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 | Affiliate Marketing
If you already own your own website, it will be simple to add a few affiliates and begin making money from the visitors you already have visiting your site. If you don't have your own website, then you'll want to focus on topics that interest you and areas where you feel you have some expertise to offer. Then, go to sites such as Affiliate Scout to find affiliates that match your content. There is a forum where newbies can ask questions. Also find retailers broken down by category as well as a handy search feature to find the topics or retailers of your choice. | |
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 | Blog Owner
There are a few bloggers earning six figure incomes from their witty written words. Many others make a nice side income. There are many ways that bloggers can earn money. Pay per click advertising, such as that through Google's AdSense is just one way. Other owners earn money from selling banner ads on their websites, or offering a subscription area with additional content. You can even get started with a free blog from sites such as Blogger and Live Journal. Once you're ready, you can get your own web domain and use programs such as WordPress to create your own, independently owned blog. | |
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 | Business Consultant
Many former businessmen and businesswomen are turning to the Internet to start their own consulting firms. If you have an area of specialty and can help businesses, consider this as a career. In addition to setting up a website to advertise your services, you may also want to join companies such as Elance and GloLance. There are many websites with workshops and information on using your area of expertise to start your own consulting business. Entreprenuer.com offers a fantastic article that covers many of the aspects of what it takes to become a freelance business consultant. | |
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 | Content Producer
There are millions upon millions of websites on the Internet. Websites need fresh content to stay up-to-date and busy web owners don't always have time to write new articles. This is where content producers come into play. Whether you work on a contract for a large website (or several) that needs a set number of articles per month, or you sell articles on your niche topic through sites such as Associated Content and eHow. | |
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 | E-book Publisher
Ten years ago, e-books were still the stepchild of publishing. Today, many big houses are getting in on the action. However, there is still room for small, e-book publishers to break into the market. By finding a niche that readers crave, you can do well in this industry. Becoming a publisher can entail selling the books of others or selling your own copies. Places to sell ebooks include FictionWise, Amazon's Kindle and your own website or storefront. You may also want to check out Lulu.com and iUniverse.com. | |
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 | Editing Services
Are you great with the English language (or native language in your country)? You may want to consider becoming a freelance proofreader or copyeditor. Editing services are needed by print and e-book publishing companies, magazines, websites and businesses. Occasionally, editors will also get assignments to proofread college thesis and dissertations and books written by others. To figure out how much to charge in your area, you should pay close attention to competitors and also look at the recommended rates online. | |
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 | Online Auctions
For those who can find good deals or have a unique product to offer, online auctions can be highly profitable. Many online auction sellers make a decent living from sells online. Some of the more popular auction sites include eBay, Webidz and Bid-Alot. Many sellers find a product they love and set up arrangements with the company to have the item drop-shipped. This means no inventory or overhead for the product. You order when the item sells and the manufacturer ships to your customer. You simply collect the money. | |
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 | Virtual Assistant
For those good at typing and detailed work, virtual assistants are now in high demand. This is a job you can easily do from home in your pajamas and make a decent income. Like any business, it takes time to build up a client base, but once you do word of mouth will increase your bottom line. Work independently or through companies such as Hire Virtual Assistants, eVoice Receptionist or check the site Virtual Assistant Jobs. | |
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 | Web Hosting
Do you want to help others find space for their own websites at an affordable price? You might want to consider becoming a hosting reseller. Many different web hosting companies offer reseller accounts. There are two ways you can go with this type of business. You can set up an affiliate link, so that when people sign up for hosting from a specific company, you receive a payment. Or, you can set up your own hosting account with a certain number of domains or space that can be resold. The second option gives you the most freedom as you can choose your pricing structure. However, it does also require a little technical knowledge, so you may need to take an online course or two from time to time to stay up to speed. Search multiple hosts at TopCheapHost.com. | |
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 | Web Design
If you have a little skill in this area, you can make a nice living designing websites. Most web designers make between $30-$60 per hour. Regular clients can help keep a steady income rolling in, such as sites that need monthly or even weekly updates. If you are not familiar with some of the available software, you may want to take a few online courses to see which one meets the needs of your clients. There are also many free online tutorials available on this topic. Dreamweaver is probably the most popular web design software. | |
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