Simple Ways to Make $5k Every Month on Amazon

If you’re worried that you’ve missed the e-commerce boat, don’t worry. It’s just getting moving.

While several ecommerce companies like Ebay, Shopify, Walmart, and Etsy can make selling products online easy, in my experience, the best way to make money online is with Amazon.

Amazon is a huge opportunity for those who want to join the world of e-commerce. In 2020, Amazon raked in $386 billion in revenue — over half of which was fueled by third-party sales. 

But what can you do to get a piece of the Amazon pie?

There are tons of great ways to earn cash on Amazon, so to help you find what method might work best for you, this article dives into the top ways to make money on Amazon in 2022.

Let’s get to it!

 

1. Sell your own private label products on Amazon

The best way to make money on Amazon in 2022 is still through private label sales using Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) network. Around 67% of all Amazon sellers run their business using the private label method. 

Private label is a process of manufacturing a pre-existing item (preferably, with product improvements), putting your branding and logos on it, and selling it to consumers. Sometimes it is referred to as white labeling or brand creation. (The process has been around for years and is common in countless retail stores; Target’s Mainstays brand and Walmart’s Great Value are two examples of private label brands.)

Thanks to FBA, Amazon is able to deliver your products (typically in two days or fewer — what you likely know as Amazon Prime). This is how e-commerce business owners —l ike you and me — can list goods on Amazon and make money from the sales.

How much money can I make selling private label products on Amazon?

Approximately $625 to $1,875 per month per product.

Over half (56%) of private-label sellers earn $5,000 or more in monthly sales, and nearly two-thirds (59%) have profit margins over 16%. Among private-label sellers who have more than a year of selling experience, 20% have earned over $10,000 in lifetime profits.

Note: To learn more about how much Amazon private label sellers spent to get up and running, how long it took them to become profitable, and what categories they’re selling in, check out Jungle Scout’s The State of the Amazon Seller Report.

 

2. Publish your own books on Kindle Direct Publishing

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) allows you to publish your own books on Amazon.

In addition to digital format, you can print actual copies of your book too. 

The only catch with this option is that you usually need to write somewhat prolifically in order to find success. Though it is possible to publish one or two wildly popular books, volume is the true name of the publishing game.

The more you write, the more you make.

How much money can I make writing for KDP?

Up to $40,000 per month.

I’ve heard that some authors make as much as $40,000 per month. These writers, however, tend to be prolific and write topically to gain notice.

Once you write the material, you don’t have to write it again! Nor do you have to worry about inventory.

How can I learn how to make money on Amazon with KDP?

While I don’t know of any specific course I trust for teaching this particular method, I do trust Tim Ferriss.

And, coincidentally, the serial entrepreneur wrote an interesting article on how to become a Kindle millionaire.

It’s definitely worth a read if you want to make money on Amazon with KDP: How to make $1,000,000 selling e-books tactics and case studies.

 

3. Sell wholesale goods on Amazon

Similar to Private Label, selling wholesale involves purchasing bulk quantities of product to sell using Amazon’s FBA network.

The primary difference, however, is that you are selling other companies’ products. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about manufacturing and branding the products.

For a lot of sellers, it’s one of the most popular ways to make money on Amazon.

How much money can I make selling wholesale goods on Amazon?

Up to $3,000 – $4,000 per month.

While wholesaling on Amazon has become notoriously more difficult in the last few years, it’s still a great way to earn money.

Note that it is a lot more competitive than the private-label market — since you’ll likely be sharing the Buy Box with other resellers. So it can sometimes be a “race to the bottom” on prices where the only “lever” sellers have to compete with each other is through lowering their price relative to their competitors.

Plus, the profit is all in the buy. If you can’t buy your goods for a low enough price, you won’t make money.

Still, 61% of wholesale sellers on Amazon make $5,000 or more in monthly sales — which is nothing to sniff at.

How can I learn to make money on Amazon selling wholesale goods?

Check out our guide to selling wholesale on Amazon. Once you’ve learned the basics, you can use Jungle Scout’s Product Database to sort and find worthwhile products to sell.

 

4. Deliver goods for Amazon

By now, you probably know that Amazon has its own delivery service. But did you know that you can join Amazon’s delivery fleet as a driver?

Amazon’s Flex program allows you to do just that. All you have to do is answer a quick questionnaire, download their app, and if you’re accepted, you start making money.

Think of it as Uber, but for Amazon deliveries.

How much money can I make on Amazon working as a Flex driver?

Approximately $100+ per day.

According to Flex’s homepage, Amazon pays drivers between $18 – $25 per hour, and the shifts are typically five hours long.

I’ve also read stories that even if drivers finish their shifts early, they still get compensated for the entire five hours.

Not a bad deal for $100+ per day.

How can I learn to make money on Amazon as a Flex driver?

Naturally, the best way to learn how to succeed with Flex is through their site: Amazon Flex.

 

5. Become a blogger

Ever wanted to start a lifestyle blog, publish how-to videos or recipes, or otherwise get your thoughts and ideas published? You can make money from Amazon while doing that! 

Picture this. You find a cool product on Amazon, send your friends the link, and – if they buy it – you get paid a commission. On your blog (or social media page or even in email), that link goes out to quite a few more folks, so you can make quite a bit more money in commissions. 

That’s how Amazon’s Associates program works.

Amazon Associates is an affiliate program where you sign up to get special links that only you can share.

Once you share the link and a purchase is made, you earn a percentage of the sale.

How much money can I make as an Amazon affiliate?

This money-making method varies greatly in its returns.

The Amazon Associates program is probably the most popular affiliate program on the internet.

While the commission percentages aren’t particularly high – usually only 3-5% – the conversion rates and volume you receive from sharing those links make up for it.

The downside is that you need to be an internet influencer. If you don’t have a decent social media following (or blog), making a lot in sales commissions will be difficult.

How can I learn to make money on Amazon as an Amazon affiliate?

Check out our comprehensive guide on How to Make Money as an Amazon Affiliate.

This guide will teach you everything you need to know about the Amazon Associates program and how you can get started making money promoting Amazon products.

  

6. Flip store-bought products with retail arbitrage

If you used to watch the U.S. version of “The Office,” you might remember the episode where Dwight bought up all the Princess Unicorn dolls around Christmas time. His plan was to sell them for $200 (or more) to last-minute shoppers.

And that, in a nutshell, is how retail arbitrage works.

For arbitrage, you go to a retail store like Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, etc. to find and buy discounted products. Then, you resell those items on Amazon at a mark-up.

How much money can I make doing retail arbitrage on Amazon?

The earning potential for this method varies.

Retail arbitrage can be competitive and difficult to scale but is still a fast and low-cost way to start making money on Amazon  You can make as much or as little as you want with retail arbitrage. 

Though to be an arbitrage seller, you need to have patience. Many times, sellers can spend the better part of a day or weekend searching retail stores for products only to come up empty-handed.

But don’t let that deter you—A lot of people start their Amazon selling journey using this method.

How can I learn how to make money on Amazon with retail arbitrage?

Frank Wealth has a great guide on selling retail arbitrage that goes over how to get started finding great products to flip on Amazon.

 

7. Flip online retail store products using online arbitrage

With online arbitrage, you’re buying products to flip on Amazon from other e-commerce stores, versus buying products in-store as you would with retail arbitrage. 

