10 simple ways to make money online at home

Are you looking for some reliable ways to make money at home?

If you’ve got some spare time and a flexible schedule then there has never been a better time to make money online in the comfort of your own home.

I’ve been side hustling since I was a teenager (I’m now 35) and have seen opportunities grow and grow over the years.

Some side hustles take more time than others but there’s definitely a few straight forward and simple ways to make money online from home.

Some of these side hustles are great for a bit of extra pocket money, others (that take more effort) may even count as a part time or even a full time job if you’re prepared to put the effort in.

So, without further ado, let’s check out some simple side side hustles to make money at home!

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Focus groups are a way for companies to do their market research on new products or services that they’re bringing to market or updating.

They can be done in a variety of different ways such as by completing surveys online, over the phone/skype or even in person sometimes.

You’ll essentially be asked a series of questions about the product or service or whatever else it is that’s being tested/surveyed.

I have heard some focus group studies pay as much as $350 for your time so they are well worth looking at if you’re able to get on their panels or are invited to participate.

If you’re interested in this side hustle then take a look at the following:-

• Focus Group.com – Niche topics paying up to $200 per study
• Recruit and Field – A variety of surveys and topics paying up to $300 per study
• User Interviews – Studies for many topics paying up to $300 each
• Survey Junkie – Mainly a survey site but focus groups do pop up from time to time paying up to $150

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There are now a bunch of companies out there who will pay you money to test websites.

The task essentially involves visiting a website, browsing around and checking for errors.

You usually do this with a microphone as you may be required to give feedback as you do the test.

You’re aren’t going to be retiring any time soon doing website testing and you should expect up to around $10 an hour but it’s definitely an easy and accessible side hustle most people can do.

If you’re interested in this side hustle then take a look at the following:-

• User Testing
• User Brain
• Testing Time

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Flipping is the activity of buying things cheap and selling them on for a profit.

So, you pick up used goods (usually) from places like eBay, closing down sales, garage sales and Craig’s list etc.. at bargain prices and then you market the product elsewhere for more than you purchased it for.

Ever heard the saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”?

Well flipping goods works on that premise.

There sure are and I would strongly recommend Rob and Melissa’s “Fleamarket Flipper” course.

They make over $100k a year flipping goods and have flipped items as bizarre as the following for crazy profits:-

• Door knob: Purchased for $8, sold for $200
• Double stroller: Purchased for $90, sold for $380
• Patio set: Purchased for $50, Sold for $2,100
• Carousel Horse: Purchased for $175, Sold for $1,299
• Old radio: Purchased $15, Sold for $200

With them you’ll learn everything you need to know about flipping goods and making mega money in the process.

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In a digital age there is a lot of demand for writers, whether that’s for blog posts, websites, magazine publications or even newspapers.

You’ll need fairly good English skills to be a freelance writer but you don’t need to be the next George Orwell.

If you’re able to write engaging and well researched content then there’s nothing stopping you from writing on a freelance basis and succeeding.

If you’re an expert in a particular topic that can help you niche down and get more specialized work, but even generic writers can make a lot of money.

There are quite a few places where you can advertise your services but I would start with the following:-

• Freelance Writer’s Den
• Freelance Writing
• Flex Jobs
• Fivver

Expect to make anything from $30 – $200 per written article and even more if you’re writing longer pieces.

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A virtual assistant (VA) is someone who manages and completes virtual online tasks for a person or company.

More specifically, a Pinterest VA will help manage a person or company’s Pinterest account.

As you may realize, Pinterest is now a huge source of traffic for many businesses but maintaining a healthy account does take some work.

As a Pinterest VA you’ll be doing things like:-

• Creating pins
• Managing followers
• Scheduling pins to go out
• Researching trends and keywords

Pinterest VA’s can earn anything from a $200 – $400 per client per month depending on the work required.

If you’re interested in becoming a VA then I would thoroughly recommend Gina Horkey’s course where you can learn how she makes $4000 a month as a VA.

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Task Rabbit is a website where you can pick up small jobs like:-

• Furniture assembly
• Cleaning
• Gardening
• Delivery and removals

For some of the more technical jobs like DIY you may need some specific skills and equipment but for a lot of the jobs you do not.

Simply sign up to the website and complete their application form.

Expect to earn around $20 an hour doing tasks on Task Rabbit.

Task Rabbit is a great little side hustle if you’re able bodied and want to earn a little extra on the side.

Etsy is an online market place for all things crafty.

It sells things like:-

• Home decor
• Jewelry
• Gift items
• Vintage goods
• Printables
• Bespoke items

Etsy is a great place to sell if you have an artistic side and want to make money selling your crafy work.

It’s simple to set up a store by doing the following:-

1. Go to Etsy.com
2. Click Sell on Etsy 
3. Click Open your Etsy shop
4. Select your shop language, currency and country, then click Save and continue
5. Choose your shop name, then click Save and continue.

What you will earn will heavily depend on how successful your shop is but by way of example:-

• Three Bird Nest – made $70k a month selling vintage clothes and accessories
• Little Highbury – $100k+ selling baby clothes

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Mechanical Turk is a branch of Amazon where individuals and businesses are able to outsource micro tasks to people.

You’ll be doing tasks like data entry, moderating content, writing jobs and completing surveys.

You’ll earn around $8 per hour so the pay is not great but if you’re looking for simple ways to make money at home, it’s a fairly safe choice.

There are now a ton of websites that will actually pay you to provide your opinion on things.

That might be things like games, music and written articles.

I would recommend the following places if you want to start reviewing:-

• Slice the Pie – Review music for cash
• CrowdTap – Review all manner of things (USA only)

You won’t earn mega money doing this but perhaps a few dollars an hour.

It’s something I sometimes do if I am just bored with not much to do.

However, when side hustling, it’s the little wins that mount up so why not give it a try!

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Like most things in life, generally the more effort and time you commit, the more you’re likely to get out.

Side hustling is no exception and the more lucrative side hustles will take more time than the lesser ones and it just depends on how much time you have to commit.

I hope this post has given you a few ideas whether you’re just looking for a few extra dollars a month or a lot more.

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