5 Legitimate Work-From-Home Jobs

We live in tough times. Those who are not unemployed are under-employed.

Many people agonize between taking a second job and family time.

My goal is to share with you some legitimate work-from-home jobs that will allow you to earn extra income for your family from the comfort of your own home on your schedule.

If you are looking to find your own freelance writing jobs sites like Elance andOdesk have thousands of writing jobs posted. Or if you decide to stick with the corporate world, here are some job sites to help you find a job.

Many of these examples I have personally used to add extra income to my household when needed. I am not going to focus on starting an online business in this post (although, for the diligent there ismoney to be made in blogging, Adsense, creating your own products, selling on Ebay, and affiliate sales.) Instead, I want to introduce to you a few reputable work-from-home companies that will pay you for your work. All of these will send 1099’s for tax purposes.

5 Legit Opportunities To Work From Home

1. Demand Studios

They have many different employment opportunities that range from Writers, Editors, Title Editors, Filmmakers, and more. They are usually hiring for certain positions at certain times so you have to keep your eyes peeled. I have made several thousand dollars in article writing and title editing. I even got my wife into doing title editing and earning extra spending money. As a writer you can make between $7.50-$20.00 per 150-500 word article. I usually write about two articles an hour (that’s $30.00 an hour at $15.00 an article). You do not have to be a prolific writer or have a background in writing to get accepted. Most articles are in a “How to” format. So, if you are the type that enjoys learning something new and then explaining it to someone else then this could be a fun work for you. Most of their content goes on eHow.com or LiveStrong.com...

Let’s say you have a trip you want to take in a month. Just decide how many articles you would have to write a day to reach your goal. They pay by Paypal every Wednesday and Friday. There is no payment threshold that you have to meet either. If you have money in your account, you will get paid. They currently have thousands of titles to choose from in the system and you can reserve up to ten at a time.

2. Swagbucks

I was hesitant to put this one one here, but after trying it out myself, I can attest that it is legit. Basically this is a free site that offers you a bunch of ways to earn cash, gift cards, or other rewards.

You can earn by answering polls, taking surveys, doing simple tasks (like giving feedback about a website), trading in old video games or books, and even playing games on their site.

I have used them for months and have received multiple payments from them, so I can attest that it is legit. While you won’t get rich doing this, to me it seems like a great way for stay at home moms (or teens) to make some money.  Find out more check out ourSwagbucks review or their website here.

3. Leapforce

They are a vendor for Google. Once you are accepted in the program you log-in to the Google interface and rate websites. Google wants their searches to be relevant. They use human raters to rate whether the content is worthy or spam. At the time of this writing, they pay $11.50 an hour.

4. Textbroker

This is a great place to earn extra income if you want to write on simple projects. They pay is much less, but the projects are easy to write on. I once wrote several 150 word articles for someone that was creating an Extreme Sports website. The work was fun. I simply wrote a short bio about different professional athletes.

5. Liveops

If you want more human interaction, then you might want to consider LiveOps. LiveOps is an at home call service that you dial into while in the comfort of your own home. You will have to make a weekly schedule, but you will never have to commute anywhere. All calls are inbound from people responding to infomercials and you basically take their ordering information while being logged into the LiveOps system. They pay is around $9.50 but you do earn commission for different products sold.

Wrapping It Up

Hopefully, this list will get you started thinking about ways to supplement your income. This resource is also good for Stay-at-home moms that are looking for ways to earn so money without being on a tight schedule. There are many more work-from-home companies out there, but these are all ones I have had personal interaction with and can recommend that they are legitimate. 

How To Earn Money Writing Online

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Every day, hundreds of thousands of people are making anywhere from an extra $10 a week to $10,000 a month by writing articles for the internet.Has anyone ever told you that you’re a good writer?  Do you like to write?  Would you be interested in turning that interest into an income?

Has anyone ever told you that you’re a good writer?  Do you like to write?  Would you be interested in turning that interest into an income?

Every day, hundreds of thousands of people are making anywhere from an extra $10 a week to $10,000 a month by writing articles for the internet.

How To Get Started

I have friends who majored in English in college.  They learned all the technical writing skills, and they even began to build a writing portfolio to showcase.  Interestingly, none of them are writing today.

This is going to sound silly, but today all you need to do to start building up a writing business is write using a public format.  Since it’s what I know best, I’d suggest you start a blog.  If you’re interested in starting a blog, you can get a lot of great tips from Bob’s Blogging Your Passion webinar.

Why A Blog?

It’s easy and cheap to set up.  For $100, you can have everything you need to get started with a self-hosted blog.

The blog can be accessed anywhere in the world.  There is no more public forum than the internet.

Also, through the process of blogging, your writing will improve.  Writing for the web is different than other types of writing.  Sentences need to be shorter.  Line breaks must occur more frequently.

One thing to keep in mind is that you should write about topics that combine your passion and something for which people will be willing to pay.  The more profitable the niche, the more likely you will be able to get some paid writing jobs.

