Freelance Internet Work
There are many articles and books written about how to make money on the Internet. Most talk about making money from a website business. A lot of these are ‘get rich quick’ type schemes that don’t work . Often, you end up putting in a lot of work in only to see yourself break even or possibly even lose a little bit of money.
If you are looking to make a little bit of reliable side income from internet work, there is some work out there. It’s easier to find work if you can do computer work, but there’s still something out there for everybody. Besides doing freelance computer work, there is always a demand for article writers and translators. Many websites are in a constant need of content and are willing to pay writers for their effort. On this one post on this temp jobs website, WM Media offers $50 for every 3 original content articles written.
Besides article writing, there is a lot of translation work available. Of course, you need to be fluent in a language to be a translator. If you are looking for translation work, you can contact a translation agency or sign up at Elance and offer your services as a translator.
Another method some people use to make money is survey taking. While it’s a grind, if you complete full surveys, people will compensate you for your time. I haven’t done this myself, but I’ve read from reliable sources that this is a way to make extra money. Don’t expect too much money though.