Sometimes I feel like the job market of today mus much more competitive than it ever has been. It is saturated with college degrees and people just trying to get something to make ends meat. There is also the rising cost of child care, that can truly keep some parents out of the workforce all together. So what is a person to do? Well, thankfully there are so many work from home options now a days that are helpful to people in these situations. Even those who have full time jobs who want some side hustles are able to make a little extra money online with ease. Not all of these side hustles are created equal though. While many are legitimate, some are nothing more than a scam. I have tried SO many over the years, and come up with 10 legitimate online side hustles that anyone can do!
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10 Online Side Hustles
There is no shame in admitting that sometimes we could all use a little extra cash. It can be for an upcoming holiday or just because you want to get some debt paid off faster. No matter what, a little extra cash is never a bad thing. Some of these online side hustles can earn you anywhere from $300-$500 a month depending on how much time and effort you want to put into it.
Leapforce
Leapforce is an online company that hires people to work from home on projects aimed at improving social media and search engine results. With Leapforce, you will be hired as an independent contractor, meaning you have to hold out your own taxes. Once hired, you can join projects and work anywhere from 5-20 or more hours a week. I personally work 1 hour a day on my project and bring an an extra $300 or more a month. It is easy and can be done right from your mobile phone! This is for sure one of the side hustles to seriously look into.
Appen
Appen is a company similar to Leapforce. They have online web search evaluation positions available where you can work either 5 hours a week, or 19 hours a week. The 5 hours you are an independent contractor. Where as if you opt to work 19 hours a week you will be paid biweekly through direct deposit and have taxes withheld just like a normal part time job. This is a great way to make extra money depending on how much time you have to dedicate to it.
Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing is a great way to make some extra money. Some companies don’t even require you to have a blog. If you love social media and have a decent presence, this may be one of the side hustles for you! A few of the companies I really love working with are Ultimate Bundles and Share-A-Sale. Basically, you recommend what you love and earn commission on purchases through you unique links.
Surveys
Yup, they can seem annoying but you can make a little extra cash by doing surveys. This isn’t going to bring you in a ton of money, but when combined with some of the other side hustles it is a nice little bonus. One that I like to use is Swagbucks. You do the surveys and earn points that can be traded in for cash or gift cards. It doesn’t take much time out of your day at all,k so that is always nice.
Start Your Own Shop
If you are crafty or have some sort of skill that you can sell, then you should be capitalizing on it! I wish I was crafty enough to make an Etsy shop or sell my own designs, but unfortunately I am not. A lot of people are though and it is something that can really help with some extra income. You can go through Etsy or build a shop with Shopify and start making some extra cash right away.
Referral Codes
These referral codes are a little different from affiliate marketing in a way. Most of them are from sites like Ebates, Thredup, Walmart Grocery, etc… Basically, with these you get friends and family to sign up for services through your code. They will get a bonus and you will as well. Win Win.
Blogging
If you would have told me a year ago that people made money blogging, I would have laughed at you. Now though, I see how wonderful blogging can be to those trying to make some extra money. You can make use of ads, affiliate marketing, and even sponsored content to make as much or as little as you want. This isn’t a get rich quick method by any means. It takes work and dedication but it is so much fun and can really earn you a big bit of money. Feel free to check out how I make money blogging here.
Freelance Work
There are tons of options for people of all skill sets to do freelance work. From being a Virtual Assistant to freelance writing, even paralegal work. Fiverr is a great place to find these opportunities. A lot of websites will even pay you to write blog posts for them. You can find out more about that in this helpful article.
Tutoring
Did you know that online tutoring is a real thing? It is one of the perfect side hustles for people with teaching experience, college degrees, or expertise in a particular area. There are a few really cool sites out there with tons of opportunities for every skill set. One that I really like is Tutor.com. You can set your own hours and work as much or as little as you want.
