25 ways to make money online, offline, and from home.
Online Methods
Freelancing
- Offer services like writing, graphic design, web development, or marketing to clients globally.
- Earnings: $5 to $100+ per hour, depending on skill level.
- Website: Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer.
Blogging
- Create a blog on a niche topic and monetize it through ads, affiliate marketing, or sponsored content.
- Earnings: $100 to $10,000+ per month, depending on traffic.
- Website: WordPress, Medium, Google AdSense.
YouTube
- Start a YouTube channel and earn money from ads, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing. Niche content can be highly profitable.
- Earnings: $1 to $10 per 1,000 views.
- Website: YouTube, Google AdSense.
Affiliate Marketing
- Promote products or services using your referral link and earn commissions on every sale made through your link.
- Earnings: 5% to 50% of each sale, depending on the affiliate program.
- Website: Amazon Associates, ShareASale, ClickBank.
Online Surveys
- Participate in online surveys to earn money in your spare time. It's a simple way to earn small amounts of cash.
- Earnings: $1 to $10 per survey.
- Website: Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, Vindale Research.
Sell Digital Products
Virtual Assistant
Dropshipping
- Start an online store and sell products without holding any inventory. Suppliers ship directly to customers.
- Earnings: 10% to 30% margin per sale.
- Website: Shopify, Oberlo, AliExpress.
Teach Online
- Offer online tutoring or courses in subjects like languages, programming, or test preparation.
- Earnings: $10 to $100 per hour or per course.
- Website: VIPKid, Udemy, Skillshare.
Social Media Manager
App and Website Testing
- Test and review websites and apps for functionality and user experience, providing feedback to developers.
- Earnings: $10 to $60 per test (typically 20 minutes).
- Website: UserTesting, TryMyUI, Testbirds.
Stock Photography
- If you're into photography, sell your photos on stock websites where people pay to use them.
- Earnings: $0.25 to $5 per download.
- Website: Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Alamy.
Podcasting
- Launch a podcast on a topic of interest and earn money through sponsorships, ads, and listener donations.
- Earnings: $18 to $50 CPM (per 1,000 listeners).
- Website: Anchor, Patreon, Buzzsprout.
Transcription Services
- Convert audio or video recordings into text for businesses, podcasts, or legal firms.
- Earnings: $15 to $30 per audio hour.
- Website: Rev, Scribie, GoTranscript.
Online Coaching
- Provide one-on-one or group coaching in personal development, fitness, business, or health from the comfort of your home.
- Earnings: $50 to $300 per hour, depending on your expertise.
- Website: CoachAccountable, Zoom, Kajabi.
Offline Methods
Rent Out a Room
- Rent out extra space in your home to travelers or long-term tenants, especially if you live in a popular area.
- Earnings: $500 to $2,000 per month.
- Website: Airbnb, Vrbo, Zillow Rental Manager.
Host Workshops
- Share your skills and knowledge by hosting workshops on topics like painting, fitness, or cooking.
- Earnings: $50 to $200+ per participant.
- Website: Eventbrite, Meetup.
Freelance in Your Community
- Offer services like photography, event planning, tutoring, or personal training to clients in your local area.
- Earnings: $25 to $100+ per hour.
- Website: Thumbtack, Craigslist, Nextdoor.
Childcare
- Offer babysitting or daycare services to parents in your neighborhood.
- Earnings: $10 to $25 per hour.
- Website: Care.com, Sittercity, UrbanSitter.
Handyman Services
- If you’re skilled with home repairs, you can offer handyman services to fix things like plumbing or electrical problems.
- Earnings: $20 to $60 per hour.
- Website: TaskRabbit, Thumbtack, HomeAdvisor.
Dog Walking or Pet Sitting
Sell Crafts
- If you’re skilled at making handcrafted items, sell your creations at local craft fairs or online.
- Earnings: Varies depending on the product and demand.
- Website: Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, Craft Fairs.
At-Home Methods
Rent Out Storage Space
- If you have extra space in your garage or basement, rent it out to others needing storage.
- Earnings: $50 to $500 per month.
- Website: Neighbor, StoreAtMyHouse.
Create an Etsy Store
- Sell handmade or vintage items from your home through Etsy, whether it’s jewelry, art, or crafts.
- Earnings: Varies, but successful stores can make $1,000+ per month.
- Website: Etsy.
Home-Based Call Center Agent
- Work from home as a customer service representative for major companies.
- Earnings: $10 to $20 per hour.
- Website: Amazon Jobs, LiveOps, Alorica.