ALT-1 Ways of Making Money on the Internet
Today, in this difficult job market people are looking for ways of making money on the Internet. Fortunately, there are a variety of options that are available for those with strong writing skills. Here are just a few of the ways of making money on the Internet.HeliumHelium is an online knowledge base. Strong writers contribute articles that are well-written, clear, and concise and provide answers to a variety of problems. Helium has specific writing standards, which must be adhered to. However, if you carefully review the terms of service, follow the writing standards, you can be an active contributor and make money. Helium is free to sign up and pays out on a monthly basis provided your balance is at least $25.00. Additional money making opportunities are available through Content Source as well as through contests.Helium has an active and vibrant community, that offers users the ability to ask questions, and get answers from Helium staff members as well as channel managers, and other users. You will also see a variety of discussions including rating, content, contests and promotion.RedGageRedGage is a social network that is unlike other social networks that you are accustomed to. RedGage offers the opportunity for you to link to other work that you have completed online. The program offered by RedGage allows you to set up a profile, set up collections, and place links to other content. RedGage also offers contests that are based on knowledge, mention of RedGage, and other criteria. Another way to make money on RedGage is to become a featured writer.RedGage is freeto sign up, it is simple to use, and they pay when your payout level reaches $25. RedGage does pay via a branded debit card. Make sure that you carefully read the terms of service so that you understand the restrictions.RedGage allows you to connect with other users, read and rate their work, and bases your earnings on your activity level as well as the quality of your work.oDeskoDesk is an outsourcing company that allows you to set up a profile, add a resume, include a portfolio and bid on jobs. Unless you are hired for a job, there is no fee involved. oDesk also provides a variety of skills tests that allow you to highlight your particular skills. Whether you are a writer, an administrative assistant, an accounting specialist, a project manager, a designer, or a graphic specialist there will be jobs available for you to bid on.oDesk offers a variety of tools to help you get started. Not only do they offer videos that allow you to review how the system works, they have an active community full of helpful members who are there to answer your questions. Carefully review the terms of service at oDesk before you register so you will not violate any conditions or your account may be suspended.Fortunately, these ways of making money on the Internet will not cost anything up front. None of these opportunities are "get rich quick" schemes. If you are going to be successful making money on the Internet, you will have to commit time, and effort to make yourself successful.
