Making money is of course a good aim in every way imaginable, lawfully and properly, but finding a way to do it online — and from the comfort of your home— is an even better idea! Don’t you think so?

Not only can you learn how to make money on the web but also ways to create revenue streams from anywhere provided that you have an internet connection of course! 

The internet is more than just a source of news, gossip and entertainment. Trillions of dollars are being made worldwide today through a multitude of legitimate activities online. More and more people start their own online businesses and make money online. 

We have just recently been struck by the global Covid-19 pandemic – which is not only a public health issue, but an economic one too. Thousands of Malaysians have lost their jobs in the three months since lockdown measures were in placed and hundreds more have had their working hours reduced. 

If you are one of those people affected badly by the pandemic and have either lost your job or had reduced hours to the point that you find it difficult to reach ends, read on to find out how you can earn money from your home.

But before I proceed, keep in mind that the points expressed in this post are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the experts for money-making or anything like that. So, let’s get started!

1. Starting your own blog

   This is one of the fastest ways to get your own piece of “virtual real estate”. It’s quick to get started with blogging and all you need is a domain and hosting for the self-hosted WordPress to get going.

   Use your blog to share hobbies, thoughts and passions with others, and use your blog to connect with people online. The mechanics are simple, and you’ll be able to take advantage of your blog through online ads (e.g. Google Adwords), affiliate marketing (which will be shared later on), and subscriber-based lists to build a stable income stream. 

   Your blog doesn’t just have to include blog posts but it can also contain web pages, sales pages, e-commerce, product pages etc. To continue your journey online, you don’t have to become a tech-savvy, or a computer geek to be honest! 

   You can start your blog around just about any subject you ‘re passionate about, but if you’re trying to make money with your blog you may want to consider selecting a profitable niche market. 

   Here is an important story, the founder of this blog “Harsh Agrawal” met with an accident, and he was unable to get out of bed for 6 months.It is in that moment, he made his full-time career blogging and now he earns more  $40000 a month. 

   Here are some common ways to use blogging to earn money. Within 2–3 months, you will start earning depending on how much time you’re willing to give, the hard work you put in and the commitment you manifest. Perhaps start now? Here’s a guide to get you started on blogging. I got you! 

2. Starting an e-commerce website

   This is where you get to sell your physical goods online. The most popular and hassle-free way to do this is by drop-shipping – where you simply take orders on your website and use a third-party to manufacture and even ships the goods for you. 

   But you know what, it’s undeniably a big deal to get started on your own products or even finding a niche market to indulge in and make a business out of it. So why not make use of the items you already have?? 

   As the cliche says, “The more things you own, the more they own you.” I’d like to draw your attention to the opportunities offered by renting out your stuff online. This is how the stuff you already own can be turned into extra cash. 

   You set the price, pick your own timetable, free to deny requests for rent and have 100% power over who rents your equipment. Since the emergence of sharing economy, renting out the stuff has never made it easier to earn some passive income. 

   Don’t let your stuff own you. Put your stuff to work for you instead! Ever wonder how? At RentSmart Asia, they provide you with a peer-to-peer online rental platform that lets you rent out your underused items and make money out of it.

   Many jobs can be entirely online while some require you to leave home for client meetings or pick up supplies and equipment. Believe it or not, you can make money online, in a situation where you are the boss, at home. Keep reading to find out how! 

3. Affiliate Marketing 

   Last but not least, affiliate marketing is another best way for anyone to start earning money online. This requires zero investment & you can use your blog or even your social media platform like Twitter or Instagram to promote and earn money.

   

   Even if you don’t have your own goods or services to sell, or even things to rent, affiliate marketing offers you an opportunity to earn profits through a series of one-time or ongoing monthly sales. Online merchants provide you with an affiliate website or an affiliate tracking link for you to share on your own platforms. 

   The nice thing about affiliate marketing is that you don’t have to produce your own goods, you don’t have to have any customer service and you don’t need to create your own marketing materials.

   All you need to do is pick a competitive market, promote the goods as an affiliate and receive a commission everytime a sale takes place. Affiliate marketing is one of the fastest and simplest ways of making money online.

   Read this up to see how much a person like you and me can earn from affiliate marketing. And check this out on how to get started on affiliate marketing! 

   Why should you make money online?
   

   The Covid-19 pandemic has been tough on everyone. But if there ever was a time to pull us up out of ‘poverty’, then this is it. I would encourage you to put your best online earning skills to work. Ideally, consider working on two or three sources online before one of them proves to be a stable source of revenue. In today’s remote economy, not only it is possible to earn money online and improve your life, but it may also gives you a better income than your regular job – try it yourself!