Start Earning Money Online

12 methods to start generating an online income.

David McDonald
4 min readMay 12, 2020
Photo by John Schnobrich on Unsplash

The internet, for many, is a completely untapped resource.

Think about it; what connects almost every single person in the world?

In 2019 it was estimated that almost 60% of the world’s population had internet access. If you’re looking to pay someone to do some work, there’s only one logical place to start. Understanding these potential opportunities can help you boost your revenue streams.

The Coronavirus has also led to an increased number of people with reduced incomes and working from home - or not at all. So it’s time to start supplementing your income or generating something that is completely passive. It is even possible to rely entirely on the income that can be made online.

Some simple methods

  1. Take online surveys. There are a number of online survey companies out there who will pay for your time. It’s simple; login, answers the questions, get money. Some will simply be questions about the news or celebrities. Others will be targeted user testing, asking you to review a product or design idea.
  2. Sell your unwanted belongings. Selling has never been easier. Online companies such as Ebay, Etsy, Amazon… the list goes on. Most of these platforms just…

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David McDonald

Product Consultant working in the FinTech industry | Supporting financial education for all.