How to Make Money at Home Without Working? Ted has summarized the best ways for you to start earning extra income today. For example, participating in surveys, walking, recycling, reviewing music, and even making money by searching the internet. We will continue to update ways to make money at home on this page.
Online Paid Surveys
Participating in online surveys is currently one of the popular ways to make money online. Many research companies recruit new members to answer survey questionnaires or test new products. Usually, you can earn a few dollars by filling out forms for just a few minutes. Rewards are issued in the form of cash or vouchers.
According to our tests, a single survey can earn up to $5. Here are some well-known survey company websites:
Branded Surveys, Swagbucks, LifePoints, OnePoll, Freecash
Pinecone, Toluna, Opinion Outpost, YouGov, Prizerebel
Marketagent, InboxPounds, Valued Opinions, i-Say, Survey Junkie
Attapoll, Opinion Bureau, Maru Voice, Panel Base, Y Live
Make Money by Searching the Internet
Did you know that your everyday internet browsing behavior can also earn money? This may be one of the simplest ways to make money online. Certain websites will reward you for your search behavior on Google, Yahoo, Amazon and eBay. Just install a browser extension, and ad content will be displayed along with normal search results.
Each displayed result has a cash reward. You can claim rewards by clicking on content you’re interested in, and you can further increase your earnings by completing surveys. There is no minimum payout requirement for this method; we have received rewards as low as $0.5 in our PayPal account. You can also choose to donate this money to charity.
Creating and Running a Website
Are you interested in earning passive income? With just a website, you can start making money even while you sleep.
Creating a website onHostingertakes less than 20 minutes, costs just a few dollars, and can be done even by high school students without any programming background.
Then, all you need to do is promote it a little on social media to get your first visitors, and there are many ways you can monetize your website.
Online Market Trading
While investing in the stock market is not a guaranteed way to make money, mastering the right investment methods can potentially bring substantial returns. Please note that all trading involves risks, so the investment amount should be limited to what you can afford to lose.
Now, with the help of online market trading platforms, you can complete investments independently. We recommend a popular platform that is fully regulated and has over 25 million global users. This platform has appeared in the BBC Two documentary “Traders: Making Millions Every Minute” and has sponsored several Premier League football clubs.
One of the platform’s unique features is CopyTrader, which allows you to view, follow, and copy the investment strategies of the best-performing traders. New users can get $100,000 in virtual funds to practice trading without any risk. The minimum investment amount for real trading is £10/$.
Note: All trading involves risks. We recommend only trading real stocks without leverage, and assessing whether you have the ability to bear the high risk of capital loss.
Reviewing Websites and Apps
Browsing websites can also become a job that both makes money and is fun. For example, UserTesting is a platform that pays users to review various websites and apps. Each review takes about 20 minutes, and you can earn $10 through PayPal.
You just need to register with UserTesting, complete the test review and wait for websites to appear in your inbox. TestingTime is another website that pays you to review websites and apps as well as new products and services.
The Secret of the “Disney Vault”
To cater to audiences of different age groups, Disney Studios limits the release of some classic family edition films. Physical Blu-ray discs are locked in the “vault” for 8-10 years before being briefly released.
During this window, you can purchase them at regular retail prices. When they stop selling for the next decade or so, you can make a nice profit.
For example, in 2011, you could buy the 3D Blu-ray version of “Beauty and the Beast” for just £24.99. Just a few years later, it was selling for £74.99 on Amazon! Importantly, not all Disney releases are subject to the vault restrictions – only true classics can maintain this kind of demand.
Currently, I only recommend 2 films: the Diamond Edition Blu-ray of “Bambi” and the Diamond Edition Blu-ray of “The Lion King”.
“Pay-to” Websites
Similar to online surveys, some websites reward users with cash and vouchers for completing various online offers or activities. Currently popular websites include User Interviews, Toluna, Swagbucks and InboxPounds.
Delivery
If you have transportation and a smartphone, you can earn extra income during your free time by delivering food or packages. Many professional delivery companies are recruiting new riders, offering flexible working hours. You can work according to your own schedule, delivering food from restaurants to customers’ homes, earning up to £16 per hour.
Additionally, directly contacting local takeout shops and large chain stores is a good way to increase your chances of getting delivery work.
Publishing E-books
Now anyone can publish e-books and sell them online. The widespread use of the Kindle app makes your potential market very large. If you’re concerned about language ability, you can use AI tools for translation and polishing.
E-books are usually priced between $1.49 and $6.99, with authors earning 70% of sales. The key to success is creating value, especially when writing non-fiction. Compile the information you’ve researched and collected (such as job-seeking tips) into an easy-to-understand e-book format that readers will find worthwhile.
Remember to design a professional cover to catch the eye. After the e-book goes live, getting reviews is important as it helps improve search rankings. You can encourage readers to leave honest reviews at the end of the book.
The biggest advantage of this money-making method is that once you invest time (e.g. 30 hours), you can continue to earn passive income for years to come.
Affiliate Marketing
If you have social media followers or a website, you can earn money by promoting various companies, products, services and offers online. First register as an affiliate marketing publisher, then browse offer information or merchant lists to find content you think your followers would be interested in. Get your unique link and share it.
When someone makes a purchase through your link, you can earn a commission, valid for up to 90 days.
Mobile Phone Recycling
Recycling old mobile phones and other unused devices can both earn money and protect the environment. Why not ask your parents if they also have any old mobile phones and other unused devices?
Learn about the best companies for making money from old mobile phones and how to ensure you get all cash offers online.
