5 Practical Ways To Make Money Online

By Lisa Osiako

One thing that unites students, job seekers and professionals is the need to make more money. With the wide use of the internet worldwide, making money online is something that is becoming more popular with every passing day.

In as much as the money you make online may not make you a millionaire, it could enable you to settle certain bills.

Here are practical ways you can make money online:

1. Work as a freelancer

One of the easiest ways to make money online is to start freelancing. If you are creative, can write, draw, design or offer any other service through the web, then this is your opportunity. There is always someone in the online space looking to hire a freelancer.

All you need to do this is create a profile on some freelancing sites such as Upwork and you are good to go.

The key to making it as a freelancer is to figure out a niche, network with people who might hire you and deliver high-quality content.

2. Create a blog

Creating a blog is something that is becoming common today. It is advantageous too as you do not necessarily have to work on it every day.

With this, you need to create content that will keep the audience glued to your website. With that done, you can make money online by displaying advertisements through different platforms such as Google Adsense, Bidvertiser and others, as well as receive commissions on advertised products that your readers buy.

3. Video production

YouTube has turned out to be a great source of income for many people today. If you have an interest in producing videos, this is a platform you can explore. The original videos and posts you make on this platform are what will earn you money, depending on the number of views you get. Eventually, you can also partner with brands to have them sponsor some of the content you create, and you earn more.

Njugush, a popular Kenyan comedian is one such example. He started by uploading funny clips on Youtube. Now, he is one of the most sought after and recognized Youtubers in Kenya.

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4. Start an E-Commerce site and sell physical products

E-commerce in Kenya has grown by over 25% over the past five years and continues to grow. It is therefore one of the ways through which you can easily make money online. You can register on a site such as Shopify and start selling products almost immediately.

You can then either create physical products that those in a specific niche will love, or purchase low-cost goods manufactured in foreign countries, repackaging or combining them with other products, and selling them for higher prices on domestic online marketplaces

5. Join a remote company, part time or full time

Many companies are embracing remote work – where you work from home, so long as you get tasks done on time. If you are looking to fully work online, there are thousands of companies that are willing to hire you. Most of these positions are simple as they do not require specialized skill sets. If you are interested in making money online in this way, here are a few companies you can register with: FlexJobs, JobScribe, The Muse.

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In Conclusion,

With these methods, you can easily make money online and ease yourself off some financial strain. Choose what works best for you and give it your best shot. Remember, not everyone out there has your best interests at heart. There are those who are out there to con you. Be careful.