From my personal experience, once you start a blog, the writing opportunities will slowly trickle and then snowball in your direction.  The more exposure you get, the more likely it is that others will also be interested in hiring you to do writing

Honestly, you don’t need a formal plan to seek out writing opportunities.  Make your work accessible in a public place (blog), and always be on the watch for opportunities to arise.  If there are no opportunities, you could contact people you’ve developed a relationship with and ask them if they’re interested in a staff writer.

Tips For Earning Money Writing Online

Once you’ve set up your blog, you should start to guest post. Guest posting is when you publish your article on someone else’s website or blog.  How does that make any sense?  Well, the blog or website owner may be tired of writing.  You offer to give him or her a free post.  In return, you get exposure to thousands of readers.  It’s free advertising.

• Network on social media.  People are more likely to hire someone they are connected to.  Sign up for a Twitter account and start following people who write about topics that interest you.  Seek out like-minded individuals on Facebook.  Eventually, you’ll find different blogs that are hiring staff writers.  I can personally think of about a dozen blogs just in the personal finance niche that pay for articles related to finance.
• Write from your heart.  I don’t come from a professional writing background, so I don’t really know what separates good writers from bad ones.  However, I do know that with blogging you can break all the rules and still be successful.  Online writing has very loose and flexible rules.  Basically, you just need to write things people are interested in reading.  The best way I can suggest you’ll do that is by writing with your heart.  Be flexible and informal.
• Read successful blogs. The easiest way to determine the success of a blog is to look for an image that has the number of blog subscribers.  Blogs with more subscribers must be doing something right.

How Much Can You Get Paid?

From my experience writing articles online, you can expect to get an average of $25 per article of 500-800 words.  Some blogs are currently offering as little as $10 per article, but that is certainly the exception.  Once you show your proficiency, it is possible to earn $50, $100, or even $200 per article.

Once you build up some clients, you can also progressively start accepting higher paying jobs and dropping the lower opportunities.

I think it would be feasible to earn $500 a month by spending 5 hours per week writing articles online.

21 Ways To Make Extra Money From Home

Perhaps you need to pay off debt or build your emergency fund. But how?Alright, so you’re ready to earn some extra money.No worries, here are 21 ways to earn extra money. Some are easy, some are difficult.Find the jobs that match your lifestyle and go make some extra cash!Let’s begin!

The 21 Ways To Make Money From Home

1. Mow lawns. Ah, childhood memories. Remember when you were a kid and you mowed your neighbor’s lawn for a few bucks? You can do the same today! Print out a few fliers and let people know that you’ll take care of their lawn for [insert your amount here] per month. Hey, you already have the lawnmower out! Take advantage of it!
2. Become a Swagbucks member. Basically this is a free site that offers you a bunch of ways to earn “Swagbucks” which can be redeemed for cash, gift cards, or other rewards. You can earn by taking answer polls, taking surveys, doing simple tasks (like giving feedback about a website), trading in old video games or books, and even playing games on their site.  Check out ourreview of Swagbucks for more info.
3. Do freelance writing. Yes, people will pay to have you write articles. You just need to know where to look! Starting a blog is an excellent idea, and trust me, the opportunities will come.
4. Have a garage sale. Dust off the old card tables and get ready to set up your trinkets! There are so many things that you can sell that you truly don’t need. Think about it . . . when was the last time you visited the attic? Have a garage sale and get rid of your stuff!
5. Walk your neighbor’s dogs. If you love dogs and just can’t get enough of them, you’ll love making a few extra bucks as you take the dogs on a stroll through the park. Show your customers you care by buying the dogs some extra special treats!
6. Get a newspaper route. Rise and shine! For some folks, early morning shouldn’t exist. But for the rest of you, utilize those hours and throw a few papers! You’re sure to get a job.
7. Sell stuff on eBay. There are some excellent ways you can start your own eBay store. What can you sell? Give this one some thought, and start your own booming eBay business!
8. Be a mystery shopper. Oh, the mystery! People are paid to shop retail stores in secret and report back their findings. Sound fun? Then this one might be for you.
9. Baby sit some kids. Know kids? Baby sit them for cash! Sometimes even voluntary babysitting can turn into money.
10. Write an eBook. By writing an eBook and selling it online you can make some great money! Take what you know, and put it into a masterpiece.
11. Tutor students. Fluent in another language? Can you crunch numbers like nobody else? Teach someone something new, and get paid for it!
12. Sell your photography. There are many photographers out there, so your work must be viewed as unique to thrive. However, the internet has made photography a great profession – start your own photography website and advertise your prices.
13. Run errands for the elderly. With this one, it’s all about networking. Get to know people in your church who might need help with day to day tasks. Or, visit a community center and ask what the needs are in your area.
14. Fix people’s computer systems. Did you build computers in school? Maybe you do it as a side hobby. If you’re computer savvy, advertise your services!
15. Do consulting. If you’re big into web design or have a niche on a market, think about how you can turn that into consulting work.
16. Deliver pizzas at night. Nothin’ like the smell of pepperoni. Okay, maybe there are better smells. But hey, delivering pizza can become a lucrative business when the tips start rolling in.
17. Host a car wash. This is a great, quick way to make extra cash. Get some friends together and host a car wash. It can be fun and help pay the bills!
18. Resell items. What can you sell while having low overhead? Think about it. You might already use something that you can turn around and sell for a profit.
19. Sell handmade trinkets. Like arts and crafts? Turn your craft into profit. Bracelets, rings, and many other trinkets can be made and sold in the marketplace.
20. Clean homes. Many people don’t have time to dedicate to their homes. Helping them pick up misplaced items and dusting the furniture can be a huge help!
21. Be a remote secretary. With computers gaining the ability to remote connect, there’s no reason you can’t be a remote secretary! Help people type out papers, handle phone calls, and organize email. This is a great at-home job!