Donate Plasma
Yup, you can get paid for donating your life saving plasma! To me, this is a win win. The donor gets paid, and it can potentially save a life in the process. From what I have seen, you can make anywhere from $20-$50 per donation and can donate every couple days. It is no more uncomfortable than a regular blood donation either. Out of everything, I think this is one of the most noble side hustles because everyone really wins in the long run. Just look up donation centers in your area and check them out.
With technology literally at our fingertips, there is no reason that everyone can’t be making a little extra cash with side hustles. No matter what your area of expertise, there are options out there for you.
So, do you side hustle? If so what do you do to bring in that extra income? I am always looking for new ways to diversify my revenue streams.
I’ve been looking for creative ways to work from home, thanks for the links. Swagbucks is good for amazon vouchers for me. I find the cashback on the shopping links more useful than the surveys, but the idea is not to spend MORE money, ha!
yea I am all about not spending more lol I love Ebates for rebates on online shopping, but I somehow end up spending so much money lol Great for Christmas though.
This is the first I’m hearing of Leapforce and Appen so I’m excited to check those out! I love the idea of being able to consistently have a project you can log in to make a little extra 🙂
Both of them have been amazing for me. I am so thankful I found them and love being able to share. I know there are a TON of scammy sites out there too.
Those are some great ideas I think donating blood for money may be going a little too far but it is for a good cause. I will keep hustling and look into those sites.
OMG I love this post, it is so different than the usual extra ways to make money!!! The only thing I can’t do is donate plasma, which sucks, but thanks to Mad Cow outbreaks overseas and me being in those areas for too long my ability to donate is now not allowed.
Yea, I know when I went on a cruise I wasn’t able to donate for a certain amount of years, and I wasn’t even out of the country long!
These are great tips for those wanting to make some money on the side! A lot of options out there.
I’ve donated plasma a few times to make some extra money (student loan money heck yes)…just a PSA please EAT CARBS before you go, otherwise if you are a pansy like me, you could possibly pass out. Seriously, don’t go without eating.
Great ideas, i’ll have to check out Leapforce
Susan 🙂
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What a great post with awesome ideas! I keep saying I want to try the Plasma but I am scared of needles and faint so I am not sure I could make it through. But def going to try some of the other ideas!
I enjoy blogging so much, earning from it is a perk. I think it’s awesome to be able to earn some extra while you also have a full time job. At least, that’s how I feel.
I have done a few of these and really is awesome! Surveys are especially easy!
This is an awesome list! I’ve been meaning to start a shop online, but I haven’t yet. Its so easy to make some extra cash via side hustle. Thank you for the extra push for me to actually DO IT.
I have been doing so many random things over the years to make just little bits of extra cash. It all adds up and helps pay for life.
I love how much blogging has allowed me to simply work at home and be with the family and although I’ve had my fair share of ups and down with it, it’s been really amazing! I think it’s one of the best ways to earn.
I am going through this list and going to see what will work for me. I love a good side hustle!
Leapforce has been really great for me. Took a bit of time to get started but so worth it
These are some great tips! I’m always looking for little ways to save (and make) money. I love using Ebates too because I do most of my Christmas and birthday shopping online and it’s so easy to use.
Great list you have here. I use Fivver and love it. Also, I’m an Influence Blogger. Both these things have allowed me to stay at home with my kids.
I love these suggestions! I’m in graduate school so any way to make a little bit of extra cash really goes a long way!
I took up blogging as a means to pass my time a year back. But today I know that blogging is much more. It is capable of giving me those little pleasures in life which I miss due to inflow of a fixed salary every month. Other things mentioned in your blog also seem very useful
I love seeing others sharing how to keep you home with your children. I donated plasma often in college and it was a great source of extra cash.
These are some great resources for generating extra income or bringing in more income from your blog. I do have to say that I’m not a fan of Fivver only because it devalues the amount of talent and work it takes to be a creative, but I think it is a great way to get started.
Hey, I was not aware of many of these some of these are very new for me.
Thanks for sharing this useful post with us.