Whether you have a full-time job or you’re a student, it’s always nice to earn extra cash on the side. With the blessing that is the internet, earning money has become easier over the years. Here are five totally effective ways you can earn some serious moolah.
Google AdSense
Wherever you go on the Internet, there are advertisements. What’s so special about it? Well, you could earn serious cash from incorporating ads on your website.
The first order of business is to sign up for a Google AdSense account. It then gives you a unique code that you need to paste into your site’s code. From that point, all you need to do is sit back and watch in awe how that small code does all the work for you. It tracks your views, traffic, and even your earnings. There’s little to no maintenance involved in this one.
Some bloggers have reported making $5,000 in ad revenues during the beginning of their careers. Imagine how much you’d make if you constantly invite readers to visit your site.
Affiliate Marketing
If you have an existing blog and you wish to earn more, you can look into Affiliate Marketing. Basically, it’s a way for content creators (such as you) to partner with brands that fit the niche of their content. Please note that you need to sign up for an affiliate program related to your topic.
After signing up for a program, the company or brand will provide you a unique code that you need to incorporate with your website. Anytime someone clicks your link and completes a purchase, you earn money! Easy peasy.
Consulting
Are you an expert or an enthusiast of a subject matter? Some people are willing to pay for experts to counsel them. It may seem daunting at first, but you have to be patient. Your best bet would be to build your credibility first.
If you are stuck and you can’t seem to find where to begin; try exploring Clarity.fm. Once you have set up your account, the website will help you in finding customers who need your counsel in your area of expertise. Forbes reported that an expert in digital marketing charge $100 an hour for consultation services.
Online Courses
When you search for online courses in the internet, thousands pop up. If you are an expert or just plain talented, you can bring your skills to people who need you through online courses. Some people build their online courses for aspiring writers, animators, graphic designers, so on and so forth.
Make sure that you have a deep and creative understanding of the topic you are going to feature in your course. No one would want to take a boring course no matter how interesting the topic could be. If you wish to start your own course, try exploring Teachable and Udemy for a wide range of courses across disciplines to give you an idea.
Podcasting
Do you want to talk about the things you are passionate about? You could try podcasting. As with blogging, make sure that you find your niche. Upon developing a steady stream of listeners, sponsors and advertisers will flock over your podcasts. This is where the money is.
Popular podcasts like “Entrepreneurs on Fire” earn as much as $400,000 in one month. If you love talking while earning money, you might as well explore podcasting.
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