21 Ways to Make $100 or More Online in a Single Day

While it’s been a long time since I had my first $100 online payday, I have learned about a ton of different strategies to earn money online since then. And I want to share them all with you, one by one. But first, let me give you a little context about me and my story.

Around ten years ago, I started a blog called Good Financial Cents. While my website makes tons of passive income now, I initially built my blog as a marketing tool for my financial planning practice.


1- Start Selling Your Advice Through Online Coaching

Being an online consultant or advice provider is a great way to make money online. If you have expertise in any particular subject and feel confident enough to teach anybody, then you must go for this profile. Your expertise or knowledge will become your product that you can sell online.

For example, if you have expertise in Geography subject and longitude & latitudes are side pillars; then you can teach Geography to students all around the world through online platforms and help them to complete a thesis as well.

There are a number of online platforms, communities or tools that can make it easy for you to find clients or students and share your knowledge at your desired price.

Platforms/Tools For Online Coaching: Coach.me, Vedantu.com

 

2- Build & Sell Software

No wonder there is a hell of a requirement of the software. Whether it’s a chatbot application, networking app, or particular business-related software, the need can never overcome the requirement.

There are thousands of software come and go in this digital world. If you have expertise in creating software that can help businesses or users to overcome their daily routine challenge. Then, build your own software. And, Sell it as per its worth. Stats say “Independent developers have made more than $20 billion in the App Store in 2016 alone.”

To sell the software online, one should have a disruptive idea for an app or software. Before deciding and selling it, you should test it with real customers and raise money by launching it a large scale as well.



3- Create Your Own YouTube Channel to Entertain and Educate People

This is the most interesting way of making money online, especially loved by youngsters. You can create or launch your own YouTube channels to entertain or educate the audience like BB Ki Vines by Bhuwan Bam, Ashish Chanchalani, etc.

Though YouTube has recently updated its monetization program to make money through YouTube videos. The new rule says if you hit the minimum bar of 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of view-time in a year, you are eligible to make extra money online through YouTube. For the same, you need to share the consistent entertaining content to your page.



As YouTube is the second largest search engine platform after Google which has the great potential to make you earn money and famous. Once you meet the guidelines, you need to get registered and approved by the YouTube Partner Program.

After approval, you can start including ads on your videos. With every 1,000 views, you will be able to make approximately $2-$4. And, if you have more than 100 videos, with approx 5K views a month, you will be able to make $1,000–$2,000.  Now, you can imagine converting it into Indian Rupee (INR); like if today 1 Dollar is Rs. 69, then $2000= Rs. 138424. Seems exciting, isn’t it!
 

4- Record and Sell/Share Podcast

The podcast is very hot marketing style these days. Both, businesses as well as marketers are using this platform to sell their products or share the latest information.

Podcasts are generally one-way communication where host shares his/her experiences and knowledge through audio. There are times when co-host also takes part in the two-way conversation along with the guest host.

There are many podcasters who use this platform to share their experiences or stories. Like one of our friends, Ravi Nair, who is one of the famous Indian Podcaster and Founder of the social podcasting site, Storiyoh.

(Check out this one-on-one interview to know more about his podcasting journey and also why podcasting is a great way of online marketing)

Starting a podcast channel is like a YouTube channel or vlog that initially takes time and effort to get popular. But once you keep on sharing interesting content and stories, it will help to make money online as well.  

You can upload your podcast on various platforms like iTunes, SoundCloud, or anywhere else and promoted alongside the rest of your content. Once you podcasting channel gets famous, you can earn dollars and dollars out of it.

Platforms/Tools to Sell Podcast: PayLoadz.com, PodBean, SoundCloud

 

5- Narrate Audiobooks

Do you know there are only 5% of books that are converted into audio format? The audiobook industry is now booming and if you are the one who can voice over in the background for any scene or have a voice for the radio. Then, you are the one who can be the best candidate to make money online from narrating books.

There are several sites that connect authors with audiobook performers/actors/voice-overs especially if the author is looking to sell his/her book at large scale. This platform can provide you earn money and sell your services online.

Platform to register as Audiobook Performers: UpWork

 

6- Sell Your Services on Niche Sites

If you are a skilled person and have expertise in a specific niche like marketing or design, then there are an abundance of platforms that can help you to earn money online, just like that.