With retail arbitrage, you’re limited to physical stores in your area but with online arbitrage, the possibilities for purchasing inventory are nearly endless. There are opportunities to flip products from many online retailers such as eBay, Walmart, Target, CVS, Home Depot, and so on.  

How much money can I make on Amazon with online arbitrage?

The earning potential for this method varies.

The amount you can make with online arbitrage really depends on how much effort you put into the business. If you have trouble finding products online that will return a profit, you obviously won’t make any money. 

There are profitable deals out there, you just have to go find them!

 

8. Work from home as an Amazon rep

Make money on Amazon while working from home.

Amazon is quickly becoming one of the largest employers in the world. Following their purchase of Whole Foods in 2017, Amazon now has approximately 650,000 employees.

Naturally, not all of those employees work at Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle, Washington.

In fact, many of Amazon’s employees are remote employees who work from the comfort of their own home.

How much money can I make on Amazon as a work-from-home employee?

Around $30,000 per year, as a full-time rep.

The income you make as a work-from-home employee with Amazon depends on the position.

Doing a quick look on Google, it looks like most of the jobs offered are in data entry and customer service. 

Furthermore, Amazon established a $15 minimum wage in 2018. So, at the very least, you could make $30,000 per year as a full-time, work-from-home Amazon rep.

How can I learn how to make money on Amazon as a work-from-home employee?

A Google search will help you find Amazon jobs. But, if you prefer, you can also go straight to the source: Amazon jobs

 

9. Join the Mechanical Turk program

Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) is a crowdsourcing marketplace.

Amazon has a little program with a funny name called Mechanical Turk (MTurk). Whether it’s data validation, research, or participating in surveys, Mechanical Turk works as a hub for outsourced tasks.

While the name might imply artificial intelligence, Mechanical Turk is actually the combined efforts of hundreds (and thousands) of remote workers like you.

How much money can I make on Amazon with the Mechanical Turk program?

Approximately $120 – $200 for a 20 hour workweek.

Mechanical Turk is a little more low-maintenance than some of Amazon’s work programs, so it pays a little less.

Nonetheless, online reports say that Mechanical Turk workers can still expect to make between $6 to $10 per hour.

How can I learn to make money on Amazon with the Mechanical Turk program?

Just like their jobs and Flex program, the best place to learn more about Amazon’s Mechanical Turk program is through Amazon itself: Amazon Mechanical Turk.

 

10. Handcraft your own items to sell on Amazon through Amazon Handmade

If you’re creative, Amazon Handmade may be the spot for you!

By invitation only, Amazon Handmade allows artisans to craft and sell their own goods using Amazon’s platform.

Obviously, this method takes a bit more work to stay on top of your orders, since you would be producing them yourself. But, the exposure Amazon offers your brand is massive.

Amazon Handmade can really help a large audience discover your unique products.

How much money can I make selling handmade products on Amazon?

Upwards of $30 per day.

63% of Handmade artisans earn over $1,000 per month in sales, though with Amazon’s massive audience to market to, your earning potential with Amazon Handmade is limitless.

Even with Amazon’s fees, Handmade sellers are profitable. 33% of Handmade sellers have seen profit margins above 20%.

How can I learn how to make money on Amazon with Amazon Handmade?

Jungle Scout has a great article on this topic. We go over in-depth on how to get started selling on Amazon Handmade, along with the best categories to sell in.

 

11. Sell your own shirts, hats, coffee mugs, and more through Merch by Amazon

Have a clever idea for a shirt or coffee mug, but don’t want to spend the money to create hundreds of them?

Then Merch by Amazon is for you.

Merch is a print-on-demand service that allows you to upload designs into Amazon’s database. Then, those designs can appear on shirts, tote bags, coffee mugs, hats–whatever you want!

When a sale is made, Amazon creates the item for you, ships it, and you make money.

How much money can I make on Amazon through Merch by Amazon?

This money-making method varies greatly in its returns.

When you sell an item with Merch by Amazon, Amazon will pay you a royalty fee on that sale. The royalty you earn will be anywhere from 13% to 37%—depending on the product’s price. Basically, the higher the sold price, the higher the royalty you earn. 

You can see Amazon’s full schedule of Merch royalties by viewing the Royalties resource page. 

How can I learn how to make money on Amazon through Amazon Merch?

To learn more about how you can get started selling Merch on Amazon, check out our in-depth guide: What is Merch by Amazon? A Step-by-Step Guide.

 

12. Sell items without owning any inventory by dropshipping 

If you don’t have much money to start with but want a way to earn money with Amazon, dropshipping may be that way! 

Dropshipping allows you to list products for sale without ever taking ownership of the inventory. Meaning, you simply list products for sale and once a customer places an order, you buy the product from your supplier at a lower price and have them ship the order to your customer. 

You as the seller earn money without ever touching or seeing the product! Your supplier will handle all of the logistics for you. 

How much money can I make on Amazon through dropshipping?

This money-making method varies greatly in its returns.

The trick with dropshipping is finding a reliable supplier. Without one, it will be difficult to consistently make money with dropshipping though it is possible.

How can I learn how to make money on Amazon through dropshipping?

To learn more about dropshipping and how you can get started, check out our Dropshipping on Amazon in 2022 guide. 

 

13. Offer your services through Amazon Services

Amazon isn’t just a platform for e-commerce. They’re jumping on board the gig economy, too.

Essentially, Amazon Services allows entrepreneurs to sell their services online.

So, if you’re a plumber, a lawn care specialist, a dog walker, or a piano teacher, Amazon Services can help connect you to people who want your help.

How much can I make through Amazon Services?

This money-making method varies greatly in its returns.

The sky is the limit! What you make is what you ask for, if the market is willing to pay it.

Yes, it is competitive. But with the right attitude and determination, you can scale your service-based business quickly using the Amazon services platform.

To learn how to make money with Amazon Services, check out their homepage.

It gives you the information you need to get started, as well as all the requisite application forms: Selling your professional services on Amazon.

 

14. Do seasonal work for Amazon with CamperForce

Did you know that Amazon has a force of full-time RVers who help with seasonal rushes?

It’s called CamperForce, and it brings together a community of enthusiastic RV-ers. Long story short, you can drive around the country, work a quick job in an Amazon warehouse, get paid, and then head to your next RV vacation destination.

As a CamperForce associate, you’ll be able to choose your assignments based on your availability, and from a variety of locations. As for responsibilities, they fall into the categories of picking, packing, stowing, and receiving.

How much money can I make as an Amazon CamperForce associate?

Around $600 per week, as a full-time seasonal associate.

All of Amazon’s warehouse associates earn a minimum of $15 per hour. But for CamperForce workers, Amazon also pays for RV campsites.

And because they are Amazon employees, CamperForce associates benefit from Amazon’s 401k, health insurance, and other bonuses, too.

How can I learn to make money on Amazon as a CamperForce associate?

Amazon’s CamperForce homepage tells you everything you need to know about the program: Amazon CamperForce.

 

15. Work in one of Amazon’s fulfillment/distribution centers

Finally, this is one that’s been in the news a lot lately: working in one of Amazon’s massive fulfillment centers.

