29 April 2014

5 Successful Tips for Online Marketing

Local Keywords
To draw visitors to your site, you need to identify the words and phrases that will match up what you offer with how people are looking for your kind of services. Jones advises first considering the reach of your business -- i.e. whether it is local or national. If it is local, he says, be sure to include in your keywords the name of your city. Instead of the keyword "plumbing services," for example, use the keyword "plumbing services in Los Angeles."
"It doesn't make sense to go for the keyword 'plumbing services,' when you can't fix the plumbing of potential customers in Maine. The objective, he elaborates, is to isolate your competitors and determine exactly which business to draw to your site. "Traffic is useless if it doesn't do anything for you," I emphasizes.
Longtail Keywords
Now time to beat out your competitors, you need to further develop a keyword by making it more specific -- especially if your business is competing nationally. "Focus on the core service or product you offer," I recommends. For example, he says, instead of "plumbing services," use a keyword like, "how to get a ring out of your pipes." Instead of "dance classes," use a keyword like, "hip hop dance classes" or "dance classes in jazz." Search engines recognize these keyword variations differently.
I advises creating a list of as many variations as possible, then narrowing down the list according to the volume of traffic for each keyword. Use tools like opensiteexplorer.org or ahreff.com, he says, to evaluate who is using which keywords to draw traffic to their site. If you are just starting out, you want to choose a keyword with a low volume of traffic, to give your business the chance to corner the market on that keyword. If you are already a major competitor in your market, you want to choose a keyword with a higher volume of traffic. Just be realistic in assessing your current potential for outranking your competitors using the same keyword.
Title Tags and Metadescriptions
In any online search, title tags show up as the strong blue header text, which is underlined, and meta descriptions show up as the content right underneath the title tags. I advises utilizing keywords in both, for each page of a website -- including blog posts. On the back end of a WordPress site, you can optimize both through the All in One SEO Pack.
Page Content
My overall advice for optimizing website pages is this: "Speak English." Do not, he emphasizes, compromise the quality or flow of writing in the interest of stuffing a page with keywords. Not only will doing so make your site annoying to visitors, and thereby discourage them from converting into customers, but it also will send a red flag signal to search engines, which today favor organic content -- i.e. content that genuinely speaks about a given topic.
Write in such a way that your keywords flow seamlessly throughout the website. In addition, I recommend to score extra search engine points, be sure to hyperlink these keywords internally -- i.e. design your keywords to lead visitors from one page on topic to another.
Page load speed
Lastly, pay attention to how fast your website loads. If it takes over six seconds, search engines will ding your site. I recommends that images should have a resolution no higher than 75 dpi, as higher resolutions will take longer than necessary to upload. In addition, he says, keep the number of photos on each page to a minimum, to avoid excessive time spent uploading those images. Not understanding the importance of page load speed, is one of the leading ways business owners compromise the success of their websites.

