In the online money making world you'll see the term freelancer a lot. As a freelancer you simply offer a service or set of services to clients. Instead of working for only one employer you may work for several.
As a freelancer there will be no taxes withheld out of your pay and you'll receive no benefits. BUT you have the potential to earn a lot of money. Unlike working for a company you can raise your rates or look for new clients whenever you like.
Here are some possible freelance jobs you might be interested in.
Magazine Writer
If you have good writing skills you can make some serious money writing for magazines. Writing for magazines is one of the most lucrative forms of writing there is.
Pay can range anywhere from $50 $1,000 per magazine article depending on the particular magazine and the article you're assigned to write.
If you want to become a magazine writer I highly suggest you purchase a copy of the Writer's Market. You can currently purchase a paperback copy for $35.29 on Amazon or th e Kindle version which is only $9.90. This book lists hundreds of magazines that hire freelance writers .
This guide provides information such as pay rates, editors names, who to submit your queries to, plus more. You'll be able to easily narrow down magazines for possible publication with this guide.
Freelance Blogger
Freelance bloggers earn less than magazine writers but freelance blogging can still be a lucrative field. Freelance blogging is simply writing blog posts for other blogs and businesses.
The pay usually ranges anywhere from $20 $300 per blog post depending on who you're writing for and how long/detailed the post is. Freelance blogging is how I earn my income and is a topic I've extensively covered.
I have a very detailed post that contains everything you need to know on getting paid to write for blogs: How to Become a Paid Freelance Blogger If You're Starting From Scratch
Copywriter
Unlike freelance bloggers and magazine writers who mainly write to entertain or inform readers, copywriters focus on driving sales.
As a copywriter you'll write sales pages, sales letters, newsletters, and other marketing materials.
Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant is an online personal assistant. As a virtual assistant there is a wide array of duties that your client may ask you to complete, depending on what business your client is in.
Some of the most common duties virtual assistants perform are social media management, email management, email outreach, scheduling of blog posts, finding pictures, and editing.
Experience with running a blog and operating WordPress will be a definitive advantage if you want to become a virtual assistant.
To find a virtual assistant job I would recommend you send direct emails to potential clients. You can also look on job boards but advertised jobs tend to pay much less than ones you find by tapping into your existing network.
Here are some job boards you can look at as well:
If you're interested in becoming a virtual assistant I highly recommend checking out Gina Horkey's FREE email course on becoming a VA here.
Web Designer
If you're a creative type becoming a web designer may be up your alley. Some people learn web design by trial and error, while others learn web design in college or by taking courses. (I've heard good things about The Girls Guide to Web Design. if you're interested in taking a course.)
Just as you would with other freelance jobs I suggest that you tap into your own personal network to find jobs. Creating a website that highlights your portfolio is another great way to draw people in.
Here are some other places you might be able to find web design jobs.
Web Developer
A web developer builds websites from the ground up. This job requires a great knowledge of html and CSS and the ability to write code from scratch. Web developers generally build and maintain high traffic websites or develop software.
If you have creativity plus the love for technicality this can be a good career for you. Depending on the type of jobs performed web developers can make anywhere between $55,000 $175,000 per year.
You can find web developer jobs at many of the same places mentioned for web designer jobs. It's also smart to look on job search sites like Indeed. CareerBuilder. com. and Monster. com
Commission Based Online Reseller
If you love selling things online but have ran out of things of your own to sell, becoming a commission based online reseller could be a perfect fit!
Here's how it works: you offer to sell items that other people want to get rid of for a commission. (I tried this and charged 15% commission) You then sell the items for your clients and take your cut when they're sold. I would recommend that you draw up a contract for each client you take on.
You can sell used items online at Facebook Yard Sales. eBay, and Craigslist.
Here's how you can find clients.
- Start with your friends and family Share your services on social media and ask your friends and family to do the same Put an ad out in the local newspaper
Since many people don't like the hassle of selling stuff themselves you could make a good income by being a commission based reseller.