Amazon associates pick, pack, store, and ship products for Amazon and its first- and third-party sellers.

How much money can I make working in an Amazon fulfillment center?

Around $30,000 per year, as a full-time associate.

Amazon’s warehouse associates earn a minimum of $15 per hour. They also receive benefits from the company.

How can I get a job as an Amazon warehouse associate?

You can learn more about becoming an Amazon warehouse associate and apply on their jobs page: Amazon jobs

 

Make that money this year!

So there you have it. Fifteen fantastic ways to make money on Amazon.

I’d go as far to say that there are probably even more ways than the 15 I have listed (for example, dropshipping might be more your style), but for now, this list should get you started on the right path.

If you know of additional ways to make money on Amazon, be sure to let us know in the comments below. Good luck!

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How to Make Extra $2,000 from Tiktok every month

At the end of this answer, i will show you how you can get 20,000 TikTok Followers, so make sure to follow with me till the end!

TikTok has grown dramatically over the past few years, crossing one billion monthly active users in 2021.

Along the way, it's created a new generation of digital stars like Charli D'Amelio and Addison Rae Easterling who converted their TikTok fame into lucrative business empires.

But you don't need to have millions of fans to start making money on TikTok. There are myriad ways that users of the app can get paid, from using built-in monetization features to joining promotional campaigns for brands and music marketers.

For example, TikToker Lucy Davis, who has around 578,000 followers, told Insider she earns between $20 and $300 each time she livestreams on the app. (Read more about how much Davis earns.)

Making money directly from TikTok

TikTok offers built-in monetization tools for influencers, including a creator fund, a tipping feature, a subscription feature for streamers, and a virtual "gifts" product that allows users to send gifts to a creator which can then be converted into a real-world currency.

TikTok requires that creators have a certain number of followers and views to access these features:To join TikTok's creator fund: a creator must be 18 years or older, have at least 10,000 followers, and have achieved at least 100,000 video views in a 30-day period.
To receive virtual "gifts" during a livestream: a creator must be 18 years or older and have at least 1,000 followers.
To receive "gifts" on other videos: a creator must be at least 18 years old and have at least 100,000 followers.
To receive "tips": a creator must be at least 18 years old and have at least 100,000 followers.

The amount that an influencer can earn from each feature is unpredictable.

For payments from TikTok's creator fund, the company takes into account a variety of factors, such as video views, video engagement, the location in which a video was seen, and total participants in its program.

Some creators who have disclosed their TikTok creator fund earnings, including Hank Green, said they were paid a few cents for every one thousand views they generated on the app.

"When I saw such a low amount of money generated, it really made me feel less about myself," TikTok creator Kevin Yatsushiro told Insider. "It was a huge blow to my mental health ... it made me not want to create content anymore."

When asked about creators' concerns around low fund payouts, a TikTok spokesperson said the company understood "how important it is that our creators are appreciated for their work and look to our creator community for valuable feedback to better serve their needs." They pointed to other monetization features like live subscriptions that are available to users.

Making money by working with brands, marketers, and tech platforms

TikTok creators with just a few thousand followers can also make money by working directly with brands.

Jalyn Baiden, an Instagram and TikTok influencer with around 19,000 followers on TikTok, told Insider that she's earned over $26,000 from sponsorships, commissioned content for brands, and affiliate marketing.

Making money through sponsored song challenges

Other TikTok influencers can earn money by participating in sponsored challenges, an advertising strategy that's been particularly popular among music marketers. Challenges allow record labels, artists, or brands to post contests on platforms like Pearpop, Preffy, and TikTok itself that ask users to make a video featuring a product or using a particular song.

Preffy and Pearpop pay users on a sliding scale based on the number of views and "likes" they drive to a video featuring a song or brand, rather than offering an upfront flat fee to a single influencer. TikTok has been testing its own version of challenges that it's dubbed "Branded Missions." The company told Insider it's experimenting with different payment models and that "boosted traffic" will also be considered a form of compensation.

"The initial way influencer marketing would work would be you would go and pay a few people with big followings, but it would be like throwing a few big logs onto a non-existent fire," Pearpop's cofounder Cole Mason told Insider. "With challenges, there's a way to actually start the fire."

8 Practical Ways to Escape Poverty

 

Are you concerned about breaking the chains of poverty? If yes, then this article is for you.

Let’s begin 8 Practical Things You Must Do To Escape Poverty

1.     Stop being Entitled

It’s not circumstances that keep us where we are; it is what we think and say about ourselves. But seeing yourself as deserving success is one thing; getting other people to see you that way is another. You may feel you deserve to be handed a job because you spent five years of hard work studying at the university. But for other people, you are just another millennial that has a lot to learn.

You may think you deserve special treatment because you have suffered abuse and extreme poverty in the past; but most people are too busy dealing with their own problem.

People only respect previous results. That is why success continues to beget more success. If you are searching on “How to build a parachute” online and two videos show up; one has 415 views, the other has 1.5 million views, which are you going to choose? That’s it. You’ll choose the more successful one. It is why Samsung phones and iPhone continues to outsell the new phone companies. People unconsciously value sacrifice and result. They expect you to pay your dues.

If you haven’t done anything worthy of accolades, and you go about making demands, you are just being entitled. Get to work building your profile. Go out and start doing that thing you believe is beneath you. Learn that handiwork. Take up that job you believe is below your qualification. No one is going to lay that foundation for you; you have to do it yourself.

2.     Remove Yourself from the statistic of the Poor

The first step to help the poor is to not be one of the poor. With the limitless knowledge and resources available today, it will be too selfish of you to remain poor. Here is why.

By using the resources within your disposal to get out of poverty, you mathematically reduce the number of poor people in the world, not just by one but by many. That knowledge; that idea; that skill you have, can help take care of two, three or more people. It will be unfair if you don’t develop it.

Another important reason to remove yourself from the poor is that – If you want to get what you don’t have, you have to do what you have never done. Poverty comes with a lot of mental baggage. You can’t become a person of success while still identifying yourself as poor. Eliminate all those labels associated with poverty from your lips. Stop referring yourself as among “the poor masses”. Start surrounding yourself with progressive people.

3.     Stop caring what other people think, unless they are buying from you

Little minded people are like crabs. You’ve probably heard about crabs, haven’t you? If you put, let’s say 47 crabs inside a bucket without covering the lead, none of them will be able to get out. In reality, they could simply climb on each other and find their way out; but not these creatures. They will rather pull down anyone of them that tries to find their way out. In their mind, “we all die here”. Little minds who don’t have the courage to work themselves out of their below average life, are often fond of talking down on people who want to try. These people will rarely support or patronize what you offer. But they’ll be the first to tell you why this is not for you.

If your strategy in life is to end up pleasing everyone, you will end up miserable; trapped in the same mess. So, you must train yourself to ignore crab minded people. Let them keep their opinion while you keep your dream alive.

4.     Start seeing ‘yourself’ in Successful people

We are all humans; and we have the natural tendencies to be selfish. Even religions depend on “What’s in it for the convert” like eternal life and prosperity. Poor people see these attribute of selfishness as belonging to the rich, so they portray this false humility to mask their true desire. The truth is that you can’t become what you hate. If you continue to see progressive people as antagonists, you’ll never understand what it’ll take to make progress.

