Make Money Online

Part of starting this blog was to make a little side income for my family. I have tried out a LOT of ways to cash in. Some are not worth the time or effort. But some will generate slow but steady income. Here are my favorite ways to make money online (outside of my blog!).

Please note, these are referral links, and I may receive credits, cash, or prizes if you click the icons/links and sign up under my referral name (Julie Kieras, or jkrs01 @comcast.net if they are looking for info).

Social Spark pays you per post. Sign up, register your blog, and wait for “leads.” From the leads, you can show interest, or decline. Once you show interest, you’ll be notified if the sponsor accepts you. Then, you create your post right within the Social Spark website, and they auto-post it to your blog! Payment is shown as “points” and can be cashed out via PayPal!

Sponsored Tweets offers pay-per-tweet or pay-per-click leads. When you accept, write your tweet and submit. Once approved, your tweet will be sent for you. Money will accummulate in your account and can be cashed out via PayPal. You can screen the tweet offers and only send out those you feel are best for your audience. Or, go crazy and send them all out. You can also set your rates.

Super simple. Add the Swagbucks toolbar to your browser and use it instead of google searches. Random searches will earn you “swagbucks.” Accummulate your swagbucks and redeem for prizes, gift cards, etc. I usually go for the PayPal Cash or Amazon.com gift cards. This can take awhile, but if you keep at it you’ll regularly be cashing in. There are also games and contests that earn you swagbucks, but I don’t play those. No time.

CrowdTap gives you easy polls / surveys you quickly “tap into.” You can “win” cash credits that are redeemable for gift cards, or you can donate your earnings to a charity of your choice. There are sometimes sample products given to select members from cool places like Old Navy. I have yet to get one of these, as I’m new to CrowdTap. It is an easy way to connect with brands and perhaps earn some cash/prizes.

Ebates gives you cash back on every purchase made through their site. You can search for products and stores, then click through the Ebates link to make your purchase. There is no minimum for cashout. Ebates will send you a check periodically. Cashback can be anywhere from 1-10% so it’s worthwhile to check them out when you know you have to make purchases online.