Yesterday I wrote about how you can make money while you sleep and today its about the top 5 websites where you can make extra money online. The essence of this series is just to let you know that the internet is filled with innumerable possibilities which is why you should also take advantage of it.

Like I mentioned yesterday, I’m not some “get rich quick” guru but I can surely tell you that billions of dollars are being made across the internet regularly and you can have your own share of the cake if you know what you’re doing which leads me to this list.

One important thing to note though is that in order to be successful or even make a dime online, you’ll need to master the persuasive skills. Yeah because no matter what you are going to be selling, you need to be able to persuade people to opt in to your program.

Back in the early 2000s when you can basically just build anything and leave it as anyone can easily find whatever you’ve done with little effort, nowadays, you’re up against hundreds if not thousands others for the same customers so you need to first master the skills of marketing but this isn’t a rocket science as gurus too started somewhere right?

But without any further ado, below are the top 5 websites where you can make extra money online without having to sell your soul to the devil.

FIVERR

This is the hub of freelancers but majority of people do attribute freelancers to web development or graphic designs but nah it’s just about rendering your service directly to those that needs it instead of under a single company. So that is why Fiverr is great for people who are skilled and talented and want to make extra bucks.

While Fiverr is fully loaded with innumerable designers, copywriters, developers, video animators, voice-over maker and so forth, to stand out of the pack demands you become more strategic and offer a much professional service to those that request it.

One thing I find cool about Fiverr is the fact that you can also up your skills by taking extra courses on the platform which will help you render better services. So whatever you’re good at maybe it’s social media marketing, SEO, branding or full blown software development, you don’t need to be restricted to one cubicle as you can always explore your other skills and make money off it. It’s a win win for you.

UPWORK

This is much like Fiverr as it’s the freelancer’s marketplace to trade their services for money and that is good. What makes Upwork more distinct is the fact that they are much more stricter than Fiverr demanding you do a number of things before being accepted.

One of which is testing your skills to ensure you’re really sound in the skills you are claiming to have. That is why Upwork unlike Fiverr might not be for hobbyist as they are more focused on the business part and they want to ensure that everyone using the service renders good services while the clients are also getting better services.

You can also sponsor your gig through Upwork in order to reach more audience and that in turn mean more cash. Some people in fact prefer to go to Upwork for professional services compared to Fiverr which basically accepts everyone and anyone no matter the level of their skills which can at times lead to bad customer dissatisfaction. So if you’re sure of yourself and your skills beyond taking it as just a hobby but would rather take on big projects at big enterprise levels, then Upwork is your good place to make extra money online.

CRAIGLIST

Craiglist had been in the business for quite a while now and people love the service. This is basically a site where you can trade in anything for money and that includes yourself or should I just say your services. One important thing about this service is that it’s for anyone and it can be used from anywhere around the world.

This is basically a marketplace where you get to sell anything ranging from your old hardware to your car, your service etc. If you’r the type that gets bored quickly or you just looking for a way to make extra income while you’re away from work, then this is the best alternative for you.

Also do note that Craiglist has been in existence for quite a while now so you’re definitely getting a professional service from a well renown service. The platform is also flooded by innumerable people constantly looking for what to buy or hire.

AMAZON

What is good about Amazon is that you can use it to sell your products or use it as a dropshipper to recommend people to your store or just become a retailer straight up because there is no limit to what you can achieve with Amazon.

The service is one of the largest in the world I probably can’t say which is better between Amazon and AliBaba so maybe they are both big and huge. So with this kind of service at your disposal, all you have to do is focus on what you want to sell and then since there are a good large amount of people constantly frequenting the website on the regular, it’ll be much more easier for you to land customers than to set up your own e-commerce store on the internet which would require you do a lot more such as SEO, branding, content development etc.

So take it from the expert, Amazon i the right place to start your adventure into making extra bucks online without relying totally on your 9 to 5 job. This platform just basically allows you to earn the customer base as well as build loyalty between your audience since you sell authentic and high quality products.

SHOPIFY

Much like Amazon, the difference here is that you get your own custom-made e-commerce store built on the platform which already has millions of active users each day giving you the chance to easily land customers and sales easily.

The good thing about Shopify is that you can create your own branded store with your logo, URL and template to stand out of the large group and that will in turn save you the effort of hiring developers to create an ecommerce store for you from scratch.

Shopify is also a great starting point for anyone considering starting a drop shipping business because it has every tool needed to kick this off and that is why it’s the number one choice for drop shippers online so don’t miss that chance to make extra money online by following your very own passion and never forget that the internet is filled with endless possibilities.

What is even more interesting is the fact that you get to use all these services for free even though you get to pay some commission while you render your service and make money. After all, they are the ones offering you the free traffic, free template, free platform and free everything. It’s left for you to take your time out after work to realize what is going to be your main product to sell or service to render and if you do it well, you might just be on the verge of quitting your job after a couple of month as your earnings could dwarf your annual salary.