are actually willing to spend money to have their products advertised by social media influencers.

The only caveat is that it takes time to grow your audience.

35. Bitcoin or Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are all the rage these days. And for a good reason.

The value of Bitcoin is constantly rising. I won't go into detail how to earn money with it, but some of the most popular websites are Coinbase, Gemini, and Bitsquare.

36. Write on Medium

Writers and bloggers will love Medium's Partner Program. Members are paid based on how readers engage with their content.

If you can write well and can tell a good story, then writing on Medium can be a way to earn passive income.

37. Try Dropshipping

Since we're talking about selling your own product online, there's actually a better way to sell products that aren't in your inventory.

These products are usually from Alibaba.com, and they're pretty cheap so you'll make a decent amount of money.

This process is called drop shipping.

38. Teach Online

In addition to selling courses online, you can also teach students by becoming an online tutor.

Websites like Tutor.com, TutorEye, and TutorMe allow you to give 1-on-1 lessons with students for a few dollars.

There's also Codementor.io for coding geeks.

39. Make and Sell Websites or Apps

There's a huge demand for web and mobile developers, thanks to the booming app economy and the digitization of businesses.

You'll go a long way if you know how to build an app or a website.

While it certainly pays to have the coding expertise of a Facebook engineer, all it takes to get started is a knowledge of the fundamentals and some marketing skills.

40. Create Your Own SaaS Product

Think you got the programming abilities of Bill Gates and the entrepreneurial wizardry of Elon Musk? Then try creating your own SaaS (software as a service) product.

Sure, it'll take some time for your product to gain traction, but if you're willing to work hard and if you build a really good product, then money will come easily for you.

41. Work for Amazon's Mechanical Turk

Mechanical what?

Mechanical Turk is actually Amazon's version of a crowdsourcing marketplace for micro-jobs, pretty much like Clickworker.

Employers offer jobs that require human intelligence — things that computers can't do, such as writing product descriptions, picking the best photos, and recording short videos.

It may not be as rewarding as finding a gig on Fiverr, but it's a quick way to earn money online.

42. Build An Amazon FBA Business

Amazon is the world's largest online retailer.

If you want to build an online business, Amazon's Fullfilled-by-Amazon (FBA) business is the perfect channel to focus on. Stop worrying about where to store your products and how to ship them to your customers.

Amazon will do it for you — from storing, shipping, and customer support.

Amazon's FBA probably has the most advanced fulfillment network, so you're in good hands.

43. Answer Questions or Offer Advice

Perhaps you're a finance expert, a doctor, a lawyer, or a mechanic looking to make some money online.

You can get paid to answer questions on websites like JustAnswer, Clarity.fm, LivePerson.

If you're on top of your game and love giving useful advice, this is for you.

The good thing is the more you answer questions, the more you'll establish yourself as an expert in your field.

44. Write for Other Websites

Do you love writing? Wish you can get paid for it? Actually you can get paid to write for other websites.

Popular websites and blogs are constantly hiring new writers to join their team. I've been doing this for some time and it's pretty rewarding.

The key is to find the right website that meets your expertise. For example, if you're tech-savvy, try writing for tech blogs.

45. Build an Email List

Craigslist started out as an email list. And entrepreneurs like Dave Pell of NextDraft are building businesses on email.

Money is certainly on the email list. You can build a list and offer valuable content to your subscribers.

Offering a curated list of articles is one way to start. Another would be to offer the best deals on the internet.

46. Start a Podcast

Podcasts are a boon to busy people who have no time to read the newspaper or watch TV.

Starting a podcast is similar to starting a blog or a YouTube channel. The key is to find your niche.

And if you're constantly giving useful content, you can easily grow your audience and attract advertisers.

47. Sell Digital Assets

If you're skilled at making audio samples, graphical assets, video recordings, special effects, then try selling your digital assets on the Envato Market.

Envato is the number one place to sell and buy digital products.

For coding geeks, there's CodeCanyon and ThemeForest.

For graphic designers, there's GraphicRiver. The list goes on.

48. Subcontract Extra Work or Start an Online Agency

Businesses are expanding online and entrepreneurs are looking to build their next empires on the internet. So there's a huge need for online agencies that can do the work for them.

Services can range from web development and graphic design to content creation, SEO, and social media marketing.

Building your own online agency takes a lot of leadership and business skills, but it can be very profitable.

Conclusion

There you have it — the ultimate guide to making money online in 2018.

Before you leave, remember to follow these instructions carefully.

Making money on the internet can be easy, but it takes some work. You'll need some luck, too.

The good news is you can increase your chances of success by working hard, learning from your mistakes, and delivering value to your customers.