Top 10 ways to earn extra money

If you're looking to earn extra money through a side job, you're not alone. I've talked to hundreds of people who were interested in making extra money but didn't know where to start.

As many of you know, over the years I have really enjoyed doing side jobs and the benefits of diversifying your income.

Some of my part-time jobs were small or brought in a few hundred dollars, while others turned into successful business ventures.

No matter what type of side job you're looking for, I've put together this huge list of over 10 different ways to make extra money that actually work.

Online income ideas to earn extra money

1. Bake and sell dog treats

I used to have a homemade dog bakery that was quite profitable. Today I teach people how to bake and sell dog treats online or in person.

2. Pinterest Virtual Assistant

Since 2016, I have been helping other companies and bloggers with everything related to Pinterest. As a part-time Pinterest manager, I was making about $3,600 a month.

I become Pinterest VA today! the program helps virtual assistants to break into a niche. The only requirement is that you enjoy using Pinterest.

3. Start a blog

Learn how to start a blog here and check out one of my 90 Day Bloggers Guides to learn more about earning affiliate income as well as other ways to monetize your blog.

4. Affiliate Income

If you're looking for some extra cash that's really unlimited, then affiliate marketing is for you.

It has been one of the best ways to increase my online income and it can be yours too. The Meaning of Affiliate Marketing course will tell you everything you need to know about passive income opportunities.

5. Sell digital products

If you're into graphic design, you can use Etsy to sell digital products online. Get creative and make prints that will delight people for years to come. Create it once, upload it to Etsy, and if it becomes popular, you can easily increase your monthly income.

If you don't know what you can create, this free e-book will teach you what types of printables to make each month.

6. Sell on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace or Nextdoor

Today I mainly use Facebook or Nextdoor to sell things online. I rely on Venmo or cash for payment.

Craigslist is still a popular place to sell stuff, and I've used it a few times to get rid of things around the house.

For all of these options, I've had the most success by including a full description of what I'm selling and lots of photos.

7. Scientific research

There are paid studies that are conducted either online or in person. Online learning is great because you don't have to leave your home to make money.

Companies will pay for you to come and share your opinion about a subject, product, or service. You can easily earn $50 by doing research.

8. Sell on eBay

eBay offers another way to make money selling old stuff. eBay is a great place to sell whatever you're trying to sell to people all over the world.

9. Create a course

If you have the talent, you take the course to show the world all about it. People use courses as a way to give advice and offer people the opportunity to learn something new that they may not have known before.

10. Take part in surveys

One of the easiest side activities I do is taking surveys and earning cashback.

Take as many surveys as you want, whenever you want. Some of my favorites are Swagbucks, Pinecone Research, and Survey Junkie.