How to earn money online: 11 unconventional methods

Is it true that making money on the Internet in 100% of cases is associated with scammers? No. Although, of course, it is not so easy not to fall into the clutches of deceivers offering tempting offers.

However, there are many "virtual jobs" that don't immediately come to mind but can lead to financial well-being.

This has become especially relevant during the pandemic, which has "hit" many "classic" professions. Quarantine made a special contribution when staying at home became a necessity. However, there is a way out.

The editors of Sputnik Uzbekistan have compiled a selection of 11 ideas on how to make money on the Internet.

How to earn money online: 11 unconventional methods

Way to make money #1: online tutoring

Online teaching has become a defining feature of the "pandemic" era, as schools and universities have moved classes online using Zoom and other platforms.

Now, of course, the world is no longer as close as a year ago. But the new trend of online education has not gone away. And you don't have to be a certified teacher to do it. It is more important to have real knowledge, the desire to share it, and a good Internet.

Everything is possible: teach foreigners your native language, help children with school disciplines, teach vocals, teach programming, or how to play Counter-Strike.

And, of course, you can make money on it.

There are several sites. For example, Preply is an American service, but there are many Russian speakers there. The teacher sets the price for the lesson himself, but the platform charges a small commission.

Way to make money # 2: online assistant

This type of earnings is still little known, but it is rapidly gaining momentum on the Internet.

The bottom line is: again, on a special platform, the "employer" places a task that one of the "employees" (users) performs.

Tasks can be different: sort mail, make a presentation, moderate the site, choose a picture for a post, and publish it on the company's social networks.

There are also non-standard orders for personal assistants: pick up and buy a skirt, make an appointment with a doctor, buy tickets and take care of planning a trip, and help set up a date on Tinder or Bumble.

Here are a few services: WANT, Poruchai.ru, and Mozilla. There are also freelance exchanges. The most famous are Profi.ru and Fl.ru.

Procuring a lot is conceivable. The main thing is the responsibility and good Internet.

Way to make money # 3: selling illustrations in photobanks

This is a great idea for photography lovers who want to make money. You don't have to be a full-time photographer for a big company to sell pictures.

There is another way - just post photos on stock sites on the Internet. Pictures can be completely different: abstract, artistic, or street. They are used by buyers as illustrations for their articles, on book covers, or as a background on the site. And they pay for these pictures, which means that this is a chance to earn a good reward.

Let's give a couple of links: Shutterstock, Dreamstime, and Istockphoto. The price on the sites is different, they pay for downloading

Way to earn number #4: Yandex.Zen

This way of making money on the Internet is suitable for those who like to write a lot and interestingly, as well as share their hobbies.

Here they talk about different things: how to grow strawberries in the garden, what new items have been released on game consoles, and how you evaluate the recent action movie that was released in cinemas. Yandex. Dzena also has the ability to translate articles and news from other languages.

In general, there are a lot of topics, and you come up with them according to your interests.

How they earn: the platform analyzes how many people read the material and how long they stay on it. As a result, earnings per month will be from 500 to 15 thousand rubles. And even more. It all depends on the competent promotion of the blog and the quality of the Internet material.

Method for bringing in cash #5: independently publishing

This is a more "advanced" option for lovers of writing. This is also a new trend that is gaining momentum, which, moreover, helps to make money.

You can publish your creations on various Internet platforms, the most famous being LitRes: Samizdat. Here users read by subscription.

Also, the platform has a "trick": you can read books in the process of writing them. In other words, you can follow each new chapter and be one of the first people on the Internet to read it.

How they make money: A writer uploads a book (or part of it), sets a price, and receives a percentage of the sale depending on the license they choose.

Way to make money #6: online streams

One of the most popular trends is streaming. Or, in other words, live broadcasts.

The two main platforms for this are Twitch and YouTube. Two internet giants.

You determine the topic of the stream yourself: someone talks to the audience and answers questions (but users, obviously, should be interested in you), and someone plays on PS, Xbox or PC live.

Sometimes there are round-the-clock broadcasts: for example, how puppies or kittens grow up. The owner of the channel installs cameras so that users can see how animals live and what they do all day long.

How they earn on these Internet platforms: there is such a thing as "donations", they are made by users. Donations are money.

There is also such a service as a "subscription" to the channel. The viewer, in this case, receives a set of emoticons for the chat, a special icon, and other privileges.

Popular streamers also enter into advertising contracts with various brands and companies. Everyone earns different amounts, but for this, you need to gain popularity and recognition from the Internet audience, and "hook" them with the original theme of the channel or something else.

Way to earn number #7: social networks

Blogging is perhaps the main phenomenon of the 21st century. Internet users are inextricably linked with social networks, the main of which are Instagram, Tiktok (a younger audience), Facebook, VKontakte, and others.

You can share your everyday life and interests (music, knitting, football, fashion, literature, science, etc.).

Here, too, you can earn. As in the case of streams, in social networks, the main thing is popularity. It is she who attracts advertising agents of large companies.

Contracts can be concluded for completely different amounts, so it is impossible to clearly outline the number of potential earnings.

Way to earn #8: eSports

You can not just make money on computer or console games - this area has long been given an international status: games on PS, Xbox, or PC have turned into e-sports.

There are full-fledged teams of players who train (like athletes) all day long and then compete with each other in the world championships.

The most elite esports disciplines are the League of Legends video game and the CS: GO, shooter.

The scale of the annual championships is amazing: many spectators flock here, and the players take the stage and honor them. But the most interesting thing is the huge prize fund: millions of dollars.

Competitions also take place in Arena of Valor, PUBG Mobile, Dota 2, Fortnite, CoD: Warzone, and other games. Competitions can be held both in person and online.

Way to make money #9: buying stocks

This is a complex area that requires a lot of personal characteristics: perseverance, foresight, composure, and others. It is also necessary to have a clear mind and a broad outlook.

Before plunging into an investment, you should carefully study this topic, including all the risks. And there are a lot of them.

This method of earning existed before the advent of the Internet, but in the 21st century, this area simply flourished. This is due to the fact that investing has become much easier. Accordingly, earn.

The bottom line: You buy shares of different companies with the expectation that in the future they will rise in price. And your capital too.

Shares can be bought at banks and stock exchanges. Everything is very different and individual. However, this area is very promising if you approach it with your head. They make good money here.

Way to make money #10: courses on educational platforms

A huge plus of the Internet is that here you can learn new professions. And very promising and highly paid.

There are several online schools that are listed by employers and offer quality programs: Skillbox, Geekbrains, Neurology, Yandex Practice, and others.

Some courses are paid, and some are free. Skillbox, for example, often hosts tutorial videos on YouTube.

The more knowledge and skills you acquire, the more highly qualified specialist you become. Accordingly, after a while, it is quite possible to apply for the vacancy of a tester, developer, or, say, web designer.

Nowadays, large companies often offer these employees a remote work format. And good income.

Way to make money #11: paid comments and polls

An area not known to many. But nevertheless, it exists on the Internet.

There are several platforms that pay users for a review/review and pay money. For example, sites such as Otzovik and I recommend are famous for this.

They pay there not only for the fact that you posted a review but also for the number of views. Often, you need to attach a photo of the product/product/service that you tried to the review.

They earn a little here, you have to be realistic. However, with a competent approach, earnings increase several times.

How to earn money online: 11 unconventional methods