How to Make Money on the Internet

The internet has revolutionized the global workforce. Now, you can work at the comfort of your own home and your own computer. Check out some ways you can make money on the internet and how you succeed in the online marketplace.

Domain Names Flipping - Domain names are valuable internet real estate and some people actually make a nice living off of buying and selling them. One good way to earn from it is by using Google Adwords to search for keywords that are trending and use that information to buy domain names that you think may soon be in demand. However, since short, snappy, or straightforward domain names have already been mostly taken, you can also get lucky buying domain names that are random acronyms, as you never know when a person or company with those exact initials will decide to set up a website.

Online Surveys - doing online surveys won’t make you a millionaire but it will pay you for doing it. If you have lot's of time it can also add up.

Audio/Voice transcription - websites, podcast and others needs written transcripts for the hearing impaired, this means that transcriber jobs is needed regularly. Transcribing is generally low paying but is also easy, fast, and doesn’t require much commitment. oDesk has a lot of transcription job postings.

Online contests - this will only get you paid if you win so the strategy here is to look for a wide range of free contests in a field where you’re already have a lot of possible entries like photography, logo-making, background design and other then submit your work to as many contest you can. It might take a lot of time to do it but if you win then the reward will pay for it.

Affiliate Marketing - this is one way to make money online by promoting others products or services without having to stock up an inventory. Affiliate advertisements are usually incorporated into your website/blog/page through linked articles. You will find success here if your content is popular and compelling. It should also not look as a spam. If you have videos that you think will go viral, placing products on it will earn you great money. Check out a site like Commission Junction for possible products and services.