Many sites hire skilled workers who have expertise in a particular niche and can help their clients to overcome the need. Like, if you are expert in creating designs, you can sell your services on 99Designs, etc. There is no limitation to skill sets. Therefore, there is no limitation to sell services on online platforms to earn money.

There are many women in India who leave their jobs after getting married and not able to continue due to XYZ reason. They can utilize these platforms and earn from home by selling their expertise to online clients and make money online. Once you start and built clients, you can start taking bigger projects and working as a higher value consultant in your preferred niche.

Platforms: Check out 99Designs or Dribbble for designers, Cloudpeeps for marketing and SEO professionals

7-  Start Graphic Designing for NearBy Companies

If you are good at designing and Adobe or Photoshop is like your other names, then this is the right way to make money online for you.

Just walk around and build some clientele in your neighborhood. Local businesses are in great need of professional online designers. You can create your online profile as a Graphic Design Expert and share in your contacts.

Also, you can register yourself as a Designer with an updated portfolio and sell your services on online platforms to make a good amount of money online.

Platforms: Check out 99Designs or Dribbble for designers,

 

8- Earn Through Entertainment App – LIKE, Vigo, etc

If you love entertainment and want to showcase your acting skills as well as make money; then, LIKE, Vigo, etc. are the ideal platforms for you. Many of the youngsters have gained huge popularity and earning crores with this app.

These apps provide earning a plan for their Musers who want to earn money. There are a specific number of likes and followers that make you eligible for their earning plan.

Recently one LIKE Muser got a chance to work in a Bollywood movie through LIKE fame. This is an entertaining way to earn money online and get famous as well. What else you need.

 

9- Sells Products on Online Store – Shopify

Those who seriously want to make money online definitely look for online portals where they can sell products at a larger scale.



Shopify is a recommended online store where you need to get your online store up and start running it in less than a day. You will get your own custom domain, beautiful templates, secure payment options and full assistance to take care of your marketing shipping requirements. Additionally, Shopify is well-rated by the experts of website builders as a trustworthy e-commerce platform.

To promote your own products and designs online, Shopify is the perfect choice to power your online store and promote your products or services without worrying about logistics and marketing. 
 

10- Sell Your Crafts and Art on Etsy

Etsy is the most popular online marketplace to sell & buy handmade goods and crafts. From furniture to phone cases, bracelets to rings, this is an ideal platform for those who live for creativity and want earn out of it.

As long as you are registered on Etsy, you can make money online with just a limited investment. It has a great potential audience where you can showcase your talent and make money just like that.


11- Become an Influencer on Instagram

Influencer marketing is another for marketing which is quite gaining popularity, especially among young people. If you have a great number of followers on Instagram; then, you can make extra money online just like that through influencer marketing.

Brands are looking for influencers who have a great following and can help them to promote their products. Many brands are ready to shower thousand & dollars of money to get in front of your audience.

Though, its harder to great such massive Instagram audience in the beginning. All you need to upload quality content on a regular basis and share a picture with a good camera. Once you get huge followers, you can either contact brands directly or they will get in touch with you to use the platform and sell their products.

Here is the Beginner’s Guide to Influencer Marketing and Learn how to become Paid Influencer.



12- Become Local Business Consultant

If you have valuable skill sets or acquired certifications in your expertise, you can offer your services (expertise) to your nearby businesses. Also, you can also create an online portfolio and make money online by offering your services.

Whether you are a business strategist, marketer, designer, manufacturing aficionado, there are thousands of businesses who are looking for skilled resources to support and solve issues with their company. You can be their consultant and adviser to them to plan as well as execute their upcoming business strategies.  
 

13- Sell Your Photo Collection Online

If taking photographs is your passion and then your fondness to take pictures can make you rich and earn money online.

Yes, you can become a stock photographer and sell your images to stock photo company or lend pictures to the brands who keep looking on new fresh pictures.

Like, you must have heard that Geographical Channel takes pictures from amateur photographers and pay them in dollars. Similarly, there are many travel companies who keep on looking to hire photographs of various location with real people traveling.

Once you start receiving requirements, you can create your own website and showcase your portfolio at a large scale. This is the ideal way to get paid for the passion you love.