13 April 2014

10 Easy Ways to Earn Money Online Without Investment

1. Craigslist: I’m sure you’ve heard of Craigslist.org before. I LOVE it. You would be amazed at how easy it is to sell some of your old and un-needed stuff on here! At first, I went through the garage, and pulled out a bunch of stuff I knew we wouldn’t ever use, listed ‘em up in a quick couple of ad’s, and made $100! Here are a few tips -
  • Be safe and smart. If you live alone, don’t list your phone number or address, just let them email you. Then you can ask for THEIR number, block yours, and give them a call. Tell them you’ll meet them somewhere to drop the item off.
  • Bundle things into packages. You might not get a lot of response listing baby clothes piece by piece, but if you sell them by the bag, or as 10 baby pajama’s, Dress with shoes and matching accessories, one bag of play clothes, etc, they sell faster and at higher prices.
  • Post pics! People love to see what you have before coming all the way to meet you. Make sure that they’re clear and show the item well enough to answer any questions someone might have.
2. Survey Sites:
Of course you know I’d mention these right? This is one of my favorite ways to earn extra money. Here’s a great system that I use to keep up, and do as many as possible with my really limited time: I set up a folder in my email {or you could set up one separate email address for surveys only}, and every day when I go through my email, I move all of the survey invites into that folder. When I have time, in the evenings or during naps, I go to my folder and start filling out as many surveys as I have time for. You’d be really surprised at how fast the money adds up! Here are my favorite sites that pay in cash -
  • Inbox Dollars: Pays in checks, and you get $5 instantly at sign up!
  • Survey Spot: This one is so fun – they always have cool bonus things to earn more money. Example: Pick winners for an upcoming Nascar race, and each week – the more you got right, the more points you win. Points are redeemed for gift cards or cash. And, surveys are quick and easy here.
  • Nielsen Home Scan Panel: I haven’t been able to get accepted back into this one again {I quit for awhile after I had the baby, and didn’t realize how hard it would be to get back in!}, but you redeem points for some seriously amazing stuff, including PayPal. They send you a scanner, and you scan barcodes on everything you buy in your life – grocery store, the mall, online, whatever! And those get you more points too – and it’s fun. Top rewards are even things like new appliances!
  • NPD Research Panel: This is one of the largest and most trusted market research companies in the world, with over 40 years of experience. Fill out simple surveys, help influence actual products in the stores, and get paid to do it! Sweet, right?
  • MySurvey: I absolutely LOVE this one. You can see some of the products I’ve gotten free – {full size stuff, like diapers, wipes, lotions, mascara} – in my old How to Get Freebies Series. They’re a great one for doing the home sampling. Learn more on their site.
  • Toluna: I love this one too. {Well, heck – I only share the sites that I really am in love with after using them all for a few years, so I suppose I could say this about all of ‘em!} But, I like Toluna a lot because they’re really consistent with sending you free products to review. I can’t even count how many diapers I got to try out for free with them – plus get paid for the feedback. Why? Because brands want to hear what real people think!
  • Valued Opinions: The brands they work with want to know what you think, and are willing to reward you. Check out the cool stuff they have available after you do some surveys with them.
  • Pinecone Research: It’s super simple and fun to check out products right in your own home – not sampling them in a store. Plus you earn points every time you tell them what you think about the products they send you, in an online survey. You turn those points in for cash or cool stuff from the reward store. They also have a special site just for people ages 18-24, to target young people’s opinions.
  • Minds Pay: Brands want to hear your honest feedback as you evaluate their products in your home, with your family – and they’ll pay for it! It’s easier to offer online payment and rewards than to do in-person focus groups. Minds Pay sends products in addition to their surveys pretty regularly.
  • Opinion Outpost: They do surveys because businesses, governments, public bodies, and similar organizations are interested in the views and attitudes of the people who use their products and services. The more they know about what customers and citizens think, the easier it is for them to improve. So they reward you for your help with cash {get a check once you hit just $10}, gift cards, Amazon codes {which you can request once you get to only $5 bucks in earnings – sweet!}, and tons of awesome sweepstakes.
  • Mindfield Online: Fill out surveys to earn cash for your opinions, and sometimes bonuses and prizes!
  • SurveySpot: Participate in online research studies that match your interests and demographics.  Frequent opportunities, average of 24 surveys a month {I sometimes see even more than that.}   You get prize draw entries every time you complete in a survey, for a chance to win up to $40,000! Plus rewards for each and every survey too.
  • For more about survey sites – some that pay in free gift cards, Amazon credit, or send you free products to test – see this post: The Free Money & Freebies Tip You Cannot Afford to Miss!
3. Childcare:
Do you stay home with a child or two already? Adding another one or two in the same age bracket isn’t too much more work. I’ve been thinking about doing this when Abby gets a little bit bigger. I want to get a program like Sing, Spell, Read and Write : PreK Readiness Program, that I can use to teach Abby the skills she’ll need to get a good start in Kindergarten, while teaching a couple of other kiddo’s too. Or, you could do just after-school childcare, for a friend of two of your own children. It’s a great way to spend quality time with your kids, and still earn an income. Plus – sign up for things like Huggies, to earn cool stuff when you redeem all of those diaper codes, use code MYSAVINGS to get a free baby carrier from Seven Slings, a free carseat cover with code “Enbaby”, or join an awesome site like Mommy Page – for tips, deals, and amazing free samples. Got old kids clothes? Sell ‘em on ThreadUp.
4. Start a Blog:
You don’t need a ton of technical knowledge… A few years ago, I started a job where I totally lied about my computer knowledge to get the position. And the first day at work, I didn’t even know how to turn the computer ON! Seriously. When I started this site, I still had limited computer skills, but you can get started pretty easily, and you’ll learn as you go. For some advice on starting blogging see How to Make Money Blogging, or if you’re already blogging, read my recent post, Blogging Tips: Earning an Income with Your Blog, and my fave – How to Monetize Your Blog in 5 Simple Steps. You’ll also find tons of great resources to check out in my Bloggertunities posts – tips, networks, events, product review opps, and ways to earn an income.
5. Digital Earning:
Cash Crate has been around for years, and has a ton of members. You get paid every month as long as you’ve earned at least $20 {which is SUPER easy to do}. I usually get paid twice a month, since I earn a lot, and it goes directly into my PayPal. {You can request checks too.} Sign up here- Cash Crate Sign Up. Swagbucks: Have you read the reader comments about this lately? It’s not just me- Everyone loves it! And you can redeem your bucks for PayPal cash, or Amazon gift cards, which for me are almost as good as cash! If all you do with it is use the toolbar to do your searches instead of using Google, you’ll still be earning free money—> with NO work at all! Love it. Are you a mobile user? Then check out Jingit – just download the app, check in when you shop, and earn free cash instantly. It’s not gonna make you millions, lol – but it is a crazy-simple way to earn free money doing what you already do. Want to make dining out more affordable? Join Plink – sign up, connect your debit or credit card {it does NOT charge you, promise} so that they can track which restaurants you go to. Then earn FREE rewards {Amazon, Walmart, etc}  when you eat at any of the participating restaurants. I am so in love with this.
6. Make Cool Stuff:
Do your friends always ask you to make them jewelry? Are your handmade knit scarves always in demand? Then open up an Etsy shop and start earning money from that hobby! A few great sites to read for advice are Handmadeology and Everything Etsy. Sign up for their newsletters– They both have amazing tips and ideas! To boost your skills, check out cool online craft classes – like this bag-making basics course, on Craftsy – they are amazing. You could also check out a site like IndieMade LLC to help you set up your own website to sell your products, or sell at local Farmers Markets and Holiday Bazaars.
7. Free Money from Shopping Online:
Earn money by shopping online. Crazy? Nope – totally true. I put together a big list of 15 Ways to Shop Online for Free – not only can you earn credit for sharing deals with your friends, and use that to save a ton of money by getting what your family needs for free, but many of these sites also reward you with cash for your referrals. I let them add up all year, and then use them to do my entire holiday shopping for FREE! I also get regular monthly checks from both Ebates and Moolala. Super easy, very fun, and a great way to earn some extra bonuses when you’re an online shopper like me!
8. Virtual Assistants:
Read this great article from ABC News on how to find legit companies to work with on this. I’ve done call center type work in the past, and this is something that I’ve considered doing. A great way for a full-time income from home, just be really wary of scams. There are tons of legit sites, and I know a few bloggers that hire this type of help, just be really careful, since there are some bad guys out there. For a really amazing – and more comprehensive! – list of resources and tips, see this awesome article: How to Become a Virtual Assistant. This gal has worked as a blogger, VA, freelance writer, and so much more. She totally knows her stuff.
9. Direct Sales:
Companies like Avon, Scentsy, Mary Kay, and more, are always looking for enthusiastic new sales reps! You can put as much, or as little, time into this as you want. When we were kids, my mom went door to door for MILES around our house, and made enough to support us 4 kids while my dad was out of work, so there is a ton of potential there! If you’re interested, check out some of the great ladies on my Direct Sales Directory. That way, you help out another woman too, by giving her a referral bonus!
10. Freelance Writing:
Are you an expert on a local topic? Maybe you’re everyone’s go-to girl when it comes to getting the best deals in town. Or you’re a foodie, and know all the ins and outs of your local restaurant scene. Maybe you’d be a great parenting expert, or full of tips on how to build a great marriage – whatever your area of expertise, why not share your tips and get paid for it as a local Examiner in your city? You get your own syndicated column, and it’s incredibly easy to get started. Join Examiner.com today. Check out my Frugal Living column to see an example – {and click the subscribe button under my photo if you’d like to get my newsletter!} Another super simple way to use your writing skills is to set up an account at Squidoo.com - creating “lenses” there is super fun, and can lead to residual income for a long time.

