1. Sell Your Photos
Do you have photography skills or live in an area where images are in demand? "Stock photography websites are huge stores of photos, covering almost every possible topic you can imagine," advises International Living. So how does it work? Photographers can upload their images to one of several huge databases, allowing magazine editors, designers, or any organization with a website to purchase them. And the beauty of stock websites: Photos can be sold any number of times—so you can continue to make money without much effort. Photography Sites to check out include Shutterstock, Photoshelter, and Getty Images.
2. Create How-to Videos
"In recent years, YouTube has become the go-to source for all kinds of video courses and guides," says International Living. "Directors can monetize their videos by simply charging subscription fees or password-protecting content for paying subscribers." This article shares some tips from a real estate agent who made $100,000 in a month on YouTube. Another piece of advice from International Living: Know the phrases people search for. To find potential search phrases, start typing "how to [your topic]" into YouTube's search bar and pay attention to which phrases arise in the auto-fill dropdown. Make sure to use the same keywords when writing your video title, description and tags.
3. Be a Copywriter
Want to earn a huge income no matter where you live - a house by the sea in Latin America, a historic European city or even on a Greek island? Copywriting can be ideal for you. According to International Living, "Copywriting is a mega-industry, ripe with opportunity. And longing for those who can fuel it with new marketing messages and one of the best of the freelance copywriter lifestyle." The advantage is that you can get paid in U.S. dollars... yet live almost anywhere in the world." Express Writers has tips on becoming a copywriter and is also a resource for the job.
4. Teach English
"If you're a native English speaker, you may not realize it, but you already have the number one qualification you need for a fun, portable income that will get you a steady paycheck from anywhere in the world." can give," says International Living. Some resources include GoOverseas.com, TeachAway (teaching English online to Chinese students), iTutorGroup (teaching English online to Taiwanese children and adults) and English Hunt (teaching English over the phone to adult students in Korea).
5. Turn Your Interests Into a Podcast That Pays
"Podcasting doesn't have to be complicated," says International Living. With a microphone, laptop, and free recording software, you'll be active. Plus, podcasts don't need to be played every day (once a week is best) and are better when they are shorter. There are many ways to make money from podcasts. The most obvious is commercial sponsorship, but you can also use it as a platform to advertise your products or services. NPR has a great guide to launching a podcast here.
6. Establish a Content and Web Development Business
Do you know how to do web and content development? You can provide these services to anyone through online tools that make developing beautiful websites a snap. Some resources include WordPress, Weebly and Joomla.
7. Become a translator and interpreter
Do you speak another language? Anywhere you find expatriate communities—and where English isn't the first language—you'll find a need for interpretation and translation services. You can also translate and interpret online. You will find many resources here for being a translator or interpreter; One of the best is Velocalize, which tops this list of top 20 companies for remote jobs in 2020.
8. Try Drop-Shipping
Have you heard of drop-shipping? This is a method of retail where the seller does not have any physical inventory. Instead, when a customer orders, you buy the item from a third party, and they ship it directly to the customer. "This means you'll never have to pay a dime to store your products or maintain your inventory," advises International Living. "And you'll never have to buy products in bulk hoping for enough sales to offset your investment." This method can be done with an online selling platform like eBay or Amazon. You can find out more about drop-shipping in this useful article from Shopify.
9. Tutor
"Setting up your tutoring service can be a lucrative business that provides you with a comfortable and flexible lifestyle," advises International Living. "The best part is that you can set up a tutoring business in almost any country in the world." One tip: Offer discounts to customers promoting your business. "Word-of-mouth marketing is still one of the most valuable marketing tools you can have when starting," advises International Living. The site Tutors.com has a list of the best online tutoring jobs, and you can also apply to become a tutor at Tutorme.com.
10. Be a Freelance Proofreader
Proofreading is another lucrative online career. "Most agencies will pay a proofreader about 25% of the cost of the translated document," advises International Living. "Agencies charge about $75 to translate a five-page standard business document. So certifying the same document—which takes about an hour—pays about $18 to $20." You can work full time, part-time or round the clock. Mediabistro—a site that provides resources for media professionals—has tips on how to become a proofreader.
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