 No doubt, some people take their greed and selfishness to the extreme and only live to oppress other people. But the magic is to understand this inherent human nature, that everyone you meet is first and foremost more interest in “what’s in it for them”. People are always thinking about themselves. With this knowledge, start focusing more on what people want and what you can offer them. Jim Rohn puts it clearly, “you can have all you want in life if you can help as much people get what they want”. Turn the focus of your life towards identifying and providing what other people want and you will be on your way to getting what you want.

5.     Learn a skill and get good at it

On a deeper level, the problem of poverty is not lack of money but lack of skill. The best strategy to escape poverty is to learn a skill people want to pay for. Interestingly, there is an avalanche of free resources to help you develop and brush up your skills; from programming, design to marketing skills. There is also carpentry, shoe making, car mechanic and other handwork. This is where you need to keep your entitlement mindset to check. As long as you are doing decent work, and earning a living off it, you should be confident and proud of what you do.

6.     Move your service from intermediate to professional

Listen attentively to this. People do not hire you or patronize your business or service because they want to help you get out of poverty. They do so because they need to solve a problem. Many people get trapped in the circle of poverty and mediocrity by offering poor and nonchalant services. They go about their work like hunting; every encounter is hunt and kill. They leave each prospect bitter and vowing never to patronize them again.

Don’t toll this path. Instead, keep in mind that people are inherently selfish; they want to be treated well; they want good result. Focus on helping them get what they want, so that you can get what you want. Instead of treating your work as hunting, decide to treat it as gardening. If you are in business, you need repeat patronage; in the professional world, you need referrals and recommendations. Don’t go about burning your bridges. Start cultivating positive relationships around your work.

7.     Learn to sell

What do you think is the highest paid profession in the world? It’s not medical doctors or engineers. The highest paid profession in the world is sales. The richest people are the best at selling; whether it’s selling their vision, their product and service or their skills. They are masters at selling.

The ability to sell is not reserved for a few set of people. Anyone can learn this skill. The problem is that most people spend too much time on the product and too little on selling what they have. If you want to escape poverty, the ability to sell can get you out faster than any other skill. There is no best-written author, but best-selling author.

8.     Take Back Control of Your mind

Most of your opinions are not original. They were adopted from your environment into your mind. Each time you turn on the TV, go on social media, listen to people around, your mind is getting suggestions on opinions to hold or to let go.

Here is an example. Do you know that mega supermarkets are designed to make you buy more than what you had in mind to buy? You walk in to get a deal on one item and you walk out buying a cart full of items; some of which you don’t need. How would you explain that almost everyone in Africa seems to fanatically support a football club in England or Spain? Or that millions of people lost their money in a ponzi scheme that promised 30 percent interest every month.

If you take the time to ponder, you will realize that you are not as in control of your mind as you think. You will realize that some of the things you spend time, energy and money on are actually not worth much. Your mind is your most valuable asset. Take back control of it by deciding what you let into it. Read books and stories that inspire you to dream and take productive action. Invest in yourself.

This is where we wrap it up. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. Also thumb up and share this video with your friends. If you are yet to subscribe to After School Africa, now is a good time to subscribe. Until next time YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS!

25 Easy Ways to Make Over $2,000 US Dollars Monthly with your Smartphone

 

Do you want to learn how to make money using your phone? Today I’m sharing 25 easy ways to make money from your smartphone. The best part is, many of these mobile apps are free to use. This can be a great way for teenagers and students to earn extra money.

How much time do you spend each day on your phone? A recent survey says that we spend an average of 3 hours and 15 minutes per day on our phones.

We’re spending more time online because many of our pastimes, such as socializing is shifting from offline to online.

Since we’re spending so much time on our smartphones anyway, why not use this as an opportunity to make extra money through your mobile phone?

If you’re been thinking about how to boost your income, this list of money-making ideas is a great place to start.

Whether you’re a teenager, a stay-at-home parent, or you just want to make money fast — many people are looking for ways to make money from home. Today I’m going to show you how it’s possible to make money from your phone.

Whether you have an Android or iPhone, there are many ways to make extra money on the side simply by using your cell phone. Use this list of mobile apps and side hustles to get you inspired!

1. Swagbucks

✓ Get a $5 welcome bonus

✓ Earn cash back at over 1,500 stores online

✓ Earn free gift cards for shopping, taking surveys, playing games, and more!

If you enjoy playing games or watching funny videos on your phone, why not get paid for it? Companies like Swagbucks, are willing to pay you with free gift cards for things you already do online.

This includes watching videos, surfing the internet, playing games, and shopping online. Swagbucks is one of the best apps to make money doing tasks. This is a great way to get paid daily through your cell phone.

This can be a great way to earn FREE gift cards to your favorite retailers like Amazon, Starbucks or Walmart without too much effort. Check out how I use Swagbucks to get free Starbucks drinks.

Prefer to get paid in cash?

Simply redeem your virtual points to get cash back from PayPal. This is one of the easiest ways to make money from your phone. If you’re not already a member, you can join Swagbucks for free and receive a $5 Welcome Bonus!

Don’t forget to confirm your email address after signing up so you can start making money right away.

2. Flip stuff for profit

✓ You need to make quick money

✓ You love finding a good deal

✓ You need something that’s recession proof

Do you enjoy finding deals and hidden treasures at thrift stores or garage sales? You could buy these items and resell them for cash!

Flipping means finding things for free (or at a discount) and selling them for a profit. There has never been an easier time to resell and flip items to make money from your phone.

Selling stuff online can be a great way to make money fast. That’s exactly what Rob and Melissa do. They make over $100,000 a year by flipping items for profit. Here’s a crib that Rob and Melissa found at a thrift store for $40. They sold it on eBay for $400!

FREE Workshop for beginners:

If you’re interested in learning more, Rob has put together this free workshop to help you learn how to find hidden treasures at thrift stores and turn them into maximum profit online.

He also offers a comprehensive course that will teach you everything you need to know about buying and reselling items on eBay, Facebook Marketplace and other online platforms. This can be worth taking if you want to fast-track your success and learn from an expert in the business of flipping.

The 18 best items to flip for profit

How to make a full-time income flipping furniture for profit

Flea Market Flipping – How to resell things for profit

3. Branded Surveys

✓ Over 2 million happy memebers

✓ Get paid in cash and free gift cards

✓ 100 points sign-up bonus!

If you like sharing your opinion on new products, Brand Surveys is willing to pay you cash. When companies want to collect market research, they turn to Branded Survey’s Community for feedback. It’s free to join and can be an easy way to make money in your spare time.

How to make money with Branded Surveys:

Sign up: You can sign up here to create your free account. The more details you provide, the more surveys they’ll provide.

Verify: Verification of your account and honest answers are key to providing market research on behalf of Fortune 500 companies. This will help you unlock more survey opportunities which means more ways to earn extra money.

Participate: Collect points for every survey you complete. Points are redeemed for gift cards, cash, or Branded Pay™ (for US panelists only). This is an easy way to make money from your phone.

PRO TIP:

The key to making the most money with surveys is to sign up for several top-rated survey sites. Then you’ll get to choose the highest-paying surveys to save time and earn more cash!

