2024 Update: This post was written before the pandemic, but the basic principle is still valid today. You can make money from home in a lot of different ways.
This has become a very popular subject and there are currently a lot of social media influencers dedicated to promoting “get rich online” schemes.
This. Is. Not. That.
None of these made me “rich.” All of these helped me make money while I was learning something new, and that’s where the value is.
I want to call out Textbroker in particular in this update because the rise of AI seems to have cleared out opportunity on that platform. Although you may see influencers claim otherwise, it is no longer a way to make money online as I’ve heard they’ve stopped accepting authors and as of yesterday there were no assignments available.
I’ve decided to leave the post unchanged so that you can see the steps I took to get a start in digital marketing. My first two steady gigs came from Flexjobs and it really helped me get started.
Enjoy!
Make money from home! That’s the dream, right? A work at home job means you have no commute and may or may not have to wear pants. It’s easy to skeptical, though, when there are so many scams are out there. Here I’m going to share the work at home job websites that WORKED for me! (As in I got a legit paying gig.)
Textbroker
This one’s best for skilled writers, and it’s also good for people looking to break into copywriting and search engine optimization (SEO.) You created an account and then take a test to be given an author rating. The highest is 5, but a 3 or 4 will get you options for plenty of work. The pay isn’t very high, but you can add a chunk of change to your income if you get organized about choosing assignments and don’t need to spend much time re-writing. You’ll get feedback from clients and from the folks at Textbroker. This site is different from other sites like Upwork in that you choose the assignments on your own, you don’t have to compete for them.
Flexjobs
A lot of people are skeptical of Flexjobs from the get-go because they do charge you to have full access to job listings. What you get is access to jobs that they have pre-vetted for you. I’ve made a lot of money on steady work from this site, and it’s also good to start giving you an idea of which companies hire remotely so that you can search their job listings on your own. Look out for occasional discount codes for Flexjobs and it’s an even better deal!
Instant Teams
Instant Teams was launched to help military spouses and veterans find remote positions since they are often on the move. Set up a profile on the site, and you will be contacted when they have an assignment for you to check out. You get paid through them and they have a fantastic Slack workspace that you’ll join. They’re really there to support you all the way with virtual activities and you can meet some great people.
Find your work at home job!
The great thing about all of these websites is they can set you on the path to more flexible work. A lot of traditional workplaces are willing to allow work at home days. You can take the skills that you land from your remote opportunities and work for just about anyone, anywhere. There are a lot of other sites out there that are legitimate and could be life-changing, but I hope by sharing the ones that actually got me some $$$ might be most helpful. What else has been useful for you?
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