Never Go Broke Again With These Online Money-Making Skills!

Rafa Kabir
6 min readNov 1, 2020

COVID-19 infection has plunged work and life into a too unpredictable situation, with the country stepping into lockdown 7 months ago to flatten the curve. It tells a lot about the severity of the case that we need to take some dramatic measures for ensuring our finances during the lockdown period.

As we stay at home doing almost no or less productive work, we can use this time to develop some skills through online courses. Some skills that you can learn from the internet.

Making money online has never been easier.

The best part about these skills is that you can use them to implement your own online business ideas, and you can also use them in your professional career.

So, let’s get straight into it.

1. Designing a virtual storefront as a web developer:

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A software developer basically develops World Wide Web services and apps.

You can now easily make a website using WordPress through its drag-and-drop feature.

It’s a skill that will be sustainable throughout many years if you desire to learn and update yourself accordingly.

It’s so much more than just web site formation.

It involves designing websites, retaining the website, checking security and web-based software, and plug-ins.

2. Organizing and updating company information:

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Data entry is the method of inserting and uploading data into any computer facility or database.

It would be best if you basically had fast and proficient typing speed and basic software skills.

Verbal communication skills and keeping attention to every detail is also important.

Companies have a heavy demand for data entry specialists who can work in a short-term commitment.

So, working remotely as a data entry ninja would earn you enough if you have the skills.

3. Write ebooks, a passive income source:

Ebooks are, well, books. But in a way where it can be distributed or downloaded online.

You can write them yourself, recruit authors, use public domain material, and produce ebooks from various sources.

Then you should set up your own website and sell your ebook online.

Like, you might make a PDF accessible to your followers.

A shopping cart or a PayPal connection, and you’re all set.

Readers visit your site, buy, and get a download page to your book.

It’s that simple!

4. Make use out of your FAST typing skill:

If you are really good at any specific language, especially English or French.

In that case, you could leverage this skill for money by listening closely to the audio clips of people speaking or narrating and typing their speeches on a panel.

Besides fast typing skills, one needs to know certain guidelines of a transcriptionist.

There are business figures, corporates, companies, and individuals in need of good audio transcribers.

You can earn a lot if you have the dedication because the opportunity is already there.

5. Fill up surveys online:

Many survey sites like Swagbucks, Toluna, MySurvey, InboxDollars, etc. will pay you after completing each survey.

Sounds too good to be true? — Yes, almost.

You don’t need any skill for that. Just go to the sites, register and verify your profile, complete surveys, and earn your bucks.

Indeed, it takes much time to achieve something extraordinary first, but you can put your foot down and start earning more after a while.

6. Leverage your voice and/or musical talent:

It means speaking given words into the microphone with your own voice. But it’s not as easy as it sounds.

It would help if you practiced a lot in different contexts. It would be best if you were sensitive, patient, and versatile.

After acquiring the skills by practicing time after time, you can offer gigs at different freelance platforms, or work in media agencies or entertainment industries, right from your home.

7. Refurbish your knowledge in French or any other language:

Translators are in demand in countries where most people are not fluent in English and other major languages like French, Spanish, Mandarin, etc.

You can quickly learn a new language in 2–3 months if you put in enough time and work.

There are different courses in online learning platforms; you also have apps like Duolingo.

This is a convenient skill which helps to earn a lot when it comes to global communication.

8. Digital artwork could make you much money:

Being a graphic designer is not quite the same as being a typical artist.

They instead use separate tools to design flyers, logos, infographics, packages, etc.

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CorelDraw, and so many more applications will make it possible for you as a designer to learn and sharpen your talents and being successful at making money online.

9. Help businesses to rank on the first page of Google:

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SEO offers the very basis and backbone for skyrocketing your revenues in every market or niche.

If you become top relevant in an online search and pay to push the traffic, customers will prefer buying from you.

Putting your website on Google and other search engines is the job.

It actually means learning the skills to make money with google.

You need to understand the updated algorithms timely enough to work more efficiently.

10. Brush up your Excel/Spreadsheet skillset:

Spreadsheets are a hallmark of every business method and learning how to use formulas and other Excel tools to manage and process data will help save loads of time.

One of the most useful and practical qualities to have these days.

Online learning would be more accessible for you in this case, and you can learn to excel in Coursera, Udemy, and many different platforms.

11. Train up as a personal assistant for online money-making:

Virtual assistants usually operate at home, conducting duties that will usually be done by an administrative assistant or a secretary.

Many companies hire skilled and professional virtual assistants according to their needs.

The primary skill sets needed are communication skills, tech-savviness, ability to multitask, etc.

Knowing how to use these tools/software could improve your chances of getting hired and make between $8 to $12 an hour!

12. Help other businesses as a consultant:

If you learn the skill of giving practical and useful decisions to businesses, you can consult different startups and growing online companies.

Consultancy could only generate income only if the consultant is certified with a considerable knowledge level in the relevant field.

Facebook is often a great place to begin through a page with thorough details regarding your services and contact information.

Create a group and start inviting people with similar interests.

Share posts and build connections with people by consulting them for free during the initial phase.

Conclusion:

You can take the path of online learning to be a master at the business consultancy; you can take courses from Udemy, Coursera, EdX, and many different platforms.

Companies have a demand for business consultants who can help them even when working remotely.

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Rafa Kabir

I wish to assist strugglers and hustlers to make a living by leveraging the internet. For any business proposition or strategy, reach out to me.