Sometimes, when looking for a job online, it can get confusing deciding what jobs are best and which
ones don't work out. The article below lists five of some of the top job opportunities for making
money online.
1. Article Writing
Article writing is pretty much just what it sounds like. You get paid to write articles on various
topics from home. The pay varies from company to company and from article to article. Some companies
pay twenty dollars per article, and some companies pay two. The articles you do also vary. The company
will assign you certain topics most of the time, but others will just give you a general idea and let
you run with it. Sometimes the pay depends upon the articles you write. The more in-depth and longer
the article is, the more you'll get paid. Article writing is simple and fun--it requires a little
research on most subjects, but the good thing about article writing is that if you get several article
titles on one topic, you've only got to research that topic one good time, and you'll have all the
material you need to write several articles.
2. Blog Writing
Blog writing consists of writing 'blogs' on pretty much any topic and getting paid for it. Lots of
Internet sites will pay you to sign up and write various blogs and publish them on the site. You get
a straight pay for initially writing the blog, and for every visitor that reads the blog after that,
you'll get a small amount paid to you for royalty. Blog writing is kind of like writing a tiny book,
and for every copy sold, money gets paid to you. Blog writing is simply on a smaller scale and instead
of copies being sold, you get paid when someone reads it. Lots of these sites will allow you to write
as many blogs as you want, and if you write them well, you may even get opportunities for other online
writing jobs.
3. Data Entry
Data entry is probably one of the most rewarding jobs you can do online. It's simple and fun and gives
lots of room for later advancement. A few simple programs are used in the process. You will probably
be given raw data and need to turn it into organized and presentable information that is easy to read.
All the details will be given to you by the company that employs you. This job usually pays rather well,
even online. Lots of employers that hire data entry workers notice good effort and will offer a promotion,
advancement, or raise later on. The bad part of data entry is that it can be a complicated occupation to
get, but when you can find it, it's worth your effort and you'll be glad that you tried.
4. Online Journalism
Online journalism is similar to article writing, only you'll probably be writing for a specific site or e-
zine. (An e-zine is an online magazine.) You'll probably be given specific things to write about, such as
a review on a movie or hair care product. The amount you are paid varies upon the company that employs you
and probably the topic you write on. It will probably also depend on the size of the article you're doing.
You will probably receive payment through an online pay site, a check sent to your home, or a money order.
Online employers have their own ways of paying people and that will also vary by company.
5. Online Editing/Freelance
Online editing and freelance jobs are all over the place. Lots of times, though, these advertisements are
scams. The legitimate ones, however, are very rewarding. They can be hard to get because the companies that
hire online editors and freelancers will more than likely require experience. Some places don't, though.
It depends on the company you're applying to. Pretty much any major online job site will have lots of these
postings and descriptions. You'll usually send a resume and some samples of your work, and you'll hear back
from employers either by email or by phone. Online editing can be anything from editing your own work to someone
else's, and pay depends on the company. Freelance writers write whatever the company needs them to, and usually
have semi-creative control over the topics.