Some of the rewards you can earn from Branded Surveys include e-gift cards to popular retailers such as DoorDash, Uber, Old Navy, Starbucks, Amazon, Wayfair, and more!

4. Survey Junkie

✓ Over 10 million members

✓ Get paid to share your opinion

✓ Redeem virtual points for PayPal or gift cards!

How to make money from your phone

If you enjoy giving your opinion, companies like Survey Junkie are willing you to pay you cash. Survey Junkie is one of the best paid survey sites, with over 10 million members.

It’s free to join and only takes around 5-15 minutes to fill out each survey. Then you’ll get paid via PayPal cash payments or e-gift cards. This can be a great way to make money from your phone for FREE!

How to make money with Survey Junkie:

Take Surveys: Sign up here to create your free account. This process takes only a few minutes to complete. Then you’ll be matched with surveys.

Earn Rewards: Complete surveys and you’ll earn virtual points.

Get Paid: You can redeem virtual points for PayPal cash payments or e-gift cards.

5. Toluna Influencers

✓ Free to join

✓ Get paid in cash and free gift cards

✓ Each survey takes around 15 minutes to complete

how to make money online with toluna influencers

If you have 15 minutes to spare, you could get paid to share your opinion. As an online Toluna Influencer, you’ll get rewarded for each survey you complete. This is a great way to make money from your phone.

Their online community shares their opinion by answering surveys, which has a direct impact on companies and how they market, distribute or advertise new products and services to consumers like you. It’s free to join so you’ve got nothing to lose!

How to make money online with Toluna Influencers:

Inspire: You can click here to join Toluna for free. You’ll be asked to provide some basic information when creating your account. Then you can start participating in surveys, content and games to get rewarded.

Share: You’ll receive invitations to fill out surveys by email. For each survey you complete, you’ll earn between 15 and 50,000 points, depending on its length.

Gain: Redeem your points for your choice of PayPal payments, Amazon gift cards, and more.

Sign up for Toluna Influencers here to start making money!

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6. ySense

✓ Earn cash for taking free paid surveys

✓ Get paid for trying new products & services

✓ All funds are in US Dollars

ySense is a popular online community that can help you make money in your spare time. This means you can make money from your phone while watching Netflix. There are multiple earning options with ySense, such as:

Paid Survey – You can earn cash while taking free paid surveys. Get rewarded while influencing the next generation of products and services. It just takes a few minutes of your time to create a free ySense account.

Cash Offers – You can get paid for trying new products and services, watching videos, downloading apps, signing up for websites, and more.

Referrals – You boost your earnings by sharing ySense with your friends. This is one of the best platforms to earn money oneline from your phone.

7. Opinion Outpost

✓ Free to join

✓ Earn rewards every time you take part

✓ Currently for United States of America residents only

Opinion Outpost helps big brands collect your opinions about products. Sharing your opinion through their surveys can influence the way something is made, how much it costs, or a way a company is going to do something.

Opinion Outpost currently has a TrustScore rating of 4/5 on Trust Pilot, which makes them one of the highest rated survey sites.

How to get started with Opinion Outpost:

Register for free: You can click here to create your free account. You only need to provide basic information like your name, email address, and gender.

Participate in surveys: You’ll receive invitations to complete surveys.

Earn cash and rewards: Each time you complete a survey, you’ll earn points you can redeem for rewards and free gift cards. The more surveys you complete, the more rewards you’ll earn!

8. Earn cash back with Rakuten

✓ Get a $10 welcome bonus

✓ Earn up to 20% cash back

✓ Earn cash back at over 2,500 stores online

If you enjoy shopping online, you could be earning up to 20% cash back on your purchases. Websites like Rakuten offer a one-stop shop to earn cash back at 2,500+ stores and find thousands of coupons, promo codes and discounts online. This is my favorite app that makes you real money.

Is Rakuten a scam? No, this cash back website is legit! Below are some real purchases I made through Rakuten to earn cash back. While each amount may seem small, it can quickly add up!! As you can see this can be an easy way to make money from your phone.

Is Rakuten legit?

Yes, it’s a one of the best legit money making apps to earn cash back.

Rakuten currently has a TrustScore rating of 4.5/5 on Trust Pilot, which makes them one of the highest-rated cash back websites.

I personally use Rakuten whenever I shop online. It’s free to join and for a limited time, you’ll receive a FREE welcome bonus for new members.

How to claim your free welcome bonus:

Step 1: Start here to sign up for Rakuten. (It’s free to join)

Step 2: Find your store on Rakuten next time you need to buy something. It’s connected to over 2,000 stores, including Amazon, Target, and Walmart. You’ll need to spend at least $25 on your first purchase within 90 days.

Step 3: Your Rakuten account will be credited with reward points. Get this cash sent to a PayPal account or choose to receive a Big Fat Check from Rakten. It’s up to you!

For Canadian shoppers, you can click here to sign up for Rakuten (free $5 welcome bonus).

9. Doordash

✓ Get paid to delivery food to customers

✓ Available in over 4,000 cities in the US, Canada and Australia

✓ Be your own boss, set your own hours

If you have a smartphone and you’re at least 18 years old, then you can make extra money delivering meals with Doordash. This is a great way to make money from your phone.

Doordash is an app that offers delivery service from the best local restaurants to customers. As a Dasher, you can be you own boss, set your own hours and choose how much you earn. Simply use a car, scooter, or bicycle to deliver take-out meals to start making money.

Get paid $23 per hour while on a delivery and have the potential to make more money during special DoorDash promotions.

This includes making deliveries during peak hours, doing challenges and driving. You also get to keep 100% of your tips, which can boost your income even more.

If you’re interested in learning more, you can sign up for free here.

10. Investing made easy with Acorns

✓ Get a $5 welcome bonus

✓ Over 4,000,000 members

✓ Simple and straightforward platform

If you’re interested in making money with investing, but are unsure how to get started, Acorns can be a great option for beginners.

How to make money with Acorns: Every time you make a purchase, Acorns will automatically round it up to the nearest dollar and invest that change towards your future. Your spare change can quickly add up and every nickle and dime counts.

With Acorns, you can also earn cash back on your everyday shopping or set up recurring investments. You’ll even get a $5 welcome bonus just for signing up. You just need your phone to get started.

11. Drop

✓ Get rewarded by shopping at the brands you love

✓ Earn points for every purchase you make

✓ Redeem points at places like Amazon, Starbucks and Netflix

Drop is a free app that makes it easy to turn your everyday purchases into cash rewards. Each time you make a purchase at one of your favorite retailers, you’ll earn points.

This means you can get rewards on your everyday purchases such as grocery shopping, taking an Uber, grabbing a snack, and more.

Every 1,000 points is worth $1. You can redeem your points for gift cards to your favorite retailers, such as Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, and more. This is an easy way to make money with your smartphone.

How to get started with Drop:

Download the App: After you download the app, link your debit and credit cards. You’ll automatically earn points whenever you spend with any of your linked cards.

Shop at Your Favorite Places: Whether it’s grocery shopping or taking an Uber, you’ll easily earn points.

Get Cash Rewards: Redeem your Drop points for gift cards to where ever you want. It’s that easy!

