In the past few years, more people have started working online than ever before. And why not?
There are so many reasons why working online is appealing – the opportunity for a better work-life balance, location independence, no more sitting in traffic to commute, sustainability, and more.
Best of all, no matter your field, there's a perfect opportunity for anyone. From marketing to photography and podcasting to working remotely as an employer for a company, there's something for everyone in the online job world!
Here are some of the best jobs for making money online:
Freelancer
Self-employed freelancers can do just about anything, including writing, tutoring, social media management, graphic design, photography, recruiting, translating, and so much more. Learn more about freelancing opportunities in this blog article!
Virtual Assistant
Many businesses hire virtual assistants to help with various tasks like copywriting, taking calls, engaging on social media, scheduling meetings, etc. You can also be a freelance virtual assistant and work for yourself.
Online Teacher
The online teaching industry is larger than ever. There are several companies that offer online classes, including Cambly, TakeLessons, and Outschool. These kinds of companies offer many opportunities for teaching whatever you’re skilled at, including language, math, art, music, photography, and more.
YouTuber / Podcaster
If you like talking and have a topic you want to share with others, YouTubing and/or podcasting is a great way to do this. While this isn’t a get-rich-quick kind of job, it can lead to a suitable income via ads and sponsorships over time.
Blogger
If you'd rather write about the topic you're interested in and educate others that way, blogging can be a good way to work online and make money. Like YouTube and a podcast, it can take a while to earn an income this way. However, once you start creating consistent content optimised for SEO, you can earn money through ads and affiliate marketing.
Etsy Seller
If you have a creative hobby that you’re interested in turning into a job, having an Etsy store is a great option. You can sell any physical item or digital product that’s yours, and many people earn an excellent income doing this.
Remote Employee
If you're dreaming of working online but don't want to run your own business, that's okay too. After the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies realised that a lot of their positions can be done online from anywhere, so they're offering remote positions. You can find remote work positions on websites like We Work Remotely and FlexJobs.
I hope this inspired you to find your perfect online work position! There are even more opportunities than this. If you’re interested in reading more about remote work positions that you can do online, check out these articles:
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Maintenance Phase
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Express VPN and Nord VPN (Black Friday Deals)
Black Friday is fantastic for getting discounts on subscriptions you have been meaning to sign up for and VPN subscriptions are often some of the best.
VPNs are important for online workers (learn more in our VPN article), and this Black Friday Express VPN are offering fifteen months free and Nord VPN are offering up to 64% off their various plans.
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