This is a burning question for many aspiring young entrepreneurs.
While it seems that being young limits opportunities to earn money online,
...it also has some important advantages.
This makes a big difference when it comes to being able to leverage some of the best resources that exist.
Let’s look at the basics of what you need to earn online as a teen.
First, it’s mandatory that one has a mobile phone, a computer and, of course, an internet connection.
Additionally, you need a real “go-getter” mindset since no one is going just to give you money.
This means a mix of investment and dedication to accomplish your goals to earn online.
In this article we will look at 8 ways to earn online.
Create Your Own Blog or Website
Believe it or not, you should know that having your own blog or website can be one of the best investments of your life.
I’d go so far as to say that if you don’t have a blog, then you don’t have an online business.
That’s why I have ranked this as the #1 priority for teenagers who want to make money online.
Once created, you can give it multiple uses, from using it as a cover letter...
...for certain jobs to turning it into a source of passive income through the multiple ways of online monetization.
Here are 8 reasons why everyone - especially teens looking to make money online - should have a blog.
1.- It is affordable for everyone
Anyone with internet access has the ability to maintain their own blog. It is not necessary to have special knowledge or to make a huge investement. You can have a professional blog for as little as $ 60-70 a year. What's more, you can have a blog completely free of charge (with some limitations), given there are many platforms such as web 2.0s like Tumblr and Blogspot.
2.- You can make it your main source of income
There are many people who started their blog for entertainment and now it has become their main source of income. Although it is not easy at all, it is perfectly possible with work and dedication.
You just have to do a little research on the Internet to find out that many people are already living exclusively from their blog (and also very well).
And it is that although at first it may not seem like it, a blog is one of the best business opportunities of the contemporary era, especially due to the fact that you can “squeeze” it economically through multiple channels.
3.- A blog is the ideal tool to garner contacts
If you do not have contacts, it is difficult to access certain jobs. We all know the importance of meeting and relating to the greatest number of people in any type of business.
4.- It will help you grow your business
If you have a business, a blog is the ideal tool to give it added value, since it will allow you to have updated information about your products and/or services and better serve your customers.
5.- It can be your best cover letter
A blog can open up a range of really important job opportunities for you. We might even say that a blog might serve as your best resume. If you are an expert in something and you show it truthfully in your articles, it is possible that offers of all kinds will start to rain upon you.
6.- It will help you write and communicate better
Writing regularly on a blog is something that will help you enormously when it comes to knowing how to argue your ideas and knowledge and therefore to express yourself more fluidly. It will also "force" you to improve such important skills as spelling and grammar.
Without going any further, when I look at my first articles I do not know whether to laugh or cry, since, when I review them now, they seem painful in all aspects. The more than three years that I have been blogging in the IM niche have helped me a lot in my writing and communication skills .
Apart from improving the quality of your articles and having a more serious and professional blog, this learning can help you jump into other fields, such as writing a book.
7.- It will make you more disciplined and constant
Turning a blog into a reference site takes a lot of work, patience and dedication. Blogging is a hobby (or a job) that allows you to cultivate and improve these three qualities.
Having to write regularly, interact with your followers, create content, help your readers, respond to comments, etc., will make you a more disciplined, efficient and productive person.
For example, it has helped me a lot when it comes to knowing how to manage and optimize my time. Without this order or discipline managing both would be totally impossible for me.
8.- A blog gives you freedom of movement
The good thing about blogging is that it is something that can be done anytime, anywhere. You only need a computer and an internet connection. This means that, by managing your time well, you can enjoy your hobbies, family, etc. with greater freedom. To this end, a blog provides a lot of personal freedom.
For reference take a look at the blog My Reviews Collection.
Playing Online Video Games
This is a natural fit for most teens, who can’t get enough of video games.
For the last 40 or so years (since the days of Atari) teens have been avid video game players (while at the same time infuriating their parents).
Playing video games is one thing but...
...did you know that there are pages where you can earn money simply by playing?
I can assure you that they work wonders, because I have been using them for several years with excellent results.
As a general rule, these are usually very simple browser games that don't even require installation, so you don't need a powerful computer to enjoy them.
Apart from the sheer joy of any video game you might play in your spare time...
...you can also exchange your virtual winnings for real money.
The best known are Market Glory (strategy), GoalTycoon (football) and My Profit Land (simulation).
