What an exciting time we live in! The opportunities to be self-employed while working with reputable companies or to obtain your own customers and build a business are unprecedented. The whole online and remote work lifestyle is no longer that rare, hard-to-find digital nomad pipedream; it’s now mainstream, and lots of people are finding their fit. Even the top Fortune 100 corporations are seeking employees to work online. You can get a remote job or start your own online business easier than ever before. If you’re excited to enter 2022 with a new online job, or create your own business idea, then read on for tips for how to make money online in 2022.
Buy and Sell Domain Names
This avenue is not one to quit your day job for, but you could create some great profits if you choose the right ones. Think about what future innovations are developing, and come up with some names. Buy those domains, list them for sale, then wait for the offers to come in. It could be years, or possibly it will only take a few months depending on what’s going on in the world marketplace.
Podcast and/or Manage Podcasts
Creating podcasts about just about anything you can dream of is very popular right now. You can jump in with a podcast telling entertaining stories, interviewing experts, or sharing industry specific information. Or, you could create a business managing podcasts for others. Either way, this is a growing industry that’s not going to lose popularity anytime soon.
Test Websites
Another option is the plethora of test websites where you can earn by beta-testing various companies’ websites. Sites to try this kind of work include: User Testing, try my UI, analysia, ferpection and enroll. These sites allow you to test websites and applications while getting paid for it. Companies who hire these companies to have their sites tested need to field trial their sites to make final changes before launching more publicly, which makes this a fun experience to see the “behind the scenes” of upcoming products and services. Who knows, one of them might inspire your next website idea.
Email Marketing
Nearly all companies need email marketing to keep in touch with their existing lists of leads, clients, and other prospects or colleagues. Become great at managing simple or more complex tiered email campaigns, and then offer your services to businesses. You can start out as a freelancer and utilize your own personal network to pitch first, and then branch out by cold calling small to medium size businesses in your field of interest or physical area to offer your services.
Transcribe
Are you really good at typing fast? Are you also accurate? Maybe transcribing existing recorded material would be the right fit for you. Read Work Online as a Transcriber to learn more about how to start this business, or get a job as a transcriber.
Freelance
Read Work Online as a Freelancer to learn more about freelancing options. Look for freelance jobs to earn income with your skill sets to build your own business and clientele, or work online “gigs” to support you while you’re brainstorming and creating your own big idea:
Create a Website or Blog
If you like to write or create content, or have a base of contacts that do, you can create a website or blog discussing what you’re interested in. Use important keywords that you can easily look up on Google to determine which words are going to get you looked at. Once you gain some readers, you can then find relevant companies to provide you with Affiliate Links. When you have a larger base of readership, you can apply for AdSense to earn advertising revenue. Read How to Apply for AdSense-Full Guide. Another article, 5 Ways you Can Make Money Blogging Online, will provide some details about making money blogging.
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Translate
If you are fluent in more than one language, then you could earn a living online translating all kinds of content. Everything from technical documents and articles to books need to be translated to other languages. Read Work Online as a Translator to learn more.
Tutor
2020 and 2021 have taught parents and teachers to rely on additional resources to keep children and young adults active in the learning process. Some countries are going into 2022 with students studying from home again. Capitalize on the current need for educators by working online as a tutor. There are plenty of websites where you can offer your services as a tutor in many different subjects and areas of focus, and you can even create your own website or blog where you share your experience.
Sell Photos or Graphic Designs
If you’re a visual creative or photographer, there is a marketplace for your work online as well! Sell your photos or designs via a number of different avenues to earn income. Makeuseof has a list of places buying designs. You can always sell photos on Shutterstock or Unsplash.com.
Social Media Management or Consulting
Many companies have a presence online via various social media platforms. Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Pinterest are just a few. If you’re savvy with what is usually referred to as “community management” or “social media management”, there are many opportunities out there to work for just about any type of company you’re interested in. Read Marketing with Pinterest for an example of just one of these popular platforms.
Digital Marketer
Digital marketing and setting up ads has become a necessity for most businesses in the current climate. Many are looking for expert help to get more eyes on their product or service that translate into sales and new customers. Read more about being a digital marketer here: Working as a Digital Marketer.
Become a Consultant
I know you have lots of experience with something, there are likely several things you’re really good at! Sit down with a journal and map it out, and you might see the dots connect and discover you’re really passionate about, say, your bonsai collection, or your medical journey overcoming psoriasis. Here are just a few ideas of areas you can be a paid expert in, if you in fact, have the experience.
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Dropshipping
Read Is Dropshipping the Right Business Model for You to determine if this is a good fit for you. Google Trends claims that dropshipping is growing in popularity. This can be good in some ways, but negative in others, including driving prices and profits down once too many competitors flood the market. Be sure to do plenty of research on what sort of product you want to sell, and know what you’re getting involved in before starting. You don’t need to pay for a course, you just need hours of research on both the negative and positive aspects of your particular product to figure out what strategy will suit you best. Why isn’t My Dropshipping Strategy Working can provide some insight into what works and what’s not working for others who are in the trenches.
Whether you’re looking to work online so that you can travel (read 5 Ways to Work Your Job While Traveling the World), or just want to work from home to find a better work/life balance, finding and obtaining an online job is easier than ever before. Take your time determining what it is you really want to do. If you don’t have the expertise to go it alone or as a consultant, then do gain three years of experience working with a company who allows for remote work. Choose a good company with a strong reputation for a healthy work environment and team culture. It’s better to wait for a little while for a great option than to take the first thing that comes along – a toxic culture or a job that’s a poor fit for you can do a lot of harm.
Read How to Make Money Online in 2021 for more ideas on how to narrow down the right fit for your online work goals. Shopify also has a great post, Make Money Online, from October 2021; they even rank the difficulty of each venture. Take some time to think through what you’re good at, what you enjoy, and how you could market what you have to offer. Make sure to research who’s already doing it, and if possible, find a mentor who might be willing to share their experiences.
Be aware of what’s going on in the industry you’re in now – if there is growth, new possibilities, or changes coming, it might be a good opportunity for you to find how you can solve problems associated with what’s next. Be positive and patient, because it can take a while to find that gem in the rough, so don’t be hard on yourself. Just because someone else seems to have gotten there faster doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with where you’re at on your journey. It’s wise to be patient. You’ll find your niche. Happy searching!
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