5 reliable ways to make a quick buck
In today's world, a side income has become almost imperative if we are to own and do all the things we desire. Have you been thinking about earning some extra cash without taking up a part-time job? If yes, this is just the article you need to read. Whether you're strapped for money, strapped for time, or both, here are five quick money-making ideas that will help you earn a few extra bucks.
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Online surveys
There are several online survey sites that you can log on to if you have a few minutes in between classes or in the middle of a working day. All you have to do is register yourself on these websites and start answering multiple-choice questions. Most of the time, these are online market research surveys for big brands. Not many people know that some companies even pay you for installing an app or playing a game.
Online searches
Did you know there are websites that pay you to do what you already do online? You read it right. Websites like Qmee.com reward you for your searches on Google, Bing, and Yahoo. You simply have to install an add-on to your browser and start searching. Each Qmee result has a cash reward attached which gets directly wired to your PayPal account.
Website testing
If you're looking for a fun way to make a decent amount of money fast, try website testing. Website owners are always on the lookout for unbiased critiques of their website usability and that's where website testers come into the picture. What better way to get paid well for simply sharing your opinion?
Affiliate marketing
If you have a good presence on social media and a blog that you religiously write, affiliate marketing can help you earn quick money with ease. All you have to do is reach out to brands that would like to promote their products on your blog or via your social media accounts. This kind of influencer marketing works well for companies as they get a chance to get their products noticed by your subscribers and followers.
Sell your old CDs and games
This is by far the easiest way to make some extra money without investing a whole lot of your own time and money. Gather up the old bits and bobs that are cluttering your room and put them up for sale at a reasonable price on websites like eBay. For items like CDs and games you can earn anywhere between Rs 300 and Rs 1,500 on each item and the larger the collection you have, the more money you can make.
Apart from the five ways listed above, there are several other creative methods by which you can earn quick money. Think hard and you'll find yourself coming up with a hundred different ways to make money quickly without chaining yourself to a desk or a part-time job.
Also read: 100 ways to make money online.