12. Ibotta

✓ Get up to a $20 welcome bonus

✓ Earn cash back at over 280 retailers

✓ Open to residents of the US only

Ibotta is a free mobile app that lets you earn cash back on your everyday purchases. In a nutshell, it’s a rewards app that pays you to shop. Ibotta can be a great option if you’re the grocery shopper for your household or you enjoy shopping in general.

How to get started with Ibotta:

Join for Free: Simply download the Ibotta app.

Browse Offers: Before you go shopping, add offers that you’re interested in buying. These offers will qualify for cash back. The more offers you add, the more cash you can get back!

Go Shopping: Buy these featured products at your favorite store.

Redeem and Get Paid: To redeem your offers, take a photo of your receipt. Your cash back will be deposited in your Ibotta account within 48 hours. Once your account has $20 or more, you can get paid via PayPal, a linked Venmo account, or by purchasing a gift card through the app.

13. Rent out your space on Airbnb

✓ Get paid to rent out your space

✓ Set your availability, prices and house rules

✓ Airbnb covers every booking with $1M in property damage protection

Do you have a spare room in your home? Or a cottage that you’re not regularly using? Turn that extra space into cash by listing it on Airbnb.

Airbnb is a global travel community, available in over 190 countries. Millions of hosts choose to create a free Airbnb account so they can rent out their extra space for cash. No matter what kind of home or room you have to share, Airbnb makes it easy and secure to host travelers.

If you’re curious, head to Airbnb’s calculator to see how much money you could be making as an Airbnb host.

14. Sell books online

✓ Sell textbooks and used books for the most money

✓ Compares offers from over 30 buyback sites

✓ Ship for free and get paid

Do you have textbooks or used books that you no longer need?

Consider selling your old books on Bookscouter to make extra cash. Bookscouter is a legit company that will help you sell your textbooks and used books for the most money. They compare over 30 buyback vendors with a single search.

Simply download their free app, search for the book you want to sell using the ISBN, compare prices to decide where you want to sell your book, then ship your book free and get paid via PayPal or a mailed check.

15. Get paid to grocery shop

✓ Earn extra money shopping for others

✓ Flexible schedule – Work whenever it works for you

✓ Earn more money by delivering groceries

Instacart is looking for people to become a personal grocery shopper. This can be an easy way to make extra money in your spare time. Plus, it’s free to sign up as an Instacart Shopper.

It’s similar to Door Dash. Simply choose the hours that work best for you. To maximize your earnings, Instacart recommends working peak days.

As a shopper, you’ll be grocery shopping for people. You can choose to be an in-store shopper (shopping only) or a full-service shopper (shop and deliver orders to customers). During busy shifts, you can earn $20 or more an hour depending on tips. This can be a great way to make money from your phone.

16. Rent out your garage on Neighbor

✓ Make money from home by storing vehicles and belongings

✓ Rent out any storage space, no matter what size

✓ All you need to do is clear a space

If renting out your spare room to strangers on Airbnb doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, then consider becoming a Neighbor Host instead.

When you become a Neighbor Host, you can make money by renting out any storage space, no matter what size. Some of the possible options include:

Garage / Carport / Driveway / Street parking

Parking lot

Basement

Bedroom

Shed

Warehouse

Self-storage unit

Closet

Attic

17. Get paid to share pins on Pinterest

Online business owners and bloggers are looking to hire Pinterest virtual assistants to help them grow their reach on the platform.

As a Pinterest virtual assistant, you can make between $25-$35 per hour by sharing pins on your client’s account. This can be a great job for beginners because you don’t need expereince to get started.

To learn more, check out this free workshop put together by Kristin, a Pinterst expert and creator of Become a Pinterest VA.

18. Get paid to play games on your phone

✓ Watch quick videos from brands you like

✓ Earn from e-gift cards

✓ Buy whatever you want from the retailer

If you enjoy playing games on your phone, considering using the Dabbl app. This mobile app lets you earn money by completing simple, fun interactive games, quizzes, and videos.

If you want to learn how to make money fast as a teenager using only your phone, Dabbl can be a good choice.

How to make money with Dabbl:

Simply download the app, choose what brands you want to engage with, and earn free gift cards for your time. You can earn free gift cards to retailers such as WalMart, Target, Amazon, and more great stores. This can be a fun way to make money from your phone.

19. Pet sitting on Rover

✓ Set your own schedule and prices

✓ Great side hustle opportunity for dog lovers

✓ Offer any combination of pet care services

If you like dogs, you could get paid to pet-sit and play with dogs. Rover is an online network that connects dog walkers and sitter to pet owners in your area. All you need is your phone to get started making money.

As a dog walker or pet sitter with Rover, you can set your own rates to make sure you’re charging a fair price. Looking for how to make money with your phone as a student? Rover can be a great choice.  Plus, it’s free to sign up. You can learn more and get started here.

20. Handy

✓ Earn up to $45 per hour (or job)

✓ Flexible schedule

✓ Must have paid experience with the service you’re applying for

Are you good at fixing things? I wish I was good at fixing things. Instead I just usually hire someone to make it easier for me.

If you’re handy, you could make extra money by helping others with special services. This includes painting, assembling furniture, mounting a TV on the wall, hanging a mirror or painting on the wall, installing lights and so on.

Websites, like Handy.com can help you find work as a handyman in your neighborhood. This is one of my favorite money earning apps.

You can earn up to $45/hour/job as a handyman. The top pros on Handy make over $1,000 a week! This can be a great way to make extra money by helping people with their everyday to-dos.

21. Fetch Rewards

✓ Over 500,000 5-star reviews

✓ Scan your receipts and save on groceries

✓ Redeem points for free e-gift cards

Don’t throw out your grocery receipt — you could scan it with your phone and earn free rewards!

Fetch Rewards is a free app that helps you earn digital gift cards for scanning your physical or digital receipts. You can redeem these gift cards at hundreds of retailers, such as Target and Amazon.

Simply snap a photo of your grocery receipt using your phone, and Fetch will award you points on all participating purchases and offers. It’s an easy way to make money from your phone..

22. Earn cash back with Ampli

✓ Easy and safe to use

✓ Shop and earn cash back on your purchases

✓ Available in Canada

For my fellow Canadians, Ampli is known as the Golden Goose of cash back apps. This free app helps Canadians get rewarded for their everyday purchases, both in-store and online.

Step 1: Connect your cards – Download the Ampli app and securely connect your Canadian debit and credit cards to the app.

Step 2: Shop & earn – Shop and pay with your connected card online or in-store at partner brands and earn cash back.

Step 3: Cash out for free – Once you accumulate $15, then you send yourself a free Interac e-Transfer. This is one of the best apps to make money fast.

23. Sell your old stuff on Facebook Marketplace

If you have some gently used clothes, furniture, books, or kitchen gadgets that you no longer use – consider selling them online. This can be a fast way to make money from you phone. I recently sold over $2,000 worth of old stuff on Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji.

How to make money as a Neighbor Host:

List your space – Tell Neighbor about your spaces and how much you’d like to earn.

Respond to renters – Review renters requests (including what they want to store and when) and approve them.

Schedule a move-in – Schedule a move-in time with your new renter. That’s it!