Picture selling & buying websites: ShutterStock, Fotolia, iStockPhoto, Photobucket

 

14-  Rent Your Home or Room

Now, this is one of the easiest and coolest ways to make money online. Yes, by just renting out your spare bedroom to the travelers.

There are many platforms available online where you can rent a home as well as help travelers as a Guide. This is quite famous among foreign travelers as they like to stay over places where they can experience the realness of the place or country rather than enjoying the luxury of a hotel.

For example, CouchSurfing is the site where people register, look for the guide as well as the place where they can live with them and experience the realm of the city.

If you don’t want to be a guide, that’s completely fine. You can just rent your home or room and start earning by taking bookings as per the room availability.

Platform: AirBnB.co.in

 

15- Start an Online T-Shirt Business

If you love designing merchandise and want to share your creativeness to the world, then starting an online t-shirt or other merchandise business can help you make money online.

Like one of our famous start-ups, The Souled Store, where 3 friends have had a passion to design and wear funky t-shirts. Now, they have taken this passion to the next level and started selling their creations online. Mumbai based company, The Souled Store, is loved and worn by thousands of people today.

You can also your merchandise on e-commerce sites or create your own e-commerce website to start your ambition and start earning online.  

Platforms to Sell T-Shirts: eBay.com, Amazon.in

 

16- Answer Professional Questions on JustAnswer

JustAnswer is an online question and answer website where experts of every field can connect with the visitors and answer their queries. The thousands of questions are asked every month from visitors who want to help from veterinary, tech support, medical, lawyers, etc.

This is especially hit among those who don’t like talking over the phone. You can simply sign up on the platform and register yourself to get paid to answer professional questions. This seems the best way out for professionals who have great domain knowledge and want to sell their expertise as well as make money online without hampering their working schedule.

Go To Website: JustAnswer.com

 

17- Become A Virtual Assistant

If you have expertise in operations and can control all basic to advanced level work of an organization, then this is the perfect way to make money online for you.



A virtual assistant is a great profile for the one who can do everything; from book-keeping to data entry, booking travel to managing emails, handling phone calls to assigning work projects, etc. Also, it can be an awesome way to earn money as well as make contacts with reputed people all around the world.

Platforms: Companies like HireMyMom, MyTasker, Zirtual, uAssistMe, 123Employee where you can sign-up for virtual assistant work.

 

18- Become A Guest Post as a Freelance Writer

If you have a passion for writing or love to write articles, then you can start writing a guest post as a freelance writer and make money online. There are plenty of websites that will pay for each article or content you write as per the niche.

The easiest way to look for the websites that accept guest post. These sites generally have guest post submission link in the footer. Or, you can register yourself as a freelance writer on freelancing websites and get paid for the articles requested by the clients.

Sites like UpWork, iWriter, WriterBay, FreelanceWriting, TextBroker, ExpressWriters.com, FreelanceWritingGigs.com to find content writing jobs.

Check out the guide: How to become a freelance writer.

 

19- Get Register and Write on Medium’s Partner Program
Medium is another great platform to work with if you have a passion for writing. It is an online community which is used to post articles as well as essays read by millions of readers.

Generally, it is used by bloggers or marketers to gain visibility and audience. However, you can register free with Medium’s New Partner Program and make money online whenever someone reads your article.

You will get paid when the article is generally read by those who are ready to pay $5/month for a premium Medium membership.

20- Become a Proofreader or You can Proofread Articles

As long as people are using content to promote their products or writing any stuff, there will be need of proofreaders.

Freelance editing and proofreading give chance to earn and make money online as an hourly wage. Also, it gives you a chance to read interesting articles from various writers.

There are many things to proofread like job posting from companies, proofreading blogs, editing websites’ content, etc. You can register on the same for proofreading where sites provide freelancing jobs. This is also the high-demand opportunity to make money online anytime.

Platform: UpWork and Freelancer.in
 

21- Online Travel Consultant

If traveling is your passion and you have been to almost every place, then this is the best way for you to make money online.

Yes, it can carve a niche for yourself as an online travel consultant. People need information from those who have been all around the places and can guide travelers about hidden places.

Being an online travel consultant, you can guide about the cheapest flights, hotel deals, local food, etc. Eventually, if you made good amount clientele, you can create your own full-time consultancy teaching people how to make their dream trip a reality.