So there you have it: 21 ways to make extra money from home! How do you earn more money? Let us know in the comments how youmake extra cash!

10 Ways To Make Money Writing Online

I believe that Google really helped to elevate the importance of helpful, relevant content.If you have read many articles on the internet in the last few years, then you may have heard this phrase: “Content is king.”

While no one can completely understand all of the intricacies of Google’s algorithm (formula they use for ranking websites), we do know that they like unique content.

Because of this craze companies and entrepreneurs everywhere are craving for content on their sites.

Many of which are willing to pay others to do the writing for them.

No Experience Needed

Here is the great part: you do not have to have a previous track record in writing to take advantage of this trend. In fact, there are opportunities that exist for all levels of writers. There are many benefits to making money writing online:

• Work where you want and when you want
• Write on subjects that you have a passion for
• Create a passive income through performance payments

There are so many more benefits then listed above, but I think you get the point. So, where do you start? Just decide to jump in. I have a list for you of 10 different ways I have earned an income from home writing and I believe that you can do the same. There are essentially two different ways that you can get paid for writing online. The first is called up-front payments. This is where someone or an organization pays you money for writing the article in advance. It is not based on how well the article ranks in the search engines or even how many page views it received. You get paid no matter what. Let me share with you 5 sites that will pay performance payments.

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Performance Payments

1. Associated Content – They were recently purchased by Yahoo so it is still yet to be determined how things will go. They claim that they are not going to change anything. Basically, you can write on anything that you want. You can submit your articles for up-front payment, performance payment or both. They do not pay a whole lot in up-front payments (between $2.00-5.00) but it might be worth it to you. They will pay money for every 1,000 page views you receive on any article so this could build over time. I would not use them exclusively, but you can always try them out.

2. InfoBarrel - You can write on any topic that you would like. You need to have an adsense account as you will be sharing advertising revenue with them. They have other ways to monetize your articles but I do not have a whole lot of experience with that. The advantage is that content on InfoBarrel does rank well so you will see traffic.

3. Snipsly - This is a miniature version of InfoBarrel in my opinion. You make money by adsense like the other, but the minimum word requirement is only 150 words. This means that you can produce even more content at a faster pace.

4. Hubpages - is another revenue sharing site. It has a great reputation and you can earn money by clicks on advertisements with Adsense and by being an Amazon affiliate. Build “hubs” around your areas of interest and watch them gain web traffic over time.

5. Blogging – This is by far one of my favorite ways. You have complete control. It is not a get rich quick method, but I believe that you should slowly build this up over time while you earn more immediate income using the other methods. There are more and more people everyday making money blogging writing about their passions. There are so many more ways that you can earn money online writing, but this is not a bad list to start out.

Up-Front Payments

6. Demand Studios – You may have already heard of them by now, but they will pay you on average between $7-15 an article (upwards of $30 in some cases). They do have specific writing guidelines that you will need to follow. What is great about the system is that you can scroll through 1,000 of titles and decide to write only on areas of interest. For example, if you enjoy home improvement projects, then you can write simple “how to” articles explaining to others the step by step process. Demand Studios publishes the articles on several different sites. One example is ehow.com. They pay you by Paypal twice a week for any approved articles you have written.

7. Textbroker – Another great site that allows you to earn money for writing. If you are looking for simpler articles and writing projects, then this might be a better fit for you. You can typically earn between $3.00-$8.00 an article but the articles are shorter and much easier to write in my opinion. Textbroker allows entrepreneurs and companies the opportunity to post writing projects in the system. You go through the system and claim articles in areas of interest. They pay twice a month by Paypal on all of the articles that you have written.

8. ProBlogger Job Boards - This is more like a job board for writers but it is very good. You can find fresh, new job postings almost every day. If you are looking for some extra work, then keep your eye out on this job board. For example, if you like sports, it is not uncommon to find an opening every once in a while for a sports blogger who can write on recent sporting events.

9. Freelance Writing Gigs – This is a great website on many different levels. Not only can you learn how to be a freelance writer, but they have relevant, fresh job postings listed daily as well. There is even a post that list 50+ places that you can get paid for writing.

10. Craigslist - You might find it funny that this is on the list, but I have found some awesome writing jobs this way. One person asked me to write 10 short articles a week on my experience with blogging. He paid me $100 a week over the course of 8 weeks. My time commitment: 2 hours a week.

Bonus: Elance & Odesk – Both are job sites that will allow you to list your services as a writer and find people to hire you.