The great thing about the internet is that there are plenty of opportunities for everyone. And, most of us have skills that can be put to good use online. So if you are looking for a way to make extra income there, here are some great ideas for you. 

Small Business Social Media

Many small businesses often need someone to help run their social media. Although everyone could benefit from a professional, not everyone knows what to look for. Many small business owners don’t have the budget or the expertise, and their social media can often get left by the wayside. Offer your services at a great rate, and that can help you with the income and them with their business. 

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Fiverr Mogul

Fiverr is a great place to buy and sell skills. You can create a range of ‘gigs’ that people can browse. So if you are deeply skilled in editing photos, you can have a package that offers that skill for a set amount. It is easy to set up, and you can browse for jobs at your leisure. 

Blogging

This might not be a get rich quick scheme, but you can make money from blogging. Of course, you want content that delivers value to readers, but you can use those readers are to hook up affiliate links and adverts. This could give you a significant amount of passive income. It’s super easy to build, and with just a few hours of work for a week, you can start a slow and steady stream.

Stocks

You don’t need to have a lot of money to be able to trade on stocks, share CFDs, peer-to-peer lending, and more. Spend some time researching platforms that can help you make smart trading decisions. Of course, you should never put in more than you can afford to lose, but in general, almost anyone can now make some income with stocks, shares, and investments. 

E-books

The passive income from creating an e-book is not all that hard to come by. The commitment here is the time it takes you to make that e-book, But once you’ve got it written you can go ahead and self publish. There are a few platforms that you can self publish on, and every time it sells, you’ll earn some cash.

Upwork

Much like Fivver, are you selling your skills online and pitch for work. You can create some quick by gigs, but the starting price for this is $50, and typically you’ll see people offering a lot less. You are competing with thousands of others, but you get a set amount of bid credits per month, and it doesn’t take long to find your first assignment.

Freelance writer

If you enjoy writing, and you have something to say, you can help out other bloggers, become a ghostwriter, and even write for some well-known media outlets. You can check out platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer, and even check out content provider services for work.

Virtual assistant

Virtual assistants are in high demand, And it makes sense when you think about how many skills they have. If you don’t have a lot of free time, and you’re not very organized, and a virtual assistant can help with a lot. They can do everything from booking flights to reading your emails and responding. You can manage other people’s lives and keep them as organized as you are. 

Those are just a few ways to earn extra income, and they don’t take long to sign up will get started.