Do you want to have more money in your bank account? Maybe you want to pay off some money you owe, save for a time when you might need it, or use it to go on a fun trip you’ve been wanting to go on.
Here are some ways to make an extra $2,000 every month. The good news is, you can do most of them without leaving your home.
1. Freelancing Part Time
Starting my journey as a freelance writer was a big change for me. It meant I didn’t have to work a regular job from 9 to 5 anymore. The great thing about being a writer is that I can do my work from home, a coffee shop, or even a beach in Bali.
As a freelancer, you can work on lots of different projects like writing blogs, articles, and books. You also get to choose what topics you want to write about, so you can write about things you really like.
How much money you make as a freelance writer depends on how much experience you have, what kind of writing you do, and the project you are working on. Beginners usually make $25-$50 for each article they write, while experienced writers can make $400 or more for one article.
As you get better at your job and become known in your field, you can ask for more money and make better deals with your customers.
2. Start a Blog
One of my favorite ways to make money from home is by starting a blog. It gives you your very own online space that you can control, unlike social media.
To start off, pick a topic that you really like and know a lot about. Focusing on one specific topic will help you attract the right people and show that you know a lot about it.
To get more people to read your blog, use SEO strategies like finding key words, optimizing your pages, and getting other websites to link to your blog.
How much money you can make from a blog depends on what topic you write about, how many people read your blog, and how you make money from it.
Some bloggers make a little bit of money every month, while others make a lot of money. The more people who read their blog and the higher their blog ranks, the more money they can make.
3. Start a YouTube Channel
Becoming a YouTuber lets you share your interests, talents, or experiences with others and make money through ads, partnerships, and selling products.
It’s great because you can run a YouTube channel from anywhere, like your house or while traveling. YouTube is a flexible and fun way to make money online.
Choose something you really love and know a lot about, like cooking, traveling, technology, or money. By focusing on one specific topic, you can attract the right people who are interested in that subject and show that you know a lot about it.
To make your channel better, you should focus on making your videos easy to find and see. This means using the right words in the titles, descriptions, and tags, and also making interesting pictures for your videos.
It may take a while to get a lot of people to watch your videos and start making money. Some YouTubers make a few hundred to thousands of dollars each month from ads, working with brands, and selling things. Just remember, it takes a lot of videos before you start to do really well.
4. Pickup Side Gigs on TaskRabbit
TaskRabbit is a special website that helps people find others who can help them with tasks they need to get done. These people are called “Taskers” and they can make a lot of money by doing different kinds of jobs like fixing things or helping with chores. Some Taskers have even made up to $2,000 in a month!
The special ingredient to making a lot of money is doing things that you are really good at and that a lot of people want. This could be things like fixing things around the house, putting furniture together, helping people move, cleaning, or even helping someone with their everyday tasks.
First, create a good profile that shows off what you can do and what you have done before. Make sure to choose a price that is fair compared to others, but also makes it worth your time. Once you get good reviews from people, more people will notice you and want to hire you.
5. Start a Print on Demand Shop
Starting a print-on-demand business is a great way to earn an extra $2000 each month. This is especially good for people who are good at being creative. With print on demand, you can make special things like t-shirts, hoodies, and phone covers. The best part is you don’t have to worry about keeping inventory, shipping, or delivering the items. All you need is a creative mind and know how to sell things.
To start your journey, you can use a special tool called Vexels. It helps you make cool designs quickly, even if you’re not very good at designing.
After you finish making your designs, you can show them to people on websites like Teespring, Merch By Amazon, and Redbubble. These websites already have lots of people visiting them, so you don’t have to worry about getting people to see your designs. If you want, you can also create your own store and work with a company called Printify, who will help with printing and shipping your designs.
Some people who sell printed items online make a little bit of money each month, while others make a lot. The trick is to figure out who wants to buy your products and keep trying different designs until you find what they like. It might take some time, but if you keep trying and don’t give up, you could make an extra $2000 every month from selling your art.
6. Teach English Online
Becoming an online English teacher is a fun and flexible way to earn $2000 a month. You’ll get to teach students from different countries through the computer and make a difference in their lives, all while staying at home.
First, you usually need to finish college and get a special certification in teaching English to people who speak a different language. You can get this certification by taking classes online or in person, which will teach you everything you need to know to teach English well.
Some popular websites where you can teach English online may want you to have a North American accent and some teaching experience before you can work for them. So, make sure you check what they require before you apply.
Usually, people who teach English online can make between $14 and $26 for each hour they work. Some websites or apps also give extra rewards and benefits to the best teachers who have a lot of students, which can help them earn even more money.
7. Test App For Development Companies
If you like trying out new apps and telling the people who make them what you think, you can make $2000 a month by testing apps. It’s kind of like doing surveys, but you get paid more.
Websites like UserTesting, Testbirds, and Userlytics offer lots of chances to test different things on different devices. It’s fun because you can try out lots of different apps and devices, which makes it even more exciting and you can earn money!
8. Start a Digital Agency
Digital agencies are companies that help with different tasks to make businesses or YouTubers more successful. For example, some agencies focus on making emails better to make more money, while others help make videos more interesting so more people will watch them.
First, think about what services you are really good at and what people need. It’s important to focus on something specific so that the right people will want to hire you.
As more people become your customers, think about working with other experts to offer more services. This can help your business grow and handle more work.
Different people make different amounts of money depending on how much experience they have, what kind of work they do, and who they work for. Some agency owners make a few thousand dollars every month, while others make a lot more, like tens of thousands of dollars.
9. Manage Social Media Accounts
If you love looking at funny pictures and videos on the internet, and you want to make some extra money, you could become a social media manager. As a social media manager, your job would be to help businesses and people get more attention online. You would talk to their followers, post things on websites like Facebook and Instagram, and try to make them more popular.
First, you can practice by helping your friends, family, or local groups with their accounts. Keep track of your work and how it helps them, like getting more followers or people being more interested. This will show other people that you’re good at it and they might hire you.
When you feel confident in using social media, you can start looking for people who need your help. You can tell others about your skills on websites like Fiverr, Upwork, or Freelancer. You can also look for jobs helping with social media on websites like Remote.co, Indeed, and FlexJobs.
People who are just starting their job can make around $15 to $25 for every hour they work. But those who have been working for a long time and have a lot of experience can ask for $50 or even more for every hour they work.