Become an “Online Worker”
Some companies post specific, scalable tasks that need to be completed quickly. For us, this is a simple way to make money quickly from home.
Tasks vary widely, but the most common are mindless data entry, web research or form filling.
You will be paid in cash (via Paypal) for the work you choose.
Start Freelancing
Maybe you enjoy writing, reading, doing graphic design or managing social media accounts in your spare time. Countless freelance jobs require certain skills or time that others may not have.
Freelancing is very flexible, you only need an internet connection to work from home for clients around the world.
Get Cashback While Shopping
This is a way to both make money and save money. Cashback allows you to get rebates on items you would buy anyway, from 0.5%-50% cash back.
Many cashback websites will pay you the commission they would have earned.
We recommend signing up for some free cashback sites that offer the best retailers and exclusive product selections.
Work on Fiverr
Fiverr is the world’s largest marketplace for making money by selling small services (called “gigs”), where you can offer any service. From writing and translation, social media posting, pranks and teaching, to creating music, voiceovers and short videos for people around the world.
The default price is $5 (hence Fiverr), but you can add extra services to your gigs to earn more money. Income can increase quickly, with thousands of people making a good living from the site. The key is to build a system to minimize the time spent on each service.
There’s another way to make more profit from Fiverr, and it may require much less work. How? Just resell services elsewhere.
For example, find a good logo designer, then respond to job postings on other platforms or local classifieds. A $5 expense can easily turn into $50 or more, and it’s repeatable! Just check with your designer if they’re okay with it.
If you’re not interested in sales, you can do many good things yourself. Browse around and get inspired!
Review Music
If you love music, you can make money by reviewing unsigned bands and artists online. You’ll be paid in dollars, but anyone can register and review. First, go to the relevant website or check out the quick guide for more information.
Sell Course Notes or Used Textbooks
If you don’t mind sharing your notes with other students, this is a good way to earn extra cash. There are multiple websites where you can upload your notes. You get paid when other students download your notes.
You can list your notes for free on sites like Nexus Notes and Stuvia. They take a small commission from sales in return for connecting you with customers. You can submit handwritten notes, but if they’re printed out, you might earn more money.
A clever way to earn extra income by selling used textbooks is to buy other students’ textbooks at low prices at the end of the year, then sell them off after freshman week. At this time, new students know they need these courses, so demand and prices will be higher.
You can advertise on campus, or list them on Amazon Marketplace (they’ll take a commission from the books sold). Here are 29 other things you can sell right now!
Buy and Sell Domain Names
Domain names are website addresses with various extensions like .com, .net, etc. Registration fees are low on some platforms, some even free. Premium domain names can sell for high prices. In 2007, a domain name sold for as much as $35 million. The key is to find available domain names with commercial value, buy them and then list them for sale on relevant platforms.
Mystery Shopping
Becoming a mystery shopper is now easier than imagined and can be quite rewarding. Many agencies will pay you to visit various stores and restaurants and report on their operations.
Our guide selects the best agencies. Task apps are another form of mystery shopping where you can earn rewards by completing local small tasks.
Become an Extra
Ever dreamed of appearing in a movie or TV show? Apply to be an extra and your dream might come true. The pay is decent: an average of $60-80 per day, and you hardly have to do anything.
Many talent agencies will arrange for volunteer extras. They make money by taking a commission from your earnings, so be sure to ask how much this is before accepting a job.
Tutor Students Online
Becoming a tutor for other students is easier than ever before. Thanks to online tutoring websites, you can go global!
Some platforms allow anyone to create online courses (on almost any content) and get paid as users sign up.
For one-on-one tutoring, you can list yourself on some tutoring websites. Expect to earn over £10 per hour. You don’t need to be highly qualified to tutor younger GCSE or even A Level students.
Sell Your Photography
If you have a keen eye and a bit of creativity, you can try uploading your photos to stock image websites. If someone uses them, you’ll get paid.
Good starting points are Adobe Stock and Getty Images.
Make more money by selling photo subjects with fewer search results (less competition) but that you think have some demand.
Use free photo prints to test them yourself.
Rent Out Your Parking Space
If you have an unused parking space and live in a busy area, you might be in luck.
Advertise your space on Parklet or Just Park and easily earn extra money.
Babysitting
This is a typical way to make money, and for good reason. You get paid to watch TV, and that’s all you need to do.
If you don’t know the rates, check local babysitting ads. Even without childcare training, you can earn over $11 per hour.
In the UK, you need to undergo a basic DBS check to look after children, even if parents don’t request it. Create a free profile on Care Babysitting to find local jobs.
Pet Sitting and Dog Walking
If you don’t like babies, then perhaps animals are more your thing. Pet care is big business. Most students have some free time during the day when pet owners are at work and worried about their pets at home.
You can earn about £10 per hour by looking after other people’s pets or walking dogs (while staying healthy!). Join pet sitting platforms to find pet sitting and dog walking jobs near you.
Make Money Walking
Dog walking isn’t the only way to make money by walking. Paid dog walking apps are now popular. Some apps reward you with points, gift cards, and free items based on your step count. They share insights with healthcare providers and insurance companies but promise not to sell your personal data.
Use the app to find local jobs that require walking to maximize your income. Check out some task platforms that list local paid tasks and errands in your area.
More traditional ways to make money while out include being a tour guide, distributing flyers, or being a human billboard.
Whether you’re already very conscious of your step count or want to exercise more, getting paid for walking is a great incentive and a good way to earn extra income.
Charity Fundraising
If you have a lively, approachable personality, this can actually be a good idea for making money. You usually get a commission from new registered users (typically around £20).