50 Legitimate Ways to Make Money Online as Part Time

1. Refinance your mortgage
Interest rates are at an all time low and many families are considering refinancing their home to save on monthly mortgage payments. Determine whether or not refinancing will save you money in the long term.
2. Switch providers
Don’t assume that your cable, phone and internet bills are locked into a slow but inexorable climb. Taking the first provider that comes along is a great way to waste money that can be saved elsewhere. Once you reach the terms of your contract, get on the phone or in an office and negotiate your bill down – or at least get a few perks thrown in for free.
3. Get rid of cable
Cable can rack up a hefty bill over a year, especially when you keep pay-per-view, premium channel, and miscellaneous costs in mind. Opt for online providers like Netflix or Hulu Plus that let you stream shows directly onto your computer, mobile device, or TV.
Pro tip: Switch between 30-day trial periods of Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Prime to get a full season of free watching.
4. Use credit cards with the best rewards
The best parts about credit cards are the perks and rewards that come with it. By using a card with shoddy rewards or cash back, you are doing yourself and your budget a disservice. Find a credit card that rewards wherever you spend the most, whether that’s travel, gas, groceries or (ohmigod) shoes – the NerdWallet credit card tool makes personalized recommendations based on your own spending habits.
Pro tip: Use the calculator button to further customize your recommendation.
5. Invest wisely
You’re never too young to start investing – in fact, the time to have an aggressive (high risk, high reward) profile is when you’re younger, and you don’t plan to use the money for a couple decades. But there’s no reason to pay top dollar for actively managed mutual funds. Despite the prestige and high fees, active funds outperform the market only 24% of the time. You’re much better with an index fund, which has much lower fees and will probably get you a better return for your money. Stop paying to lose money!
6. Pay off your debt
You know how I just told you to invest? Paying off high-interest debt is the best investment you can make. It’s virtually impossible to get a guaranteed 12% return on your investments – unless you are getting rid of credit card debt. Get in the black first before you start looking for babies that talk about stocks. Check out our in-depth article on getting rid of debt for guidelines and ways to lower the interest on your debts.
7. Improve your credit score
This one is a no-brainer. There are multiple sites that let you check your credit score for free. After finding out where you stand, work on improving your score and contact your credit card, personal loan or other issuer to negotiate a lower interest rate.


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8. Maximize your tax returns
A great way to boost your income part-time happens during a particular part of the year. Take advantage of tax loopholes and exceptions to maximize your long anticipated tax refund check.
9. Use rewards malls and cash back websites
Little-known fact: You can earn cash back for the money you spend online anyway, just by clicking through another website first. Your credit card probably has a rewards mall that offers 5% back or more on everything from Expedia to Macy’s to Zales, and even if it does not, you can use straight-up cash back sites like eBates or Upromise to get an automatic discount on online purchases.
10. Take advantage of rebates and coupons
Often, stores will advertise that they’ll beat the lowest price offered by any other competitor. Many credit cards also give price match guarantees, paying the difference if the price drops below a certain amount after you have made the purchase. Check your card’s fine print for details. Also, use coupon comparison tools to score quick deals without scouring the Internet or pawing through your neighbors’ mail.
11. Consider a flexible savings account (FSA)
Your employer may offer an FSA, which allows you to cover medical expenses not paid by insurance tax-free. This can be anything from out-of-pocket costs to prescriptions to dependent coverage. Because it’s tax-advantaged, you’ll save up to 30% on medical expenses. Keep in mind, though, that you lose any funds you don’t spend at the end of the year, so you need to know your budget well. If you have a high-deductible insurance plan, you can also contribute to a health savings account (HSA), which doesn't lose money at year end.

