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13 Crazy Ways To Make Money From The Internet In Canada

“Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant”.

– P.T. Barnum

Your idea and purpose of making money should give you a peaceful lifestyle, and in today’s world, having one source of income is not enough. Your mind is precious, and when you use it in the correct way, you can make money from anywhere. The concept of making money from the internet has become quite popular nowadays with many options to opt and earn fast. 

Though, please note that I am not advocating that you shouldn’t work hard, the purpose of this article is to help you gain more financial independence. So, without any wait, let us get started on ways that can help you make money from the internet in the comfort of your home. 

13 Ways to Make Money from the Internet 

1. Write a Blog or Become a Freelancer Writer

If you have noticed, nowadays, almost all websites whether it’s a real estate website or medical website, have a separate blog section to educate people. You can become a freelance writer and earn money by writing for such websites. The realm of freelance writing is too wide, and with time and experience, you can create your own brand, too. In addition to that, you can start your own blog, and by placing advertisements or via sponsored links, can earn money. 

2. Become a Social Media Influencer

Social media has become a crucial part of our lives with so many platforms like Instagram, Tiktok, etc. available for creators to spread their talent and become influencers. You need to have a good following on any of the social media platforms, but once you get famous, you can make money from the internet via sponsorship, collaboration, contracts, etc. 

3. Watch Videos and Get Paid

This sounds interesting and easy, right? There are websites like Swagbucks, where you can watch videos in your free time, and in return, you will earn points. You can redeem such points through gift vouchers on Amazon or even through cash. It is indeed one of the easiest ways to make money from the internet. 

4. Get Creative and Sell Skills

Are you an artist? Do you love painting, poetry, jewelry making, or even motivating people? Well, the good news is you can sell all these skills and much more online. Websites like Etsy, Patreon, etc. provides you with a medium to connect with people demanding such skills. All you have to do is register and sell your art, voila! Based on your art skills and the demand, you can earn $20-$30 to even $400-$500 per piece. 

5. Do Online Transcription

Transcription is needed in many organizations and is quite in demand. You can choose to be an online transcriptor and earn between $15 to $30 per hour. There are many websites like My Other Office, Daily Transcription, etc. which can provide you with the opportunity in transcribing. Based on audio, video, subject matter, and your expertise, the pay per hour may vary.

Have a look at 9 ways to make money from home in Canada! 

6. Fill Online Survey

Filling online survey gives you access to quick money. All you need is a smartphone and an internet connection. Websites like Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, etc. provide individuals with surveys through which they can earn coins or gift cards. This can later be redeemed as cash as well. You can expect to earn around $100 to $125 weekly through this method. 

7. Become a Social Media Manager

Which company doesn’t want to market itself in today’s era? And with almost everyone spending time on the internet, what better way than using social media to promote a business! While big firms have in-house staff to look after social media, small firms fuel the demand for freelance social media managers, and that is your chance.

8. Create A YouTube Channel

YouTube is a very popular medium to make videos, and in turn, these videos would earn you for almost a lifetime. There is no timeline here, your video might get popular a year after, and you still have the chance to earn from it. You can share your opinions, Vlogs, productivity tips, educational content, or almost anything.

The key is that you should add value to people’s life. Once your channel gets famous, you can also earn through sponsored links and brand endorsements. 

9. Teach Language Online

Are you good at English? French? Spanish? Well, you can use this skill and earn money from the internet by teaching language. There are websites like QKid, TeachPartTime, MagicEars, etc. where you can list yourself and teach language to encash your pockets. 

10. Resell Products Online

Reselling has picked its pace in recent times. In reselling, people buy items from one platform and sell them again through eBay, Shopify, etc. It has a lower cost as you do not need to stock products, and many times, shipping is also taken care of by the service provider. Even Amazon Drop-ship is gaining popularity. You can take advantage of the arbitrage in pricing and earn from it. 

11. Trading Financial Instruments

This one is a little tricky as this would require you to have some understanding of the financial markets like the stock market, forex market, or cryptocurrency. Based on your knowledge and interest, you can trade any of these instruments from your home and make money from the internet.

12. Become A Proofreader

The job of a proofreader is to read documents, articles, blogs, papers, etc., and have an eye for details to find grammatical and spelling errors. You can get paid per page or on the basis of words for proofreading documents. A lot of organizations in various fields like legal, medical, technical, etc. have a high demand for experienced proofreaders. If you think you are good at identifying small mistakes, then this is the perfect online job for you!

13. Play Video Game with Live Streaming

Do you love to play video games or are you a game addict? Then, this once for you. There are websites like Twitch, which lets you stream your game playing live, and the more followers you have, the more you earn.

You can earn here by new subscribers, follower base, and playing advertisements in between. Though a few websites have a minimum follower threshold to be qualified for this, for example, for Twitch, it is 50. 

The Bottom Line

These ways are going to help you make money from the internet, but the prerequisite is that you have to be consistent in your tries and do it with dedication. Also, do things that you actually like to do. In that way, you can do it for the long term. 

Also, understand that making money is never easy, but it can be smooth based on your abilities. To create wealth, you need to invest your money. The earlier you start, the better fruits you will reap. In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as of getting”.

 

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Devanshee Dave

Devanshee is a staff writer at YourFirst.ca. She is a finance enthusiast and has completed her Master’s degree in Mass Communication & Journalism. She has worked as a journalist in a local business newspaper, multiple start-ups as well as finance and economy-related online media houses.

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[5] Comments
  • Mad Max
    7:17 AM, 12 May 2021

    You can change the title “13 Crazy Ways To Make Money From The Internet In Canada” to “13 Crazy Ways To Make Money From The Internet” 🙂 because the different ways you shared in this article can be done from any corner of the world if you have a good internet connection and a laptop! The first way is really powerful. It’s very true that nowadays, almost all websites have a different blog section on their website to educate people + It also helps in monetizing the website.

    • Devanshee Dave
      8:26 AM, 15 May 2021

      Indeed, glad that you enjoyed this article! Encourage you to share this with your family and friends as well!🙂

  • Robin
    7:08 AM, 14 May 2021

    The 6th and 13th ones are really easy! I fill the online surveys and play some time games also in my free time! It does not just help in earning some extra but also reduces my stress and maintain a good joy:) Informative article!

    • Devanshee Dave
      8:28 AM, 15 May 2021

      Thanks, Robin. Glad to know you found it informative! Do share this with your family and friends!🙂

  • Nancy
    6:02 PM, 17 May 2021

    Very informative article for the students who wants to earn while learning. Looking forward for more such articles.

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