Although the title looks like that one you have been seeing in email spams and “get-rich quick sales pages, it’s actually not. A lot of people jumping into internet marketing always have this question “How do I start? I dont know anything about internet marketing?” The answer is always read, try to learn, test, then learn again.
But as always there are a ton of ways on how you can make money online if you’re dumb and poor about internet marketing. We all know it takes time before you can completely grasp the whole concept of it, but whats the need on learning it if you can make some cash without it? 🙂 Today I have compiled ways on how you can actually make money online without any knowledge about IM. The only thing you need is the basic read and write knowledge as well as some persistence on your part. I believe all of them costs nothing (although if you have the money, the better) Here they are:
- Forum Posting – Forum Posting is basically posting in a forum and getting paid. It’s not really that big but if you can work quick, then you can definitely have your earnings up. ForumsFirst.com is one that pays for it. They are probably the most reliable and better forum posting company. You can also look at some forums like dp and v7n, as normally there are people that look for forum fillers.
SECRET TIP: With this type people often whine “I don’t type fast” While typing fast is a huge factor in this one, it’s not totally the only thing that can give you success with it. Why not use a dicatation software? In my previous stints with doing it, I use Dragon Naturally Speaking. If you’re a Mac user you can use Mac Dictate. What is a dictation software? Basically its a software that converts your voice to text. COol? Definitely! You can make $50 a day easily with forum posting with this type of software. $50 a day? Yeah, something most affiliate marketers cant even reach!
- Get Paid To Sites – GPT sites are sites that pay people to complete an offer. Maybe a short survey, or signup to a free site, or maybe something that requires a credit card. Believe me there’s no shortage of this sites. Why? Because some affiliate marketers are incentivizing some offers, thats why they come to these sites, pay them and earn. Win-Win situation for all! Jim of TNF has a list which he personally recommends
- Freelancing – Contrary to what most people are saying, freelancing is really a lucrative thing. A lot of people are looking to outsource (including me). They look for designers, article writers, coders, data entry personnels, and many more. I mean Im sure at least you know how to do one of it right? Freelancers are the one whom I often called as “partners in business”. Elance.com is one company which probably is the biggest.
- Starting A Contest Blog – I hate doing stuffs like this but basically lets face it, you can actually make some cash/gadgets with contests nowadays. 85% of contests require blogging and doing it costs you nothing. What are you waiting for? Create a free blogger blog, fill it with some content, then start hunting for contests. I know a lot of people making good use of contest blogs and taking advantage of contests.
SECRET TIP: How do you know a contest is live? Easy, just look at other contest blogs and you will know it. Contest bloggers try to find contest as much as they can so they are actually doing the work for you. Search Google for terms “contest blogs” “blog contests” or so and you’ll find a ton.
- Selling Photos – Selling photos is something that I have never done and will never do in my entire life. But after countless hours of doing research about it I found out it can really be a good business. If you have a camera, then go into a peaceful place (cemetery?) and take shots. Then sell it to sites like iStockPhoto and StockExpert.
Now with this list, I dont really see any reason why people cannot make any money online. Although it doesn’t make you that big, I believe seeing your first dollars would make you more inspired. And inspirations do a lot. Anyway if you can add anything valuable to this list then don’t be shy to put it in the comments. Or if you have some questions, then ask them. My goal is to get more to add in this list and hopefully share it in some of the local forums here in my country. 🙂 What say you?
Great post, it’s interesting to note just how much simpler it is to market yourself and your products nowadays if you know where to look to get it done.
Nice post. I am not so good at marketing. I was involved with GPT site for some time. But being in India it is not profitable enough. I am interested in freelancing but being a student has lack of time. I will see into other options you have pointed out.
Melvin Reply:
February 11th, 2009 at 9:05 am
I believe GPT sites are profitable only in US and Canada and basically not here in Asia
the Blogoholic Reply:
February 16th, 2009 at 10:29 am
LOL that’s what I hate about GPT sites; puts all of us Asians to disadvantage.
