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There’s a plethora of side hustles and different ways to make money on the side. The majority are well known and some can require money up-front and time dedication. However, there’s nothing wrong with thinking outside of the box.
Think ‘social’. Think ‘tasty’. You could even think ‘Saturday night TV’. Whether you’re game for a laugh or just don’t want to hustle too seriously – these unusual ways to make money might be perfect for you!
This might work for you if you fancy making money when you’re not working, even while you sleep.
The usual method for affiliate marketing is to create your own website. You would then agree to an affiliation with one or more companies and add their product(s) to your website.
If you get any sales, the website tracking ensures you get your slice of the cake from the sale.
Websites aren’t the only way to make money from affiliate marketing either. Those of you into social media can share your links on various platforms. Be aware, sharing links on Instagram is problematic as they aren’t clickable.
The easiest way to get started with affiliate marketing is to join affiliate platforms such as impact.com and AWIN.com.
Alternatively, you can join affiliate programmes directly with retailers such as Amazon Associates. There’s also an OddsMonkey Affiliate Program that pays 50% commission on Premium signups.
This takes us back and it’s difficult to think it was a real thing compared to today. Back in the day before smartphones existed, people would pay £3 a text to ask questions and get an answer.
It’s hard to believe that this type of service still exists. Researchers get paid to respond to questions on anything from “What time is the last bus?” to “Why doesn’t Dave like me?”. Best of all, you can work when and wherever you want, as it’s all done online.
Some sites like JustAnswer ask you to pick your area of expertise when you sign up. Others are open to everyone who wants to provide a (sensible) answer. FixYa is focused towards providing answers to technical questions about electronic products. Pay varies depending on the service but can be a few pence per answer. While that sounds tiny, if you’re fast (and accurate) it’s possible to build up a decent hourly rate.
A similar offering allows you to make money doing surveys and answering questions online.
Earning money from performing online tasks might sound too good to be true. You might not earn millions but it’s still a legitimate way to get extra cash.
It usually involves signing up to companies online who pay you to perform tasks. These can vary from watching videos, playing games or completing surveys.
If playing games is your thing, you might consider making money on Twitch. You would need to get your followers engaged in games you are playing, chat about them, share videos etc. You can then share affiliate links with your followers. In essence, it’s a way of combining Twitch with affiliate marketing. In fact, once you hit certain targets, you should get an invite to join the Twitch Affiliate Programme.
Affiliate schemes tend to reward you in cash for sales. There’s many other online money making schemes that reward you in vouchers or cashback.
We’ll be honest, finding gigs that involve getting paid for eating things isn’t easy and takes a bit of searching. Also known as product testers and sensory panelists, participants are required to assess food and drinks for things like texture, tase, aroma and appearance.
For the rest of us, the more likely route to munching on crisps for cash is through an opinions panel. Saros Research occasionally have taste tests up for grabs, while Campden BRI are just about the snacks. Either way, payment can vary from a couple of coins to around £50 a session.
You can join user testing platforms such as Userlytics and UseLab to get involved in website testing. You’ll need to create a profile so the platform can match you with suitable testing roles.
You’ll then be matched up with companies looking for feedback on their websites and apps. You’re normally paid for each test you undertake and the rates will vary according to time and complexity.
One thing’s for sure, it’s a different way to earn cash in your spare time. It’s not too dissimilar to writing reviews for money.
This is one of the lesser-known side hustles that involves buying and selling domain names to make a profit. Just to clarify, a domain name is the unique website address such as oddsmonkey.com.
Having the right domain can have a major impact on a business and their online presence which is why some companies will pay large amounts for domains.
Back in the day, when the internet first used the Domain name System (DNS), .com was the only Top-level Domain (TLD) extension available. However, there’s been loads more added since such as .co.uk, .org and .net which means there’s more domain names available than ever.
Obviously, everyone would be domain flipping if it was that easy. The key to domain flipping is doing plenty of research on trends and keywords and picking the right domain for the right price.
In summary, the idea behind domain flipping is to buy an undervalued domain name, sit on it until the value of it increases and then sell it on for a profit.
Selling last year’s fashion disasters along with the rest of your clutter has always been a money-making staple for selling clothes for cash. However, the better win is to hang on to the good stuff and rent it out instead.
Buoyed by the Airbnb effect, there are sites like Fat Lama for gadgets, garden gear and everything else you’ve got stuffed in the back of your cupboards.
These are just a few of the most unusual ways to make money online, and while some are not as exciting as Matched Betting can be, it is possible for you to make some serious side hustle funds through these methods. It is important to do your research before starting any side hustle!
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