When it comes to making money online you don’t need to be an expert at copywriting, advertising or even dropshipping.
Each of those methods is another who new story and it is important to note that you even don’t need to learn a new skill but you can use your talents or skills and make an extra income on the side.
I have done some of these strategies and I am sure they work though results are not typical, you may make some money here and there and others may not even make a single cent. So always do some research and learn before you opt-in for any of these methods.
With that said here are the are some ways you might consider.
Flipping Items on Craigslist
If you feel you have a few staff in your porch or backyard you no longer need, you can consider selling them on Craigslist. But if you didn’t know, you can also get free items in your area on Craigslist and resell them on the same platform itself.
You can contact the person who listed this item and check for it’s availability.
Yes, it is allowed. You can get into the free section on the site and search for items that you may find profitable. If they are still in good condition, you can do a few repairs, clean ups and then reupload them on Craigslist.
It is that simple and fast…
Pro Tip: The best and good free items get even picked up on the same day they are listed so you need to be on the lookout and act fast.
Selling Printables on Etsy
Etsy is an ecommerce platform and you can use this platform to sell your art work, printables or even home decor material. With this platfrom you can even sell physical products and I prefer this compared to Shopify if you are just getting started.
You don’t need to worry about getting buyers all you need to do is to ensure you optimize your Etsy store with searchable keywords so that your listings can appear on the platform. You can read more about publishing your listings in this Etsy article.
Another way you can push buyers to your store is by listing your same listings on the Facebook marketplace. as per now Facebook is pushing this marketplace to more users on the platform so you should jump on this right now.
The Platform will require you to add your Tax ID , banking information and any other payment methods preferred. Etsy will charge you a 5% fee for transactions and there is a $0.20 on each listing every four months.
It is important to do more research for new Etsy sellers by reading the blog in the same article linked above and follow all seller guidelines.
Sell Informational Courses
I know some people think that everyone who has or sells courses may be a scammer but it is not the case. I am taking about informational courses like selling a course on sites like Udemy, Skillshare and so on.
To do this all you need to do is to find a skill or field you are good at then make about 5 modules and at least 30 minutes worth of content.
Another way to even get better results is to create a free course that teases what you offer in your paid course. This will help people even want to learn more hence buying your courses.
The benefit of this is that you only do the work once and the rest of the money is pure profit. Of course you need to ensure that your courses are always updated and teach the latest information.
These sites drive traffic or buyers to your courses for you so all you need to do is ensure you optimize your course description and add relevant keywords the students will be typing in the search bar and you are good to go.
Of course you will need to ensure you ask students to leave a review and this will improve your ranking on course you are offering.
Another important thing to keep in mind is to ensure that you teach valuable information. You can offer a teaser of what you have to offer or previous work you have done.
Selling Merch or Printables on Redbubble
If you are good at art then you can consider show casing your work through designing and selling merchandise on Redbubble.
The best way to use this strategy to make a ton of money is to use trends in your favor. For example, many people made a lot of money during the “Black Lives Matter” movement selling shirts, this was a trend and it is all legal.
Hope you see the potential of this strategy. The only downside to it is that you have to keep updated with new trends all the time.
You can also experiment with other designs and see what works best. And remember that the more you create the higher your chances of getting discovered.
This is will usually take some time to get traction but if you jump on trends you will see sales quicker and of course, the designs you make also matter.
Taking Photos For Commercial Photography Sites.
If you are good at taking photos or have taken some photography classes then you might find this interesting. You can get paid by people like bloggers, advertising agencies for your pictures.
You can use photography sites like Smugmug, Shutterstock, and so on that allow you to upload your own photos.[Key point– Your own photos taken by your own camera].
You can’t use someone’s pictures and then resale them as yours. They have to be your own pictures. You can take a program that teaches you more about getting paid to take pictures here.
Publish For Amazon.
Amazon not only sells physical products but also books and other material. If you have knowledge in a particular field then you could try packaging it all up into a book and publishing it on amazon.
The signup process is easy all you need to do is create a Kindle Direct Publishing account and fill out all your details and your are good to go.\
If you need help creating your Kindle books then read this article on the best ebook and kindle creators compared.
Streaming On Twitch
If you are good at playing games then this is the best way to build an audience while playing games. Don’t let your gaming skills go to waste pick them up and go over to twitch to showcase your talent.
This is important because you get to meet with like minded people that love games you play and share ideas. It is also good for mental health as many people feel isolated in their gaming world.
Twitch is really powerful and can earn you some money through donations, sponsorships and advertisements that appear on your videos. You can start streaming and sharing your ideas and skills with the world even starting today.
Twitch is not yet even competitive at all like Youtube. Everyone is trying to be a youtuber so if you separate yourself and establish yourself on this platform before others rush in you will be ahead of the game.
Hopefully you got inspired by my 7 creative ways to make money guide.
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