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Nice post. Really interesting.
I did notice that the url for the Net Fool above: “Jim of TNF has a list” left off the leading h (ttp instead of http)so I got an error message when I tried it.
Melvin Reply:
February 9th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Thanks.. now its fixed
Good strategies, the “secret tips” defiantly pushed them over the top though. That is how you get people interested.
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zelot66 Reply:
February 9th, 2009 at 5:23 am
I don’t have trouble at all with internet marketing. I’m using autopilot. Watch how it works http://tinyurl.com/cef5z4. It’s very powerful.
Melvin Reply:
February 9th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
oh yeah. you dont have trouble because your spamming your asshat links… what a dick!
Desmond - DesmondBlog.com Reply:
February 9th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Yo idiot. Stop spamming on blogs.
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hehe , i like the “secret tips” 🙂
I think they are all good suggestions, I think it is worth investing some of your time into deciding the best way to make money, read some best home jobs reviews and see what other people have said. If its free give a few a trial run.
I actually have done few of the those before I even got into IM. Mostly the PTC (Paid To Click) and all kinds of Paid Offer stuff, nothing big, but for a start OK. Then again, I now regret the time I wasted doing those things, if I would just reinvest all that time I spent there doing niche marketing, ehh… oh well.. gotta go and make some money !
Cheers,
The Moneyac
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Melvin Reply:
February 11th, 2009 at 9:10 am
I would PTC are really a waste of life. Anyway again internet marketing can be hard and if you dont have enough patience, you may fail at it. and when you fail, there are these things that can make you some pennies as well. 🙂
Hmmm, if I may add. Pay per install programs are also lucrative ways of earning money online. I haven’t tried it personally as it requires more extra time but I’ve heard and read success stories of people who tried it.
Very interesting post. I have to say the secret tips are really good. Thanks for sharing your experience
It seems that Forums First are currently not accepting any new applications – looks like too many people have already applied.
Nice tips!
btw, what plugin are you using for your RSS feed and for promoting your contest on each post that you are making?
Melvin Reply:
February 13th, 2009 at 12:26 am
Im not sure what you are talking about, but i think its the “what would seth godin do” plugin… just do a google search for it
Good post, but what kinds of pics are people selling where they are actually making money, other than xxx?
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Melvin Reply:
February 13th, 2009 at 12:29 am
I dunno, but I think creative pictures would work well
Lots of good useful information here.
hey frd … i would like to give GPT a try as i haven’t tried it and hey that TNF link is “still not working” after u fixed it too …
freelancing is a good one, i have tried it but haven’t tried with elance
This is very useful, there are so many topics, that people can make money online from. So everyone can do it if they want and if they are interested in it.
Since I’ve read this blog some time ago for the first time, I’ve googled to it several more times and only today added it to my feed reader. Posts could be posted on a more regular basis.
Nice list. I think selling photos is an underrated money making opportunity.
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Internet marketing takes time to get use to. You make some pinpoint remarks on here that I recommend. When you get use to them nothing can stop you.
This made me smile: “If you have a camera, then go into a peaceful place (cemetery?) and take shots. Then sell it to sites like iStockPhoto and StockExpert.”
But of course you’re right about that. Every little thing counts. You earn and at the same time you get to polish your skills in photography. Not bad at all.
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This is an excellent list. I think too many people get caught up in trying to make money off of the Internet and don’t have the first clue about marketing or how to begin otherwise.
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Great post, it’s cool when your knowledgable but for begginners it’s a big proble of getting started.
i recently spoke with a ladie who took up my business partners gold coaching program for $1 trail then liked it so much she stayed on as a member, but then she ask me “what do i get at the end” clearly she didnt know where to start either.
We need to continously find ways of education beginners about internet marketing as it’s so BROAD…
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Internet marketing is the piece of cake that everyone can cherish easily…initial hesitation keeps many people away form this gold mine
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