{"id":2001,"date":"2020-06-18T08:17:33","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T08:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/?p=2001"},"modified":"2025-11-25T16:29:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:29:51","slug":"7-unusual-ways-make-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/7-unusual-ways-make-money\/","title":{"rendered":"7 unusual ways to make money"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a plethora of side hustles and different ways to make money on the side.\u00a0 The majority are well known and some can require money up-front and time dedication.\u00a0 However, there\u2019s nothing wrong with thinking outside of the box.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think \u2018social\u2019. Think \u2018tasty\u2019. You could even think \u2018Saturday night TV\u2019. Whether you\u2019re game for a laugh or just don\u2019t want to hustle too seriously \u2013 these unusual ways to make money might be perfect for you!<\/span><\/p>\n

Unusual Ways To Make Money<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Affiliate Marketing<\/b><\/h3>\n

This might work for you if you fancy making money when you\u2019re not working, even while you sleep.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The usual method for affiliate marketing is to create your own website.\u00a0 You would then agree to an affiliation with one or more companies and add their product(s) to your website.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you get any sales, the website tracking ensures you get your slice of the cake from the sale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Websites aren\u2019t the only way to <\/span>make money from affiliate marketing<\/span><\/a> either.\u00a0 Those of you into social media can share your links on various platforms.\u00a0 Be aware, sharing links on Instagram is problematic as they aren\u2019t clickable.<\/span><\/p>\n

The easiest way to get started with affiliate marketing is to join affiliate platforms such as <\/span>impact.com<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>AWIN.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can join affiliate programmes directly with retailers such as <\/span>Amazon Associates<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 There\u2019s also an <\/span>OddsMonkey Affiliate Program<\/span><\/a> that pays 50% commission on Premium signups.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Answer Questions For Cash<\/b><\/h3>\n

This takes us back and it\u2019s difficult to think it was a real thing compared to today.\u00a0 Back in the day before smartphones existed, people would pay \u00a33 a text to ask questions and get an answer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to believe that this type of service still exists.\u00a0 Researchers get paid to respond to questions on anything from \u201cWhat time is the last bus?\u201d to \u201cWhy doesn\u2019t Dave like me?\u201d. Best of all, you can work when and wherever you want, as it\u2019s all done online.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2019re fast (and accurate) it\u2019s possible to build up a decent hourly rate.<\/span><\/p>\n

A similar offering allows you to <\/span>make money doing surveys<\/span><\/a> and answering questions online.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Make Money Surfing The Web<\/b><\/h3>\n

Earning money from performing online tasks might sound too good to be true.\u00a0 You might not earn millions but it\u2019s still a legitimate way to get extra cash.<\/span><\/p>\n

It usually involves signing up to companies online who pay you to perform tasks.\u00a0 These can vary from watching videos, playing games or <\/span>completing surveys<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If playing games is your thing, you might consider <\/span>making money on Twitch<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 You would need to get your followers engaged in games you are playing, chat about them, share videos etc.\u00a0 You can then share affiliate links with your followers.\u00a0 In essence, it\u2019s a way of combining Twitch with <\/span>affiliate marketing<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 In fact, once you hit certain targets, you should get an invite to join the <\/span>Twitch Affiliate Programme<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Affiliate schemes tend to reward you in cash for sales.\u00a0 There\u2019s many other online money making schemes that reward you in vouchers or cashback.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Be A Food Tester<\/b><\/h3>\n

We\u2019ll be honest, finding gigs that involve getting paid for eating things isn\u2019t easy and takes a bit of searching.\u00a0 Also known as product testers and sensory panelists, participants are required to assess food and drinks for things like texture, tase, aroma and appearance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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 \u00a350 a session.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Get Paid For Testing Websites<\/b><\/h3>\n

You can join user testing platforms such as Userlytics and UseLab to get involved in website testing.\u00a0 You\u2019ll need to create a profile so the platform can match you with suitable testing roles.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll then be matched up with companies looking for feedback on their websites and apps.\u00a0 You\u2019re normally paid for each test you undertake and the rates will vary according to time and complexity.<\/span><\/p>\n

One thing\u2019s for sure, it\u2019s a different way to earn cash in your spare time.\u00a0 It\u2019s not too dissimilar to <\/span>writing reviews for money<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Domain Flipping<\/b><\/h3>\n

This is one of the lesser-known side hustles that involves buying and selling domain names to make a profit.\u00a0 Just to clarify, a domain name is the unique website address such as <\/span>oddsmonkey.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Back in the day, when the internet first used the Domain name System (DNS), .com was the only Top-level Domain (TLD) extension available.\u00a0 However, there\u2019s been loads more added since such as .co.uk, .org and .net which means there\u2019s more domain names available than ever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Obviously, everyone would be domain flipping if it was that easy.\u00a0 The key to domain flipping is doing plenty of research on trends and keywords and picking the right domain for the right price.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Rent Out Your Stuff<\/b><\/h3>\n

Selling last year\u2019s fashion disasters along with the rest of your clutter has always been a money-making staple for <\/span>selling clothes for cash<\/span><\/a>. However, the better win is to hang on to the good stuff and rent it out instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buoyed by the Airbnb effect, there are sites like Fat Lama for gadgets, garden gear and everything else you\u2019ve got stuffed in the back of your cupboards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Ways To Make Money Online<\/span><\/h2>\n

These are just a few of the most unusual ways to make money online, and while some are not as exciting as <\/span>Matched Betting<\/span><\/a> 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!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re game for a laugh or just don\u2019t want to hustle too hard \u2013 these are the money makers for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2004,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nWeird Ways To Make Money UK | Unusual Ways To Make Money | OddsMonkey<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover Weird Ways Make Money online at OddsMonkey, the home of all things side hustle and matched betting-related.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/7-unusual-ways-make-money\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" 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