24. Sell your clothes on Poshmark

✓ Join millions of people on the largest social marketplace for fashion

✓ List your items for sale on the app

✓ Pre-paid shipping label and get paid

Do you have gently used clothing that you don’t need anymore? Consider selling your clothes for cash on Poshmark. This is a great way to make money from your phone.

Poshmark is a free app that lets you list items for sale. Just sign up for a free account, take a photo of the item you want to sell with your phone, fill in the description, set the price, and you’re done!

When you make a sale on Poshmark, they provide you with a pre-paid, pre-addressed label ready to be put in the box. It’s super simple and you don’t have to worry about dealing with stamps. You can learn more and create your first listing here.

25. Slash your monthly expenses with Truebill

Truebill is a popular app that can help you optimize your spending, find and cancel subscriptions, lower your bills, and stay on top of your finances.

While this isn’t a money-making app, it can help you reduce your monthly expenses, which adds up to extra money in your pocket.

26. Invest in real estate

✓ Get started with as little as $10

✓ Good for beginners 

✓ Good for accredited or non-accredited investors

Fundrise is one of the most popular real estate investment platforms. It’s great for beginners or non-accredited investors and you can get started with just $10.

This platform uses crowdfunding to pool funds with other investors in order to buy properties. This makes private real estate investing more accessible, since you don’t require a lot of capital to get started.

Other popular real estate crowding funding platforms include Realty Mogul and Happy Nest.

Realty Mogul is best for accredited investors and requires a minimum investment of $1,000. Happy Nest is good for beginners because you can get started investing for as little as $10, but I prefer Fundrise.

Make Money on Your Phone FAQs

Below are some common questions about how to make money on your phone fast and the best money-making apps.

Which app gives you real money?

Each app on this list can give you real money. For apps that instantly give you money, check out the ones below:

Swagbucks (Get $5 as soon as you sign up)

Ibotta (Get up to $20 welcome bonus when you join today)

My Points (Get a $10 Amazon or Visa gift card when you sign up)

Rakuten (Get a $10 welcome bonus when you make your first purchase)

What jobs can you do from your phone?

There are many jobs mentioned in this post that you can do on your phone. Below are some of the most popular ways you can earn an income from your phone:

Door Dash (deliver food to customers on foot, bike, or car)

Instacart (Get paid to grocery shop and deliver items to customers)

Rover (Get paid to pet sit or walk dogs)

Handy (Get paid to do odd jobs such as cleaning or lawn care)

16 Ways to Get Paid to Code Online

Are you a programmer trying to make money online? Well, congrats! You’ve clicked the right link. Keep scrolling for 16 ways to get paid to code online.

Are you a programmer trying to make money online? Well, congrats! You’ve clicked the right link. Keep scrolling for 16 ways to get paid to code online.

How to Make Money Programming


If you’re a programming geek and not making any money online, you are missing out BIG. Anyone (read: you) that’s familiar with languages such as C++, HTML, Python, NET, Java, and PHP, can get paid to code online.

This means you can finally combine your love of programming with your love of cold hard cash.

Pretty gnarly, right?

Technology is only becoming more and more a part of everyday life. I mean, even my grandma knows what TikTok is. This means the value of programming skills is only increasing, too.

And the best part about all this is that sweet thing we call the World Wide Web has opened up new possibilities for programmers to find work. You don’t have to go into the office anymore to find programming work.

There are many incredible ways to make money online with programming skills.

(And it's even possible for you to get paid to learn code online…but more on that in a bit.)

If you learn various coding languages and programs, then you can offer your skills online and start generating cash fast.

The key is that you need to learn and know the latest code to appeal to your clients. By doing that, you can charge more for your services.

I recommend CodeAcademy to stay up-to-date with code and programming languages. You'll get 50% off an annual membership.

That's the beauty of it too. If you have no idea how to code but want to learn to make money. Use CodeAcademy to get started.

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List of Proven Ways to Make Money from Coding Online

Here are sixteen ways to make money online with your coding skills. (cha-ching)
1. Blogging

Now I know everyone and their mom tries to get you to start a blog. But hear me out!

If you’re a programmer, you can always make money through a blog in the programming niche.

And there are many ways to monetize a blog as a programmer:offering coding skills online
charging for premium content
earning through affiliate links

In the last few years, I’ve made over $250,000 from blogging and I know with an in-demand skill such as yours, you can start a blog and make money, too.

Quick tip for starting your programming blog:

Write SEO-friendly content with relevant keywords to rank your page in the search engines. Make sure you go for both on-page and off-page SEO optimization for the best results.

This will help with traffic to your site. And the more eyeballs on your site, the more potential clients and customers.

Second quick tip:

Create lead magnets where you can turn prospective readers into customers. Learn how to do that right here.

The coolest thing about starting a blog for cash? Low start-up costs.

Start your blog today for less than ten bucks, my friend. I recommend starting with an easy hosting provider like Bluehost. It's super easy to get started and you'll get a FREE domain name when you sign up.

BluehostPrice:

Only $2.95/monthBluehost is the ultimate hosting platform that will allow you to start a blog or website in a matter of minutes. You'll get a FREE domain name when you sign up with my link It's never been easier to build a brand.START A BLOG


2. Freelancing

Freelancing. Not just for dirty hippies who don’t want to get a job anymore.

The gig economy has seriously changed the game for lots of skilled workers, including you and your genius programming brain.

Just offer your programming services to clients online.

Check out a few freelancing platforms and find the one that works best for you. (see below)

The best by far for coding is TopTal. Freelancers earn an average of $60-$115 per hour working with some of the most reputable brands around the world.

TopTalOffer:

FreeTopTal short for Top Talent is the best in breed place for freelancers to find jobs with some of the most reputable and top paying clients from around the world. In order to join, you'll need to showcase your valuable skills in order to get accepted. It's worth it as freelancers earn anywhere from $60-$115 per hour. Do you have what it takes?JOIN FREE



The coolest thing about freelance work is that you can create your own work schedule AND you have the freedom of working from anywhere.

As you take on more jobs and earn fan-tabulous reviews on freelancing platforms, you'll be able to raise your income levels…aka charge top dollar.

Some of the other best freelancing platforms include FlexJobs, Freelancer and Fiverr. On these sites, you have the opportunity to bid for different projects.

Check out FlexJobs to get freelance gigs right away.

You can also find programming gigs through job boards and social media platforms such as ZipRecruiter. Pitching directly to clients that need a programmer on their team is an awesome way to find high-paying clients.

If you’re ready to start freelancing, I’m ready to teach you, my friend.

Sign up for my Increase Your Income course where I’ll go over the best places to freelance, top-paying jobs, and teach you the exact steps I took to start making over $5k/month. Use the form below to get started.
3. Develop Apps

Was there ever a time without apps?

Unfortunately for boomers, yes.

Fortunately for you and me, we’ve got lots of apps and they aren’t going anywhere.

Take advantage of your programming skills by developing an app and monetizing it.

If you are familiar with Objective-C or Swift, you can create an essential iOS app in just a few hours. Then launch it on the App Store. After that, you can sell it to the public through different kinds of media.

If you’ve got a really good and marketable app idea, it’s easy for you to make money by creating it yourself for free. Check out Upwork, Apache Cordova, Appcelerator, and more for awesome ideas.

Once you've developed your app, you can sell it on Flippa for cash through an auction process or a classified listing.