Turn money into more money

You can set policies in place to grow your existing money further. Someone pretty smart once said that compounding is the greatest force in the universe. Keep in mind that both of these techniques compound, meaning that taking action now will yield even larger benefits in the future.
12. Max out your IRA and 401(k)
Max out your 401(k) and IRA contributions every year – not only will you receive a tax benefit, but given the low interest rate environment, you’re much better putting your money in the markets than sticking it into a savings account that doesn't beat inflation. A 22-year-old who invests $5,000 in an IRA and never invests again will enjoy $137,000 at retirement, compared to just $101,000 if she invested in a regular savings account. It doesn't matter how old you are – unless you’re paying off debt, the time to start saving for retirement is now.
13. Ask for a raise
Like we said, saving money is all well and good, but making more money is even better. Try negotiating for a raise – even in a tough job economy, sitting down at the bargaining table with politeness, confidence and respect for yourself and the organization can have its benefits. Here’s a great flow chart scripting a possible conversation – preparation is key.
Pro tip: Catch your boss when she’s in a good mood, but don’t let her know you know she’s in a good mood.
Mo’ money, less clutter
Okay, let’s be honest. Chances are, you have too much stuff. If you can identify high-value items and present them well, you can have a cleaner, more simple living space as well as money to spend on what you really want.
14. Have a garage sale
Wipe off the dust, clear out the storage closet, and set up a garage sale. Put some effort into presentation: items lovingly arrayed on a plastic tablecloth will sell better than those chucked into a cardboard box. If you don’t have enough clutter to warrant a garage sale on your own, rope a few other neighbors into a neighborhood-wide sale.
15. Value your antiques and collectibles
Dig into storage, sell off what is valuable and throw away the rest. Before you sell indiscriminately, get your collectibles, antiques, and heirlooms appraised. You may be selling rare valuable items at under priced rates otherwise. After you've consulted with an expert, do a gut check by looking at eBay and similar websites to see if the price is reasonable.
16. Free and flea market flipping
Browse the Craigslist free section or your local flea market for interesting items. Add your own special touches, restore the items, and resell for a profit. Buy interesting items both online and at your local flea market and restore them and re-sell for a profit. Flea Market Flips offers some great ideas for trash-to-treasure projects.
17. Sell your old mobile phone
Given the rate at which we churn through cell phones these days, you probably have an old cell phone lying around. Amazon offers gift cards for fully functional iPhone, while specialty sites like Gazelle and Swappa specialize in cash for cell phones.
18. Turn in printer cartridges
Many office supply stores, from Staples to Office Depot, will offer credits for empty printer cartridges. Not only is it good for your wallet, but it’s good for the environment.

Take part in the share economy

If you have an extra anything, chances are there’s someone who’d like to borrow it from you. As the so-called share economy grows, you have an increasing opportunity to get cash for your idling machines and empty space.
19. Rent out an underused parking spot
Parking spots can be a hot commodity, particularly in crowded cities. If you happen to be holding on to a coveted spot that you do not use all the time, put it up for rent on Craigslist. If your landlord or building offers you parking at a discount rate, consider seeing whether you can rent it out for a higher price – assuming you’re allowed to do so, of course.
20. Rent out a spare bedroom
If that extra guest bedroom in your midtown Manhattan walk up is left unused, consider renting it out on Airbnb or other vacation rental sites. Make sure that everything is kosher with your rental agreement beforehand.
Pro tip: Even if you don’t have a spare bedroom, chances are there’s a college kid willing to pay for four walls, a door, an air mattress, a shower and more privacy than a hostel affords.
21. Rent out your car
Don’t need your car on the weekend or during the day? Going on a trip? Services like Getaround and RelayRides let you rent out your car by the hour, while FlightCar arranges for an incoming traveler to rent your car rather than you having to pay for airport parking and letting it sit idle.

Turn talent into a paycheck

22. Crafty? Crochet away!
Have a penchant for crocheting, jewelry-making or embroidery? Sell your goods on etsy.com. Etsy is the go-to site for artisans aonalized products – not only does it establish an emotional connection with the customer, but it often brings in more income.
23. Become a freelance writer
Sites like eHow and Livestrong will pay by the article for content on anything from business to tech to how to fart. While they say you’ll need “professional experience” or a degree or certification, honestly, there’s not much you’ll be asked to write that a quick tour of Google can’t make you an expert on.
24. Take up a skilled freelance gig
Websites like TaskRabbit, Odesk, and Craigslist offer opportunities to avid freelancers to pick up programming, design, and marketing jobs on the side. Working on a per-project basis lets your balance your side job with your current one. Sites like Freelancer.com can also offer a leg up.
25. Small-scale catering
Fancy yourself to be the next Iron Chef? Take those skills to the marketplace by setting up your own catering business that you can run out of your own kitchen on the weekend. Cook for dinners, birthday parties and friends’ events; or just bake a bunch of cookies and stand outside the nearest bar at 2am.
Heads up: Be careful to comply with food safety laws.
26. Become an online travel agent
Have a knack for finding the best deals on Expedia? Hawk your services as a low-cost alternative to full service travel agencies. You can earn a pretty commission by doing what you love.
27. Bartend
The great thing about nightlife is that it doesn't conflict with day life. Pick up late-night or weekend shifts to earn some extra income without sacrificing hours at your current job or studies.
28. Tutor
If you were an SAT wiz, there is a huge market for competitive parents and children looking for private tutors. Join a large company like Kaplan or Princeton Review or tutor at your own schedule by going private.
29. Affiliate marketing
Do you write emails to your friends and family that actually get read? Are you blessed with a silver tongue, razor wit or keen eye for society? Write that s*** up. Join an affiliate network to earn money whenever someone buys the product by going through your website or blog.