Mobile Apps For iOS & Android
Currently there are hundreds of applications where you can earn money in various ways: playing, walking, performing tasks, saving and even doing nothing, just having an application installed in the background.
Because the phone has become another part of our body (we take it everywhere), these applications allow you to get good extra money very comfortably and from anywhere in the world.
Here are some popular apps to get you started: (Note: There are many applications to earn money with your mobile, but in this list you will only see the ones that I have verified as being reliable).
1.- Smartme App
2.- AppKarma
4.- Big Time
5.- Streetbees
6.- Betsim
7.- Goin App
8.- Robin Rover
9.- Fulltip
Offering Your Opinion with Online Surveys
This option can be much more boring than other options, it is possibly the most reliable way to earn money online as a teenager. It's something that just requires small dedication of time each and every day.
Simply, give your opinion by answering online questionnaires and surveys.
The number of pages that offer this way of generating income is increasing, so you must carefully choose only those that are reliable and completely free.
Never register on sites where they ask you for money in exchange for answering paid surveys.
Based on research of reliable companies, these are worth considering:
1.- ySense (#1 recommendation)
ySense is perhap the best PTC (Pay To Click) site in the world and it has also become one of the best paid survey sites. It has more ways to earn money completely free. It works for all countries.
It is one of the few pages where you can charge through four important means of payment such as PayPal, Amazon, Skrill and Payoneer.
Note that recently the domain and the name of the website have changed (previously it was ClixSense). Here is a list of the runner ups.
2.- Myiyo
3.- King of Prizes
4.- American Consumer Opinion
5.- SurveyRewardz
6.- Green Panthera
7.- Poll Pay
8.- Opinion Bureau
9.- MarketAgent
10.- Survey Work
11.- SurveyTime
Market Your Skill Sets
Did you know that there are platforms where you can sell your skills very easily?
Due to the exponential growth of internet businesses in recent years...
...many people and companies need the services of specialists in a variety of disciplines.
Are you good at writing? Speaking? Translating? Drawing?
Any skill that comes to your mind can be monetized through sites like Freelancer or Fiverr.
You just have to register for free and offer your services in exchange for the amount you choose.
Create A YouTube channel
While it is true that the most famous video platform in the world is no longer what it was a few years ago, it’s still one of the best ways to earn money as a teenager.
The only thing you must bear in mind is that there are certain themes that are highly exploited (games, humor, entertainment), so you must provide a certain degree of originality and/or value if you want to be successful with your channel.
However, the important thing is to take the first step and start uploading videos. Remember that everyone starts from zero.
Sell The Stuff You Don't Use
One of the great problems of modern society in Western countries is excessive consumerism, which means we have a house full of things that we bought at the time (surely as an impulse buy!) and that today we do not use at all.
It is possible that the same thing happens to you and you have all kinds of objects, toys, technological devices and even clothes lying around. Thanks to platforms like eBay, Wallapop, or Vibbo, you can give all those things away and earn extra money.
You simply have to take a photo, put a good description and set a sale price. You will be surprised at what people are willing to buy second hand in order to save a few bucks here and there.
To sell clothes or footwear, I recommend that you use the Vinted website, since there you will find a large number of people eager to find bargains (regardless of fashion) and it will be relatively easy to sell your clothes.
Take Advantage Of Social Networks
According to the latest studies, that reveals 75% of millennials trust what their favorite influencers publish more than any brand, advertiser or media. Interesting right?
As is evident, this has caused many of these influencers with thousands of followers to become the main attraction for countless companies and advertisers who realize that they can increase their sales exponentially using their image.
Although it is most likely that you have not yet reached that level of influence, you should not worry, since there are several alternatives so that you can monetize your social networks even if you have few followers.
Of course, I’m sure you are aware of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter...but there are emerging social media such as Snapchat and TikTok, which currently offer great opportunities to tap into a younger demographic.
If you’re a teen, then you just need to think about monetization - while expressing yourself naturally like everyone else on the platform.
Teach Older People
Why not leverage your youth to the hilt and earn big money from seniors?
It is a fact that older people are more reluctant to use new technologies because they do not understand them and think they can be easily deceived.
Even middle-aged people (such as your parents), surely they have ever asked you for help with something related to the internet, right?
Why not take advantage of this?
Without going further, the daughter of one of my best friends has been teaching older people to use Facebook for some time.
They are super grateful that they can interact with their relatives through the Iinternet and she earns extra money every week.
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