ALT-10 Best Ways to Make Money using the Internet
There are a lot more bad ideas on the internet then good ones. Before you sign up for a site or make an agreement, make sure you know what you are getting into. Use my ideas below to make money online so you don't have to repeat my mistakes.
Online SurveysThis is the easiest way to make extra money online if you don't have a lot of time to spare but beware: out of the masses of internet survey sites there are only a few that pay well. They will email you when a survey is available and if you qualify, you will make between $.75 and $5.00 for one survey. The two sites I use are: http://www.mysurvey.com and http://www.opinionoutpost.com.
Mystery ShoppingYou should always be wary about paying someone to make money but with mystery shopping, you often have to pay for a Mystery Shopping Certificate. After registering at a few Mystery Shopping sites, you will receive frequent (I receive 2-5 a day) emails with shop offers. "Shops" require going to a store, having an interaction with an employee, writing and submitting a detailed review. They pay anywhere from $2 to $20. I did four shops in my home town and received less than $10 total. Personally, I don't think it was worth it.
Online Focus GroupsResearch companies often offer online focus groups. You sign up on their website and take occasional surveys to see if you qualify. If you qualify, you will participate in an online focus group that can last up to an hour and pay up to $100. The following website provides information on finding reliable online focus groups: http://www.mnav.com/qualitative_research.htm
Blogging and Other Online WritingTrue bloggers shouldn't be getting much money for their work but it is more than acceptable to make a deal with a company and make a little money, as long as you don't falsely promote an item or service.
There are plenty of sights willing to play for quality articles. If you like to write about news or varied topics try: http://www.associatedcontent.com and http://ezinearticles.com/
Pay-To-ClickI do not recommend trying to make money this way. Pay-to-click sites offer very little money for the time consuming act of clicking on links and opening emails. Some companies make you download their software which leaves your computer vulnerable to viruses and spam. Fine, if you own a website then this might be a good idea for you.
Sell Items OnlineYou can sell items you no longer want online. Sell most items to http://ezinearticles.com/. http://www.amazon.com/ is a great website to sell books. You can also sell items you enjoy making, like jewelry or clothing. Read this article on how to sell homemade jewelry online: http://www.beadage.net/selling/index.shtml
There is plenty of money to be made on the internet for anyone with extra time and patience!
