The Internet has become a certifiable source of income. Many people are embracing the Internet lifestyle. Basically, they work from the comfort of their home (or with a satellite internet connection they can work from anywhere in the world), put in a few hours and make a lot of money (the beachfront view is optional). It’s a great way to live for those who want to escape the 9 to 5 grind.
The best part of the Internet (satellite) lifestyle is the freedom. Internet entrepreneurs are their own tycoons. They make their own hours. They control how your business works. It’s not shillings to anyone else. They don’t work for the man. So how do they do it?
Well, if you have a high-speed Internet connection, there are an infinite number of ways to earn money.
One of the most popular ways to make money online is through affiliate marketing. Basically, you allow an ad for a product or service to be placed on your site or blog and the money pours in. Every time a sale is made through a click from your site, you get a percentage of the sale. One of the most popular affiliate services out there today is Clickbank.
Lots of people make some extra money selling products online. You can easily auction off your collection of vintage toys or first edition books on eBay and make a killing. If you’re the crafty type, you can sell your products on Etsy, a site dedicated to handmade artifacts. You can also sell your stuff on Amazon.
Or you can create your own online store. For those without programming skills, Yahoo! Merchant Solutions is a great way to get started. They provide the infrastructure to handle payments and showcase your products. Simply make the sale and watch the cash roll in.
Advertising is another way to do it and it’s basically an effortless stream of income. For example, with Google Adsense, you get contextual ads on your blog or website and every time someone clicks on the ad, you get money. Adbrite is another similar ad network.
If you have some writing skills, you can write articles for PaidContent or DemandStudios. You can also offer your services on freelance job sites like Elance and ClicknWork.
Or start a blog. Consistently create great posts, build a loyal audience and traffic, and thus the money will follow. With good ad placement, you will be able to make a good living.
If you’re a graphic designer or filmmaker, there are tons of sites that offer money for your work. Eefoof, for example, will pay video creators based on their traffic stats. Cafepress allows designers to submit t-shirt ideas for free. They collect profits made from t-shirts sold with their design.
Do you know someone who would be perfect for a job? Recommend them and collect the rewards. Many job sites pay people for referrals.
These are just some ideas to make money on the web. Remember that with a high-speed satellite Internet connection, the possibilities are endless.