Turn lack of talent into a paycheck

You don’t need to be a master craftsman, mixologist or Iron Chef to earn supplementary income. Here are some income boosters that don’t require specialized skills.
30. Get paid to be a reviewer
Although you may fancy your Yelp Elite status, all those reviews really did not pay for much but a fancy badge and a few exclusive invites. Take your review skills to the marketplace and earn $1-$50 per review, depending on quality and technical knowledge required.
31. Sell your photos
Stock photo websites like iStockPhoto purchase images from everyday people. Even if you aren't Ansel Adams, the most commonly requested (and often overlooked) photos often include everyday images like stop signs, coffee cups and other everyday objects.
32. Resell food
True story: In college, Zappos founder Tony Hseih bought pizza from a parlor down the road and resold it at a profit in his college dorm room. His friend Alfred Lin would always buy two pizzas a night – Hseih assumed he was just hungry. Turns out Lin was actually taking the pizzas upstairs and selling them at a slice for an even tidier profit. He later went on to become the Zappos COO.
Anyway, long story short, you can probably find lazy, hungry college kids and young adults outside of bars and in parks. They will happily buy pizza, beer and water by the unit and pay handsomely for the convenience.
Heads up: This is not exactly FDA-approved.
33. Referrals
Services as diverse as your cable company to your orthodontist will pay a nice little gift for both referrer and referred. Small businesses and companies just getting off the ground are often the most likely to give referral bonuses.
Pro tip: Your employer might well give referral bonuses too, so scour your personal networks to see if you know a good fit for open positions.
34. Survey websites
Although those posters on the side of the road may overshoot how much you can potentially make by simply answering surveys online, generating a side income from online surveys is still possible and profitable.
35. You must be good at babysitting
Get yourself registered on a reliable sitter website like Sitter City and get to work. Babysitters can make great pay and get some benefits like free Wi-Fi thrown in as well.
36. You aren't? Are you good at pet sitting?
Most pet owners actually cannot afford a luxury weekend for their pet at the kennel. Price your rates competitively during your stint as a pet sitter and make sure your place allows for multiple pets. Many sites, such as Care.com, offer job boards for pet sitters and those looking for animal care.
37. Really? Still? Okay, how about house-sitting?
Even if you hate kids and animals, you can look for house sitting gigs through personal referrals, Craigslist, or websites like Mind My House.
Pro tip: Double up the income by renting our your own domicile while house-sitting.
38. Participate in clinical research
Hospitals and academic medical centers live, breathe, and thrive on clinical trials. Most participants are paid a good amount of money for their dedication to research and the trial. Do not overload on this option, as being enrolled in too many trials with conflicting pharmaceutical regiments may lead to skewed results and a medically unhappy you.
39. Engage in market research
Market research is the bread and butter of advertisement agencies. Many large ad agencies will do large focus groups to better tailor their strategies. Contact a local or large market research firm and secure your spot in a future group.
40. Become a tour guide
If you happen to know a bit more history concerning the old town square than the average citizen (or if you can just Wikipedia it), consider running your own personal tour guide business. Walking tours are en vogue, and you can advertise your services on TripAdvisor for tourists looking for an insider’s perspective.
41. Find seasonal work
Snow shoveling, amusement park work, holiday staffing and life guarding are all seasonal work options that are low commitment and can be done sparingly according to your schedule. You want flexibility, employers want flexibility – it works.
42. Become a part-time care taker
With the baby boomer generation retiring, many older folk in your community will require the services of a caretaker to help them around the house and with chores. Make a side income at a job that helps you contribute to your local community.
43. Host a foreign exchange student
Hosting an exchange student can be a source of cultural, as well as material, enrichment. Check out the number of hosting sites online, or contact your local high school or college for international student programs.
44. Data entry
Pick up administrative and data entry jobs that can be done by telecommuting, on Craigslist, or at your college campus’s career center. You can find some jobs at Elance and Freelancer.
45. Become an on-site manager or landlord
Earn a spot to live rent-free while making a side income as an on-site manager for apartment building owners that live outside of town.
46. Garden
Turn your passion for all things green into a side business by offering landscaping and gardening tutorials to fellow flower aficionados.
47. Donate plasma, sperm or blood
These three precious bodily liquids are always in demand, and you can often get paid for the service. Be careful, though: Only go with reputable organizations that won’t leave you in an ice-filled bathtub minus a kidney.
Heads up: The Red Cross recommends waiting 28 days between plasma donations and 56 between blood donations, and not exceeding 13 plasma donations a year.
48. Become a mystery shopper
Yes they really do exist. Market research firms and companies doing internal audits often want to see how their stores perform from a customer’s perspective, so sign up to become their eyes and ears.
49. Micro-task
Services such as Amazon Mechanical Turk connect businesses with a cohort of individuals looking to make a little cash on the side (i.e. you), in order to crowd source small tasks. You can walk away with a nice check or gift card for a few hours of work.
50. Join a car service
The taxicab industry used to be limited to a handful of licensed professionals. Now, companies like SidecarLyft and Flightcar allow anyone with a license to perform the same functions as a taxi driver, but with greater flexibility and sometimes better pay.

