The global pandemic took a toll on our pockets as industries are seen crashing down below what they’re capable of. If you’re one of those affected by the crisis and are looking for ways to earn some extra bucks with an online side hustle, we’ll help you get through these hard times.
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Work as a virtual assistant
There are a growing number of online businesses and they need help with managing their website or eCommerce store. Virtual assistants are highly in demand in the industry and the workload is pretty versatile, too! Common tasks of a VA include email marketing, preparing documents and reports, making calls and appointments, etc.
Be a social media manager
Business owners would are freshly hiring social media managers to curate content on their channels. Social media managers need to craft branding and personality according to the niche of one’s industry.
Seems easy? Other than creating posts, you need to create content where you can engage with the audience. So, it needs to be wow!
Start a blog or a vlog
Blogging seems like an easy side hustle to start, but, honestly, it needs more legwork. Think about SEO, content, and the audience you want to reach and follow your site! If you’re thinking of starting one today, here’s our tips – focus on content, publish 5 or 10 articles or videos, monetize your site when ready, partner with brands, and plan your content!
Start a dropshipping business
Got some ideas and designs but don’t have the necessary equipment or resources to create them? Enter, dropshipping. You can partner with a production partner to create your products, while all you need to do is sit back, design, and craft your online shop.
Work as an online tutor
If you’re good with Math, English, or Languages, you can teach people who are in dire need of these set skills. Maybe some are even interested in knitting, cooking, or pet grooming? Prepare your skills and research on how saturated your niche is and learn to place yourself among industry winners.
Become a freelancer
If you have a skill in writing, website design, or graphic design, maybe you can lend your services to businesses that need it? There are plenty of sites to get you started from – Freelancer, Fiverr, PeoplePerHour, etc.
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Create an ebook or digital product to sell
Why not publish a book or create a piece of art online for people to buy? Amazon, Etsy, and RedBubble are amazing platforms for creatives to sell their digital goods. For as low as $0.99 to $5, these products can make you earn extra out of it in the long run.
Sell stock photos and videos
If you have a thing for snapping pics and taking videos, you can sell them online on sites such as Freepik or Shuttershock. You’ll be earning a percentage or royalty from every download a user has made.
Do micro tasks
Get paid while doing small tasks at home, school, shopping, or when you’re bored! Some people have reported earning $3 to $9 an hour while completing surveys, watching ads, play games, or task deals. You can find various micro-tasks at Amazon Mechanical Turk, Clickworker, Swagbucks, and InboxDollars.
Create a course
If you’re good at something and would like to teach it on sites such as Udemy, Skillshare, or Pluralsights, then go for it! Successful course trainers earn about $800 a month. Who knows? You might be the next big thing.
For starters, you need to leverage your skills to earn a respectable amount of moolah. So, what are the 10 best online side hustles to do today and something you can do anywhere in the world? Whether you need extra cash because of the pandemic or saving up for grad school or a solo backpacking trip, a side hustle will never hurt you.
