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Making $100 a Day

There are so many ways to make money online, you just have to get creative!

By Courtanae HeslopPublished 3 years ago 7 min read

If you're looking for a way to earn some extra cash, it's time to get creative. Sure, there are plenty of ways to make money online - and I've covered all of them here at The Penny Hoarder before - but many of them require that you have a certain skill set or a lot of free time. That's not always the case! In fact, there are plenty of ways to make some extra bucks without much effort on your part at all. Here are seven ideas for earning $100 today:

Sell your old books.

You can sell your old books on Amazon, eBay and other online marketplaces like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. The used textbook market has a number of specialized options as well, such as big stores like CampusBooks.

If you're selling through a website like Amazon or eBay (or even Craigslist), the best way to make sure you get the most money for your books is to price them competitively with other listings in search results. This will ensure that customers see yours when they're searching for an item similar to yours.

Make sure that if you're selling an older edition of a book that it doesn't have any major changes from new editions - if it does, consider selling just the newer edition instead of both together.

Make money blogging.

There are a number of ways to make money blogging, and all of them are possible on WordPress. It's also important to note that you could use any of these methods in combination with each other: if you want to sell advertising and sell affiliate products, go for it! You can also use multiple methods within one blog or website.

Here are some ideas:

  • Ad sales (AdSense)
  • Affiliate marketing (Amazon Associates Program)
  • Selling your own products (a course or guidebook)
  • Selling your own services (website design or content writing)

Offer up your parking space to someone else.

The idea here is to offer up your parking space to someone else. If you have a driveway, garage or spot in the street, you can make some money by renting it out for a few hours of the day.

Here's how to do it:

  • Find a parking space. You can put an ad on Craigslist, or just put up fliers around the neighborhood (make sure you get permission from the property owner). Be sure to include what kind of car fits best in your spot and how much room there is for them (i.e., if they have an SUV). Be specific about what kind of payment arrangements are available - cash only? Credit card? PayPal?
  • Set up your space so people know where exactly their cars will be parked when they arrive at their destination - marking off spots with cones or other items will help direct traffic flow better than having random cars parked all over the place! This will also keep people from moving others' cars while they're away on vacation during peak season months like summertime here in Southern California."

Build a side hustle.

A side hustle is an additional job or activity that you do in addition to your main job. Side hustles can be anything from selling things on eBay, cleaning houses, or starting a blog. The goal of a side hustle is to earn extra money so you can afford things that other people take for granted like travel and entertainment.

Here are some ideas for building your own side hustle:

  • Sell items on eBay or Etsy: You can make extra money by selling unwanted items like clothes, furniture and electronics on sites like eBay and Etsy. The more popular the item is, the more likely it will sell quickly!

Start tutoring.

Tutoring is a great way to make some cash, especially if you're in a field where you can share your expertise. If you know how to play guitar, or are an expert at solving math problems, or have experience teaching English as a second language, consider offering your services as a tutor.

Tutoring can be done in person or online (and the latter is often more lucrative). You can also look into tutoring on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr which connect individuals with customers willing to pay for their services.

If you're interested in getting started with tutoring, here's what you need to know:

Become a virtual assistant (VA).

A virtual assistant, or VA, is a person who helps with tasks that don't require in-person interaction. This could be anything from writing emails and social media posts to managing your calendar and finances.

Virtual assistants are in high demand right now because many people need help but cannot afford to hire an employee. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there will be over 1 million more jobs than workers available by 2024!

So if you're looking to make some extra cash without leaving your house, becoming a VA might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Rent out your unused space.

Now that you've gotten rid of stuff, it's time to make some money! Here are a few quick tips:

  • Rent out your unused space. Think about all the places in your home where you don't spend much time. Maybe it's an extra bedroom, or maybe it's just a room with no purpose at all (unless you count being a storage room). Perhaps there's even a garage or basement where most people would never go. If so, then this is prime real estate for Airbnb guests looking for cheap accommodations while they're on vacation in your area! Just be sure to clean up any messes and get rid of any junk before putting it on Airbnb because otherwise people won't want to stay there!
  • Listing price: between $20-$50 per night ($300-$700 per week) depending on how nice the place is and how close it is to downtown (the closer the better).
  • Advertise online through websites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace with pictures showing off what makes your house unique (like its view from upstairs windows).

Sell your notes and textbooks.

You can sell your notes and textbooks online. There are a lot of websites that specialize in buying and selling used books, including Amazon, eBay, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.

You can also find notes and textbooks at garage sales or thrift stores.

If you don't want to put a lot of effort into selling these items yourself, you can also look for a local bookstore that buys used books or try calling around to local universities in your area. They often have programs where they buy back old study materials from former students who no longer need them.

Get paid to participate in focus groups and surveys.

Focus groups are a great way to make money. Many of these companies will pay you up to $100 per hour! They also pay you in cash, so you don't have to worry about doing your taxes or anything like that.

Focus groups are also a good way to make money online, because they're easy and simple. All you have to do is answer some questions and give your opinion - it doesn't get any easier than that! You can get paid $50-$75 by participating in focus groups at home sitting on your couch!

Finally, focus groups are a good way for people who don't have much experience with surveys or internet jobs in general because the process is simple and straightforward: sign up online, participate in a small focus group session over Skype once per week (usually), and then receive payment at the end of each month via PayPal or ACH transfer into an account of your choice!

Take online surveys.

There are many ways to make $100 a day, but online surveys are one of the easiest ways to do so. They're also one of the most reliable; it's possible to do an online survey every day and earn more than $1,000 in a month if you work hard enough at it.

As long as you can confirm that you're eligible for a survey (not everyone is) and that they're paying their members in a timely manner (some pay immediately after completion while others take weeks), then taking online surveys is a great way to make some extra cash without much effort on your part.

Freelance writing.

If you love to write, freelance writing is a great option to make some extra cash. You can do it from anywhere in the world and choose something that relates to your interests. For example, if you like animals, then write an article about dogs. If you have a passion for art or fashion, start writing about those subjects (or whatever else interests you).

Freelance writers are usually paid by the word or by project. This means that if someone hires me at $0.10 per word, I'll be paid $10 per 1000 words - which comes out to $100 for a 2000-word article!

There are so many ways to make money online, you just have to get creative!

There are so many ways to make money online, you just have to get creative! You can do it from home, or anywhere that has a computer and internet access. You can work for as little or as much time as you like. There are so many opportunities out there, it's up to you how far you want to take them!

Conclusion

Whether you want to make $100 a day or $1,000 a week, there are plenty of ways to do it. You just need to be willing to put in the work and look for opportunities that match your interests and skills. The great thing about doing it online is that you can do this from anywhere in the world - which means no commute or office dress code! So get started today; there's nothing holding you back except yourself!

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About the Creator

Courtanae Heslop

Courtanae Heslop is a multi-genre writer and business owner.

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