6 Legit Ways to Make Money From Home

1. Get paid using your iPhone (or Android)
There seem to be many apps popping up that pay you to do simple tasks like taking a picture of a menu, or taking a picture of yourself drinking a Starbucks, or verifying that a road is closed -- you get the picture. Here are a few that I found:
  • Juno Wallet
  • Gigwalk
  • CheckPoints
  • WeReward
2. Complete jobs on Zaarly.com
Zaarly is a website that connects those offering random services (like walking a dog, being a personal assistant for a day, giving guitar lessons, etc.) with buyers who are looking for those services. I would suggest checking out some of the ideas listed on the site and sign up and offer those services as they are in demand.
3. Teach English (or other language) classes online
Did you know that English speakers are in high demand in Asia? As a result many are turning to freelance English teachers using websites like Italki.com. The site is basically a virtual online classroom for freelance teachers and students. Anyone can offer lessons (and set their own price), and anyone can take lessons. From a quick scan, it looks like making $15 to 20/hour is a fair expectation.
4. Make money by viewing ads on your Android lock screen
I've been trying out this Android app called Locket that puts ads on your lock screen and pays you for each time you unlock your phone.
I've been using it for a few days now and have made about 3 bucks thus far, so it isn't huge, but at the same time, I didn't really have to do any work to earn the money.
If you are interested in seeing how it works, here is a quick video review that you can watch for more info.
5. Sell your service at Fiverr
Fiverr is a website that allows you to sell your service for $5. There are all kinds of crazy things people are offering and getting paid for on there -- like taking a picture holding a sign, recording two sentences in an Irish accent, recording a video singing a certain song, and even prank calling a friend all for $5. So if you have a little creativity, there are some fun ways to make some money on the side.
6. Rent out your car for $10+ an hour
I just recently heard about RelayRides.com, which allows you to either rent or lend your car to others -- and get paid in the process. If you live in a big city, this could be pretty profitable.

5 Real Life Jobs that Give You an Extra Income

Become a Child Care Provider


There are many families out there who need quality child care at odd hours. So even if you work full time during the week, you can still earn extra income on the side by caring for other children on the weekends or even during occasional overnight hours.

Freelance


There are a lot of freelance jobs that can be done from the comfort of your own home and will allow you to work around your existing schedule. Consider a part-time job writing, typing, or proofreading.

Become a Virtual Assistant


What skills do you possess that make it easy for you to do something that might take others three or four times as long? Putting those skills to use as a virtual assistant can help you earn additional income on a regular basis. For example, a small business owner might contract with you to regularly develop and send their monthly newsletter or update their database.

Clean Houses


Cleaning just one house per week can help you earn as much as $300 extra per month. Each cleaning job may take up to three hours of time. If you're just getting started, try posting an ad at your local grocery store or community bulletin board.

Pet Sit For Your Friends and Neighbors


Dog sitting is another way to earn money around your existing schedule. For example, if you work full time, advertise that your dog-sitting services are available on the weekends only. Caring for 2-4 pets per month could earn you can extra $120-$240!

Use Your Creativity to Earn Money


Consider how you might transform the unique skills you possess into an opportunity to earn extra income. For example, if you love scrapbooking, try offering to complete other parents' unfinished scrapbook pages. Consider your gifts and what you love to do, and the possibilities are endless.

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