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  9. Take Up Freelance Work Revenue potential:   Up to $5,000+ monthly on average, based on your expertise, experience, and effort. Age threshold:   18+ Setup ease:   All levels, depending on the industry and position Total time to first  pay :  One month+ based on the project Becoming a freelancer  is one of the most popular ways to increase income. This is even more workable for professionals specialized in web development, copywriting, graphic design, or digital marketing, to name a few. You can start by building a solid portfolio and joining professional social media platforms like  LinkedIn  or  Behance . You can also visit these helpful websites to find projects made for you: Fiverr : Best for web development, digital marketing, and social media Toptal : Best for software development, finance experts, product and project managers SolidGigs : Best for writing, web design, graphic design, web development, and marketing Upwork : Best ...

  8. Publish an Ebook Revenue potential:   You can make from $5,000 to $8,000/month on average. Age threshold:  18+ Setup ease:   All levels, may vary based on publishing platform Total time to first pay:  One month+, depending on sales With the rise of self-publishing, writing and publishing your ebook to make money online is now possible. So if you enjoy storytelling, why not give it a go? To  create a polished ebook , apart from a writer, you need a designer and an editor to ensure that the output is as great as possible. You can hire freelancers to help you out. Then you can submit it to a self-publishing platform and focus on promoting it. However, before submitting it, check each company’s royalty policy to see the rate you’ll receive for every sale. Let’s see some self-publishing platforms: Barnes & Noble Press : They offer a dedicated calculator to measure royalties. When published by B&N Press, you can earn a flat 70% royalty rate. Amazon K...

  7. Open an Etsy Store Revenue potential:  A successful seller can make between $43,000 and $46,000 per year on average. Age threshold :  13+ (with legal permission until 18) Setup ease:   Beginner level, as long as there’s available supply Total time to first pay:   14-20 days after a sale Etsy , a selling platform for independent creators and sellers, generated  revenues  worth $2.7 billion in 2023. So if you enjoy creating handicrafts like pottery or jewelry, you can build your store on Etsy to easily make money online. Setting up your profile is pretty straightforward, but the competition is high, so it’ll take some time to be more visible. Read this  manual  and learn how to create a successful Etsy shop online. Before opening a shop, ensure that your products are allowed on the platform and that Etsy Payments are available in your location. You should also follow the laws that apply to online business in your country. What you can sell...

  6. Create a YouTube Channel Revenue potential:   The average YouTuber earns $18 for 1,000 ad views and around $5 for 1,000 video views. However, the final income can vary. Age threshold:   18+ Setup ease:  All levels Time to first pay :  A few months based on monetization practices If you’re more confident with public speaking and have solid story-telling skills, you can also start a YouTube channel to make money online. Again, sticking to a specific field is best if you want to gain authority and followers faster by creating how-to videos, so picking the right  YouTube niche  is a must. Let’s see an example: You need to have reached the threshold of 1,000 subscribers to join the YouTube Partners Program. Then you’ll get access to  Google AdSense  to start profiting from ads. As your following grows, you may get business sponsorships to promote specific and relevant products/services to your audience. You can also run YouTube Ads and levera...

  5. Start a Blog Revenue potential :  People who monetize their blog can earn $20,000-$50,000 annually. Age threshold :  16+ (with legal permission) Setup ease:   All levels, depending on the CMS you use Total time to first pay:  A few months, but varies based on the efforts and monetization tactics If you love expressing yourself through writing or you have experience as a freelance writer, you can become a blogger. To build a successful blog, targeting a specific niche market and audience is much more efficient. If you publish great content consistently and apply  SEO principles , you can turn your blog website into a real money-maker. For instance, you can add affiliate links to  blog posts  that drive high traffic or sell advertising space to other businesses. You should dedicate time and effort to  set up an online business  like this. But if you have a creative spirit, this safe writing space may give you the freedom you need. Usi...

  4. Become an Influencer Revenue potential:   Micro-influencers (10-50K followers) can make from $40K-$100K annually, depending on many factors. Age threshold:  16+ (with legal permission) Setup ease:  All levels Total time to first pay:  Varies depending on the number of followers and your niche If you love social media and  creating content  regularly, you can consider leveling up your social profiles, like Instagram or TikTok. If you specialize in a niche market, e.g., education or traveling, you can create more specific content and target specific people by addressing their pain points. As your following grows, you can experiment with different content types to see what drives more engagement, and sponsorships will start coming your way. Even though this is one of the most creative ways to make money online and turn it into a real business, you’ll need time to nurture results. Plus, competition is high in specific markets, so you’d better research...