ways to make money from home

mickaveli2001

Unless you're an IT or trade specialist where you could offer advice and assistance over the phone then the options would be limited and it is really textbroker / web 'stuff' for the most part.


Just don't get suckered in to these "network marketing" traps. They pray on the fraught, yet ambitious people out there who would like to earn more (99% of us) they all offer unique products, way overpriced whether that be vitamin juice, aloe or candles but all share the same flawed pyramid model

CharlotteBarnes

Hawthorne wrote: »

Hi, I'm not new here but it's years since I last posted, and I can no longer access my old ID.
I need to find some home based work again which can be flexible around fluctuating health issues, and which also doesn't involve huge amounts of clicking (RSI). Typing is okay though.
I used to do phone surveys for Optimum Contact a few years ago but have found they are no longer doing them. Did chatlines for a short while, but the compulsory regular night shifts, and inability to control breaks during shifts, were both unmanageable healthwise on plenty of days.
Proofreading and copy editing would be ideal, but whilst I'm someone friends might informally ask to do this, and I have the ability, I don't have industry experience - which I gather is necessary to get paid for it regularly.

Am I correct in thinking that the likes of Lionbridge require regular set shifts and that applicants also need to travel to an interview (the latter could require arrangements for me that were impractical for the company)?

Is there anything much someone in my situation can do, other than web content stuff like Textbroker?
I am bright and there's plenty of stuff I know about - unfortunately none of it seems to translate into interesting jobs that can be done at home, without further qualifications in areas I know a little, and that I can't stay well enough for long enough stretches to complete.

The other problem for me around Textbroker now is privacy issues, that because of a couple of bad exes I need to be careful about putting my real name and location online. A few years ago everyone just had usernames, now there are profiles with full names and photos and I'm not sure you can compete without those.
[Edit: realised it was People Per Hour which I meant with these profiles. They probably don't hurt on Textbroker either. But I haven't had a proper look round Textbroker yet as I've been asked to redo the test writing, and the assignments I did a few years ago are no longer on my profile.]

Any other options/ advice?

Freelance writing might be a good avenue for you, but it can take a bit of patience to build up your income. You may have to start by writing for free to get your foot in the door. Reviews for food, travel and products are good places to start.

Once you have a portfolio of published articles, you can start reaching out for paid work. You could even set up your own blog reviewing products. It's not an instant win though, you have to put in a bit of time and effort before you begin to see results.

jennyhunt83

Hi, I'm new here, and I always look for ways I can make money from home! I used to do online surveys but I got fed up with them! And you don't make a lot out of them unless you spend hours doing it

Depending on how much you have to sell, selling stuff on eBay is a great way to make money online. I usually just sell clothes, but in my experience, only things from places from Topshop guarantee you a sale! If you have a talent or flair for something profitable (like making clothes etc.) setting up an eBay selling business would earn you way more money than the odd sale.

tefany

Hello, i am also looking to make money from home, i used ptc sites but i don't make a lot of money by them. Does anyone give me a good way that make a real money.

asajj

There are 10s of topics on this forum asking and answering the same question so I'd say have a read first.

earnrupee

Dont worry mate ! it will take time promote your blog with your referral link .. am using neobux p.t.c and earning decent income ..

tefany

earnrupee wrote: »

Dont worry mate ! it will take time promote your blog with your referral link .. am using neobux p.t.c and earning decent income ..

but i don't have active referrals

pointsguy

Have you tried Zoombucks? They're a legit site. I've cash out a couple from them, easy to use too...

caitchbee

Hawthorne wrote: »

Am I correct in thinking that the likes of Lionbridge require regular set shifts and that applicants also need to travel to an interview (the latter could require arrangements for me that were impractical for the company)?

There are no interviews for Lionbridge or Leapforce, it's all carried out online. You have to study for and pass an exam after you apply but you do it all from home. There are no set shifts either. I work for Leapforce and as long as there is work available (which can be unpredictable at times) you can work whenever you like.

Double_V

airexpert wrote: »

if you are good in Social Media, you can earn very much from being Social Media Manager (administrator for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram accounts/profiles)

How.
Any link to jobs ?