I’ve personally done this a few times. Flippa is great because it has the largest marketplace out there to buy and sell apps.

They seriously make it so easy to sell your app
4. Make A Plugin Or Theme For WordPress

Nearly 25% of all websites out there on the internet use WordPress. If you create useful WordPress plugins and themes, you can make some sweet cash.

WordPress plugins are in high demand, my friend. Seriously. This is a great way to make money to code online. You can do this bydeveloping mass apps for WordPress
developing small modules such as plugins and themes.

To monetize the plugin, you can make it premium and charge users directly… or you can make it free and earn through ads and donations.
5. Become An Online Educator And Sell Courses Online

The online education industry is HUGE. It’s expected to reach 132 billion dollars by 2023.

Yes, billion. That’s not a typo.

Take advantage of this. Lots of people want to learn how to code. Why shouldn’t you be the one to teach them…online?

Create courses online using different learning management systems such as Udemy and Coursera. Then sell them to budding coders who want to learn.

The best way to reach potential customers is to create a blog (see above) and put up some free tutorials to build your authority and to build traffic. Then upsell them to your course.

If creating your own blog or platform isn’t your thing, I’ve got you covered.

You can get paid to teach coding if you position yourself as a computer science instructor.

Here are a few places that hire online coding and computer science instructors:universities
online coding tutoring platforms
coding bootcamps

You can also use these platforms and their existing students to teach coding and Python:Udemy: Join now and get started making money with coding
Coursera: Join to get the best coding experience and make money from your learning
CodeAcademy: Learn and teach how to become a full-stack web developer
6. Join Coding Competitions

If you’re like me, you prefer your competition to be on TV.

But aside from watching sports, I also like making money from doing stuff I’m good at.

I bet you do, too.

So I present to you coding contests, my new programmer friend!

Coding contests are a great way to get paid good money with your coding skills. Most contests offer substantial cash prizes to the winners.

Some of the most popular coding contests include Topcoder, CodeChef, HTML5Contest, and CallingAllInnovators…but there are definitely more out there.

There are 3 competition areas:Design
Development
Data science

Top coders handle real-life problems for 2,000 global customers, competing in single-round tournaments where both skills and fun are emphasized.

Why not jump into a contest or two and try your luck?

Just like boxing, you get paid ($$$) for emerging victorious.

And aside from a sweet cash injection to your bank account, competitions like Topcoder offer online programs where networking is key.

So not only do you get to compete and win big…you get to learn from other top participants by seeing their code, AND you get to mingle with big companies searching for the top talent in coding.

It’s basically like professional sports. Except less running and more typing.
7. Start A Personal Website

A personal website is like a giant billboard to show off your coding skills.

Your website design should be sleek enough to reflect your skills and identity. It’s a way of branding yourself. You can also use it to share your portfolio as a coding expert.

On your website, share your wicked smart programming tips to showcase your authority in the niche. Create your own website with a blog section to share coding-related content to your website visitors.

Don’t forget to reply to comments and answer visitor questions regularly. This kind of interaction makes you accessible in the coding circle. It also helps you gain trust, which will bring you income and clients.

Once you’ve established your personal brand, trust, and authority you’ll have more clients to offer your online services, charging hourly rates…or better, big project rates.

With a website, you can also earn from Google Adsense, advertisements, sponsored ads, affiliate marketing and other monetization strategies.

You can get started for only $3.95/month with Bluehost.
8. Develop Games

With coding skills, you can develop games for cash. Game development can be seriously lucrative. Develop Android and iOS games and sell them.

You can use platforms such as Fupa, a great platform for selling your games online.

The FGL app management portal is also pretty sweet. It manages apps and makes them grow and succeed, so you can continue to make money developing games.
9. Become A Python Developer

While most people reading this might think this is a snake breeder type-a-thing, you and I both know a Python developer is one of the highest-paying jobs today.

For someone with expert Python knowledge, it’s possible to make up to $100k per year as a developer.

Some of the jobs available includebuilding websites
implementing security and data protection procedures
optimizing data algorithms
solving data analytics challenges
creating reusable, efficient, and testable codes

Companies all over the world are searching for people with Python developing skills. Some of these companies include Randstad, lyft, ADP, and more.

So if this is you, what are you waiting for? Get out there and start earning!

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10. Find A Job As A Product Manager

This is another lucrative job for people with coding skills.

A product manager in the field of coding involves identifying a need in the marketplace
researching new features
showing why specific products ought to be developed.

Companies look for product managers with Python knowledge to come up with data that helps them in decision making.

Python skills help with automation, analysis, and reporting; therefore, a product manager can help the organization in analytics without hiring an additional expert.

Some of the companies recruiting product managers who possess Python skills include Snapchat and Crunchbase.
11. Become A Data Analyst

Python programming language is applied in machine learning and is used by data analysts.

Several companies, such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as well as Bloomberg, are continually searching for AI and data analysts who possess Python expertise to help them sift through massive amounts of data.

Python libraries such as Scipy and Pandas come in handy when you want to accomplish such tasks.

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12. Apply For Quantitative Analyst Jobs at a Bank

It’s a digital age and we’re living in a digital world.

That means some bank analysts are now required to know Python.

Banks want employees who can code so they can cut costs and increase their bottom dollar. If you are a coding expert, you can become a quantitative analyst for financial data.

You'll also make some pretty good money along the way.

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13. Engage in Data Journalism

People love stories. And if you can tell a good story backed by data and statistics?

It’s a gold mine, my friend.

A coding expert with Python knowledge is in high demand. You can sort through vast amounts of data, analyze it, and visualize your findings.

In a world where news travels as fast as speech, it’s no wonder we need more data journalists.

Some of the software libraries that work with Python include pandas, which you can use to sort and process information as well as identify trends; matplotlib, which helps create charts; and BeautifulSoup, which is meant for screen scraping.

(Side note: you can create a blog and tell those fact-based stories to the world, just so you know. Hint hint. Wink wink.)
14. Advertise In Business Directories

Sometimes you just gotta get back to basics.

List your profile as a java programmer or a PHP programmer in a business directory. Include your skills on your profile to get enquiries from clients for work.

Some directories to consider include Quickr, Indiamart, and Justdial.
15. Create A YouTube Channel

YouTube is where it’s at!

First, it’s only of the most visited websites in the entire world. Second, you can definitely earn some cash from a YouTube channel by growing your subscriber base.

Create videos showing people tips on coding, and be consistent. The more subscribers you have, the more views you'll get… and the more you will earn.

Find a YouTube partner program that will allow you to earn a percentage of the money generated from ads that run alongside your videos.

See Related: How to Become a Content Creator
16. Write And Sell An Ebook

You can also make a few bucks selling ebooks with coding tips. After writing your ebook, publish and sell it on social media, your website, or Amazon.

Publishing an ebook is easy, and you can take advantage of free publishing platforms such as Kindle Publishing…aka Amazon.
Conclusion on Getting Paid to Code Online

There are sooo many ways to make money online as a programmer. You can create a full-time income with any of these methods that help you get paid to code.

But I’ve got to be honest: just like in any other job, you need to put in some effort, figure out what you like, and make them work for you.

Good luck to all programmers who are trying to make some money online.